Reality Exploits - Reality TV

July 12th, 2008

I Survived a Japanese Game Show: Here’s the 411

A few days ago, I reviewed the crazy and fun new reality show called I Survived a Japanese Game Show. Then, Hollywood 411 interviewed the show’s host, Tony Sano, who gives us even more information about what sets the show apart.

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I Survived a Japanese Game Show airs on Tuesdays on ABC at 9/8c.
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July 6th, 2008

Review: I Survived a Japanese Game Show

First of all, let me just start by saying that I normally don’t cover game shows. (A girl can’t watch and report on everything…) But by accident, I found myself watching an episode of I Survived a Japanese Game Show recently and I was hooked!
Most of us have seen clips of those wacky, loud and […]

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July 6th, 2008

Baby Borrowers: Series Review

There’s a new reality show in town and as they describe themselves, “It’s not TV, it’s birth control.” The show is called Baby Borrowers and it puts real-life teen couples who are considering having babies in a house with a real baby for several days to give them a taste of what they would be […]

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May 24th, 2008

Groomer Has It: A Fun Reality Romp

I have gotten hooked on an offbeat, lesser-known reality series on the Animal Planet Channel. The series is called Groomer Has It, and it focuses on the search for America’s best dog groomer. The host of the show is none other than former Queer Eye star Jai Rodriguez and the judges are animal and dog […]

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January 30th, 2008

Welcome Back, Trading Spaces!

I don’t usually cover the home improvement shows, because I feel it’s more or less a different genre of show than the typical reality show and because even though I enjoy watching them, I fear that it would be hard to write about each episode in a way that would be interesting to read. (ex: […]

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November 11th, 2007

The Shot: A Fantastic Reality Show!

The Shot airs on VH1. Yes, it’s actually true! A good reality show on VH1!!
The season premiere was terrific. I can tell already that this is one of the highest quality reality shows I’ve ever seen on VH1. Perhaps they are stepping up their “class factor” and not just relying on tired old stereotypes for […]

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November 7th, 2007

Check Out Four New Episodes of “Made”

Here’s a clip from the upcoming new episode of MTV’s Made. This one is about a tomboy who wants to become a plus-size model. Check it out:

Made: ModelKrystine transforms from tom boy to model material on an upcoming episode of MTV’s Made. The episode airs Sunday, November 18th as part of a mini […]

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August 11th, 2007

America’s Next Producer Series Review

Some of us enjoy the reality series On the Lot. But apparently, there are many more who aren’t that interested in it. And, by reality TV standards, it is lacking in the contestant drama and competitive interactions we have come to know from most of the rest of the reality TV world. So when I […]

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August 11th, 2007

Sometimes Reality TV Can Be MURDER!

Have you ever wondered if you’d be able to solve crimes yourself because you watch so many crime solving shows, like CSI? Well, believe it or not, there’s a new reality show that can help you find out if you are a good murder detective. The show is called MURDER and it airs on Spike […]

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July 22nd, 2007

Series Premiere of Shopping With Chefs

There’s a brand new food-related show that I think you’ll want to tune in for. It’s a show called Shopping With Chefs and it premieres on the Fine Living Channel Tonight! It’s not totally a reality show, but with three of our top summer reality shows being food related (Top Chef, Hell’s Kitchen & Next […]

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