Before there was MTV’s Punk’d, there was MTV’s Harassment. Never heard of it? This problematic show got canceled before it aired and for good reason!

Rebekah and Melissa often recount stories that include reality shows we loved, we hated, we totally missed , or completely forgot about. But today’s story is unique: Rebekah centers on well-known star Ashton Kutcher, and not one but TWO reality shows he created that never saw the light of day, but did manage to get sucked into lawsuits.

Melissa shared three clues for the next episode: Marriage, Money, Mike (Fleiss)

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SOURCES

LAS VEGAS SUN

https://lasvegassun.com/news/2004/feb/04/vegasbeat----timothy-mcdarrah-harassment-lawsuit-m/

THE SMOKING GUN

http://www.thesmokinggun.com/documents/crime/ashton-kutcher-punkd-suit-heads-trial

THE JOURNAL RECORD

https://journalrecord.com/2003/01/08/litigating-humiliation-tv-business-world/

ENTERTAINMENT TONIGHT

https://web.archive.org/web/20180614045758/http://triblive.com/news/adminpage/12524943-74/imprisoned-former-dance-moms-star-gets-lifetime-special

NEW YORK TIMES

https://www.nytimes.com/2003/01/07/us/growing-rowdier-tv-reality-shows-are-attracting-suits.html

CBS NEWS

https://www.cbsnews.com/news/ashley-ellerin-murder-ashton-kutcher-is-star-witness-for-accused-serial-killer-defense-lawyer-says/

HOLLYWOOD REPORTER

https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/business/business-news/ashton-kutcher-company-settles-lawsuit-450234/

JONATHAN COOPER LAW

https://www.jonathancooperlaw.com/blog/ashton-kutcher-alleges-changing-your-mind-is-breach-of-contract.cfm

DEADLINE

https://deadline.com/2013/09/caa-ashton-kutchers-katalyst-sued-by-producer-over-dmv-reality-series-592548/

CHEAT SHEET

https://www.cheatsheet.com/entertainment/ashton-kutchers-terrifying-prank-tv-show-before-punkd-ended-in-a-20-million-lawsuit.html/

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