Rollergirls

Infobox Television
show_name = Rollergirls


caption = Skater Cha Cha in "Rollergirls"
format = Reality series
runtime = 60 minutes
creator = Gary and Julie Auerbach
starring = Lux, Sister Mary Jane, Punky Bruiser, Cha Cha, Miss Conduct
country = USA
network = A&E Network
first_aired = January 2, 2006
last_aired = March 27, 2006
num_episodes = 13

"Rollergirls" was a thirteen episode 2006 A&E Network reality show examining the personalities, antics and motivations of the women involved with the Austin, Texas Lonestar Rollergirls roller derby league. According to their website, the league was founded in 2001 and is run as a "skater-owned and operated" company. "Variety" reported on March 13, 2006 that A&E was canceling the show due to low ratings.

The five league teams, of ten members each, are the Cherry Bombs, Hellcats, Holy Rollers, Putas Del Fuego and Rhinestone Cowgirls. Episodes were initially broadcast on Monday nights beginning on January 2, 2006, with repeated showings throughout the week. "Rollergirls" was produced by Gary and Julie Auerbach, the creators of MTV's "".

Episodes

References

* [http://www.variety.com/review/VE1117929182?categoryId=32&cs=1 Rollergirls] "Variety".
* [http://www.boston.com/ae/tv/articles/2006/01/02/in_rollergirls_drama_queens_take_reality_for_a_spin/ In 'Rollergirls,' drama queens take reality for a spin] "The Boston Globe", January 2, 2006.
* [http://www.variety.com/article/VR1117939685?cs=1&s=h&p=0 Reality sets in for new A&E series, Net ditches 'Rollergirls'] , "Variety", March 13, 2006.

ee also

*roller derby
*aggressive skating

External links

* [http://www.aetv.com/rollergirls/ A&E: "Rollergirls"]
* [http://www.txrd.com/ TXRD Lonestar Rollergirls]