Reality TV became popular in the last decade or so. The first reality TV show I remember watching was The Real World. That was a semi-harmless show about strangers living together in a foreign city. Today, we have shows like Celebrity Rehab on VH1. I am not sure why it has become so popular, but watching people make complete fools of themselves on TV seems to be a popular thing among people. I'm sure others would argue that there is a lesson to be learned in a show like this, but I disagree. I actually think it is ridiculous for people to watch "celebrities" get over their addictions on TV. Shows like Laguna Beach and the Real Housewives of Orange County could give people unrealistic expectations on life. Hopefully the people watching know better than to believe what they see on TV. I think these shows are popular because it gives a normal person insight into the prestigious lives of the rich and famous.
However, I think there is some good reality TV. Most shows on the Food Network and Top Chef show people with genuine talent. People on shows like Top Chef have experienced life in that profession and showcase their talents on TV. Extreme Home Makeover also seems to be popular. Although it is usually quite sappy, houses are made for a family and not really for fame.
Below is a link to the Celebrity Rehab page at VH1 and Bravo's Top Chef.
http://www.vh1.com/shows/dyn/celebrity_rehab_with_dr_drew/series.jhtml?source=globalnav
http://www.bravotv.com/blog/thedish/2008/01/top_chef_returns.php
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While I agree that there are way too many reality tv shows on right now, I actually think Celebrity Rehab is more interesting than many of the other shows out there. Not necessarily because it is about celebrities, but because it shows you just how unglamorous addiction can be. Drugs and alcohol are a huge part of the Hollywood party image and they are often portrayed as accessories to a life of luxury and fame. However, on this show you get to see what addiction is really like, from the way it wrecks relationships to the horrors of withdrawal. Unlike on Laguna Beach, where everyone seems to be perfect, we see that there are real-life consequences for the actions we take and that having fame and money don't make you a happy person. It's not exactly a "fun" show to watch but as far as being 'reality tv', it deals much more with reality than many of the other shows claiming to be of this genre.
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