Los Angeles, CA: Groundbreaking channel Bravo TV is once again pioneering the fine art of reality TV with a new show set to debut this spring. Known for such masterpieces as Tabatha’s Salon Takeover, Top Chef All-Stars, and The Real Housewives of Atlanta, Beverly Hills, and New York, Bravo TV is certainly a leader in quality television; Project Bengay stands to be their greatest contribution to television yet. A spin-off of the already successful hit Project Runway, Project Bengay will follow the same basic premise except that the minimum age of contestants will be 55.

Pop culturalist and blogger Princeton Aarons applauds Bravo TV for their risk taking outlook. “It makes perfect sense. This is one of the last untapped communities in reality television. The show has a fresh perspective with an already pre-established fan base”.  Given the success of D-List celebrity Kathy Griffin's mother Maggie Griffin, this should come as no surprise. The elderly, and often drunk off of box wine, mother of the ginger comedian has become wildly successful after her appearance on the show. Dr. Parker Thomas, leading researcher at UCLA in TV/Film Studies, predicted this turn in focus to the elderly. “Audiences have become tired with the predictable patterns of drunken adults who sleep around and pregnant bratty teenagers. America is looking for an inside perspective into the golden years of America’s elders”.

Agnes Gladstone, one of the sixteen contestants, is a retired lawyer. After retirement, Gladstone pursued a number of hobbies – cross-stitching, Tae Bo, and archery – but ultimately fell in love with fashion design. “I was often disappointed by the selection at clothing stores. So I began making my own clothes and suddenly all of my girlfriends were asking for a chic comfortable outfit.

The show is rumored to have secured eccentric personality Joan Rivers as host; Rivers only commented that they were still in negotiations. Other suspected hosts for the show include Dame Judi Dench, Blonde, and Betty White. Some of the challenges for the 10 episode season include vintage versus retro, a modern funeral wear outfit, and a red carpet look for Helen Mirren. The show experienced minor setbacks early in the production process when contestants had difficulty remembering the challenges. Bravo's new television show "Project Bengay" is set to premiere March 16th at 6pm Eastern/5pm pacific.

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