The Apprentice

On May 14, 2007, the series was left off of NBC's schedule but NBC Entertainment president Kevin Reilly said he was still in discussions with Mark Burnett and Trump.However, on May 19, 2007, Trump announced that he was "moving on from The Apprentice to a major new TV venture", effectively ending the series in the United States.[3][dead link] But on May 22, 2007, NBC announced The Apprentice might return next season even though Trump had said he quit.

On May 29, 2007, Trump said that NBC wanted a seventh season and he would be returning as the host.[5]On July 6, 2007, it was announced that The Apprentice has been officially renewed for a seventh season with a possibility of an eighth season.

On July 16, 2007, NBC confirmed that the show is renewed for a seventh season to run mid-season. In an effort to revitalize interest in the series, the seventh season will feature celebrities playing the game to raise money for charities.On January 28 ,2008, NBC confirmed that the show is renewed for an eighth season to start in January 2009 and will feature high profile celebrities playing the game to raise money for charity.

(U.S. TV series)

The Apprentice

Format Reality

Created by Mark Burnett

Starring Donald Trump

(Season 1–present)

 

Opening theme "For the Love of Money" by The O'Jays (broadcast version only)[1]

Country of origin  United States

No. of episodes 104

Production

Running time 60 minutes

Broadcast

Original channel NBC

Original run January 8, 2004 – present

External links

IMDb profile

TV.com summary