• Reality TV shows dominating summer ratings for the 18-49 demographic

  July 31, 2002
  No wonder programming execs insist reality is here to stay. The Hollywood Reporter reports that for the week ending July 28, four of the top five and seven of the top 10 shows in 18-49 belonged to the genre, including NBC's "Dog Eat Dog" and "Fear Factor" and CBS' "Big Brother 3." Moreover, every night except Friday offered at least one high-rated reality contender. Even long-suffering ABC is in on the action; its "Mole II: The Next Betrayal" took second place in its time slot (3.5/10) and would almost certainly be doing even better if not scheduled opposite "Idol."

• PBS to air 'Colonial House' followup series to '1900 House' and 'Frontier House'

  July 29, 2002
  Zap2It.com reports that following the success of "1900 House" and "Frontier House," PBS will turn its time machine on again next season. The latest installment of what the public broadcaster calls "hands-on history" programming will be "Colonial House." Families will live together in a small settlement just as early English colonists did upon arriving in America in the 17th century.

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  July 8, 2002
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• 'Blind Date' producer teams with Classmates.com for new show

  July 7, 2002
  Matthew Papish, an executive producer of "Blind Date," has signed a development deal with Classmates Online Inc., which owns the Classmates.com website for people looking to track down old classmates or colleagues. The partners are looking to develop a TV show based on the people who use the site.

• So you wanna be on a reality tv show?

  June 24, 2002
  Itching to make a fool of yourself? Or simply in need of cash -- something in the range of, oh...a million dollars? Then you sound like a prime candidate for 15 minutes of stardom on reality TV. To help you take the first steps, Enterainment Weekly has compiled a guide to the application process, with advice from EW.com and the producers of 'The Bachelor,' 'Dog Eat Dog,' 'Fear Factor,' 'The Real World,' and 'Survivor ' about the essential do's (cultivate your charisma) and don'ts (come across as a ''media whore''). Read on -- and then get ready for your closeup!

• MTV Sued Over Reality Show Corpse Gag

  June 12, 2002
  How's this for a funny idea? We take an unsuspecting couple, give them a Vegas vacation -- and film their reaction when they find a mutilated corpse in their room.

• Another "Survivor UK" slinks away

  May 31, 2002
  "Survivor UK 2" just finished. VERY little US buzz about it. Most interesting notes:

• 'The Simple Life' star Paris Hitlon sent back to original Los Angeles jail

  June 17, 2000
  'The Simple Life' star Paris Hitlon sent back to original Los Angeles jail

• NBC orders 'Who Do You Think You Are' celebrity genealogy series

  November 30, -0001
  Celebrities apparently fall out of some pretty interesting family trees.

• TLC's new 'Hard Shine' reality competition series to premiere July 12

  November 30, -0001
  TLC has announced the premiere of Hard Shine, a new reality competition series that will follow hot rod craftsman Jimmy Shine as he gives five trainees five months to prove they deserve a full-time position building hot rods at his SO-CAL Speed Shop.

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