TV
Airdate unclear for Martha's 'Apprentice'
Published Saturday, Feb 5 2005, 04:53 GMT | By Neil Wilkes
The new Apprentice spinoff starring Martha Stewart will air some time next season (2005-06) - but exactly when remains a mystery.
Current host Donald Trump has committed to two more cycles - a fourth and fifth season - which will play out somehow alongside Stewart's version.
NBC president Jeff Zucker has thufar refused to be drawn on the scheduling plans. "We do not intent to make that mistake on scheduling," he said. "We've announced that Donald will do two more cycles and that Martha will do a cycle. All those cycles will play out over the next sixteen months."
A network spokesman has since confirmed that Stewart's show will not air as summer programming, nor will either of Trump's editions be shifted from their anticipated September 2005 and January 2006 airdates.
Casting calls for the upcoming seasons got underway yesterday (Friday), with a total 29 cities being taken in over 28 days. As part of the application process, auditionees will now be asked which of the two billionaires they would prefer to work for.
Although Stewart is now part of the Apprentice family, Trump isn't ready to exit the boardroom just yet, declaring: "As long as I'm enjoying it, we'll keep doing it."
Current host Donald Trump has committed to two more cycles - a fourth and fifth season - which will play out somehow alongside Stewart's version.
NBC president Jeff Zucker has thufar refused to be drawn on the scheduling plans. "We do not intent to make that mistake on scheduling," he said. "We've announced that Donald will do two more cycles and that Martha will do a cycle. All those cycles will play out over the next sixteen months."
A network spokesman has since confirmed that Stewart's show will not air as summer programming, nor will either of Trump's editions be shifted from their anticipated September 2005 and January 2006 airdates.
Casting calls for the upcoming seasons got underway yesterday (Friday), with a total 29 cities being taken in over 28 days. As part of the application process, auditionees will now be asked which of the two billionaires they would prefer to work for.
Although Stewart is now part of the Apprentice family, Trump isn't ready to exit the boardroom just yet, declaring: "As long as I'm enjoying it, we'll keep doing it."
More: TV
More TV News
Tube Talk
Greatest TV Theme Tunes: Friday FiverA look back at the catchiest theme tunes on television.
TV Interviews
'Apprentice' Adam blasts 'superfan' JadeThe latest fired candidate also reveals that he was behind Azhar's tiny shorts.
TV Ratings
'Long Lost Family' finish seen by 4.5mLong Lost Family bows out with a solid 4.5m for ITV1 in the 9pm hour.
TV Recaps
'Homeland' finale: Have your sayHomeland's incredible finale is reviewed by Digital Spy. Share your verdict.
