The Allure of Reality Television

In recent years there has been an increase in popularity of reality TV shows. From MTV's Real World to CBS's Survivor these shows are popping up on every network and in every time slot. Most of the shows are a combination game show drama. The proliferation of these shows is somewhat of a mystery. Why are reality shows so popular lately? The main explanation of these shows is quite simple: they are extremely cheap to …

…envision him or herself in the same situation. The view thinks, "if they can do that, maybe I can too." The reality shows put the dream of celebrity within reach. The popularity of reality shows doesn't seem to be declining. Everyone involve must be getting what they want out of the shows. The producers get cheap, easy to produce shows, the advertisers get big money, and the viewers get the live vicariously through the cast.