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Season 1 – I Want to Be a Hilton

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"I Want to Be a Hilton" is an ode to the glamour and style of New York as reflected by its host and mentor, Kathy Hilton, matriarch of one of the most ubiquitous families in the world. The unscripted series charts the foibles and flirtations encountered by 14 eccentric young contestants as they vie for the opportunity to live the glamorous lifestyle of high society. The contestants compete in weekly challenges ranging from art and culture to beauty and fashion. At the conclusion of each episode, one candidate is eliminated. The winner gets an extravagant prize package and the opportunity to live the high life -- just like a Hilton -- for a year.
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I Want to Be a Hilton — Season 1

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Paul Buccieri

Executive Producer

Jason Hervey

Executive Producer

Rick Hilton

Executive Producer

Danny Salles

Executive Producer

Episodes

Episode 1 Aired Jun 21, 2005 Kathy Hilton works with 14 young contestants, who compete for the chance to live a champagne-and-caviar lifestyle for a year. Details Episode 2 Aired Jun 28, 2005 Kathy has the teams organize an auction and estate sale to raise money for breast cancer research; daughters Paris and Nicky Hilton take the contestants out on the town to promote the events. Details Episode 3 Aired Jul 5, 2005 The teams compete in a New York scavenger hunt designed to educate them on culture and art. Details Episode 4 Aired Jul 12, 2005 Designer Cynthia Rowley and model Frederique Van Der Whal give the contestants pointers in fashion and style; the next assignment is to create a clothing line and model it in a show. Details Episode 5 Aired Jul 19, 2005 Former World Heavyweight Champion Lennox Lewis gives the contestants lessons in speed croquet, dog grooming and rowing. Details Episode 6 Aired Jul 26, 2005 The teams have been dissolved and contestants are on their own; participants receive tips on how to handle the press and the paparazzi after being bombarded on a trip to lunch. Details Episode 7 Aired Aug 2, 2005 Two teams meet with party planners, promoters and publicists as they prepare to throw nightclub parties. Details Episode 8 Aired Aug 9, 2005 The remaining two contestants receive training in pronunciation and writing as they prepare to give a speech that will determine the winner. Details
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Season Info

Executive Producer
Paul Buccieri, Jason Hervey, Rick Hilton, Danny Salles
Network
NBC
Rating
TV-PG
Genre
Reality
Original Language
English
Release Date
Jun 21, 2005