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Reality television, dominating the tube right now, is about the …real antics of real people. People getting insulted, humbled and humiliated. People are voyeurs .Shows are cheap to produce. They become popular with viewers
Key moments are staged. It erases the boundaries between the public and the private. It's real behavior in real environments. Producers latching onto ideas that grab us in some fundamental place Reality show scripted are like sport. It is a great and new way of telling a story
They eventually will go completely over the top, turning off both viewers and advertisers. Reality shows are profitable but the prospects are dim. They will face competition from other forms of programming. Producers will soon run out of ideas and viewers will get bored. It ruins the reputation of the network. They will always have a place on television.