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An Interview with Maine's Ultimate 'Survivor'
(seacoastline.com 1.11.09)
Last month South Portland's Bob Crowley found himself $1,100,000 richer as winner and fan favorite on 'Survivor: Gabon' — but that doesn't mean he's going to stop teaching high school physics

Crowley Entertains South Portland Crowd with 'Survivor' Tales
(americanjournal 1.7.09)
“Survivor” winner and South Portland resident Bob Crowley
entertained a beyond capacity crowd at the South Portland Community Center’s bingo hall Tuesday night, telling tales of his adventures in Gabon, Africa, while answering questions from inquisitive fans.

'Survivor' Winner Honored With 'Bob Crowley Day' 
(WMTW 1.6.09)
Bob Crowley Is Oldest Winner Of Reality Show

Ace Gordon Ex-Survivor actor won’t be prosecuted
(Naples News 12.24.08)
Misdemeanor charges have been dropped against Ace Gordon arrested last month and charged with drunkenly causing a disruption at an East Naples lounge

SFP Interviews: Final Five from Survivor Gabon
(SurvivorFansPodcast 12.23.08)
Bob >>    Susie >>    Sugar >>
Ken >>    Matty >>  

Survivor: Gabon Interview - Bob
(IGN.com 12.18.08) 
The Physics teacher tells us about making fake idols, flying under the radar, and more.

"Most of What I Did Was for Entertainment Value" – RNO's Exclusive Interview with Survivor: Gabon’s Sugar

(RNO 12.16.08)


"I Was Always Thinking Out There" – RealityNewsOnline's Exclusive Interview with Survivor: Gabon’s Ken

(RNO 12.16.08)


Students elated over 'Survivor' teacher Bob Crowley says he'd like to take his wife on belated honeymoon to Gabon -- as tourists this time
Bob and Peggy Crowley   :)(Portland Press Herald 12.15.08)
Crowley has no immediate plans for the money. He thinks he might take his wife, Peggy, on the honeymoon they never had when they married 28 years ago. "I'd like to take Peggy back to Gabon (where 'Survivor' was filmed) and see it like a real tourist," he said.

Bob Crowley Exclusive Interview: Bob Crowley, Winner of 'Survivor: Gabon'
(BuddyTV 12.16.08)
At the reunion show, Bob found out that he was not only the winner, but fan favorite, and picked up an extra $100,000 on top of his $1 million grand prize.

Feds Seize Artifacts From Hit Show 'Survivor'
(AP 12.15.08)
The federal tribe has spoken: A contaminated monkey skull, termite-infested statues and other African artifacts of the TV show "Survivor" will not be allowed into the U.S.

"I'm Living a Dream and I Don't Want You to Wake Me Up!" – RealityNewsOnline's Exclusive Interview with Survivor: Gabon’s Winner, Bob

(RNO 12.15.08)


"I Was Surprised It Was That Close" – RealityNewsOnline’s Exclusive Interview with Survivor: Gabon’s Runner-Up, Susie

(RNO 12.15.08)


"I Was a Spark Away from a Million Dollars" – RealityNewsOnline's Exclusive Interview with Survivor: Gabon’s Matty

(RNO 12.15.08)


Jeff ProbstJeff Probst Blogs 'Survivor: Gabon' Finale!
(EW 12.15.08)
Survivor host Jeff Probst's EW blog post for the final episode of Gabon

SFP Interview: Castoff from Episode 13 Survivor Gabon
(SurvivorFansPodcast 12.13.08)
Watch or Listen to this interview to find out who she thinks is the real mastermind, what other castaway she helped train for the show, her most embarrassing moment

Survivor's Olympian Predicts a Male Winner
(TV Guide 12.12.08)
Crystal Cox, the latest Survivor: Gabon contestant to be sent home, talked with TVGuide.com about her experience on the show and prediction for Sunday's finale, in which she'll be among the judges who votes on a final winner. She won't make a prediction except to say he or she will be a he: Ken Hoang, Matty Whitmore, or Bob Crowley.

Exclusive: Crystal Cox  Talks about Her 'Survivor Gabon' Experience
(RTVW 12.12.08)

"I Threw My Physicality Out the Window" – RNO’s Exclusive Interview with Survivor: Gabon’s Crystal

(RNO 12.12.08)


Corinne KaplanSurvivor's Corinne Calls Show's Final 6 'Nerds'
(People Magazine Online 12.8.08)
Corinne is bitter about how her season went down. And she was not afraid to talk about it when she called from New York to rant about her nemesis Sugar and all the other undeserving “nerds,” her wild last-ditch effort to stay in the game,

Bob CrowleyThis Conniver Could be the Sole 'Survivor'
(Portland Press Herald 12.6.08)
Gorham teacher Bob Crowley is one of six contestants left on the wilderness reality show.  Crowley still has the beard he grew during filming, although now it's neatly trimmed. He said he'd never grown a beard before, and didn't think he could

Corinne Kaplan Exclusive Interview: Corinne Kaplan of 'Survivor: Gabon'
(Buddy TV 12.6.08)
Corinne spoke to BuddyTV in an exclusive interview and explained why some people may have seen her as fake in the game but makes sure that nobody perceives her as a phony in real life!

SFP Interview: Castoff from Episode 12 Survivor Gabon
(SFP 12.5.08)
Listen to this interview to find out how she was chosen, how she trained for the show, her view on who's really being mean and her unaired final words at Tribal Council

Corinne Kaplan"These People Are Not Any Smarter Than What You’re Watching" – RealityNewsOnline’s Exclusive Interview with Survivor: Gabon’s Corinne

(RNO 12.5.08)


Survivor: Gabon - A Quick Update
(TV Guide Dec. 8-14 Issue)
Probst's predictions on who will outplay their way to the $1 million

"Survivor" Returns Thursday, Feb. 12, 8:00-9:00 PM
(CBS.com 12.02.08)
The 18th installment of the Survivor series which will premiere Thursday, February 12 is currently being filmed in Brazil, South America

Randy Bailey Exclusive Interview: Randy Bailey of 'Survivor: Gabon'
(Buddy TV 11.22.08)
Even months after filming has wrapped on the show, Randy is still just as bitter as the day he left.  Check out his explosive interview, where he refuses to hold back when it comes to his enemies in the game

Randy BaileySFP Interview: Castoff from Episode 10 Survivor Gabon
(SFP 11.22.08)
Listen to this interview to learn if there were any other auction items, if he suspected the idol was fake

Charlie Herschel"What Good Could Giving Me a Fake Idol Do Him?" – RealityNewsOnline's Exclusive Interview with Survivor: Gabon’s Randy

(RNO 11.21.08)


Charlie HerschelSurvivor’s Charlie on Being Blindsided & Bromance
(People Magazine 11.18.08)
This time New York lawyer Charlie Herschel, 29, was their target on Survivor: Gabon. Juror No. 2 dished about being blindsided, why he was willing to starve and the Marcus bromance

Charlie HerschelTalking Tricks, Ticks, and Tension with Survivor Gabon's Charlie Herschel
(thedeadbolt.com 11.17.08)

Ace Gordon - Mug ShotDeputies: Former "Survivor" contestant caused disruption at Sway
(Naples News 11.16.08)
Ace G. Gordon, 1215 Dianna Ave., Naples, was charged with disorderly intoxication, obstruction of an officer and resisting arrest without violence.

Charlie HerschelCharlie Herschel Talks about His Time on 'Survivor: Gabon'
(RTVW 11.15.08)
Charlie talked to Reality TV World about how his "onion alliance" made its decisions, which castaway allegedly made a homophobic comment about him, and why he was happy to be eliminated from the show in a blindside.

Charlie HerschelSFP Interview: Castoff from Episode 9 Survivor Gabon
(SFP 11.15.08)
Listen to this interview to learn how he cleverly snuck contraband into the game, extra details about the village reward feast, who's the diva that's getting a sweetheart edit

“I Didn’t Realize Ken Had This Personal Vendetta Against Me” – RealityNewsOnline’s Exclusive Interview with Charlie

(RNO 11.14.08)


Marcus LehmanSurvivor: Gabon’s Marcus Talks About Being Double-Crossed
(People Magazine Online 11.10.08)
After another surprise tribe swap, Marcus Lehman, a 28-year-old doctor from Atlanta was the second consecutive contestant caught in Crystal and Ken's conniving crosshairs

Marcus Lehman dishes about his time on 'Survivor: Gabon'
(RTVW 11.9.08)
All that Marcus Lehman, a 28-year-old doctor from Atlanta, GA, needed was the merge. After coasting through the first seven episodes of Survivor: Gabon in the dominant Kota tribe, Lehman had secured enough allies to make it far into the competition with little resistance.

Marcus LehmanSFP Interview: Castoff from Episode 8 Survivor Gabon
(SFP 11.8.08)
Listen to this interview to find out who was responsible for getting Marcus on the show, if he told anyone he was a doctor, how he first heard about the wardrobe mishap

Marcus Lehman"I Certainly Didn’t Feel Like I Had Control of the Game" – RealityNewsOnline's Exclusive Interview with Survivor: Gabon’s Marcus <(RNO 11.7.08)

Ace GordonThe Dynamic Duo - Ace and Dan of Survivor: Gabon
(The Deadbolt 11.03.08)
Last week's Survivor: Gabon was a beauty with nearly every player's name being mentioned for possible expulsion from Africa after both tribes found out they had to go to tribal Dan Kaycouncil but we waved goodbye to the charismatic and aggressive Ace Gordon, the 27-year-old with his own fashion photography studio, and the slightly paranoid Dan Kay, a 32-year-old lawyer. 

Dan KayExclusive Interview: Ace Gordon and Dan Kay of 'Survivor: Gabon'
(BuddyTV 11.01.08)

Ace GordonSFP Interview: Castoff from Episode 7 Survivor Gabon
(SFP 10.31.08)
Ace's reputation as a snake finally came back to bite him, and Dan was never able to break into the inner circle at New Kota. 

Dan Kay"Damn, I'm Screwed" – RealityNewsOnline's Exclusive Interview with Survivor: Gabon's Dan

(RNO 10.31.08)


Ace Gordon"Yes, the Accent's Real!" – RealityNewsOnline's Exclusive Interview with Survivor: Gabon's Ace

(RNO 10.31.08)


Jeff Probst Jeff Probst Blogs 'Survivor: Gabon'  Episode 7
(EW.com 10.30.08)
Survivor host Jeff Probst's EW blog post for Episode 7 of Gabon

Kelly Czarnecki Survivor: Gabon Interview - Kelly
(IGN.com 10.29.08)
Kelly talks about why her alliance failed to protect her.

Kelly CzarneckiExclusive Interview: Kelly Czarnecki of 'Survivor: Gabon'
(BuddyTV 10.27.08)
It could just be clever editing on Survivor this season, but it seems like Kelly Czarnecki entered and exited this game without a solid alliance. 

Kelly CzarneckiSFP Interview: Castoff from Episode 6 Survivor Gabon
(SFP 10.25.08)
Listen to this interview to learn how she was chosen for Survivor, who she thinks is calling all the shots at Fang, who she would like to see win

Kelly Czarnecki"I'm Goofy and Funny" – RealityNewsOnline's Exclusive Interview with Survivor: Gabon's Kelly

(RNO 10.24.08)


Jeff Probst Jeff Probst Blogs 'Survivor: Gabon'  Episode 6
(EW.com 10.24.08)
Survivor host Jeff Probst's EW blog post for Episode 6 of Gabon

GC Brown GC Bows Out Of Survivor
(TV Guide 10.20.08)
On the first day of Survivor: Gabon, Danny "GC" Brown, 26, of Portland, Ore., won his tribe's first individual immunity idol and soon after was anointed tribe leader. With such a track record you'd think he would make it to the end, but heavy lays the crown. 

Exclusive: Jeff Probst Creates New Show for CBS
(EW.com 10.20.08)
Survivor’s Jeff Probst has created — and will host — a new reality pilot for CBS, EW.com has learned exclusively. The show, Live Like You’re Dying, will feature a person who has been given a terminal diagnosis with a finite amount of time to live and "take them on the last adventure of their life," according to Probst.

GCSFP Interview: Castoff from Episode 5 Survivor Gabon
(SFP 10.18.08)
Listen to this interview to learn more about his alliances, his version of why he almost missed the Immunity challenge, if he has any regrets for how he left the game

Interview with Danny "GC" Brown of Survivor Gabon
(realitywanted.com 10.17.08)

Elephant - Episode 5"Survivor's" Most Awe-some Moment
(NY Post 10.17.08)
Wowed by the 4 minute scene where the Fang tribe simply watched an elephant in its natural habitat

"You Can Call It Quitting" – RNO's Exclusive Interview with Survivor: Gabon's GC

(RNO 10.17.08)
Why did he quit as leader? Why did he quit in challenges? And why did he quit the game? GC answers all of these and more, right here!


Jeff Probst blogs 'Survivor: Gabon' Episode 5
(EW 10.17.08)
Survivor host Jeff Probst's EW blog post for Episode 5 of Gabon

Jacque BergSurvivor: Gabon's Jacquie Berg Q&A
(TV Guide 10.13.08)
While switches aren't new to the game, the one this season came early. The swap caught some players off-guard, and led to an early exit for 25-year-old Jacquie Berg

Surviving Subtitles with Survivor Gabon Castoff Jacquie Berg
(TheDeadBolt 10.13.08)
Find out how she felt about being barely beat out by Kelly, what criteria should get someone voted off the show, and how she felt about being subtitled during a conversation with Kelly.

Jacque BergSFP Interview: Castoff from Episode 4 Survivor Gabon
(SFP 10.11.08)
In spite of securing multiple alliances and being the strongest female player in her tribe, a turn of bad luck sent her packing early.  
Listen to this interview to hear her assessment of her original Kota tribemates, the details on her secret alliance, her most embarrassing moments

 Exclusive Interview: Jacquie Berg of 'Survivor: Gabon'
(BuddyTV.com 10.10.08)
When the tribes were switched up, Jacquie landed on Fang, where she was outnumbered.  

Jeff Probst blogs 'Survivor: Gabon' (episode 4)
(EW 10.10.08)
Survivor host Jeff Probst's EW blog post for Episode 4 of Gabon

Jacque Berg"I Had the Whole Game Figured Out" – RNO's Exclusive Interview with Survivor: Gabon’s Jacquie
(RNO 10.10.08)
Does she think the tribal switch-up was fair? What does she really think of Kelly? What surprised her the most about the original Fang members on her tribe, especially Ken? And did she realize she was going to be voted off?


Paloma Soto-CastilloSurvivor: Gabon Interview - Paloma
(IGN.com 10.8.08)
Her issues with Ace, where she went wrong and more.

Survivor: Gabon's Paloma Is a "Happy Camper"
(TV Guide 10.7.08)
Paloma chats about her regrets, the experience and why she's "excited about the future."

Paloma Soto-CastilloLooking Back at Africa with Survivor Gabon's Paloma Soto-Castillo
(TheDeadBolt.com 10.06.08)
Despite making a few friends, Paloma couldn't outlast the long arm of fellow Kota tribe member Ace

Exclusive Interview: Paloma Soto-Castillo of 'Survivor: Gabon'
(BuddyTV 10.5.08)
When her name was brought up for elimination, she wasn't surprised but didn't go out before trying to turn her tribe against Ace.

Paloma Soto-CastilloSFP Interview: Castoff from Episode 3 Survivor Gabon
(SFP 10.4.08)
Listen to this interview to hear her best Ace impression, how she was chosen to be on Survivor, why she needed to borrow Charlie's underwear

Jeff Probst Blogs 'Survivor: Gabon' 
(EW.com 10.3.08)
Survivor host Jeff Probst's EW blog post for Episode 3 of Gabon

Paloma Soto-Castillo“They Didn’t Want to Send Me Home” – RealityNewsOnline’s Exclusive Interview with Survivor: Gabon’s Paloma

(RNO 10.3.08)


Gillian LarsonInterview with Gillian Larson of Survivor Gabon
(realitywanted 9.30.08)
Find out who Michelle wanted on her tribe and who she is rooting for

Michelle Chase Interview with Michelle Chase from Survivor Gabon
(realitywanted 9.30.08)
Find out who Michelle wanted on her tribe and who she is rooting for

Exclusive: Gillian Larson talks about her 'Survivor: Gabon' experience
(RTVW 9.30.08)
Gillian talks about what she thought about the game's tribal pick 'em process, how she knew about Crystal Cox's secret Olympic past all along, whom she shared her secret with, , and what her two biggest regrets were.

Gillian LarsonExclusive Interview: Gillian Larson of 'Survivor: Gabon'
(BuddyTV 9.29.08)
Her tribemate Michelle was voted out first but when the Fang tribe lost their third challenge in a row, they decided that Gillian was the one who needed to leave. 

Bob CrowleyGorham High Hosting "Survivor" Party
(Portland Press Herald 9.29.08)
A "Survivor" night will be held at Gorham High School Thursday, so students, faculty and friends can cheer on physics teacher Bob Crowley as he competes on the hit CBS reality show

Gillian LarsonSFP Interview: Castoff from Episode 2 Survivor Gabon
(SFP 9.29.08)
Listen to this interview to hear her evaluation of all her tribemates, learn more about the multitude of ways she contributed at camp, what secret knowledge led her to pick Crystal

Michelle ChaseSFP Interview: Castoff from Episode 1 Survivor Gabon
(SFP 9.26.08)
Listen to this interview to learn more about her connection to last season's winner, why she thought Randy should have been taken out of the game, how she faired on that first night, who ended up covered in leeches

Jacque Berg'Survivor' in Town for Premiere of Reality Show
(Woodbury Bulletin
9.26.08)
Friends and family of Jacquie Berg were on hand to watch the Woodbury native in the season premiere of “Survivor: Gabon” on CBS.  Berg flew in to town last week.

Exclusive Interview: Michelle Chase of 'Survivor: Gabon'
(BuddyTV 9.26.08)
Question: How stupid is the Fang tribe for voting you out first?
Michelle: I think their IQs altogether may equal mine.

Michelle Chase"They Were All Completely Useless" – RealityNewsOnline's Exclusive Interview with Survivor: Gabon's Michelle
(RNO 9.26.08)

Jeff ProbstJeff Probst - CBS4Denver Podcast
(Airdate:  9.25.08)
JP:  We're kicking it off with a two hour premiere.  We're doing two episodes back to back so that you can get to know people right away. 


Charlie Herschel'Survivor' Mom Back in Iowa From Gabon
(Des Moines Register 9.24.08)
Susie Smith was back in Charles City last week, coloring a customer's hair in her home salon and dodging the questions everyone kept flinging at her

Charlie HerschelGay Survivor Spills on Aiken
(OK Magazine 9.24.08)
Star of the new season of Survivor: Gabon, Charlie Herschel, is telling everyone he was Clay Aiken's confidant just prior to the American Idol runner up's decision to come out of the closet as an openly gay man.

Gay Survivor's Dreams Become Reality
(Windy City Times 9.24.08)
29-year-old lawyer Charlie Herschel is one of 18 new castaways, and the only openly gay participant

Earth's Last Eden
(Gabon Magazine 9.24.08)
Gabon Magazine - Doug McCallie
"Every season the cast do things and say things that are never expected.  This season has been one where we have been blown away by the twists and turns in the shifts of alliances and story.  Things have happened in Gabon that will be remembered in the history of Survivor," says co-executive producer Doug McCallie.

Jeff Probst Jeff Probst Survives a Brutal Locale
(Times Colonist 9.23.08)
Show host likens jungle experience to Conrad's Heart of Darkness

Ken Hoang It's 'Game On' For Westminster 'Survivor' Contestant
(OC Register 9.22.08)
While Ken Hoang can't say anything about what happened on the show, he does say it was one of the greatest experiences of his life. 

Jeff Probst took home the title of Outstanding Host for a Reality Show or Reality Competition for his work on "Survivor."
(60th annual Primetime Emmys - 9.21.08)

"This has been a great experience for all of us, and we really feel honored to be a part of this family," said Probst.  "Thank you for letting reality in."


Jacque BergDid 'Minnesota Nice' Survive 'Survivor'?
(Pioneer Press 9.21.08)
Before heading to Africa, Berg made sure she was in the best physical shape possible. She swam in the ocean and ran daily and practiced Bikram yoga so she'd be ready to handle the African heat. Then, there was the mental preparation.

Jeff Probst Jeff Probst: The Survivalist
(National Geographic 9.17.08)
Filming Survivor in Gabon brought charging elephants, leopards in the catering tent, and the potential for new tourism to the West African nation.

Bob CrowleyTeacher Takes Survival Skills to Prime Time
(keepmecurrent.com 9.13.08)
Bob Crowley's quirky teaching style is part of landed the South Portland resident on this fall's new season of the hit CBS reality show, "Survivor." 

Jacque Berg'Survivor' Roster Includes Woodbury HS Grad
(Star Tribune 9.9.08)
Jacquie Berg can thank her years growing up in Woodbury and playing several sports for preparing her for her participation in "Earth's Last Eden," the setting for the 17th edition of CBS-TV's "Survivor."

Jessica "Sugar" Kiper"Survivor: Gabon" Contestant Jessica Kiper's Wedding
(lovetripper.com 9.6.08)
Reality star Jessica Kiper, who battles both the elements and fellow castaways on the 17th edition of the CBS reality series Survivor Gabon: Earth's Last Eden, has found her own personal paradise with movie director John Lands, who became her husband on August 23, 2008

Danny: "Any way I can get in there to get that million, I'm trying ..."
(RealityBlurred 9.5.08)

Susie Smith: "I certainly don't plan on apologizing every time I screw up"
(RealityBlurred 9.5.08)

Bob CrowleyBob Crowley: "I'm not playing the game, I'm here to have a good time"
(RealityBlurred 9.5.08)


 
Mark Burnett Producer Mark Burnett files labor complaint against Conrad Riggs
(Los Angeles Times 8.28.08)
The 'Survivor' producer alleges that longtime associate Riggs, who is suing him, violated the Talent Agencies Act.

Jeff ProbstInterview: Jeff Probst – 17 Seasons and Counting
(The Trades 8.28.08)
"The survivors truly [encountered] wildlife that could kill them," says host Jeff Probst, who recently returned from filming the upcoming season.  

CBS Casting for Survivor Season 18 - Lowers Minimum Age Requirement to 18 Years of Age
(5.21.08)
Open casting call locations scheduled

 
 

Survivor:  Gabon
Earth's Last Eden

Film Location: Gabon, Central Africa


$1Mil Check Presented to 
Bob Crowley, Winner of Survivor: Gabon

(CBS Early Show 12.15.08)
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Head of The Survivor Class
Bob Crowley: Winner of Survivor: Gabon

Finale News


Olympic Medallist Crumbles
Crystal Cox: 13th Person 
To Leave the Game

Crystal Cox Voted Out

Episode 12 News


Corinne Canned
Corinne Kaplan: 12th Person 
To Leave the Game

Corinne Voted Out

Episode 11 News


Tribal Irritant Expelled
Randy Bailey: 11th Person 
To Leave the Game

Randy Voted Out

Episode 10 News


Onion Peeled...
Charlie Herschel: 10th Person 
To Leave the Game

Charlie Voted Out

Episode 9 News


MD Dismissed
Marcus Lehman: 9th Person 
To Leave the Game

Marcus Voted Out

Episode 8 News


Two Survivors Booted
Ace Axed from Fang

Ace Gordon: 7th Person 
To Leave the Game

Kelly Voted Out

Episode 7 News


Dan Kay Kicked from Kota
8th Survivor to Leave the Game


Kelly KO'd
Kelly Czarnecki: 6th Person 
To Leave the Game

Kelly Voted Out

Episode 6 News


On Reality TV, Even 'Survivor'
Looks Mortal

(NY Times 10.19.08)

'Survivor' Producer - Mark Burnett (Left) 
Host - Jeff Probst (Right)

"Survivor" introduced reality television to mainstream American audiences eight years ago on CBS, and for two viewing seasons a year it continues to draw a bigger audience than almost any other show. When it started, it was almost inconceivable that regular people could be prime-time TV stars. "'Survivor' turned TV on its head," says Leslie Moonves, the chief executive of CBS.
More Here >>


G Cizzle Fizzles
Danny Brown: 5th Person To Leave the Game

GC Voted Out

Episode 5 News


Tribal Twist Causes First Casualty!
Jacque Berg Becomes 4th Castaway
to Leave the Game

Episode 4 News


Paloma Punted
Paloma Soto-Castillo Becomes 1st Member of Kota Tribe 
to Leave the Game

Paloma Soto-Castillo

Episode 3 News


Tribal Elder Evicted!
Gillian Larson Becomes 2nd Member of Fang Tribe to Leave the Game

Boxer Smackdown!
Michelle Chase Is First Person Voted Out of Survivor: Gabon

Episode 1 News


Survivor: Gabon Cast

Exclusive: The Cast of 'Survivor' Gabon
(EW.com 8.27.08)
The 18 contestants competing this fall on Survivor: Gabon—Earth’s Last Eden for the series' 17th cycle include an Olympic gold medalist, a Gilmore Girls actress, and a professional video game champion


Survivor: Gabon Cast
More Pics and Bios Click Here >>

Ace Gordon Bob Crowley Charlie Herschel Corinne Kaplan
Ace Bob Charlie Corinne
Crystal Cox Dan Kay Danny Brown Gillian Larson
Crystal Dan Danny Gillian
Jacque Berg Jessica "Sugar" Kiper Kelly Czarnecki Ken Hoang
Jacque Jessica Kelly Ken
Marcus Lehman Matty Whitmore Michelle Chase Paloma Soto-Castillo
Marcus Matty Michelle Paloma
Randy Bailey Susie Smith
Randy  Susie

Starring Gabon
The Survivor production team was joined during its nationwide quest for the perfect film setting by wildlife expert Lee White, director of conservation strategy of the Ogooue and Congo Basins for the Wildlife Conservation Society.

Jeff Probst - Starring Gabo

Gabon is set to benefit from huge TV exposure after being selected as the next film location for the popular American Reality Show.  Camera teams are already in situ in a remote secret location. (Gabon Magazine)
Read More >>


Survivor Gabon Logo

 
This is Gabon, Earth's last Eden.
Located in equatorial Africa, Gabon is one of the world's last remaining sanctuaries for pure untouched wilderness.
The culture of Gabon reflects the beauty of this ancient land with rituals and dances as pure today as they were generations ago.
Gabon is the only place on the planet where surfing hippos ride the waves.
And elephants roam with gorillas as leopards keep watch.
Eighteen Americans will be caught in the midst of natures fierce battle for survival as they live among some of the world's most dangerous animals.
And for the first time the entire story will be shot in HD.
Join us this fall for Survivor Gabon, Earth's last Eden.  
Promo Vid Caps >>

 

 

Gabon
Season 17 Filming Location Info 

 

 

Geography/Location
This West African country with the Atlantic as its western border is also bounded by Equatorial Guinea, Cameroon, and the Congo. Its area is slightly less than Colorado's. 

Climate
Tropical, rainforest. heavily forested. some savannah areas toward the coast.

Ethnicity/Race
Bantu tribes, including four major tribal groupings: Fang, Punu, Nzeiby, Mbede (Obamba/Bateke); other Africans and Europeans 10.8%

Wildlife
Gorillas, Chimpanzee
Elephants
Army ants
Hippos
Leopards
Water Buffalo
Manatees

Culture/Production Themes
Gabon is one of the last places on Earth with still primitive areas. It lies next to Congo.
- Heart of Darkness (Joseph Conrad)
- Pygmies (yes there are pygmy tribes there)
- Tarzan (site of fictional Tarzan novels)
- Albert Schweitzer
- Slavery
- blood diamonds?


 

 More Info

 

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Survivor: Gabon Season 17

Airs:  Fall 2008

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