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1. Women in Reality Television
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- REALITY TELEVISION—THE WOMEN’S GENRE.
- The popular culture phenomenon of reality television has exploded full force ever since the debut of Survivor in the summer of 2000. ... This seems to be the basic concept and backbone of all reality television programs and formats. The final theory of this paper is to attempt to distinguish if reality television will remain a successful genre in the market, and if so what the next level of the genre will entail.
- The methods and procedures involved in this project consisted of researching the four genres that hybridize to form reality television and attempting to distinguish what elements, formats, and attributes of these genres are present in the new genre. The remaining research consisted of reviewing articles, transcripts, and statements from authorities on reality television along with directors, producers, and executives of network broadcasting companies and their explanations of their productions.
- The four genres, along with the new genre of reality television, seemed to thrive on the extremes of making the humiliations of the private sphere a public spectacle.
- Ultimately, because we are currently in the middle of the reality television boom it is difficult to establish a perfect vantage point in order to assert the definite direction of the genre, whether it will remain established, successful, and popular, and what exactly the implications of this new genre are on members of society. Overall, it seems as though reality television is making all of the adequate procedures and advances in order to establish itself as a successful and permanent genre. ...
2. Reality Television:Introduction
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- Introduction | Drawbacks | Advantages | True Reality | Research | Conclusion | Links .
- Is this the plot of America's newest reality television? The answer is both yes and no. It is actually the plot of Dan Minahan's Series 7: The Contenders: a film that is, quite obviously, an attack on the television industry's lack of morality. ... Every year new television programs appear, each one pushing the envelope of what is socially acceptable and morally responsible. The newest addition to this list is reality based television shows. Many people feel that reality based television shows have crossed the boundary between what is morally appropriate to air and what isn't. Many people argue that reality television brings a new element of moral compromise which negatively affects society while in actuality, reality television is no worse than any fictitious broadcast. ...
3. :: Parents Television Council - 9/27/02 - Executive Summary - Reality TV Study - Harsh Reality: Unscripted TV Reality Shows Offensive to Families ::
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- Harsh Reality: Unscripted TV Reality Shows Offensive to Families.
- Although reality-based television series are not a new phenomenon (MTV created The Real World over a decade ago), it was not until the debut of Survivor on CBS during the summer of 2000 that the “reality” genre managed to overcome the “lowbrow” stigma attached to it by sensationalistic specials like When Animals Attack and Caught in the Act, and became not only popular, but respectable too.
- But the fact that reality programs have become mainstream, does not mean that they’ve also become family-friendly. ...
- Because reality series are designed to last only a few weeks, they don’t follow the traditional television “season,” the way a scripted series does. ...
- Overall, the PTC reviewed all of the thirty-eight reality series that aired during that period, (twenty-five of which were broadcast series, thirteen were cable) for a total of 125. ...
- Ř Of the broadcast networks, NBC and UPN’s reality series had the highest levels of offensive content, with 19 and 14. ...
- Ř Offensive content was more than three times as frequent on cable reality series as on broadcast reality series. ...
- Ř MTV’s The Osbournes was the most offensive cable reality series, with a combined average of 140. ...
- Ř NBC featured the highest frequency of foul language for broadcast TV reality series, with 16 instances per hour. ...
- Ř MTV was the lead offender in the foul language category for cable reality series with an average of 31 instances per-hour. ...
- Ř Of the broadcast networks, reality series appearing on UPN and Fox contained the most sexual content with 3. ...
- Ř Reality series appearing on UPN and NBC also contained the most violent content on broadcast TV, with 3. ...
- Ř The WB network had the cleanest reality series on broadcast television.
- Ř Fox Family had the cleanest reality series on basic cable.
- © 2002 Parents Television Council. ...
4. Reality Television: Why Do We Like to Watch?
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- Reality Television: Why Do We Like to Watch?.
- Is reality TV real life entertainment, or is it just exploiting people's flaws for ratings? .
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6. Television is becoming a reality
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- TV is becoming a reality.
- Is television becoming a reality?.
- That depends on your definition of television. According to the Encyclopaedia Britannica, television is the electrical transmission of pictures in motion and the simultaneous electrical transmission of the accompanying sounds. In that sense, television is a reality, as it exists.
- In terms of television programs being reality, most television programs are of real life:.
- But there are those programs (which we are by now thinking about) which are fictitious constructions, and in that would seem to be not part of reality. ...
- There are as many television worlds as there are television show concepts, and all that happens in those seemingly fictitious television shows is actually happening in another world. In most cases, each separate "television show" occurs in a separate world, which explains the incredible discontinuity between television shows. ...
- The one thing that is constant throughout the television worlds: they do not see themselves on TV. ... ) The reason this happens is that the source of the branches of the television worlds is the television itself (even in places where it would seem there are no televisions, there are still television waves which transmit the dimensional fabric in which the worlds exist). As such, with the television being the link between worlds, the world in which the television "show" exists does not transmit to itself (Imagine that the television world is a picture in a gallery of pictures; from within the picture, one can see all the other pictures, but cannot see itself).
- This intertwining link between this world and the worlds of television means that events that occur on television are reflections of events in the "real" world, and vice versa. ...
- "reality" is in the eye of the beholder.
- As time passes, and the reflections continue, the proportion of similarities between the television worlds and ours will increase, so in that sense, television is becoming a reality, but will not be a reality until the proportion of similarities to differences reaches infinity, which is at time=infinity, i. ...
- In this light, it is possible, and not unlikely, that in at least some of those television worlds, we are on television, as our world would appear as a television world to them. Therefore, be careful what you do, for you never know who is watching you on their television sets (the universe's own Candid Camera). In that case, "reality", as we know it, is in fact television.
7. LookSmart - Reality Based TV Shows
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8. Reality Central
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- About Reality CentralTM Network.
- REALITY CENTRAL is a new 24/7 cable television network devoted solely to the reality television shows, news, stars and fans. Set to launch in 2004, REALITY CENTRAL will be distributed by cable and atellite service providers around the globe. REALITY CENTRAL will capitalize on the phenomenal popularity of reality television by creating a television home for the hundreds of millions of fans worldwide. Just as E!Entertainment Television Network became renowned for its unprecedented success in identifying and servicing movie fans; REALITY CENTRAL will target viewers of the vibrant reality TV genre.
- Participation in the reality television phenomenon has become a national obsession. The reality genre has become the focus of todayâ ™s cocktail party conversation and water-cooler chat, and the â śstarsâ ť of these programs have emerged as pop-culture icons.
- Until now there has been no dedicated broadcast source for information and entertainment dealing exclusively with reality television. REALITY CENTRAL is the destination for fans to visit everyday and connect with their favorite programs and personalities. REALITY CENTRAL is the place for the latest in news, entertainment, and information covering the world of reality television. Reality TV fans will be transported behind-the-scenes of their favorite shows and find in depth coverage with never before seen footage. REALITY CENTRAL will promote the wildly popular reality programs of major broadcast and cable networks, serving as a catalyst for their promotional efforts. In addition to featuring rebroadcasts of network reality series and premiering international hits, REALITY CENTRAL will produce its own original talk, call-in and interview shows, many featuring the most prominent reality TV stars.
- REALITY CENTRAL will not only grow with the genre but more importantly it will grow the genre. Despite the burgeoning popularity of reality TV, it is REALITY CENTRALâ ™s belief that reality programming is still in its infancy. ... Looking forward, there is endless potential for new formats, including but not limited to interactive reality television, which is already a popular format internationally. Creative producers around the world are constantly pushing the envelope by creating â śbreak throughâ ť formats and REALITY CENTRAL will become the authority that evolves the genre thereby greatly expanding its potential. ...
9. Open Directory - Kids and Teens:Entertainment:Television:Reality Shows
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- Top: Kids_and_Teens: Entertainment: Television: Reality_Shows .
- The Kids and Teens: Entertainment: Television: Reality Shows for Kids category is for lifestyle, reality, and documentary series created for kids between the ages of 3 and 18. ...
- The Kids and Teens: Entertainment: Television: Reality Shows for Kids category is aimed at kids between the ages of 3 and 18. ...
10. CoUrSeS iN rEaLiTy TeLeViSiOn
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- Reality Shows 101 - Why do we care about reality shows? .
- Reality shows are a growing phenomenon. Each week, television audiences find themselves glued to Survivor, The Real World, and Blind Date, just to name a few. ...
- Reality Shows 102 - How far are reality shows willing to go? .
- Let's send some children into the jungle and leave them there two weeks for our television viewers to gawk at. ... These are actual potential shows people! Reality television producers will do just about anything to raise ratings. ...
- Reality Shows 201 - How "real" are reality shows? .
- Reality Shows 202 - How do reality shows affect society? .
- Have you ever wondered how reality television shows like Dismissed, The Real World, and Temptation Island affect people who appear on the shows and especially those who watch them? Well, I have. ...
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11. reality television—The Devil’s Dictionary X™
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- reality television 1. ... what can make it to the airwaves when everyone at a television network except the marketing department goes on vacation at the same time. ... video surveillance equal in cost and entertainment value to the playback from a convenience store camera, but for a severe drawback on the television version, that being the insertion of vomitus dialog. ...
12. Honors 258E Fall 2004
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- HONR 258E Television Reality.
- The course will examine the implications of dramatic changes in the presentation of news and "non-fiction" programming on television. There is strong evidence that the importance of traditional evening newscasts is declining; a wide range of new formats–including local programs, syndicated tabloid shows, "reality-based" competitions and programs about crime and police work, magazine shows, talk shows, and cable news–has been introduced, profoundly altering the content and presentation of electronic journalism.
- A central question we will address is how forms of journalistic narrative influence the definition and treatment of what becomes television news. ...
- Barkin, Television Reality: Electronic Journalism in a New Era.
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15. Reality Television Casting Call Links
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- This page will direct you to the latest news and application sites for casting Reality Television Shows Find reality tv application links and reality tv audition information on this site. About Casting Calls and Auditions We are listing news and website links about reality television casting calls. If you want to audition for a reality tv show, this information should help you find your way. ... Register for our FREE Reality TV Newsletter! Cancel anytime you like and we won't share your address with anyone else. ...
- News Articles about Reality Television Casting and Auditions Press Release 3/11/04 Casting Call – Superstar USA Turnto10. com 3/11/04 'Apprentice 2' Holds Casting Call In Boston TVRules 3/10/04 ABC Casting: The Bachelor/Bachelorette TVRules 3/10/04 Casting: UPN's Missy Elliott Project TVRules 3/10/04 Casting: The Apprentice-Open Casting Press Release 3/9/04 Reality Centrals’ Nationwide Search for “The Intern” NY Post 3/9/04 Open Try-Outs Next Week For 'Apprentice' 2 TVRules 3/7/04 NBC Casting--The High Life TVRules 3/7/04 CBS Is Casting: Big Brother 5St. Petersburg Times 3/6/04 'Extreme Makeover' to interview in Tampa TVRules 3/3/04 UPN Is Looking For The Next Big Hip Hop Star TVRules 3/3/04 UPN Casting Top Model 3 Golf Web 3/1/04 Casting call: Golf ventures into reality format TVRules 2/27/04 UPN's 'The Player' Casting Calls TVRules 2/27/04 Discovery Kids Casting: Kids With Survival Instincts Press Release 2/26/04 Casting Call – Design Intervention TVRules 2/26/04 Reality-TV Series casting American Families TVRules 2/26/04 Casting: Open Casting Call In TX For Simple Life 2 Daily Nebraskan 2/26/04 'Apprentice' casting-calls coming to Nebraska TVRules 2/25/04 Forever Eden Female Casting Call TVRules 2/25/04 The Contender Casting Now! Click here for previous news archives.
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17. Reality Television - Joe Hollywood's Guide To the Best Crap On TV
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- Can't get enough sting operations, car crashes, and mindless brutality? Until there's a 24-hour all reality, all the time cable channel we reality TV addicts have to get our fixes in small doses. ...
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- Meanwhile every other network is doing its best to score with a similar reality hit. It's a very good time for reality fans. ...
18. PRIMEDIA Gives Television Viewers a Reality Check with a Newsstand Special Issue Devoted to Reality Television
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- PRIMEDIA Gives Television Viewers a Reality Check with a Newsstand Special Issue Devoted to Reality Television.
- (PRM), the leading targeted media company, announced today the launch of Reality Check, a new special interest publication devoted entirely to the phenomenon known as reality television. Compiled by the editors of Soap Opera Weekly, America's cutting edge weekly devoted to soaps, this new 48-page publication covers every aspect of the behind-the-scenes drama of reality shows. Featuring exclusive interviews with reality shows' stars and execs, and exposing the scandalous stories left on the cutting room floor, Reality Check will hit newsstands on January 13th.
- Lynn Leahey, editorial director for both Soap Opera Digest and Soap Opera Weekly magazines has overseen the development and execution of Reality Check. "The fans have loved the extensive coverage we've given reality television in Weekly's pages. ...
- Reality Check's Editor-in-Chief Robert Schork says, "Like the tribal council, the viewers have spoken and they can't get enough of reality TV. From Clay Aiken's angelic crooning to Reality TV's biggest scandals, this new magazine is the perfect complement to the fans' viewing experience. ...
- Reality Check's first cover story is The Real Clay Aiken and includes exclusive interviews. ... Special Features include: Reality TV's Horror Stories, How To Get on a Reality Show, Reality TV's Biggest Scandals plus a rundown on Reality Stars' latest fashion hits and misses. The issue also includes a special report on How "Real" is Reality TV.
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19. Pitch A TV Show
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- Reality Show Pitch. TV is a secure online scouting service for Television Producers and Production Companies producing all forms of reality-based TV formats and alternative programming for television. Writers may register to pitch a reality TV show, gameshow, TV Special and other genre of original reality TV project or concept. Got an idea for a reality TV show, then register and pitch a reality TV show today! At the request of TV Executive Members and Subscribing Writers we are now accepting all genres of television projects: Sitcom, TV Movie, Drama Series, Documentary Subjects and more! .
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20. Article: Reality television
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- Reality television.
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- Reality television is a genre of television programming in which the fortunes of "real life" people (as opposed to fictional characters played by actors) are followed. ...
- There are three main types of reality television program. ...
- The first reality show broadcast was the PBS series An American Family, broadcast in the United States in 1973 in twelve parts. ...
- A prime modern example of reality television is MTV's The Real World, one of the first reality programs to gain popularity. ...
- Allen Funt, an American pioneer in reality entertainment, led the way in the development of this type of show. He created Candid Microphone, which debuted on the ABC Radio Network in 1947, and the internationally successful Candid Camera, which first aired on television in 1953. He later produced a feature-length reality-film in 1968 entitled What Do You Say to a Naked Lady?. ...
- In the third type, the so-called "reality game shows", participants are filmed intensively in an enclosed environment while competing to win a prize - thus they are game shows and discussed more thoroughly in that article. The reality game show genre has become pervasive enough to be parodied by Spike TV with The Joe Schmo Show. ...
- One difference that makes these more like "reality television" than other game shows is that the viewing public usually (but not always) plays an active role in deciding the outcome. ... Two of the most popular reality-based game shows of this sort are Big Brother and Survivor. ...
- However, given that producers can control the format of the show, as well as manipulate the outcome of some of them, it is questionable how "real" reality television actually is. ...
- List of reality television programs .
- Reality is the best business model for TV - shumans. ...
21. Open Directory - Kids and Teens: Entertainment: Television: Reality Shows
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- Kids and Teens: Entertainment: Television: Reality Shows (13) .
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- Viewers are invited to submit story ideas and learn how to use television equipment. ...
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22. Article: Reality television
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- Reality television.
- Reality television is a genre of television programming in which the fortunes of "real life" people (as opposed to fictional characters played by actors) are followed. ...
- There are three main types of reality television program. ...
- The first reality show broadcast was the PBS series An American Family, broadcast in the United States in 1973 in twelve parts. ...
- A prime modern example of reality television is MTV's The Real World, one of the first reality programs to gain popularity. ...
- Allen Funt, an American pioneer in reality entertainment, led the way in the development of this type of show. He created Candid Microphone, which debuted on the ABC Radio Network in 1947, and the internationally successful Candid Camera, which first aired on television in 1953. He later produced a feature-length reality-film in 1968 entitled What Do You Say to a Naked Lady?. ...
- In the third type, the so-called "reality game shows", participants are filmed intensively in an enclosed environment while competing to win a prize - thus they are game shows and discussed more thoroughly in that article. The reality game show genre has become pervasive enough to be parodied by Spike TV with The Joe Schmo Show. ...
- One difference that makes these more like "reality television" than other game shows is that the viewing public usually (but not always) plays an active role in deciding the outcome. ... Two of the most popular reality-based game shows of this sort are Big Brother and Survivor. ...
- However, given that producers can control the format of the show, as well as manipulate the outcome of some of them, it is questionable how "real" reality television actually is. ...
- List of reality television programs .
- Reality is the best business model for TV - shumans. ...
23. Zeal.com - United States - New - Entertainment - Television - Shows by Genre - Reality Television
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- Home > United States > New > Entertainment > Television > Shows by Genre > Reality Television .
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- National Review - Reality Bites: A Fad Fizzles | http://www. ...
- Rob Long takes a look at the so-called "real" people who are appearing on reality television shows. ...
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- Tim Goodman discusses how reality shows have revitalized network ratings, examines recent hits and misses, and reveals series in the works. ...
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24. REALITY TELEVISION AS RELATED TO PRODUCTION AND CONSUMPTION
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- REALITY TELEVISION AS RELATED TO PRODUCTION AND CONSUMPTION .
- Whether or not one is an avid fan of MTV’s “The Real World” or a compulsive viewer of NBC’s “Fear Factor”, there is no denying the impact in which Reality Television has had on us as a television watching society. This theme of “Reality” based programming has rapidly increased over the past ten years and is still very much apart of the daily line-ups we as viewers have to chose from. ... Yet why is it that we as a culture are so engulfed in this form of television? What is it about these shows that keep the viewers consuming and the producers producing? Perhaps it is the fascination of watching other individuals such as our selves, interact in situations associated with “real life”, or possibly it is a change from familiar themes such as the sitcom or news based programs. Whatever the reason, reality television has brought about new questions to the way in which television allows us to view and examine ourselves. The production and consumption of reality-based programs has pushed television in general, into a new era of entertainment filled with spectacle, gruesome tasks, competition and mayhem. In analyzing Reality television as related to production and consumption, it is important to note the enormous growth and impact television as a whole has had on society, also to ask the question what exactly is reality television and how does it affect us? Since its initial break thru in the 1950’s, television has grown to be the most prevalent and dominant medium of our time, some 98% of American households own at least one television, up from 9% in the 1950’s, while 56% of American children have a television in there bedroom. ... ) One would not even have to look passed the sheer amount of television stations to observe the substantial growth of television as a whole. ... ” (Comstock, Scharrer) Television provides us, the viewers with an opportunity not only directed towards the possibility of being entertained, but with a chance to evaluate ourselves as well as those around us. “Television offers us a variety of distant perspectives from which to judge our local experiences. Television close ups place us at an intimate distance from a wide range of “electronic friends”- actors, musicians, talk show hosts, news casters, national politicians, foreign leaders-and these relationships compete and interact with the influences of local relationships with family members, real-life friends, coworkers, teachers and religious and political leaders. ”(Meyrowitz) What is Reality Television? “Reality TV is the name given to the new genre of programs that feature “real” people in “real” circumstances.
25. The Brisbane Institute: Transcripts: The Unreal World of Reality Television : 10 July 2001
- www.brisinst.org.au
- The Unreal World of Reality Television .
- That's reality TV. According to longtime television industry guru Dina Browne, it won't stop at mere mediocrity, but hopefully will stop before snuff movies become prime-time fodder. Underlying the reality TV debate, however, is the real issue: bottoms and bottom lines versus quality programming.
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