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Mobbed
GenreReality
Created byHowie Mandel
Darryl Trell
Howard Kitrosser
Presented byHowie Mandel
Country of originUnited States
Original languageEnglish
No. of seasons1
No. of episodes6
Production
Executive producersHowie Mandel
Chris Cowan
Jean-Michel Michenaud
Mike Marks
Darryl Trell
Howard Kitrosser
Kevin Healey
Michael Rotenberg
Running time42 minutes
Production companiesAlevy Productions
Angel City Factory
Original release
NetworkFox
ReleaseMarch 31, 2011 (2011-03-31) –
present

Mobbed is an American reality television show which premiered on Fox on March 31, 2011. Mobbed was tested as a one-time television special to air following American Idol. After it attracted 10.8 million viewers, Fox decided to pick up the show for eight episodes.[1]

History of flash mobs

Flash mobs are a spontaneous gathering of strangers that organize secretively through technology, such as email or text messaging. Flash mobs stem from the sociological idea of social swarming, or the rapid gathering of family, friends, colleagues, etc. using technology. The terms combined both come from the even larger idea of swarming, or the gathering or moving of people accomplished through technology.[2] The world experienced its first notably large flash mob on June 19, 2003[3] in a Macy's rug department. People gathered around one rug claiming they were part of a commune. They said they wanted to purchase a "love rug" and would only make their decisions as a group. Then, in ten minutes, the crowd dispersed, all heading in different directions. From this incident came many flash mobs to follow.[4] From London to Rome, flash mobs were appearing all over the world. They became a time to have fun with a random group of people. However, in 2004, at London's Waterloo station, a public, personal dance party occurred. People were told to bring their own MP3 players and CD players and, at a certain time, they were to start dancing to it. This began the involvement of dance during a flash mob. Now, flash mobs were turning into smart mobs, or a leaderless group of like-minded people who organize using technology. People were using websites, text messaging, email, etc. to organize spontaneous flash mobs.[3] However, around 2003, flash mobbing was already becoming retired. On September 10, 2003, one day short of the anniversary of September 11, the 8th Manhattan flash mob occurred. Flash mobs were causing confusion.[5] A participant of a flash mob was recorded saying that the best part was the confusion on the on-lookers' faces. Flash mobs were occurring for the sake of public absurdity.[6]

Premise

In 2011 Mobbed premiered. The premise of the show is to use a flash mob to create an once-in-a-lifetime event. Hosted by Howie Mandel, this show takes participants who would like to reveal a secret to a friend or loved one through the power of a flash mob. This unknowing person goes through moments of confusion while people around them break out into synchronized dance in front of their eyes. By the end, they will learn a secret that will affect their lives. These secrets include pregnancy, lost family members, a proposal, and even family reconciliation. The first episode follows Justin who wants to surprise his girlfriend, Nikki, with a proposal. With the help of married choreographers Tabitha and Napoleon D'umo, Justin was able to bring Nikki to tears right before he proposed. Mobbed took it one step further and flew her entire family in for a spur of the moment wedding. By the end of the episode Justin and Nikki had gone from dating to married. After the success of the first episode, Fox Broadcasting Company ordered an additional eight episodes. The first of those episodes aired on January 4, 2012.[7]

Episode guide

Season 1: 2011–2012

Series
episode 		Season
episode 		Title U.S. viewers
(millions) 		Original U.S. airdate
11"Pilot"10.82[9]March 31, 2011 (2011-03-31)
Torrid model Nikki's dreams come true as her boyfriend Justin Davis proposes and they get married in the middle of a flash mob.[8]
22"A Father's Apology"[10]4.65[11]November 23, 2011 (2011-11-23)
A father (Ion) after leaving his wife (Cheryl) and daughter (Megan) hopes to re-enter his daughter's life and apologize to his wife with the help of a flash mob.
33"I Love You & We've Never Met"[12]3.06[13]January 4, 2012 (2012-01-04)
Steve Soboslai of Pittsburgh-based pop-punk band Punchline gets help to reveal his true feelings to his long-distance best friend of five years whom he's never met.
44"My Secret Child"[12]3.42[14]January 11, 2012 (2012-01-11)
A woman reveals shocking secrets to her family, including news about her marriage and the fact that she has a 6-year-old son who has never met his grandmother.
55"Brawling Brothers"[12]7.87[15]February 1, 2012 (2012-02-01)
Tim Jarzabek of Los Angeles pop/classic rock band NO attempts to reconcile a feud with his brother Nick Jarzabek and band mate with help from Everclear's Art Alexakis, the dance crew FORMALity, drummer DJ Ravi and rapper Ace Hood.
66"A Father Lost For 37 Years"[12]TBAFebruary 8, 2012 (2012-02-08)
Note: This is the first season finale.

On May 24, 2012, it was announced that Mobbed will return to air on July 14, 2012.[16] The finale will air August 24, 2012. [17]

References

  1. ^ Ng, Philiana (April 1, 2011). "Fox Orders Howie Mandel's 'Mobbed' to Series". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved April 4, 2011.
  2. ^ Mcfedries, P. “Mobs R Us.” IEEE Spectrum 40, no. 10 (October 2003): 56- 56.
  3. ^ a b Adams, Andrew A., and Rachel McCrindle. Pandora’s box: social and professional issues of the information age. John Wiley and Sons, 2008.
  4. ^ Shirky, Clay. Here comes everybody: the power of organizing without organizations. Penguin, 2009.
  5. ^ Nicholson, Judith A. “Mobs in the Age of Mobile Connectivity.” The Fibreculture Journal, no. 6 (2005). http://six.fibreculturejournal.org/fcj-030-flash-mobs-in-the-age-of-mobile-connectivity/.
  6. ^ Berens, Bob. “The Last Page.” Dissent (2003). http://www.dissentmagazine.org/article/?article=474.
  7. ^ Kubicek, John. “‘Mobbed’ Review: 3 Reasons Why Howie Mandel is a Very Mean Man.” Buddy Tv, April 1, 2011.
  8. ^ "'Mobbed' Review: 3 Reasons Why Howie Mandel is a Very Mean Man". Retrieved 2011-09-10.
  9. ^ "Thursday Final Ratings: 'American Idol,' 'Big Bang Theory,' 'Rules Of Engagement,' 'CSI,' 'Grey's Anatomy' Adjusted Up - Ratings | TVbytheNumbers". Tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com. 2011-04-01. Retrieved 2012-01-27.
  10. ^ "Fox's November Sweeps Lineup – So November, So Fox - Ratings | TVbytheNumbers". Tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com. 2011-10-17. Retrieved 2012-01-27.
  11. ^ "Wednesday Final Ratings: 'Modern Family,' 'The X Factor' Adjusted Up; 'Happy Endings,' 'Mobbed' Adjusted Down - Ratings | TVbytheNumbers". Tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com. 2011-11-28. Retrieved 2012-01-27.
  12. ^ a b c d "Breaking News - FOX Announces 2011-2012 Midseason Premiere Dates". TheFutonCritic.com. Retrieved 2012-01-27.
  13. ^ "Wednesday Final Ratings: 'Modern Family' Adjusted Up; 'Happy Endings' Adjusted Down - Ratings | TVbytheNumbers". Tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com. 2012-01-05. Retrieved 2012-01-27.
  14. ^ Daily Preliminary Broadcast Cable Finals Broadcast Finals (2012-01-12). "Wednesday Final Ratings: 'The Middle,' 'Whitney,' 'Harry's Law' Adjusted Down - Ratings | TVbytheNumbers". Tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com. Retrieved 2012-01-27.
  15. ^ http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/2012/02/02/wednesday-final-ratings-american-idol-adjusted-up-mobbed-super-bowls-greatest-commercials-adjusted-down/118437/
  16. ^ http://thefutoncritic.com/news/2012/05/24/exclusive-foxs-hells-kitchen-masterchef-so-you-think-you-can-dance-to-take-two-week-break-against-nbcs-olympics-coverage-875511/9807/
  17. ^ "FOX Sets Summer Finale Dates for 'So You Think You Can Dance,' 'MasterChef' and More". BuddyTV.com. June 18, 2012.
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