ArchivesMark Burnett says reality TV works because of its “unpredictable nature.”
In a long interview with The Hollywood Reporter, Mark Burnett discusses the genre he has helpedi to define. He says the predictability of scripted shows hurts them: “In ‘CSI,’ you very well know that Bill Petersen won’t be dying this week and that they will solve the case. That’s what made the room for an unpredictable show like ours.” He sidesteps a question about editing by saying that they “create situations. This is clearly contrived situations creating genuine emotions.” He also discusses shows he likes; among them, ER, Alias, 24, The Joe Schmo Show, and Queer Eye, which he says is “absolutely great.”
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Mark Burnett says reality TV works because of its “unpredictable nature.”
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