While the alleged indiscretion of American Idol judge Paula Abdul came as a surprise to most viewers, one wonders why we are shocked at human weakness. Reality TV is such an enormous phenomenon that permeates the airwaves andmay fill a human need for us.
I was reading Brian Joura's featured article, "The Real Reality: Why The Newlywed Game was the Ultimate Reality TV Show" this evening and got thinking for a moment...how is it that "reality T.V." even became a term?
American Idol each season sets out to find the next American Idol singing sensation. And the best is weeded out from the worst by the judges Randy Jackson, Paula Abdul and Simon Cowell.
I used to really enjoy the critiques the three American Idol Judges gave the contestants. I thought that each of them brought something great to the show. Recently, however, I've been disappointed.
After more years than viewers care to remember, Jeopardy is still a top Game Show in 2006. The perennial favorite is surrounded by a few others who are also claiming a solid following.
