What is reality television?
Q: What is reality television?
A: Reality television is a genre of television programming that presents unscripted dramatic or humorous situations, documents actual events, and features ordinary people instead of professional actors.
Q: Has reality television been around since the early days of television?
A: Yes, reality television has existed in some form or another since the early years of television.
Q: What is the most common use of the term "reality television"?
A: The term "reality television" is most commonly used to describe shows since 2000.
Q: Are documentaries, news, and sports shows considered to be reality shows?
A: No, documentaries, news, and sports shows are not considered to be reality shows.
Q: What are some examples of different kinds of reality television shows?
A: Some examples of different kinds of reality television shows include game or quiz shows and surveillance-type shows, such as Big Brother.
Q: What do critics say about the term "reality television"?
A: Critics say that the term "reality television" is not accurate because many shows portray a highly influenced form of reality with participants put in exotic locations or abnormal situations, sometimes told to act in certain ways, and with events on screen sometimes changed by editing.
Q: Are the participants in reality television shows professional actors?
A: No, participants in reality television shows are not professional actors.
