Reality TV Sucks!

I cannot stomach reality television. While I understand that there are a few programs that aim for higher quality content, the bulk of reality television is garbage.

Recently, I read an article that country crooner Clint Black was disappointed with the producers portrayal of his appearance on Celebrity Apprentice.  He was dismayed with the editing process that painted him in a bad light. Did Mr. Black fail to research the reality television landscape prior to signing a contract to be on the show?  Does anyone remember that awful Paula Abdul show that made Paula seem obtuse, vacuous, whiny and perpetually high? 

My biggest complaint is about the fascination we seem to have with conflict and sex.  Flavor of Love, For the Love of Ray J, and The Real Housewives of Atlanta/New York, and The Bachelor are a few of the shows that help reduce the image of women in America.  Women who seem obsessed with love, money, their own ego and ridiculous catfights are damaging to young girls. The producers of these shows (with their scripts-so much for reality-and clever editing) are as much to blame as those who show up in the audition lines hoping to be cast.

Finally.  There is hope.  Tony Robbins, arguably the best life coach in the world, has just inked a deal with NBC.  Breakthrough is a highly anticipated new reality program that I believe will change lives.  Tony Robbins has been heralded by some of the most powerful leaders in the world.  He helps people be their best selves.  With the tools he teaches, people are no longer hopers, dreamers and victims but leaders and achievers, thereby, transforming their lives and the lives of others.  His show will be the flower we need in a field littered with weeds. Now let's just hope folks will tune in.  Who knows?  They just might learn something.

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