The trend in today's American television reflects the worst qualities of the human disposition. They call it Reality T.V. but the name sticks like a bad spoonful of medicine in your throat. More honest by far to call it Unreal T.V. Around here in Hollywood, the way I hear industry people talk, it makes me think broadcasters don't really consider it a 'trend' anymore. It is here to stay. Truthfully, this type of programming has become the new backbone of major network television. And it makes my heart sink down to my toes.

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