Reality TV Articles
Reality TV – what is it, how to watch it, and how to have fun with it
Reality TV has been sweeping the television schedules for a few years now, ever since North America got knocked over by the Survivor train. Starting with Survivor, we have been flooded with different shows such as Big Brother, The Real World, Project Runway, America’s Next Top Model, and the venerable Idol series. Where did it begin, and where is it going?
How Do I Get Cast on a Reality TV Show?
There are 3 ways to be cast on a reality show. Attend a cattle call; Submit directly for consideration; Know somebody who works on the show and get walked in. Is your personality enough? Maybe.
Reality TV Rules
Reality TV is the reality in television today. And the real thing about this is that it does give viewers a new kind of entertainment to watch out for every night. A wide variety of reality TV shows in different genres now exist around the world that there’s practically one in every channel that you turn to.
What Makes American Idol So Popular?
American Idol is the most popular TV reality show ever produced and as it enters its sixth season there aren't any signs of a let up. For this season more than one hundred thousand people audition for the right to be crowned America's next idol and stand next to Taylor Hicks, Carrie Underwood, Fantasia, Ruben Studdard and Kelly Clarkson.
Surveillance and Flames- Big Brother 7 House Reflects the Intensity of this Year's Allstar Competition
CBS has released this summers version of Big Brother... The all-stars series! What does the big brother house look like? What are the main themes? How does this Big Brother Relate to George Orwells ideas of "Big Brother" surveillence?
The First Reality TV Show - in 1952
The show actually started on the radio and was a husband and wife affair. The children were brought in and later, after it had transferred to tv, the kids grew up, got married and their wives were also in the show.
American Idol - Self Improvement Brought to Life By Jordin Sparks
Jordin Sparks is crowned American Idol 2007 and another season is over. As always, American Idol has been a fine display of talented young people developing themselves in full view of a massive and attentive audience.
Watching TV Big Brother 8 After Dark on Showtime's Showtoo Channel
You'll see the Big Brother 8 house as you've never seen it before as Showtime gives us 3 hours live per night 7 days a week to spy on what is really happening in the Big Brother 8 house.
Dancing With The Stars
Why was the ABC show Dancing With the Stars, which pulled 22.4 million viewers for its final episode, so popular? In addition to star power, the allure of competition, and the reality show craze, the romance inherent in Latin American and ballroom dancing is a reason overlooked by media reviewers.
How do I Sell my own Reality TV Show?
How do you sell a reality show? Let's start with the "gut" answer. If you're like most people who work in reality TV, you sell a show by working for some years in reality television, amassing good credits and production experience, building strong relationships with production companies, networks and vendors, running someone else's shows for trench education, then pitching your concepts and your solid reputation to make your first sale(s). If that doesn't sound like you, or especially if it does, please read on.
Review of America's Next Top Model
Supermodel Extraordinaire Tyra Banks created the concept for television's first professional model competition, America's Next Top Model (ANTM) in 2002. The show first aired in May of 2003 and has continued to be UPN's top rated show.
The Cult of Survivor Yau-Man Chan
One man that stands out on Survivor Fiji is Yau-Man Chan. Obviously, he has distinct features, having Asian attributes, not to mention his flimsy physique. But perhaps, he is exceptional because underneath his meek appearance is a powerhouse.
The Apprentice Is A Tough Love Lesson In Workplace Relationships
Some educators encourage their students to watch whatever incarnation of The Apprentice happens to be available hoping they will pick up on some of the methods, ideas and solutions presented. Others write the show off as a series of staged events that offer nothing in terms of business education. Both viewpoints have valid arguments, but they are missing the real lessons offered by Donald Trump’s reality television show.
Celebrity Duets
Yet another reality show has hit the airwaves and this time it’s not just singing for wanna be celebrities. Instead, it is a reality show that starts off with celebrities to begin with. Celebrities who are already famous for their voices team up with other celebrities who aren’t famous for their voices in order to create a duet.
Road to the Final Rose - The Bachelor is One TV Show Worth Watching
It's fun to watch other women compete for a man. The Bachelor is a guilty pleasure, and a lot more fun than being in the dating pool.
Extreme Makeover Home Edition Will Destroy Your House - Then Build You A Brand New One!
Extreme Makeover Home Edition sees a flamboyant set of builders, interior designers and fashion gurus destroy family homes - and then rebuild them!
The Ultimate Fighters: Where are They Now?
The Ultimate Fighter has become a gem among the typical dredge of reality television.
Reality TV Is Entertaining? Take It Beyond The Ordinary In 3 Steps
Reality TV is entertaining. Whether you enjoy watching people embarrass themselves or you like to watch others challenge themselves to points where you would never go, then reality TV is the right choice for you.
Big Brother All Stars: Ratings Ploy?
If you're a fan of the reality TV show "Big Brother", you undoubtedly already know that this season is one of the ultimate reality TV ratings boosters: the All Star cast. What does that mean? It means they're bringing back America's favorite cast members from seasons past in an effort to draw more existing viewers back, and to create enough buzz to also draw new fans.
Dog the Bounty Hunter - Review of Dog and Beth's Wedding
If Beth were ever to smother dog (and she certainly does have the proper natural equipment to do that), it would have occurred in this episode of Dog the Bounty Hunter. Airing on Tuesday night, August 8, 2006 was the episode many have been waiting for - To Love and to Cherish Dog and Beth's Wedding.
American Idol Season 1 – Was It Really 5 Years Ago?
For a show that's so familiar to everyone, it was just five years ago that a reality TV based singing show started.
Reality Television Show - America Now Watches Reality TV and Admits It
When the first Reality TV Shows aired like Survivor, American Idol and Big Brother, viewers didn't know what to make of them and were very critical. This was a foreign concept and not well embraced. Now America has grown to love this very personal type of television.
The Amazing Race
The Amazing Race is a rarity among reality shows - a recipient of three Emmys for Best Reality/Competition primetime program. Heralded as a family program that actually teaches concepts of teamwork as well as gives the best geography lesson on television.
Famous Hairstylist Jonathan Antin's Blow Out Is A Huge Hit
Bravo's new reality series featuring celebrity hairstylist Jonathan Antin is sure to be a major hit. Its entertaining and educational at the same time. Read why Blow Out will be such a success.