reality television

Jun 25, 2024
The origins — and moral conundrums — of modern reality TV
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Critic Emily Nussbaum explores the costs and radio roots of reality TV in her latest book, “Cue the Sun!”
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Mar 5, 2019
"Queer Eye" star Karamo Brown on how reality TV affects society
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The former social worker wants to use his platform to help people live better lives.
May 9, 2017
Back so soon? ‘American Idol’ returns … but to ABC, not Fox
Just a year after it went off the air at Fox, “American Idol” is coming back. The iconic singing competition show is returning on rival network ABC. The show’s ratings had slumped on Fox to 11.5 million viewers during its 15th season from a high of 30 million at its peak. So why does ABC […]
Jul 13, 2015
Getting ‘UnReal’ with reality television
The Lifetime series spoofs the carefully crafted world of unscripted shows.
May 20, 2015
Northwestern professor is a real ‘Survivor’
Max Dawson's class on the economics of the reality show wins him an invitation.