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How have game shows influenced reality TV?

Hill (2005) tells us “the reality gameshow has become an international bestseller since its arrival in 2000”. From the first gameshow survivor to now the different kinds of gameshow, it is a long and hard progress for both the programme makers and TV viewers. Now, the gameshow become an important part in TV programme. So how the game shows influenced reality TV? I found some answers in Hill (2005):

Firstly, the gameshow has the format which worked well with converging media, like website and telephones. This bring the television marketplace a strong economic.

Secondly, the famous of the gameshow bring the international trade for the producer of the programme. The country who has bought the format of one gameshow can have the main idea of the gameshow and change it into their country’s style.

Thirdly, the reality gameshow have the schedule in the peak time in weekend. With the fun and the reality, it can attract more viewers to watch. It also can increase the costs in the production of reality shows.

Reference

Hill, A (2005) The rise of reality TV. In A. Hill, Reality TV: Audiences and Popular Factual Television. (pp. 15-40). Oxon: Routledge.

Why is reality TV so popular for both programme makers and TV viewers?

In Hill (2005), there is a definition of reality TV: “reality TV is a catch-all category, and popular examples of reality programming, draw on a variety of genres to create ratings winners. And for reality TV, the formats were successful drew on the popular genres to create hybrid programmes. Why is the reality TV so popular for both the programme makers and TV views? I think the most important reason is the “real”.

For the programme makers, making such a programme can bring a big profit for them. Different with making drama, sitcom and comedy, the reality TV is a viable economic potion for them. The reality TV has roots in both tabloid journalism and popular entertainment, but it also has their owe characteristic. So for the programme makers, the area of reality TV is a wide area for everyone who worked in the television area.

For the TV views, watching the programmes of reality TV is a way to relax, or an advantaged way to win some money.

Reference

Hill, A (2005) The rise of reality TV. In A. Hill, Reality TV: Audiences and Popular Factual Television. (pp. 15-40). Oxon: Routledge.