Topic > Reality Television: The Reality TV Phenomenon...

“Just like scripted television, writing and producing go hand in hand. Most of my reality credits are for producing” (How). Reality TV is far from real, but everyone who watches it still wants to believe that they are watching an episode about someone's real life. Furthermore, people want to believe that there are no paid writers adding drama or humor to the script to make viewers more interested in the show. For many viewers, not knowing what will happen next gives them the thrill to keep coming back every week to watch the latest episode. Many viewers even begin to determine which star is their favorite and how they can relate to them. The drama and humor present in most reality television shows are what keep viewers