Brighton Beach

FIRST, THE NEW YORK DOLLS, NOW, THE RUSSIAN DOLLS

Despite being “politically incorrect,” Americans – and probably everyone else- LOVE stereotypes. Other cultures are fascinating. Hence the popularity of the entire “Housewives” franchise, and of course, Jersey Shore. The latest to cash in on the stereotype thing is “Russian Dolls.” The series documents the lives of six outspoken, narcissistic Russian–American women who love to indulge in plastic surgery, parties, and expensive designer clothing – and they are not above showing off. They all happen to live in Brighton Beach, located in Brooklyn, New York. Sounds like a good time to us. It debuts on Lifetime next Thursday.

KOREANS AND RUSSIANS IN AMERICA HAVE SNOOKI AND JERSEY SHORE TO THANK FOR THEIR NEW SERIES


Snooki can put boyfriend-hunting on the back burner for awhile – she’s got a new sweetheart – her Pomeranian puppy Gia. While “Jersey Shore’s” days are probably numbered, it’s amazing how the MTV show has inspired other reality series. Lifetime has ordered 12 episodes of “Brighton Beach” – it’s described as a Russian version of Jersey Shore, but it focuses on several families and multiple generations. “K-Town” (see photo above) follows a group of young Korean Americans in LA’s Koreatown and they’re hoping the show will be picked up by a major network. No word yet on the “Persian Version.” We love these peeks into subcultures.