JB- There's some really awkward and uncomfortable moments when the person is waiting out on the balcony and there's the anticipation to see if their date will join them. I feel really bad when the person is excited and they get stood up. How long do you have them standing out there waiting?

RM- Well… (laughing) sometimes it's… it depends on the person. Sometimes the other person is deciding and so sometimes it might take like five or 10 minutes to come out there. It's a little bit of time, and yes, that is the most uncomfortable awkward moment ever. It just… (laughing) I can't imagine. I mean, you're just out there waiting and basically 'I like you, I think you're good looking enough, I hope you think I'm good looking enough' and they just don't show and it's like, wow. It's good because there's nothing else out there like it.

JB- It really is a kick in the balls though, I mean let's be honest.

RM- Oh, it's a huge kick in the balls. Of course it is. But the beauty of it too is for us -- the viewer -- it's like watching your buddy out on the dance floor with the fat chick and you're like, "Oh, dude, don't do it, don't… argh! Dude!' and he ends up like making out with her on the dance floor.

JB- (laughing)

RM- (laughing) And then he comes back and tells you how hot she was. You know what I mean? That's what's fun for us to watch because you're like, What would I do in this situation? If that was my buddy would I be rootin' for him or rootin' against him? You can kind of get involved that way. It just makes it a more fun experience.

JB- So, what happens then is… just to finish the storyline, after they spent a bunch of time together in the room in the dark, the lights up then so that one sees the other but they can't see the other person's reaction, right?

RM- Right. Right, it's like a spotlight. The spotlight goes on the guy, then the spotlight goes on the girl and then they leave and then they decide. The balcony scene is where they decide if you're going to see each other again. And if you don't, then you are the lame dude standing out there by yourself, you know, just kicking rocks.

JB- But fascinating television nonetheless!

RM- Oh, it's incredible. I love it. The first time I saw it… when I shot the first show, I was like you, I gotta be honest. I'm sorry, like, what? You've gotta be kidding me. And then we did it and I was like, OK, this kind of makes sense, I get it. But then once I saw the edited version it sucked me in. I couldn't even… I knew what happened, but I still couldn't wait to see how it happened. It sucks you right in. It's very voyeuristic, you know, you're watching these people in the dark and they're making out and they're getting to know each other and it's kind of intriguing. I mean, let's be honest, I think we're all a little bit creepy inside. We like to watch other people things.

JB- (laughing) We like watching other people's pain. (laughing)

RM- Yeah, exactly. And it makes us feel better about ourselves.

JB- That's something I found myself doing the second time I watched the show. You do sort of analyze and say, Wow, am I that dependent on looks with a person? Because I'm thinking the next couple episodes I watch maybe I'll just listen to them and I won't actually watch the episode and see what I think of the people.

RM- Interesting. See, there's a whole other way to experience Dating in the Dark, is watch it in the dark, watch it with only the sound. Now you're getting somewhere. I like it.

JB- Well, you know what, I'll give that a shot and we'll check in with you again in a couple weeks and we'll see how I'm doing with the show. Dating in the Dark airs Monday nights on ABC. Rossi Morreale, thanks for joining us today.

RM- Thanks, man. Thanks for having me.

JB- No problem. Take care.

RM- Bye.