Survivor (What a Player)

Who’s Texas oil rich, just five-feet-six and always seems to get out of a fix? He’s married with four kids, and eyes bright blue - a guy you love to hate. . . Still need a clue? He came to CBS a year ago to play the nineteenth season of the show "Survivor!" Fans tuned in; there on Samoa we saw him on a tribe called Foa Foa. A villain on this game show like no other, he’s one you’d guess could rat out his own mother. He’s Russell Hantz, a genuine control freak, and add to that, he’s quite a little sneak! To cause a stir, he once burned someone’s socks, feigned innocence, and then had secret talks with teammates as he filled their minds with doubt And made his plans of whom to next throw out. With not one clue, he found immunity. a “first” in all "Survivor" history, then saved himself when there came times to vote with idols he had found. (He loves to gloat!) If someone were not “pliable,” he’d thrust them out, while there were others he would trust. But by the time the game came to its end, he’d backstabbed them and didn’t have one friend. And so he lost that game. We saw him cry as votes were read, a crazed look in his eye! A hundred grand he’d give to wear the crown, but she who rode his coattails turned him down. Respected by his fans, he’s gone anew to play this time with villains, none who knew him from before, and now he’s in a game with old time favorites who seem really lame! With blind-sides left and right, they’re falling fast. I think Hantz might remain there till the last! He gave an idol up to save a gal I bet he wishes were more than a pal. . . His poor wife has to watch him on TV, all smiles while making eyes at Parvati. But win or lose this time, he is the slayer of those "Survivor" All-Stars. What a player! (Watch for the season finale. It should be coming soon, either Thursday or maybe on a Sunday) For Linda-Marie Bariana's TV Tempations contest