Synopsis: For all of those frogs
out there that want to be princes, for all of those Cinderellas who long
to go to the ball, take heart -- there is hope. DATE PATROL sics a crack
team of relationship coaches on one person -- previously unlucky in love
-- in the hopes of turning them into a great dating package. DATE PATROL,
a 13-episode series, premieres on Saturday, September 20, 2003 from 10-11
PM ET/PT.
Led by host Peggy Bunker, the DATE PATROL is comprised of three coaches,
each in charge of resolving a particular dating dilemma:
* Stephanie Raye is the ace communications expert and chat queen who helps
daters improve their conversation skills;
* Mark Edgar Stephens is a body language pro who instructs daters on non-verbal
communication;
* Terrence Charles is a style guru who takes the stress out of shopping
and dresses daters to feel confident, comfortable and sexy.
The transformation period is only four weeks, so the team has no time
to spare. First, the subject goes on a "demo date" with someone the DATE
PATROL has carefully selected. With microphones recording every word and
hidden cameras catching every move (or misstep!) from the DATE PATROL
surveillance van, the expert seduction squad watches for verbal and visual
clues that explain why their subject is a flirting flop.
With the real date deadline looming, the DATE PATROL kicks into high
gear, instructing the dater on spotting and sending body language cues,
keeping the conversation going with interesting remarks or comments
and revamping the would-be-dater's wardrobe and look. Participants are
placed in real-life social situations in order to hone their skills
-- from complimenting strangers in grocery stores to delivering stand-up
comedy and even performing special facial exercises to help them smile.
At the end of the four weeks, the DATE PATROL sends the dater off on
their own to try out their new attitude and look. Their mission: set
up at least one date. When the big day arrives, the DATE PATROL watches
from the surveillance van to see if their little fledgling dater has
learned to fly. If the date isn't going well, they'll pull the dater
aside and offer pointers. If the date goes well, participants can press
a button to stop the filming and continue on in private.
Production Credits:
DATE PATROL is produced by Fremantle Media ("American Idol") for TLC.
For Fremantle Media, Jane Rimer is executive producer. For TLC, Char
Serwa is executive producer.
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