Wednesday, April 15, 2009

Plan B: A reality show where he gets beaten to death in prison

Still, I'd watch this thing at least once. From The Chicago Tribune:
(Indicted Illinois Gov. Rod Blagojevich) has agreed to appear on "I'm a Celebrity … Get Me Out of Here," a survival-style reality show set to air beginning June 1 on NBC, the network confirmed. The opportunity could prove a bonanza for the financially pressed former governor, given the show would pay him $80,000 a week, a source said.

Before he can ink the deal, however, Blagojevich would need permission from the federal judge presiding over his corruption trial to fly to Costa Rica, where the show will be filmed. Blagojevich's attorney told the judge Tuesday that the ex-governor soon would be making a request to loosen travel restrictions placed on him as part of his bail.
In a related story, if you're a federal judge looking to be accosted by an angry Chicago mob, have I got an opportunity for you.

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