poll: Real World is number one. A Zogby/Reuters poll finds that The Real World is the favorite reality TV show of 11.7 percent of those surveyed. Survivor came in a close second with 11.4 percent. Big Brother (3.9 percent) and Road Rules (3.3 percent). The poll also found that African Americans and Hispanics are more …
Big Brother sucks because of the “useless, humorless roomies.” Big Brother is starting to flop in the ratings because of its boring cast, says Joyce Millman, Salon.com’s TV critic. Also on Salon.com, Katharine Mieszkowski suggests a new reality TV show where dot-com types have to fight for funding. Now that’s reality.
MTV exec: no more Real World? The director of programming at MTV, Brian Graden, says that with the glut of reality TV shows, MTV now needs to figure out what direction it’s going to take next (uh, music?). Which means that The Real World‘s run will be ending–but he doesn’t say when, so we’re safe …
it’s all fun and games until a chicken gets hurt. In case you missed the dramatic event of the week, Big Brother‘s site features a detailed recap of the chicken incident. Also, if you haven’t watched (or can’t watch) the live streaming video from the house, which is the best thing about the show, but …
The Real World is no 1900 House. WKSU’s Ann VerWiebe compares PBS’ Real-World-in-1900 show with MTV’s original, and decides that PBS’ entry is a lot more real, especially when it comes to the issues the family faced in the antique home.
Big Brother’s ratings drop, but still not bad for CBS. The Saturday night recap ep of Big Brother had lower ratings than previous nights, but it still did well with a 2.5 share. Early ratings show it just edged out the last NBC airing of Freaks and Geeks, which is just wrong.
Moore: reality TV is “TV’s newest rage”. The AP’s Frazier Moore churns out a predictable column with two shocking revelations: reality TV is just the latest trend, and–hold your breath–it’s not really “reality.”
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@James Pats, you mean, he’s letting a lot of truth slide in these comments.
She also pointed out that there was a lot we didn't see, like 24 hours of rain—again, to be expected! But add that to nicotine withdrawal and other factors, and it makes sense that she could know what…
I'm not sure if it's anything other than overproduced trash, taken a notch up by having a cast with life experience! More episodes will tell, but it doesn't seem willing to stray from the formula, which for me…
A pleasant surprise of a review Mr Dehnart. Although there’s a lot of hatred and bigotry you’re letting slide in these comments.
@~ZZZ~, This country is coming to a point where people are much kinder to each other and treat everyone with respect? Oh my god, how horrible! I’d suggest what’s actually sad is that people like you get pissed…
I watched this, not sure I'm completely on board. I have only watched one season of The Bachelor ever. I think it's overproduced trash. Not that there's anything wrong with watching trashy shows, this one just isn't for…
@William Shaker, If Survivor is holding a mirror up to American society, few will like what they see. I AGREEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE!!!
@Catlover04, That is why I don't comment there for the most part....You guy watch live and I am always commenting the next day!
@Catlover04, Hey!! Hello! 💙 I completely agree. They should absolutely know they are casting people who are not going to quit. I don't watch to see pathetic whiners. Or sob stories. Why bother casting people that don't even…
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