the reality decade
How reality TV took over prime time
Jan 4, 1:00 PM
In Part One of a two-part series, The Star's Aaron Barnhart explores how such shows came to dominate TV's prime-time schedule — and changed how we view one another.
- Vicki Gunvalson talks about "The Real Housewives of Orange County."
- Producer Douglas Ross on why reality TV is compelling
- Reality TV shows find success with small budgets, strong personalities
- Reality TV: Brilliant mirror on society, or sign of end times? Four reality insiders debate
- ‘Deadliest Warrior’ stays nimble to win viewers
- On camera and behind the scenes, 'MythBusters' fans take over reality
Reality TV: Brilliant mirror on society, or sign of end times? Four reality insiders debate
Jan 4, 1:00 PM
Ken Burns, Lauren Zalaznick, Joe Berlinger and Jon Kroll have a lot to say about reality TV. In this web extra, we let them have their say about reality, its role in society and what's good and not so good about it.
- 'Deadliest Warrior' host Richard 'Mack' Machowicz on why he likes the show
- What happened after you were on a reality show?
- Any advice for future reality-TV participants?
- What surprised you about being on a reality show?
- How 'real' was the show you were on?
- Producer Douglas Ross on why reality TV is compelling
- Vicki Gunvalson talks about "The Real Housewives of Orange County."
- How reality TV took over prime time
- Reality TV shows find success with small budgets, strong personalities
- On camera and behind the scenes, 'MythBusters' fans take over reality
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