Since reality TV seems as if it is not going anywhere for some time yet, I Felt the need to see what the most popular TV show is. Well here are the top 5 on tv.com’s list of the 100 most popular TV shows.
In the fifth spot of the most popular is The Girls Next Door. This show airs on E, featuring Hugh Hefner and his three most recent girlfriends: Holly, Bridget, and Kendra. Unfortunately more recently, these relationships have fallen apart for Hef, Holly was caught cheating on him with Chris Angel. Kendra also has found a new life with Eagles receiver Hank Baskett III, and they are now engaged to be married shortly. And as for Bridget, she now has her own TV series on the Travel Channel, Bridget’s Sexiest Beaches.
The forth spot on the list brings us Survivor, which again is in its 18th season on CBS.
In spot number three is America’s Next Top Model, brought to you by Tyra Banks herself. Currently this series is on its’ 12th cycle, airing on the CW Wednesday’s at 7.
In second place we have Hell’s Kitchen. This FOX show features world-renowned chef Gordon Ramsay in his fifth course of the sizzling unscripted series HELL'S KITCHEN. The show follows wannabe chefs as they slice and dice their way through each episode, vying for Ramsay's attention in hopes of winning a life-changing culinary prize.
And finally at the top of the list we find none other than, American Idol, which is truly what this show has become for many Americans, an idol. Currently in its 8th season on Fox, this No. 1 hit series empowers contestants and viewers to share their voice in deciding who will be America's next singing superstar.
Well, there they are the top five most popular reality TV shows on tv.com’s top 100 list.
Saturday, March 28, 2009
Tuesday, March 17, 2009
I Love Money
I Love Money is a newer reality series on VH1, in which former contestants from previous VH1 series compete against each other for a chance at $250,000.
The first season of this show premiered last summer, and featured Flavor of Love’s Hoops taking home the money. She competed against Whiteboy in the season finale, in a race across their resort in Mexico. She became a little far behind in the beginning, however she was able to complete an amazing comeback at the final race challenge.
Now there is a new season of this hit reality series, after all who didn’t get enough of these contestants when they were on the dating shows? Now they have another chance at finding both love and money. Even though this wasn’t intended for a dating show, it’s obvious that when you stick multiple people of different sexes there will be some intermingling. But, that just makes the show all that more exciting and dramatic. Players start competing over competitors of the same sex, thus ruining friendships and alliances.
The newest season of I love money the contestants consist of Becky (Buckwild) from flavor of Love, It (Kwame) from I Love New York, Ice (Amanda) Flavor of Love, Frank (The Entertainer) I Love New York and I Love Money season 1, Saaphyri from Flavor of Love, 20 Pack (Nico) I love New York, Tamara from the Rock of Love season 2, Tweed(Kevin) I love New York, Prancer (Mercedes) Flavor of Love, Buddah from I Love New York, Leilene from Flavor of Love, Myammee (Angela) Flavor of Love, Bonez (Kevin) I Love New York, Cali (Christina) Real Chance of Love, Heat from I love New York, Angelique (Frenchie) Rock of Love, Milf (Amho) Real Chance of Love, Onyx from I love New York, Tailor Made (George) I Love New York.
This group of contestants brings together lots of clashing cultures and previous feuds from the dating shows. It is sure to be a very interesting season of I Love Money.
The first season of this show premiered last summer, and featured Flavor of Love’s Hoops taking home the money. She competed against Whiteboy in the season finale, in a race across their resort in Mexico. She became a little far behind in the beginning, however she was able to complete an amazing comeback at the final race challenge.
Now there is a new season of this hit reality series, after all who didn’t get enough of these contestants when they were on the dating shows? Now they have another chance at finding both love and money. Even though this wasn’t intended for a dating show, it’s obvious that when you stick multiple people of different sexes there will be some intermingling. But, that just makes the show all that more exciting and dramatic. Players start competing over competitors of the same sex, thus ruining friendships and alliances.
The newest season of I love money the contestants consist of Becky (Buckwild) from flavor of Love, It (Kwame) from I Love New York, Ice (Amanda) Flavor of Love, Frank (The Entertainer) I Love New York and I Love Money season 1, Saaphyri from Flavor of Love, 20 Pack (Nico) I love New York, Tamara from the Rock of Love season 2, Tweed(Kevin) I love New York, Prancer (Mercedes) Flavor of Love, Buddah from I Love New York, Leilene from Flavor of Love, Myammee (Angela) Flavor of Love, Bonez (Kevin) I Love New York, Cali (Christina) Real Chance of Love, Heat from I love New York, Angelique (Frenchie) Rock of Love, Milf (Amho) Real Chance of Love, Onyx from I love New York, Tailor Made (George) I Love New York.
This group of contestants brings together lots of clashing cultures and previous feuds from the dating shows. It is sure to be a very interesting season of I Love Money.
Sunday, March 8, 2009
Life after Rock of Love
We all can find out what happened on the show, but what about after the cameras and the show rapped up. My question for this week is what happened to some of the girl from Rock of Love with Brett Michaels after the show was completed.
Chances are that we’ve all heard of Brandi C. from the first season of Rock of Love, but what happened to her after the show rapped? Well, after the reunion show concluded for the first season, Brandi C. was invited to participate in I Love Money. This is another reality show on VH1, in which contestants from previous dating series compete against each other for a grand prize of $250,000 in Mexico. Brandi C. was also invited to participate in Rock of Love Charm School with Sharon Osbourne. In this series the girls from Rock of Love are enrolled into a Charm School to improve their etiquette and social being. She is now doing some minor acting, interviews and trying to get a spread in Playboy.
Next there is Megan from the second season of Rock of Love. She, just like Brandi C., competed on Rock of Love Charm School and I love Money. Megan is best remembered for her conniving actions, in order to get anything and everything she wants. But more recently, it seems that she may have pushed the line with her headmaster of Charm School a little too far. She is suing Osbourne for battery, negligence and infliction of emotional distress and claims Osbourne got out of control during a taping, where she grabbed the contestant by the hair and scratched her. Apparently, Osbourne attacked Megan after she told her that she was only famous because she managed a "brain-dead rock star."
The last rocking lady that I am going to report on is Daisy, the runner-up from season 2. After the brutal reunion show, daisy signed on to do her own reality show in order to find love. It’s called Daisy of Love, Daisy is on a quest for true love and this time she is giving her fans the chance to vie for her love and vote to help determine which contestant makes the cut. This show is set to Premiere sometime in the spring of 2009.
Well, that’s just a few of the memorable contestants from Rock of Love with Brett Michaels and what they’re like has been like after the show.
Chances are that we’ve all heard of Brandi C. from the first season of Rock of Love, but what happened to her after the show rapped? Well, after the reunion show concluded for the first season, Brandi C. was invited to participate in I Love Money. This is another reality show on VH1, in which contestants from previous dating series compete against each other for a grand prize of $250,000 in Mexico. Brandi C. was also invited to participate in Rock of Love Charm School with Sharon Osbourne. In this series the girls from Rock of Love are enrolled into a Charm School to improve their etiquette and social being. She is now doing some minor acting, interviews and trying to get a spread in Playboy.
Next there is Megan from the second season of Rock of Love. She, just like Brandi C., competed on Rock of Love Charm School and I love Money. Megan is best remembered for her conniving actions, in order to get anything and everything she wants. But more recently, it seems that she may have pushed the line with her headmaster of Charm School a little too far. She is suing Osbourne for battery, negligence and infliction of emotional distress and claims Osbourne got out of control during a taping, where she grabbed the contestant by the hair and scratched her. Apparently, Osbourne attacked Megan after she told her that she was only famous because she managed a "brain-dead rock star."
The last rocking lady that I am going to report on is Daisy, the runner-up from season 2. After the brutal reunion show, daisy signed on to do her own reality show in order to find love. It’s called Daisy of Love, Daisy is on a quest for true love and this time she is giving her fans the chance to vie for her love and vote to help determine which contestant makes the cut. This show is set to Premiere sometime in the spring of 2009.
Well, that’s just a few of the memorable contestants from Rock of Love with Brett Michaels and what they’re like has been like after the show.
Sunday, March 1, 2009
The Tool Academy
Today I am going to talk about my new and favorite reality TV show, the Tool Academy. This show airs on VH1 on Sunday nights at 9. This series is about nine men that lie, cheat, and treat their women like garbage, they are tools. Their girlfriends enrolled them in the academy because they are at the last straw.
This tool academy was created to help the most arrogant, dishonest, thoughtless and unfaithful boyfriends in order to transform them into potential husbands. With the help of the host, Jordan Murphy and couple’s therapist Trina Dolenz, these tools will undergo numerous challenges and hours of therapy in order to win back their untrusting girlfriends.
Because most of the men were under the impression that they don’t need any help, they are told that they are there for a contest called “Mr. Awesome”- The search for Americas ultimate Alpha Male. It didn’t take long for them to realize the true reason they were there, and for the next 30 days they are to be enrolled at the academy. In this academy they are to learn lessons in proper behavior focusing on things such as Trust, Romance, Family Values and Communication. If they are able to learn and complete these lessons, they will stay enrolled at the academy. However if they don’t complete the tasks correctly, they will be expelled from the academy, and their girlfriend will have the option to stay with them or go home alone.
In the end one tool will remain, and will win not only his girlfriend back, but a $100,000 cash prize, as well as the actual title of Mr. Awesome.
Now on to the tools…
First we have Demitri, he is a night club owner from Gilbert, AZ. He’s an obnoxious flirt and considers it part of his job to talk to as many ladies as possible. Demitri is dating Jill, she is an aspiring lawyer who moved across the country to live with her boyfriend, but she isn’t enjoying the results.
Next, we have Clarence (A.K.A. Celebrity) a wild party animal with little regard for the many women in his life. Celebrity rules the clubs but often forgets about his girlfriend of 10 years Cameron. He has one true love in his life, himself. As I mentioned, celebrity is dating Cameron, she's tired of party monster Celebrity and wants Clarence, the man she fell in love with, back in her life. Her anger and frustration with Celebrity are pushing her to the breaking point.
Our next tool is Shawn from Boulder, CO. Shawn is the very definition of tool. Self centered and self absorbed, this guy lives for the attention of as many women as possible. He first comes to the show with his “current” girlfriend Jamie, however, we soon learn of his girlfriend of 5 years Aida. Needless to say Jamie leaves the show and Aida takes her place by Shawn’s side.
Josh is our next tool, the tiniest tool but that doesn't stop him from thinking he's the Man. A wanna be pro bowler and south Jersey club goer, Josh puts his own spin on the tool image. He lives with his girlfriend of three years Ashley in her parents' house. Josh wants a stable future but doesn't want to do the work to get there. Ashley is tired of Josh's parting, bowling, and disregard for their relationship. She's enrolled Josh into the Tool Academy as a last ditch attempt to make their relationship work.
Next we have Ryan (A.K.A. Matsuflex) a kind and caring boyfriend, but as Matsuflex he becomes the ultimate tool on a rampage. This tatted up tool fills the room with energy everywhere he goes. He feeds off the attention of women and is proud of his self-centered approach to life. Ryan’s girlfriend is Jenna, she is worried about a future with Ryan because his Matsuflex image gets in the way of real communication. She is over his constant flirting and need to be the center of attention all the time. Jenna brought Ryan to the Tool Academy because she can't live in a Matsuflex world any longer.
Now we have Tommy, the nice guy tool who can't seem to get his life started. He's madly in love with his girlfriend Krista but has no idea what he wants to be when he grows up. Even though they've only been dating for six months, Tommy lives with Krista and her two kids. He is taking advantage of her child support to pay the bills.
MEGA is the player alter ego of Josh J. MEGA is the life of the party and the lover of all ladies. He is known for bringing home a different girl home every night of the week, and maybe two on Sundays. This tool thinks he's so in demand with the ladies that he can be open about seeing girls on the side while having a regular girlfriend. He talks a big game but has a hard time living up to the hype. Margo is his #1 lady, but she's tired of sharing him with others. After being best friends for eight years, MEGA and Margo decided to take their relationship one step further and become romantic. She believes that as MEGA, he's a terrible boyfriend, but as Josh he might be the one for her.
Muscle bound power tool Rob is usually stone faced and ready for a brawl. He's proud of his many judo championships and his gym forged body. Rob does have a softer side, though he holds back his emotions on most occasions. Karine is Rob the power tool's girlfriend and feels like he doesn't trust her. They are in a long distance relationship and she visits Rob every chance she gets. Karine brought Rob to the Tool Academy because she's sick of him not trusting her around other men.
This tool treats his girlfriend Ashley L more like a buddy than girlfriend. His constant flirting with other women makes him feel like a big man and his constant threats to leave his girlfriend make him feel even more powerful. Joey loves to hit the gym and sees this as needed time away from this girlfriend. Ashley moved across the country to be with her tool boyfriend Joey. She's had it with his flirtatious ways and his constant threats to leave for her for other women. The non-stop threats from Joey and the lack of affection are taking their toll on Ashley. She's suffering with no self worth and can't figure out what she can do to get Joey to love her.
Well, that’s it for this week, there’s new episode of the Tool Academy on tonight, hope you’ve been intrigued to watch.
This tool academy was created to help the most arrogant, dishonest, thoughtless and unfaithful boyfriends in order to transform them into potential husbands. With the help of the host, Jordan Murphy and couple’s therapist Trina Dolenz, these tools will undergo numerous challenges and hours of therapy in order to win back their untrusting girlfriends.
Because most of the men were under the impression that they don’t need any help, they are told that they are there for a contest called “Mr. Awesome”- The search for Americas ultimate Alpha Male. It didn’t take long for them to realize the true reason they were there, and for the next 30 days they are to be enrolled at the academy. In this academy they are to learn lessons in proper behavior focusing on things such as Trust, Romance, Family Values and Communication. If they are able to learn and complete these lessons, they will stay enrolled at the academy. However if they don’t complete the tasks correctly, they will be expelled from the academy, and their girlfriend will have the option to stay with them or go home alone.
In the end one tool will remain, and will win not only his girlfriend back, but a $100,000 cash prize, as well as the actual title of Mr. Awesome.
Now on to the tools…
First we have Demitri, he is a night club owner from Gilbert, AZ. He’s an obnoxious flirt and considers it part of his job to talk to as many ladies as possible. Demitri is dating Jill, she is an aspiring lawyer who moved across the country to live with her boyfriend, but she isn’t enjoying the results.
Next, we have Clarence (A.K.A. Celebrity) a wild party animal with little regard for the many women in his life. Celebrity rules the clubs but often forgets about his girlfriend of 10 years Cameron. He has one true love in his life, himself. As I mentioned, celebrity is dating Cameron, she's tired of party monster Celebrity and wants Clarence, the man she fell in love with, back in her life. Her anger and frustration with Celebrity are pushing her to the breaking point.
Our next tool is Shawn from Boulder, CO. Shawn is the very definition of tool. Self centered and self absorbed, this guy lives for the attention of as many women as possible. He first comes to the show with his “current” girlfriend Jamie, however, we soon learn of his girlfriend of 5 years Aida. Needless to say Jamie leaves the show and Aida takes her place by Shawn’s side.
Josh is our next tool, the tiniest tool but that doesn't stop him from thinking he's the Man. A wanna be pro bowler and south Jersey club goer, Josh puts his own spin on the tool image. He lives with his girlfriend of three years Ashley in her parents' house. Josh wants a stable future but doesn't want to do the work to get there. Ashley is tired of Josh's parting, bowling, and disregard for their relationship. She's enrolled Josh into the Tool Academy as a last ditch attempt to make their relationship work.
Next we have Ryan (A.K.A. Matsuflex) a kind and caring boyfriend, but as Matsuflex he becomes the ultimate tool on a rampage. This tatted up tool fills the room with energy everywhere he goes. He feeds off the attention of women and is proud of his self-centered approach to life. Ryan’s girlfriend is Jenna, she is worried about a future with Ryan because his Matsuflex image gets in the way of real communication. She is over his constant flirting and need to be the center of attention all the time. Jenna brought Ryan to the Tool Academy because she can't live in a Matsuflex world any longer.
Now we have Tommy, the nice guy tool who can't seem to get his life started. He's madly in love with his girlfriend Krista but has no idea what he wants to be when he grows up. Even though they've only been dating for six months, Tommy lives with Krista and her two kids. He is taking advantage of her child support to pay the bills.
MEGA is the player alter ego of Josh J. MEGA is the life of the party and the lover of all ladies. He is known for bringing home a different girl home every night of the week, and maybe two on Sundays. This tool thinks he's so in demand with the ladies that he can be open about seeing girls on the side while having a regular girlfriend. He talks a big game but has a hard time living up to the hype. Margo is his #1 lady, but she's tired of sharing him with others. After being best friends for eight years, MEGA and Margo decided to take their relationship one step further and become romantic. She believes that as MEGA, he's a terrible boyfriend, but as Josh he might be the one for her.
Muscle bound power tool Rob is usually stone faced and ready for a brawl. He's proud of his many judo championships and his gym forged body. Rob does have a softer side, though he holds back his emotions on most occasions. Karine is Rob the power tool's girlfriend and feels like he doesn't trust her. They are in a long distance relationship and she visits Rob every chance she gets. Karine brought Rob to the Tool Academy because she's sick of him not trusting her around other men.
This tool treats his girlfriend Ashley L more like a buddy than girlfriend. His constant flirting with other women makes him feel like a big man and his constant threats to leave his girlfriend make him feel even more powerful. Joey loves to hit the gym and sees this as needed time away from this girlfriend. Ashley moved across the country to be with her tool boyfriend Joey. She's had it with his flirtatious ways and his constant threats to leave for her for other women. The non-stop threats from Joey and the lack of affection are taking their toll on Ashley. She's suffering with no self worth and can't figure out what she can do to get Joey to love her.
Well, that’s it for this week, there’s new episode of the Tool Academy on tonight, hope you’ve been intrigued to watch.
Sunday, February 22, 2009
Top Ten Worst Reality TV
Since last week I reviewed the Top 10 Best Reality TV shows, this week I thought I would check out the Top 10 Worst Reality TV shows.
At number 10, we have My Fair Brady which aired on VH1. In this show Christopher Knight (Peter Brady, of the Brady Bunch) marries Americas Next Top Model Adrianne Curry. It had a total of 3 seasons on VH1 and I personally can’t say that I ever got very interested in this show, so it is no surprise to me that it is found in the Top 10 Worst of Reality TV.
Number 9 brings The Player. This show aired on the UPN network, it featured Miami modelnamed Dawn and her two girlfriends for eight weeks challenging 13 self-described "players" against each other in a quest to be the last one standing. Personally, I never even heard of this one, that could explain why it only aired 8 episodes…
In the 8th spot of our top ten we have, Married by America. This show aired in 2003 on FOX, in which viewers at home were able to vote on the last viewer-made couple standing. In the end, however, no one ended up getting married. Viewer found this show to be degrading in the general idea of married, which doesn’t make it a surprise that is found in our Top 10.
At number 7 on our list we have The Real Housewives of Orange County. This show, which airs on Bravo, features different lives of rich wives living in Orange County. This show’s first season was in 2006 and has since had 4 successful seasons to follow.
In the 6th spot of the top ten we have Mr. Personality brought to us by FOX. Hosted by the infamous Monica Lewinski, it showed a woman seeking love based on personality, not looks. The entire time the bachelors faces were covered, so the decision would be made solely on personality. Due to the fact that it only aired for 5 episodes, I have a feeling that is why we find it in our top 10.
At number 5 we have Who Wants to Marry a Multi-millionaire? This was another FOX reality bust, in which 50 women competed for the opportunity to marry multi-millionaire Rick Rockwell.
In the 4th spot of the top 10 we have MTV’s My Super Sweet Sixteen. This show began in 2005 and is still airing today. This show portrays the lavish lives of rich teens planning their sweet sixteen parties. Often I find myself getting annoyed with this show, as these sweet six-teener’s will stop at nothing to get their way
In the 3rd spot we have another UPN series bust, Britney and Kevin :Chaotic. Well, the name says it all; it shows us all the chaotic life of Britney Spears and Kevin Federline. Needless to say, it had limited air time and now reruns on MTV and VH1.
In 2nd place we have FOX’s Temptation Island. In this show several couples agreed to live with a group of singles of the opposite sex, in order to test the strength of their relationships.
In the top spot of the Top Ten Worst Reality TV Shows, we have the Flavor of Love. A mock of the Bachelor, this show features 3 seasons of Flavor Flav dating numerous girls trying to find love.
Though I have not seen several of these shows, I have to admit that I agree that most of them belong in this Top Ten!
At number 10, we have My Fair Brady which aired on VH1. In this show Christopher Knight (Peter Brady, of the Brady Bunch) marries Americas Next Top Model Adrianne Curry. It had a total of 3 seasons on VH1 and I personally can’t say that I ever got very interested in this show, so it is no surprise to me that it is found in the Top 10 Worst of Reality TV.
Number 9 brings The Player. This show aired on the UPN network, it featured Miami modelnamed Dawn and her two girlfriends for eight weeks challenging 13 self-described "players" against each other in a quest to be the last one standing. Personally, I never even heard of this one, that could explain why it only aired 8 episodes…
In the 8th spot of our top ten we have, Married by America. This show aired in 2003 on FOX, in which viewers at home were able to vote on the last viewer-made couple standing. In the end, however, no one ended up getting married. Viewer found this show to be degrading in the general idea of married, which doesn’t make it a surprise that is found in our Top 10.
At number 7 on our list we have The Real Housewives of Orange County. This show, which airs on Bravo, features different lives of rich wives living in Orange County. This show’s first season was in 2006 and has since had 4 successful seasons to follow.
In the 6th spot of the top ten we have Mr. Personality brought to us by FOX. Hosted by the infamous Monica Lewinski, it showed a woman seeking love based on personality, not looks. The entire time the bachelors faces were covered, so the decision would be made solely on personality. Due to the fact that it only aired for 5 episodes, I have a feeling that is why we find it in our top 10.
At number 5 we have Who Wants to Marry a Multi-millionaire? This was another FOX reality bust, in which 50 women competed for the opportunity to marry multi-millionaire Rick Rockwell.
In the 4th spot of the top 10 we have MTV’s My Super Sweet Sixteen. This show began in 2005 and is still airing today. This show portrays the lavish lives of rich teens planning their sweet sixteen parties. Often I find myself getting annoyed with this show, as these sweet six-teener’s will stop at nothing to get their way
In the 3rd spot we have another UPN series bust, Britney and Kevin :Chaotic. Well, the name says it all; it shows us all the chaotic life of Britney Spears and Kevin Federline. Needless to say, it had limited air time and now reruns on MTV and VH1.
In 2nd place we have FOX’s Temptation Island. In this show several couples agreed to live with a group of singles of the opposite sex, in order to test the strength of their relationships.
In the top spot of the Top Ten Worst Reality TV Shows, we have the Flavor of Love. A mock of the Bachelor, this show features 3 seasons of Flavor Flav dating numerous girls trying to find love.
Though I have not seen several of these shows, I have to admit that I agree that most of them belong in this Top Ten!
Sunday, February 15, 2009
Top 10 Reality TV Shows
As a pretty avid reality TV watcher, I thought that it would be interesting to find out what people thought to be the best Reality TV Shows.
At number 10, we have America’s Next Top Model. I talked a little about this particular show in one of my blogs a few weeks ago. We from ND, have had two winners for the area, so I can personally say that I am a fan of this particular show.
Number 9 brings Dancing with the Stars up to the plate. This show airs on ABC and is currently on its 8th season. Although I have not followed this show religiously, I stilled enjoyed watching it whenever I happened to come across it while flipping through the channels. The show pairs celebrities with professional ballroom dancers who each week compete by performing dances, which are scored by a panel of judges.
In the 8th spot of our top ten we have, Hell’s Kitchen. This is one show that I can honestly say that I never really got interested in. However, it is currently on its 5th season. In each episode teams are responsible for preparing food to Chef Gordon Ramsay's very demanding taste and appearance requirements as well as within a limited time frame. In each team or individual challenge; the winning chef or player may get a reward, while the losing team or players are required to perform some kitchen duty in preparation for the dinner service. During dinner service,
At number 7 on our list we have the Ultimate Fighter. This is another show that I can say that I have never seen. This show is currently on its 8th season on SPIKE TV. On this show, professional MMA fighters that need to make a big name for themselves are situated in a house outside of Las Vegas, Navada and compete against each other for the title of The Ultimate Fighter. The winnings are a six-figure, multi-fight contract with the UFC.
In the 6th spot of the top ten we have the universally known American Idol. I have also talked about this show in a previous blog.
At number 5 we have MTV’s Real World.
In the 4th spot of the top 10 we have the show Big Brother, which airs on CBS. In this show a group of people live together in the Big Brother House, where they are isolated from the outside world but continuously watched by television cameras. Each season lasts for about three months, and there are usually fewer than 16 participants competing for the cash prize at the end.
In the 3rd spot, So You Think You Can Dance. This show is somewhat of a sister to the hit show American Idol, however instead of singing the judges are looking for America’s Best Dancers.
In 2nd place we have Survivor
In the top spot of the top ten Reality TV Shows, we have the Amazing Race.
I can say that I have seen a number of these reality shows, and can agree with their top spots ranking. But, I can’t help but wonder what’s to change in the future for these rankings, as reality TV appears to be on an upward spiral.
At number 10, we have America’s Next Top Model. I talked a little about this particular show in one of my blogs a few weeks ago. We from ND, have had two winners for the area, so I can personally say that I am a fan of this particular show.
Number 9 brings Dancing with the Stars up to the plate. This show airs on ABC and is currently on its 8th season. Although I have not followed this show religiously, I stilled enjoyed watching it whenever I happened to come across it while flipping through the channels. The show pairs celebrities with professional ballroom dancers who each week compete by performing dances, which are scored by a panel of judges.
In the 8th spot of our top ten we have, Hell’s Kitchen. This is one show that I can honestly say that I never really got interested in. However, it is currently on its 5th season. In each episode teams are responsible for preparing food to Chef Gordon Ramsay's very demanding taste and appearance requirements as well as within a limited time frame. In each team or individual challenge; the winning chef or player may get a reward, while the losing team or players are required to perform some kitchen duty in preparation for the dinner service. During dinner service,
At number 7 on our list we have the Ultimate Fighter. This is another show that I can say that I have never seen. This show is currently on its 8th season on SPIKE TV. On this show, professional MMA fighters that need to make a big name for themselves are situated in a house outside of Las Vegas, Navada and compete against each other for the title of The Ultimate Fighter. The winnings are a six-figure, multi-fight contract with the UFC.
In the 6th spot of the top ten we have the universally known American Idol. I have also talked about this show in a previous blog.
At number 5 we have MTV’s Real World.
In the 4th spot of the top 10 we have the show Big Brother, which airs on CBS. In this show a group of people live together in the Big Brother House, where they are isolated from the outside world but continuously watched by television cameras. Each season lasts for about three months, and there are usually fewer than 16 participants competing for the cash prize at the end.
In the 3rd spot, So You Think You Can Dance. This show is somewhat of a sister to the hit show American Idol, however instead of singing the judges are looking for America’s Best Dancers.
In 2nd place we have Survivor
In the top spot of the top ten Reality TV Shows, we have the Amazing Race.
I can say that I have seen a number of these reality shows, and can agree with their top spots ranking. But, I can’t help but wonder what’s to change in the future for these rankings, as reality TV appears to be on an upward spiral.
Saturday, February 7, 2009
History of Reality TV
The history of reality TV…Where did this ridiculously fan crazed phenomena begin? I thought for this week’s blog it would be interesting to find out where the reality based TV all began.
According to “Behind the Scenes of Reality TV,” it is believed that it all started with a show called “An American Family.” This show first aired on PBS on Thursday January 11, 1973. This was the moment that changed television history forever. It was a 12-hour documentary series on PBS which reveled seven months in the day-to-day lives of the Loud family of Santa Barbara, California. An audience of 10 million viewers watched this real life drama that challenged conventional views of middle class American family life, its depiction of marital tensions that led to divorce, an elder son's gay lifestyle and the changing values of American families, it not only opened the door for other reality TV. This series proved to be a groundbreaking turning point that forever changed American television programming and led the way to more complex family portraits. TV Guide magazine acknowledged An American Family as the first reality television series and named it among "The 50 Greatest Shows of All Time."
Although An American Family was considered the first reality TV show, the real craze was supposedly started by the hit TV show COPS. COPS first aired on Fox in March 1989 and has been filmed in over 140 cities across the US. This hit series followed arrests of over 2,000 suspects. This docu-reality series has become one of the longest- running primetime entertainment program ever, as it is currently celebrating it 20th year. After the success of this hit reality show. It was clear that reality TV was becoming unleashed.
Soon after COPS, came MTV’s Real World in 1992. Then in 2002, CBS’s reality hit Survivor hit the air.
According to “Behind the Scenes of Reality TV,” it is believed that it all started with a show called “An American Family.” This show first aired on PBS on Thursday January 11, 1973. This was the moment that changed television history forever. It was a 12-hour documentary series on PBS which reveled seven months in the day-to-day lives of the Loud family of Santa Barbara, California. An audience of 10 million viewers watched this real life drama that challenged conventional views of middle class American family life, its depiction of marital tensions that led to divorce, an elder son's gay lifestyle and the changing values of American families, it not only opened the door for other reality TV. This series proved to be a groundbreaking turning point that forever changed American television programming and led the way to more complex family portraits. TV Guide magazine acknowledged An American Family as the first reality television series and named it among "The 50 Greatest Shows of All Time."
Although An American Family was considered the first reality TV show, the real craze was supposedly started by the hit TV show COPS. COPS first aired on Fox in March 1989 and has been filmed in over 140 cities across the US. This hit series followed arrests of over 2,000 suspects. This docu-reality series has become one of the longest- running primetime entertainment program ever, as it is currently celebrating it 20th year. After the success of this hit reality show. It was clear that reality TV was becoming unleashed.
Soon after COPS, came MTV’s Real World in 1992. Then in 2002, CBS’s reality hit Survivor hit the air.
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