She explains that it is made up of primarily game shows, dating shows, and talent shows. Shows like Survivor, The Bachelor, and American Idol are some of the most popular from these three categories. She then asserts that it is becoming more and more difficult to avoid Reality TV. Likewise, in all social settings, whether that be a restaurant, bar, hair salon, or office, people are talking about what drama happened on the latest episode of their favorite reality show. Frisby then goes on to explain that during the 2003-04 season, ten of the top twenty-five TV programs were reality shows. In addition, more than 18,000,000 people have been attracted to television programs that have placed ordinary people in certain situations or game shows and filmed them for several hours out of the day. She then introduces Presley Weir, a CBS News associate, who answers the question as to why millions of people are so drawn to Reality TV. Weir states, “It’s refreshing to see everyday people getting some of the spotlight, rather than just seeing movie stars all the time.” Frisby then goes on to explain that studies have shown that individuals watch these Reality TV shows and compare themselves to the participants. They could be comparing standings on a certain issue, behaviors, or certain
She explains that it is made up of primarily game shows, dating shows, and talent shows. Shows like Survivor, The Bachelor, and American Idol are some of the most popular from these three categories. She then asserts that it is becoming more and more difficult to avoid Reality TV. Likewise, in all social settings, whether that be a restaurant, bar, hair salon, or office, people are talking about what drama happened on the latest episode of their favorite reality show. Frisby then goes on to explain that during the 2003-04 season, ten of the top twenty-five TV programs were reality shows. In addition, more than 18,000,000 people have been attracted to television programs that have placed ordinary people in certain situations or game shows and filmed them for several hours out of the day. She then introduces Presley Weir, a CBS News associate, who answers the question as to why millions of people are so drawn to Reality TV. Weir states, “It’s refreshing to see everyday people getting some of the spotlight, rather than just seeing movie stars all the time.” Frisby then goes on to explain that studies have shown that individuals watch these Reality TV shows and compare themselves to the participants. They could be comparing standings on a certain issue, behaviors, or certain