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Originally Posted by Agamemnon
Meh, I like reality shows... I don't see why they're 'strange', whereas stories with actors are 'normal'... objectively viewed I'd see it as the other way around.
I like showing 'real' people reacting to 'real' situations, ancient sit-com style programming seems decrepit now by comparison (what, another family-oriented show where the parents have problems with their kids? Slot it in Thursday's at 9...).
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This is one of the reasons I don't like so called Reality Television. Practically every instance or situation is engineered by the show's producers or creative directors plus the "stars" are frequently coached or emotionally manipulated to predictable results.
One of the objectives of scripted television shows is the escapism that are provided for the viewer. Being able to create characters and storylines that viewers are drawn into is a skill that seems to be falling by the wayside these days because most television studios would rather not spend the money on writing.