Reality TV: A surprisingly quick history
Reality television is a rather broad term and you might be surprised at how far back it goes, even though the term mostly emerged in the 2000s. Here is a quick history of reality TV, according to New York-based TV production guy Steve Sorensen. Image source: Starcasm.net It can be remembered that one of the popular reality TV programs that came out was shown in the late 1940s, when Allan Funt launched Candid Camera and charmed millions of TV viewers. The show featured pranks and humorous acts being pulled on unknown people on the streets. Following its footsteps were modern programs such as America’s Funniest Home Videos and Punk’d on MTV channel. Image source: YouTUbe.com Other early favorites include the Miss America Pageant in the early 1950s, along with the Family Feud and Amateur Hour. Contest-based reality shows are still a massive hit today, from the exhilarating adventures on Survivor to the drama on Top Chef. Who would neglect to mention American Idol, one of t...