By reading this blog you all can see that I clearly watch numerous reality TV shows. For the most part I like them a lot. However, sometimes the reality TV shows that are created by producers and TV networks make me wonder where did all of their creativity go. MTV has a new reality TV show dedicated to pop sensation Ke$ha. The name of the show is called "Ke$ha: My Crazy Beautiful life."
The episode I saw was about Ke$ha being on tour through out Europe and Asia. One of the interesting parts of the show was when Ke$ha revealed her yearning for a male companion and how she was eyeing one of her male drummers. Everything else in that episode was pretty simple and non-interesting (at least to me). Hopefully the rest of the season becomes more exciting and keeps enough interest in their viewers for a second season.
Reality TV is cool wen done properly. Not everyone is fit for reality TV and not because someone is a famous celebrity doesn't mean he or she would make for great reality TV. Watching that episode and snippets of other episodes of that show made me think about what was TV before reality TV became so popular. The fictional shows that are on TV now are pretty good, but they don't compare to the family sitcoms or other TV shows that were popular before reality TV.
Now, I'm not complaining because, again, I'm a fan of reality TV. When I watch reality TV, however, I want it to be worthy still. This meaning I would like a reality TV show not to be boring. One of the key elements in reality TV is something that sparks great interest or controversy from or within the viewers. Reality TV shows that are hilarious or drama-filled or very emotional are the top shows of their networks i.e. "Teen Mom," "Housewives of Atlanta," "Jersey Shore" (when it was on TV still), "Bad girls Club." These are worthy reality TV series.
The question then becomes: Is reality TV taking over television in general? This isn't a new found question because this genre of television has been popular for years now, but sometimes I contemplate this thought as I'm watching girls fight each other or teenage girls worry about who their next boyfriend will be instead of focusing on their child. I guess time will only tell the nature and future of the color bars on the tube.
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