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The show will help a young man who is four feet five inches tall
find true love. Initially believing he will choose among women of
similar stature to his own, he later discovers, in a surprising
twist, that some average-sized women will enter the picture.
Meanwhile reports indicate that the organisation the Little People
of America (LPA) is concerned that the show might portray such people
in a negative light. The 8,000-member organisation has however decided
to give Rupert Murdoch's broadcaster the benefit of the doubt. During
research the show's producers consulted with the organisation regarding
how little people like to be treated and identified with.
Fox maintains that its goal is not to poke fun of people who are
short in stature. It is simply trying to create an entertaining
variation on the matchmaking genre. In describing the programme
the broadcaster put out the following teaser "Ultimately, he will
have to make a final decision. Will Glen decide that good things
come in small packages? Or that opposites attract?"
An AP report adds that while there will not be a cash prize for
the happy couple, they'll have each other plus an all-expenses-paid
vacation to get to know each other better.
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