WP: Sharpton Revs Up a Reality TV Show

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Sharpton Revs Up a Reality TV Show

Associated Press
Wednesday, June 30, 2004; Page C07


NEW YORK, June 29 -- Al Sharpton, who failed in his last bid for a new job -- president of the United States -- now has a job on a reality TV show that guides people on career makeovers.

Spike TV, the Viacom cable channel that targets a young male audience, said Sharpton will host "I Hate My Job," premiering in the fall.

"I like the concept of trying to have people discover their purpose in life, and not have the world define them or settle for less than who they want to be just to pay their bills," Sharpton said Tuesday.

The eight male contestants in the show will quit their jobs and work with two "life counselors," Sharpton and California psychologist Stephanie Raye, who will give them advice and weekly assignments. A panel will decide which contestants will continue each week....


http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/articles/A16048-2004Jun29.html

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