I Want To Be a Hilton (2005)
I Want To Be a Hilton is a 2005 weekly NBC reality television series that was hosted by Kathy Hilton. The show featured people who "Wanted to be like a Hilton." The finalist of the competition receives a prize package that includes a $200,000 trust fund, a new apartment, wardrobe and the opportunity to get to know the Hiltons. They resided at a fancy New York hotel and were divided into two teams, "Park" and "Madison". In each episode, they were required to perform certain tasks, ranging from dog grooming, a fashion show and organizing a charity event, while learning etiquette and manners. As they competed, Hilton guided them through a variety of challenges that cover subjects ranging from art and culture to beauty and fashion. Hilton met with the losing team at the end of each episode and eliminated one contestant with the catchphrase, "You're not on the list." The show was originally entitled The Good Life, to tie it in to Paris Hilton's reality show The Simple Life. The show was not renewed for a second season.
- Jason Hervey
Country: US
Language: En
Runtime: 60
Season 1:
Kathy Hilton embarks on her search for the next socialite! Meet the 14 young contestants who will compete for the extravagant grand prize package which includes a new apartment and wardrobe for one year, plus a $200,000 trust fund. Kathy will immerse the group in the New York society scene and then lead the contestants through weekly challenges to see how well they can adapt. Those who don’t make the cut will be eliminated from Kathy’s list.
Kathy has the teams participate in a charity auction to raise money for breast cancer. Paris and Nicky join the contestants and show them that being a do-gooder is part of the life of a socialite.
The teams compete in a New York scavenger hunt designed to educate them on culture and art.
