(By Bob Andelman, reposted with permission) “Shark Tank” star Barbara Corcoran has a sense of humor. She must: an incredibly successful real estate mogul, she’s the author of three books, including my favorite title, If You Don’t Have Big Breasts, Put Ribbons on Your Pigtails. Yikes! On her ABC show, which airs its second season finale this Friday, February 5 at 9 p.m., Barbara is on a panel of experts assessing potential business investments. There are some great ideas; and there are some horrible ideas. Barbara is the only woman on the panel and presents some of the best “Are [...]

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By Cindy Adams November 16, 2009 Gabourey Sidibe is hustling her movie “Precious” in shmattas from some company called Gayla Bentley, which is co-owned by Realtor Barbara Corcoran . AKPC_IDS += "2482,";

Hollywood Reporter, James Hibberd’s The Live Feed ‘Shark Tank’ contestants making millions “Survivor” touts a $1 million grand prize and the winner of a season of “American Idol” winner can potential rake in millions, yet it’s ABC’s underdog reality show “Shark Tank” that arguably offers the most lucrative prizes for a typical contestant. Below is list of entrepreneurs’ products pitched during the first eight televised episodes of the Mark Burnett series and how they are faring with (and in some cases, without) the sharks’ help. Here’s the report: Life Belt (The Lifebelt Safety System) Outcome: The entrepreneur, who [...]

Season Finale 8-9PM SHARK TANK ABC TV I dig SHARK TANK; it’s the rare reality show with actual stakes. Instead of competing to date a washed-up celebrity, people watch their dreams live or die depending on the deals they get (or don’t) from investors. Tonight a mogul-to-be tries to score cash for a golf club you pee in. See, I told you this show was awesome. - Dalton Ross AKPC_IDS += "2436,";

Reality show exposes world of venture capital investing Posted: October 14, 2009 By Arlinda Smith Broady Whether you’re a fan of so-called “reality” television, few will argue much of it is far removed from real life. A washed-up celebrity chooses from a group of opportunists vying for his affections, a marginally famous family airs their dirty laundry to the nation or average joes compete to be the next superstar chef or model or singer – hardly everyday occurrences. One reality show, however, goes beyond the genre. On ABC’s new hit, “Shark Tank,” entrepreneurs seeking capital are given the chance to [...]