Switched! [26/05/2003]

Alternative title: Trading Lives
Synopsis: Reality tv show for teenagers. In this episode Miko Walczuk, a 17-year-old from Maui, and Matthew Sereni of California change places for four days. While Matt is schooled at home and takes part in arts projects at Walczuk’s house, Miko plays baseball, learns how to jump a horse, and tries his hand at Shakespeare in Los Altos, California.
Series: Switched!
Language: English
Country: United States
Medium: Television
Technical information: Colour / Sound
Transmission details: 26 May 2003 at 16:30 (Channel: ABC)
Duration: 30 mins

Notes: The series is written, directed and edited by several people and credits for this specific episode could not be ascertained (9 October 2006). The credits for this entry are therefore incomplete.
General: Each episode of SWITCHED! features two teenagers from different parts of the United States who trade lives and identities to experience each other’s daily routine. According to the programme’s webpage, the show begins with the pair receiving text messages to reveal the life and location of their switch. During the adventure, each participant will receive a dare or challenge issued by their SWITCHED! counterpart. Over the course of the next four days, camera crews will follow them as they adjust to each other’s "new" life and lifestyle.
History: The show premiered in the US on May 26, 2003 on the ABC Family channel.
Reviews: http://abcfamily.go.com/daytime/switched/index.html (9 October 2006)

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