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It’s essentially a modern, digital spin on the oldThe Dating Game.
But what kind of woman agrees to date a man she’s never seen?
And is it really all that different from other shows in the trying-to-find-love genre?
Here’s everything there is to know about the reality TV seriesHear Me, Love Me, See Me.
She actually started as an intern onSally Jesse RaphaelandHoward Sternbefore moving on toThe Bachelorin 2002.
Salsano’s success in the reality TV genre likely has a lot to do with her attitude towards it.
In an interview with Juliet Litman forThe Ringer, Salsano explained how there are enormous possibilities for reality TV.
This is me.'"
It launched at Cannes
In 2014, FremantleMediaacquireda majority stake in Salsano’s company, 495 Productions.
In India, a version calledHear Me.
Love Me.was released in September 2018 and distributed by Amazon Prime Video.
That’s what makes it so unique," she said.
But her involvement with each woman is way more involved than just a little date commentary.
She toldHollywood Life, “I do keep in check with them and talk about everything that happens.
“You’re like,Ooh, look at his hands!
Ooh, he looks nervous, he’s pacing around.
What was that thing he was making back there?
Is that his dog?”
It’s likely also what makes it so appealing to such a wide, international audience.
According to Lakin, “It shows if love is blind and maybe it should be!”
They aren’t going on actual dates.
For viewers at home, they’re kind of experiencing doing the same thing.
Why wouldn’t I try something that I’ve never tried before?”
Lakin said, “I wouldn’t say they’re desperate, but they’re hopeful.
“I have been through the ringer with guys.
I’m always attracted to bad boys.
Scruffy beard and long hair and a motorcycle,” she said.
“Because of my dating history and being a single mom, I’ve become guarded.”
It’s been successful locally, which Doran attributes to the attitude of the senior crowd.
“You get to be our age, you don’t give a damn!”
Perhaps the local interest in the over 50 dating game will someday translate to a national audience.
Essentially, unlikeThe Bachelor, first impressions are based on personality, not on looks.
Viewer response, however, has been pretty lukewarm.
On her website, Lakin seems hopeful for more episodes.
I would love nothing more.”
Only time will tell at this point.
