Is Reality TV Dead? (I think not!)

I know a lot of people have been saying that Reality TV is dieing. I in fact disagree and see a very different idea. I think the face of TV as we know it is changing. People aren't watching as much TV as they used too and it isn't just affect Reality TV. In the summer we all spend most of our time outdoors, so its hard to always catch your favorite shows. The ratings system isn't fully taking into account the TIVOs and DVD Recorders that people are using. It's convenient for us but the networks I'm sure hate it. Another thing affecting ratings are online watchers. It is a great idea to allow people free access to their favorite shows by putting them online for free, but of course that also hurts the ratings.

Many shows have failed over the past several years. But look at comedies for instance. How many comedies are there on TV and how many fail each and every year? Of course if you put too many out there, some are going to fail as people will gravitate more to some more then others. It is the same thing that is happening to Reality TV. Each and every show isn't going to be a hit, and the few that are really are holding the genre together well. The Real World is going on season 20 and Survivor will be airing season 15. That's an amazing feat for any show, Reality or not. How many drama or comedy shows have hit that point? Not that many, and it's showing Reality TV is here and will stay for a very long time. The online community has done well to push for Reality TV to stay and I think if we want Realtiy to remain, the online community must continue to embrace it.