Summer House (2006 TV series)

Last updated
Summer House
Starring Chris Spielman
Country of originUnited States
No. of seasons1
No. of episodes8
Production
Running time30 minutes
Original release
Network ESPNU
ReleaseJuly 25 (2006-07-25) 
September 12, 2006 (2006-09-12)

Summer House is a reality series that aired on ESPNU and was hosted by Chris Spielman. The show debuted on July 25, 2006, ran for eight episodes, and ended on September 12, 2006. [1]

Contents

Premise

The show features six of the nation’s top college football incoming freshmen living together in a house in Chicago for one week. Summer House provides viewers with an inside look at future college football stars. The players compete against each other to be named “The King of the House.” Competitors earn points for each challenge they participate in, culminating in the final day when the “King” is crowned. Throughout the week, the players interact with each other and sports celebrities, learning what it takes to succeed both on and off the field.

Production

The ESPN production was produced by Intersport, a Chicago-based production company, with head producers Michael Kolodny and Jim Gorman planning each day. ESPN also had producers Adam Briles and Paul Gordon assist in its productions.

Special Guests

Special guests in the first season included:

Contestants

The contestants included:

Sponsors

The show’s main sponsors were Under Armour , Direct TV, and Dick’s Sporting Goods .

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