Finding J Smith is a New Zealand reality show,[1][2] also known as Finding J Smith with Vodafone Live! The show aired in 2003 on TV2.[3] The show consisted of contestants calling up as many people in New Zealand with a J. Smith name. $250,000 was the amount of money that was up for grabs, making it at the time the biggest prize ever offered by a New Zealand television program.[4][5][6][7] The show was hosted by Nick Young, Eric Young and Dominic Bowden.[8][9]
| Finding J Smith | |
|---|---|
 TV Show Logo | |
| Presented by | Nick Young Eric Young Dominic Bowden |
| Country of origin | New Zealand |
| Production | |
| Producer | Julie Christie |
| Production company | Eyeworks Touchdown |
| Original release | |
| Network | TVNZ2 |
| Release | 2003 |
Team Murphy was the winning team for the show, who found Jenny Smith, a 32-year-old from Taihape. She was revealed as the real J Smith.[7] The show only ran for one season.[10][11]
Teams and candidates
edit| Candidate | Team | Age |
|---|---|---|
| Heidi Watson | Team Watson | 20 |
| Chris Watson | Team Watson | 49 |
| Richard Watson | Team Watson | 46 |
| Karen Galvan | Team Watson | 33 |
| Jacqui Watson | Team Watson | 37 |
| Bev Gillard | Team Te Pahu | 25 |
| Tim Lockhart | Team Te Pahu | 25 |
| Justin "Jae" Dwen | Team Te Pahu | 25 |
| Mark Neal | Team Te Pahu | 26 |
| Alice Reid | Team Te Pahu | 23 |
| Jodi Cockburn | Team Murphy | 27 |
| Greg Cockburn | Team Murphy | 30 |
| Lisa Murphy | Team Murphy | 28 |
| Grant "Spud" Murphy | Team Murphy | – |
| Jill Ellison | Team Murphy | 34 |
References
edit- ^ Drinnan, John (22 June 2003). "Firm plans U.S. Touchdown". Variety. Retrieved 31 July 2021.
- ^ "FINDING J SMITH WITH VODAFONE LIVE - FINDING J SMITH WITH VODAFONE LIVE SERIES 1 PROGRAMME 4". ngataonga.org.nz. Retrieved 31 July 2021.
- ^ "TV2 - New Zealand television channel - Programmes". 4 June 2003. Archived from the original on 4 June 2003. Retrieved 31 July 2021.
- ^ "Finding J Smith on TV2". NZ Herald. Retrieved 31 July 2021.
- ^ "Vodafone Finding J Smith: the incredible race, survivor..." www.geekzone.co.nz. Retrieved 31 July 2021.
- ^ "THE TV GUIDE: "Best On The Box" - People's Choice Awards". 13 December 2003. Archived from the original on 13 December 2003. Retrieved 31 July 2021.
- ^ a b c "FINDING J. SMITH" (flash required). 18 November 2003. Archived from the original on 18 November 2003. Retrieved 31 July 2021.
- ^ "Dominic Bowden | NATIONAL ANTHEM | TV2 | tvnz.co.nz". tvnz.co.nz. Retrieved 31 July 2021.
- ^ "Eyeworks New Zealand & Australia - Finding J. Smith". 14 October 2008. Archived from the original on 14 October 2008. Retrieved 31 July 2021.
- ^ "Don't call us". natlib-primo.hosted.exlibrisgroup.com. Retrieved 31 July 2021.
- ^ "NZ on Air - Local Content Report 2003" (PDF).
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