MTV Reality TV Shows
MTV was the originator of what is known as perhaps the first reality show on television - The Real World. Since then, they have created many different reality shows, which focus on people interacting with each other, entertainers trying to make it big, and issues people deal with each day.
The Real World - The Real World is a Mary-Ellis Bunim and Jonathan Murray production that began airing in 1992 - before the world even knew what reality television was! The premise is given at the beginning of each episode "This is the true story...of seven strangers...picked to live in a house...work together, and have their lives taped...to find out what happens when people stop being polite...and start getting real...The Real World." Through the years, there have been fights, illnesses, romances, marriages, and some of the contestants even come out of the house wiser.
It was recently announced that next season of "The Real World" will be in Hollywood.
A Shot at Love with Tila Tequila - MTV premiered this bisexual dating show in October 2007. It features Tila Nguyen, a model, entertainer, and singer who is known as the most popular person on MySpace. The show featured 16 straight men and 16 lesbians who are all vying for Tila's love. Each week, contestants are eliminated until there is just one remaining.
Adventures in Hollywood - "Adventures in Hollywood" follows the Academy Award winning rap artists Three 6 Mafia as they establish themselves as Hollywood players and try to make the most of the fame, while still remaining true to their southern roots.
DanceLife - "DanceLife" is MTV's dance reality show that both stars and is produced by Jennifer Lopez. The show follows six dancer hopefuls who want to make it in the dance world. Along the way, there are guest appearances by people such as Mary J. Blige, the Pussycat Dolls, and Ashlee Simpson.
Real World/Road Rules Challenge - For most of the past fourteen seasons, the cast or former cast members of The Real World and "Road Rules" have participated in this challenge reality show. But, in 2005, when the production of "Road Rules" was put on hiatus, the show was opened up to people who had never appeared on either show. The teams compete against each other to win prizes and continue in the game.
Engaged and Underage - This reality show follows young people between the ages of 18 and 22 who are in the final weeks of preparing for their wedding. The show covers not only their happiness, but also the drama and relationship tension that comes with planning a wedding.
Laguna Beach - A reality show accused of scripting things a bit, "Laguna Beach" showed the lives of teenagers living in the wealthy community of Laguna Beach in Orange County. MTV producers based it in part on the successful Fox show "Beverly Hills 90210."
The Hills - A spin-off of "Laguna Hills," "The Hills" follows the life of Lauren "LC" Conrad and her friends Audrina Patridge, Whitney Port, and Heidi Montag. The show follows Lauren as she interns at Teen Vogue in LA while attending the Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising. It also covers relationship woes between not only Lauren and her ex Jason, but also Lauren, Heidi, and her boyfriend Spencer.
MADE - MADE is an Emmy award winning series that follows teens who wish to be "made" into something they are not. Examples include the fat geeky kid who wants to become a ladies man, the loner who wants to be a sports star, and the shy girl who wants to become homecoming queen.
The teens are sent a "MADE Coach" who is an expert in the field in which they wish to excel. The coach helps the teen better themselves and try to achieve their goal. It is currently in its 8th season.
Pageant Place - "Pageant Place" follows the lives of Miss Universe (Riyo Mori), Miss USA (Rachel Smith), and Miss Teen USA (Katie Blair) as they live together in an apartment in New York. Later, Miss USA 2006 Tara Conner joined the show. It received high ratings when it premiered in October 2007 and MTV plans to continue it in 2008 with the newest pageant winners.
Run's House - This is the fourth season for "Run's House," a reality show that follows the family of Joseph "Rev Run" Simmons, one of founding members of hip-hop group Run-D.M.C. Like "The Osbournes," MTV goes into the family home as Rev Run tries to balance his family life with being a reverend and a hip-hop icon.
Making the Band - "Making the Band" is a musical reality show that focuses on band hopefuls. Twenty contestants live in a house with Sean "Diddy" Combs as he grooms them to become the next big thing. Each week, contestants are eliminated until the best are left, making the band.
Latest Recaps on Reality TV
Real World Cancun: Joey and Ayiiia Clash
Posted: 2 Jul 2009
Ayiiia said this week on “Real World” that she needed to put up a bitch wall to protect herself and boy did she ever! She started the rumor that Joey had herpes on his lip (he claimed it was a sunburn), but was it really necessary of her to yell it out in the [...]
So You Think You Can Dance: Vitolio and Karla Leave
Posted: 2 Jul 2009
Well, apparently doing an excellent quickstep on “So You Think You Can Dance” does you any good because it was indeed the dance of death this week for Vitolio and Karla.
Kupono and Kayla once again found themselves in the bottom three along with Karla and Vitolio and Phillip and Jeanine. The judges said Jeanine [...]
America’s Got Talent: Houston and Miami Auditions
Posted: 1 Jul 2009
I now know why last night’s “America’s Got Talent” seemed to have only good acts – they were saving most of the bad ones for tonight! There was Divani, who I believe stunned the judges so much with her singing (and not in a good way) that they couldn’t physically press the buzzers for [...]
So You Think You Can Dance: Top 7 Couples Perform
Posted: 1 Jul 2009
The guest judge on tonight’s “So You Think You Can Dance” was Mia Michaels. Cat quizzed her as to whether her opinion of Brandon had changed and she admitted it had changed…for the better. But, I don’t think even Mia expected Brandon and Jeanette to knock their socks off with the cha cha [...]
