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GREATEST AMERICAN DOG
Air Date: Wednesday, August 13, 2008
Time Slot: 8:00 PM-9:00 PM EST on CBS
Episode Title: (#106) "Salvador Doggy"
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THE DOGS GIVE PICASSO A RUN FOR HIS MONEY ON "GREATEST AMERICAN DOG," WEDNESDAY, AUG. 13

"Salvador Doggy" - The dogs express themselves creatively in a Best In Show painting competition, on GREATEST AMERICAN DOG, Wednesday, Aug. 13 (8:00-9:00 PM, ET/PT) on the CBS Television Network.

In addition, Travis and Laura take the opportunity to get to know each other better now that Brandy has left the competition. During the "Doggy IQ" Competition, Travis and Presley strive to reclaim their spot at the top of the pack, while Preston tries to claw his way to victory. After winning the "Doggy IQ" Competition, one thoughtful dog owner considers giving up an advantage for the Best In Show Competition. During the judges' evaluations, sparks fly after one pup's parent sells out another in an attempt to divert the attention from themselves. The sixth team is expelled from the Canine Academy.

DOG TEAMS:

BETH JOY and BELLA STARLET New York (originally from Chicago) Beth Joy's occupation: Bella's Acting Manager Bella Starlet's breed: Chihuahua, Labrador Retriever, Shih-Tzu, Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever and Pomeranian mix (10 years old)

BILL and STAR Flint, Texas Bill's occupation: Building Maintenance Star's breed: Brittany (7 years old)

BRANDY and BEACON (5th Expelled) Orange County, Calif. (originally from Jonesboro, Ark.) Brandy's occupation: Fashion Designer Beacon's breed: Miniature Schnauzer (1 years old)

DAVID and ELVIS (3rd Expelled) New York (originally from Camden, N.J.) David's occupation: Doctor Elvis' breed: Parson Russell Terrier (2 years old)

ELAN and KENJI (2nd Expelled) Portland, Ore. Elan's occupation: Aspiring Dog Salon Owner Kenji's breed: Giant Schnauzer (1 year old)

J.D. and GALAXY Bend, Ore. (originally from Camp Lejeune, N.C.) J.D.'s occupation: Dog Entertainer Galaxy's breed: English Pointer Border Collie (9 years old)

LAURA and PRESTON Los Angeles (originally from Parsippany, N.J.) Laura's occupation: Film Producer Preston's breed: Pomeranian (5 years old)

LAURIE and ANDREW Stafford, Va. (originally from Ravenna, Ohio) Laurie's occupation: Doggy Day Care Owner (former fitness trainer) Andrew's breed: Maltese (5 years old)

MICHAEL and EZZIE (1st Expelled) Los Angeles (originally from San Diego) Michael's occupation: Aspiring Comic Ezzie's breed: Boston Terrier (2 years old)

RON and TILLMAN (4th Expelled) Oxnard, Calif. (originally from Santa Monica, Calif.) Ron's occupation: Construction Manager Tillman's breed: English Bull Dog (3 years old)

TERESA and LEROY Fairfax, Va. (originally from Boston) Teresa's occupation: Dog Sitter (former high school Latin teacher) Leroy's breed: Border Collie (5 years old)

TRAVIS and PRESLEY Los Angeles (originally from Perry, Okla.) Travis' occupation: Bartender Presley's breed: Boxer (1 years old)

GREATEST AMERICAN DOG is executive produced by R.J. Cutler, Stu Schreiberg and Stephen Kroopnick for Magic Molehill Productions, Inc., in association with Actual Reality Pictures and Triage Entertainment, Inc.

RATING: To Be Announced







GREATEST AMERICAN DOG (CBS)
BROADCAST HISTORY:
7/10/08 - 9/10/08
STATUS:
canceled/ended (2007-2008 season)
TIME SLOT:
completed airing its current season
SEASON(S):
1 (10 episodes, 0 of which have yet to air)
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ADDITIONAL NOTES:
confirmed as canceled on 5/20/09
DESCRIPTION:
(from CBS's press release, July 2008) Jarod Miller, zoologist, naturalist, pet expert, television host, and go-to talk show guest, has been named host of GREATEST AMERICAN DOG, a new reality competition show where dogs and owners will compete for the title and cash prize, premiering Thursday, July 10 (8:00-9:00 PM, ET/PT) on the CBS Television Network. Twelve extraordinary teams of dogs and owners from across the nation will compete for the title of GREATEST AMERICAN DOG. Owners and their pets - from "pageant dogs" to those simply trained at home - will live together and compete against each other in games that put the owners' ability to train their dogs to the test. The winning team will walk away with a $250,000 cash prize.
PRINCIPAL CAST INFORMATION:
· Allan Reznik as Judge
· Jarod Miller as Host
· Victoria Stilwell as Judge
· Wendy Diamond as Judge
CREW INFORMATION:
· R.J. Cutler as EP
· Stephen Kroopnick as EP
· Stu Schreiberg as EP
GENRE(S):
· reality (all)
· reality (competition)
STUDIO INFORMATION:
· Actual Reality Pictures
· Magic Molehill Productions
· Triage Entertainment