Survivor
Competitors outwit, outplay, outlast in remote locales
About Survivor
Released: 2000
Platform: Hulu
Rating: TVPG
Run time: 1h 0m
Cast
Jeff Probst
About Survivor
Survivor is a popular reality television series created by Charlie Parsons, first released in the year 2000. The show drops a group of strangers in an isolated location where they must fend for themselves, finding food, fire, and shelter. They compete in various challenges for rewards and immunity from elimination, with contestants progressively being voted out of the game by their peers. The last player remaining is the "Sole Survivor" and wins a significant cash prize.
Making / Production
The production of Survivor involves meticulous planning and execution. The production team needs to scout locations, design challenges, and ensure the safety of contestants. The entire season is shot over a period of around 39 days. The series is filmed well in advance of its airing, allowing the producers to edit the footage into episodic narrative.
Actors
- Jeff Probst: He is the host of the show, guiding the contestants through their challenges, tribal councils, and eliminations. His presentation style has made him a beloved figure among fans.
Trivia / Interesting Facts
- "Survivor" was based on a Swedish show called "Expedition Robinson".
- Despite being a reality TV show, "Survivor" has included actors among its contestants.
Awards
Over the years, "Survivor" has won numerous awards. The show won the prestigious Emmy award for Outstanding Competition Program several times. Notably, Jeff Probst has won the Emmy for Outstanding Host for a Reality or Reality-Competition Program multiple times.
Quotes
- "The game is afoot." - Jeff Probst
- "I have yet to see a perfect game played. I doubt I ever will." - Jeff Probst
Music, Soundtrack
- Survivor's iconic theme song, "Ancient Voices," was composed by Russ Landau.
- Each season has a unique score, crafted to fit the theme and location of the season.
About Survivor
Survivor is a reality show where contestants are marooned on an island, competing in challenges for survival and a million-dollar prize.