Reality television has become a part of the very fabric of America. Few forms of entertainment polarizes the American viewing public quite so dramatically as reality television. People either love it or absolutely hate it. Still, it is consistantly among the top rated television shows each and every season, and it is here to stay. What are the top reality shows of all time? After careful consideration, I have narrowed down my top five. Here they are in the order of their ranking:
The Top Five Reality Television Shows Of All Time
The Top Five Modern Day Sitcoms Of All Time
The sitcom is one of the most iconic fixtures on American television. Throughout the years, many have come and gone. Trying to assemble a top five list of modern day sitcoms of all time was no easy task. Though many sitcoms have had a bit of longevity, only a handful are consistently funny week in and week out. As such, I was able to narrow the list down to the top five. If you disagree, feel free to share your favorites in the comments section down below.
Gordon Ramsay Vs Simon Cowell - Who Is Meaner?
In the world of reality television, mean celebrities are a dime a dozen. Among the ocean of jerks and hateful hopefuls, two men stand head and shoulders above all others (the women have their own category that includes hundreds). Gordon Ramsay of Hell’s Kitchen and Kitchen Nightmares fame, and Simon Cowell, the judge from hell on American Idol. These two men are the cream of the crop as far as men in reality television, and it seems at times that they are constantly trying to one up each other on the nasty scale for their respective shows. Who has the advantage?
WWE Monday Night Raw - The Cable Giant Regroups
The WWE is resilient if nothing else. The longest running television series in history is heading into it’s big Wrestlemania push on quite the roll. Every single Monday night for years WWE Monday Night Raw has drawn more male viewers than any other television show. For a long time, it was not just the males. That trend is beginning to show itself once again. Why is WWE Monday Night Raw getting red hot all over again? There are several reasons, but here are the most important ones:
Jimmy Fallon Debuts As ‘Late Night’ Host
It’s been almost a year since Jimmy Fallon was tapped as the new host of NBC’s ‘Late Night’ television broadcast, and almost ten days after predecessor Conan O’Brien departed from the show. Fallon made his debut on Monday with an opening night cast of Robert De Niro and Justin Timberlake, and featuring musical guest Van Morrison. The show aired Monday night at 12:35 ET on NBC, and received mostly luke-warm reviews from critics.
Five Things You May Not Know About American Idol
Since it’s debut in 2002, few television shows have achieved the popularity that American Idol has. American Idol is a talent competition that has the stated goal of finding hidden singing talents that would otherwise go unnoticed. Kelly Clarkson, Jennifer Hudson, and Carrie Underwood are some of the more popular singers who have come from the show. With the huge audience that the show attracts each week, much is known about the popular reality series, but here are five things you may not know about American Idol.
Jimmy Fallon Will Debut “Late Night” Online
As most media watchers are already aware, there is a big shakeup coming next year to the late-night TV talk shows. Jay Leno will be retiring from ‘the Tonight Show’ on NBC, and Conan O’Brien will be stepping in to fill his position. Meanwhile, comedian and actor Jimmy Fallon has been tapped to replace Conan O’Brien as host of ‘Late Night’ at 12:30.
TV Networks Experiment with Online Episodes
For the past decade or so, network TV has been struggling to deal with the realities of the Internet as an entertainment and multimedia outlet. Recently, the situation has become critical, and many pundits are saying that network television is a dying medium, soon to be replaced by a seemingly unlimited amount of entertainment choices online.
Disney Introduces the 5-Minute Online Sitcom
They say that the attention span of the average American continues to shrink. Books, films and even television shows must get to the point right away, grab the viewer or reader’s attention, and wrap things up in a timely manner. After all, people are busy, right? Everyone’s got 10 or more things to do at any given moment, or so the rationale goes.
FCC Struggles to Remain Relevant: Fines ABC Over 2003 NYPD Blue Episode
You have to love the Federal Communications Commission — or hate them. The FCC is now proposing a $1.4 million indecency fine against ABC television because of a 2003 episode of NYPD Blue, which the Feds say crossed the line of decency, by exposing a partially nude woman.
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