Earlier this week, we published a post about how someone was selling a piece of the Aggro Crag from Nickelodeon’s “GUTS” on eBay. We’re still not totally sure if it was real or not, but I choose to think it was because SCREW YOU, DON’T MESS WITH MY CHILDHOOD.

But that extremely pricey, totally useless piece of history got me wondering what other on-screen treasures you could purchase through eBay. First, I typed in “Alison Brie underwear” and “Raylan Givens hat,” and after my results returned nothing but signed photos and books (blah), I did a more general search for “TV merchandise props.” Here are ten expensive, literally as-seen-on-TV items I absolutely want and obviously need.

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“Survivor” host Jeff Probst will host a daytime talk show starting in fall 2012 for some reason, according to several news outlets who nimbly worked quotes from the press release into their “breaking news!” stories.

“I’m fascinated with human nature and thrilled that this show will allow me the opportunity to connect with real people and explore their stories on a personal level,” Probst said in a statement. “As I continue with Survivor, I am excited to extend my relationship with CBS with this new adventure in the world of daytime.” [...]

With Survivor now filming its 23rd and 24th seasons in Samoa, many have wondered how long that show will continue. Since the program now films both of its installments during the summer, Probst could pull double duty and continue to host the reality franchise into fall 2012 and beyond while also doing his new talk show. Or, the still untitled new venture could end up being his transition off the island. [EW]

For what it’s worth, Probst has filled in for both Regis Philbin and Larry King, but that’s not exactly a real testament to skill. A golden retriever in glasses could take Regis’s place and have more sensible banter with Kelly. Call me when Probst fills in for someone who isn’t going to die this summer.

NBC is planning a reality show for summer 2011 that will fuse jungle-survival-challenge reality TV with dating-game reality TV. Produced by Tom Shelly (“Dating in the Dark,” “Survivor”), the series will be called “Love in the Wild.”

Twenty men and women will pair up each week in the middle of the jungle. Each couple is dropped into a remote location with nothing but a map and each other to rely on. Along the way, they’re put through challenges that test them emotionally and physically. At the end of the day, some of the couples will be treated to various romantic indulgences at a romantic oasis. After, they’ll have the choice of staying with their partner or switching for the next challenge. [THR]

I hate to say this about a reality show, but… I don’t hate the concept. I’ve always felt that “Survivor” needs more Kate & Sawyer-style cage-bonin’ (see bottom of post), while crap like “Bachelor/Bachelorette” is sexy but lacking in real drama (that is, drama that comes from something BESIDES someone’s feelings getting hurt).

By the way, while we’re on the subject of jungle fever (kind of), this Swedish video for interracial dating is amazing:

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As you may remember, last week I ditched the Internet for a couple hours to interview NFL on Fox commentator and “Survivor” contestant Jimmy Johnson. Well, I finally got around to transcribing and editing it, and you can read the whole thing over at Kissing Suzy Kolber. Here’s a sample:

KSK: I read that this is your third time trying out for Survivor.
Jimmy Johnson: I tried about six years ago, and got turned down. I did the video, did all the applications, everything.
KSK: Did you make sure to tell them you were famous?

And then I honked my bike horn.

KSK: And there will be a live finale [for "Survivor"] where someone gets a rose?
JJ: A live finale, yeah, to show who actually won [between the final three contestants].
KSK: It would really help me out with my career if you could just tell me who those final three are.

*honk honk* Anyway, go read it. It’s two-for-one day at work for me.

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You’ll have to get TV news from somewhere else for a couple of hours. I have to go into Manhattan to interview Jimmy Johnson, Super Bowl-winning coach, Fox NFL commentator, and — beginning this fall — “Survivor” contestant. How he balances all that with his NASCAR career, I have no idea.

Yes, I plan to ask him about the time Michael Irvin stabbed a teammate in the neck with scissors. Got any other suggestions? Leave ‘em in the comments.