I’ve noticed this trend and it seems like almost every new show is some sort of reality television show. I guess Survivor was the leader and everyone else followed after that. I’ve never watched it. I do watch American Idol but that’s it.

I remember the days when television had good programming. Well, good in my mind. I loved the old detective shows as they were funny, corny but made you think during the show as you tried to figure out who the bad guy was. I wish they’d rerun all of the old detective shows! The classic cars *drool*, the hair styles, the clothing … it brings back memories and is funny to watch.

Do you remember the summer replacement shows? Everyone had a variety show. They, too, were corny, with some horrible skits that just kept you laughing, and they always had one or two good musical guests on as well, though mostly lip-synching was going on.

Then came the era of the expensive shows with Dynasty, Dallas, Falcon Crest and the rest. Women watched them to see the clothing and men watched the to see the women in skimpy clothing.

Now it seems every show is put out there to embarrass someone and keep legitimate actors out of work. I mean, other than being the MC, what are actors doing on television these days? And these so-called reality shows that are just scripted?? I’d like the camera to run in the home of Gene Simmons, Snoop Dogg and others without anyone editing the film. Show some REALITY.

I was reading one forum where people kept talking about how ALL fat people overeat and after all, they all do this or that, just watch The Biggest Loser! I tried to explain that it’s reality TV and is there for ratings, so they are going to find the fattest slob who is a typical couch potato, shoving fast food into his mouth, or the woman sitting around all day eating chocolate. Those are extremes and not the norm. But people are gullible and believe everything they see on television.