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Blind date: Lights . . . cameras . . . action?

Two producers decide whether or not a dating sequel should be in the works.

Ashley Troutman.

ASHLEY TROUTMAN: 33 / host, Solutions Review

Her interests: Yoga, lacrosse, figure skating

On a desert island, she’d bring: Her cat, Twister, and Coca-Cola

BRIAN HENNESSY: 42 / Internet entrepreneur

What makes him a catch: He’s charming, good-looking, ambitious

His talents: Bartending, karaoke, master’s in theater education

7 P.M. SPOKE, SOMERVILLE

> ON THE SET

Brian Hennessy.

Ashley I applied a while ago. Maria Stephanos filled out the form for me one night when we were both working in the Fox 25 studio. I thought it would be an adventure.

Brian A friend of mine was a producer of the show Blind Date. He bugged me to be on, but I refused. When I came across this article, I thought: Seems harmless and fun.

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Ashley I didn’t exercise, unless you consider running late for the date a workout.

Brian I took a little extra time to shave. It was muggy, so I just picked one of my better shirts, my best jeans, and rolled out.

Ashley He was cute and had a nice smile.

Brian Adorable. Great smile. Built like a ballerina on a birthday cake.

> HIGHLIGHTS REEL

Ashley He seemed really nervous; he dropped his fork once and knocked a couple of things over by accident. But I’m a huge klutz, so I can relate.

Brian She’s a content producer, writes children’s books, teaches figure skating, has a master’s degree. Wow.

Ashley He said he’d been working in the film industry for a long time and had some success. He showed me his demo reel.

Brian Ashley took charge and ordered everything. We both ordered pinot noir. I had three glasses — she just sipped one.

Ashley Our server was awesome and the food was pretty good.

Brian [Ashley] was simply adorable and charming.

> CALL TIME

Ashley Although he was very friendly and outgoing, which I like, I can usually tell right away if there is any chemistry there. And I just wasn’t feeling it. I’m sorry, Brian.

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Brian Ashley told me that she had to get up really early the next morning.

Ashley I did try to schedule the date at another time, because Wednesdays are the worst night for me, but Brian couldn’t do any other day, so I wanted to be flexible.

Brian I walked her halfway to where she lived. Short date.

Ashley He extended his hand to shake mine, so I shook his hand but also hugged him. I’m a hugger. But then he went in for a kiss on the lips, so I cheeked him.

Brian I told her I had a really good time and kissed her on the cheek.

> SECOND DATE?

Ashley I don’t think so, but we did connect on Facebook, and I’d be happy to stay in touch.

Brian We seemed to like each other. At least I did.

> POST-MORTEM?

Ashley/ B

Brian / A


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