Okay, this is an indirect claim to fame, but I went to high school with the woman who came up with the idea for this show. She was the editor of the school paper (for which I was a photographer), cheerleading captain, had several classes with me, etc. Basically, she would have been the perfect candidate for "The Scholar," a fact I find amusing since all of us nerds in that class ('96) were so damn competitive. She went to Columbia... and also remains an evangelical Christian, something I've given up since we were acquaintances. I wonder if that has anything to do with Wal-Mart's sponsorship?
/looks for conspiracy everywhere...
Anyway, I'd be interested to see how the show goes, and I'm glad someone I know had a good idea.
Glad to see something semi-inspiring, though I don't really watch TV.