I am skeptical of reality television.  The trick is to put a spin on the same theme.  It's not enough to just survive, then you have to survive and be daring to become the president of a Fortune 500 company. 

It's not enough to just have a dating game, then a blonde bombshell gets hooked up with 30 geeky looking guys to determine "do looks really matter".  Or worse, a young professional needs to choose someone to marry out of 25 potential "soul mates". 

Personally, I like a talent show.  "American Idol" is an original and it's worthwhile.  A music CD and concert is a great reward in the...