Mayor Bloomberg joins Donald Trump on the premiere
of "The Celebrity Apprentice." Photo courtesy of Edward Reed.

January 3, 2008 - Mayor Michael R. Bloomberg appears on the season premiere of “The Celebrity Apprentice” tonight on NBC at 9pm EST.

The mayor is on hand as the celebrity contestants tackle their first challenge – selling hot dogs on the streets of New York City. Divided into teams, the contestants, using their famous contacts, try to sell wieners at $5,000 and $10,000 a pop.

The fourteen celebrity “candidates” competing for charity are: Trace Adkins, Carol Alt, Stephen Baldwin, Nadia Comaneci, Tiffany Fallon, Jennie Finch, Nely Galan, Marilu Henner, Lennox Lewis, Piers Morgan, Omarosa, Tito Ortiz, Vincent Pastore, and Gene Simmons. Donald Trump hosts.

  
Donald Trump and Mayor Bloomberg on set of "The Celebrity Apprentice."
Photo courtesy of NBC, Tommy Baynard.