With Donald Trump in charge, 'Apprentice' isn't business as usual (NBC reality show debuts today)

Boston Globe ^ | Jan. 8, 2004 | Matthew Gilbert

[cincinnati65]

No Apprentice watchers tonight?

[freedom1st]

I watched it and I agree with you, it was one of the better ones. I see from the previews for next week that Omarosa wants more than her 15 minutes of fame.

[cincinnati65]

Yeah, what was that all about? Did she sue the Donald to weasel her way back onto the show?

[GraniteStateConservative]

Maybe Trump tells them they have to sell BillyJeff on something and she's the person they have to deal with-- letting Amarosa choose who goes to the boardroom.

[cincinnati65]

Or maybe something with the next challenge involves her?

[IDontLikeToPayTaxes]

Did anybody else See George and Kathryn on Jay Leno last night? She was looking Fiiiiiiiine in a black miniskirt and monster heels.

I've noticed the way she dresses from Episode #1.

I think it's great that a somewhat condescending and attractive blonde woman can make it to the pinnacle of success in America.

/ sarcasm

[kingu]

An excellent episode for the twists, but frustrating to watch. To see the guy who sold the suite twice get fired was just... I mean, Troy sold the suite after the soon-to-be high bidder decided to walk, then the guy came back and the other team picked him up.

As for Troy being a loose cannon; so what? He's a loose cannon who can actually manage his resources, who works well with others, and can actually make the hard decisions and stick by them. Is there any better qualifications for a candidate?

They made a big deal over his education; yes, he's not polished, but such details can be fixed. If you have the basic abilities to not only sell yourself, but to sell the company you represent, that's what ideally makes a leader.

Ahh, well, such is life. It'll be interesting to see the interview tomorrow morning to see what Troy thinks after seeing the episode.

[pbear8]

Yeah, what was that all about? Did she sue the Donald to weasel her way back onto the show?

Every story needs a villian, with Dramarosa back (with concussion) The Donald doesn't have to be the villian.

[FairOpinion]

I agree with you. Troy is a ball of fire.
Kwami has the education, but he is not really a leader -- he is a bright, decent guy, but not someone who is willing to take a bull by the horn.

When Trump brought up Troy's lack of education and how that basically disqualifies him from a CEO position, Troy should have given Trump two words: Bill Gates. As far as I know Gates dropped out of college and never went back and today he is far richer than Trump, in fact, I think Gates is actually the world's richest man.

I think if Troy had pointed that out, he may not have been fired.

[WestCoastGal]

Yep, watched tonight. Sorry to see Troy go, I think he had the best ideas for many of the challenges and got along well with everyone which is one of the more important attributes in the business world. Kwame has flown beneath the radar now for weeks. Bill is the best one left out of them all now.

I DO NOT want to see Omarosa again next week!! I was so glad she was GONE. With Troy gone and the witch coming back I may not watch anymore. It's sort of like Survivor all my favorites are gone........now it's getting boring.

[nightdriver]

I'd love to see whoever wins stand up, look "The Donald" squarely in the eyes and say: "You're FIRED!! I ain't gonna work fer a guy like you!" and walk off into the sunset.

[PJ-Comix]

Bill is the best one left out of them all now.

The winner will be either Bill or Amy. It would be fun to see Amy ditch Nick for Bill.

[mystery-ak]

I was very upset that Troy was fired last night...he was my pick....btw...does Trump have a college degree?.

[BlackRazor]

does Trump have a college degree?.

Undergrad from Fordham, and grad from UPenn's Wharton School of Business.

[mystery-ak]

Thanks....I wasn't sure.

[freedom1st]

I was rooting for Troy. He's great, he just said he was "happier than a puppy with two peters" to Matt Lauer. I just bust out laughing.

[MomwithHope]

Bummer!!!!! Troy was my favorite. Looks like its shaping up to be Bill and Amy for the final 2, although Nick does have a better track record than Bill. Maybe he will offer 2 jobs to Amy and Nick as a dynamic duo!

[GraniteStateConservative]

Yeah, that's what I was saying. That she'd be the one they'd have to charm.

[Pagey]

Wow! I honestly thought tonight's episode was one of the best in the series thus far.

W/ out a doubt it was! I couldn't believe Troy chose Kwame. I honestly believe he could've out talked the other guy in the boardroom. One of the interesting questions for Carolyn and George on Jay Leno earlier this week was were they "...impressed with the entire group of contestants as a whole"? " No" and "Absolutely not" or something along those lines, it was a rare, 100% honest and immediate reaction/moment on National TV by both of them, and believe me they let the audience know were totally unimpressed. I was so caught off guard I started LOL. Omarosa at the end last night? Ugh, I immediately started yelling at the TV! LOL (She is sooooooo over!)

[FairOpinion]

Trump said at some point, that he is "highly educated" -- one would think this would mean a Master's degree, I certainly don't think he has a Ph.D, or he would have said so.

In my opinion, anyone can get educated, but you can't learn the gut instinct of "thinking outside the box", making good decisions and be willing to take chances at the right time.

I think Tump made a mistake in firing Troy.

I think Nick and Amy should have lost -- they just got VERY lucky, at the last minute. More proof, that it's "better to be lucky, than smart". Amy said they had not been able to get anyone to offer more than 10,000 -- this was 15 minutes before the time was up, then one of the guys came back and he just had to have the suite and Nick had to guts to ask for a high price and get it.