History of reality tv.

 

History of reality tv

The hidden camera show, Candid Camera, often identified as the first reality TV show, premiered on the ABC network in 1948 with the title Candid Microphone, reflecting the show's roots as a radio program (various versions of the TV show aired from 1948 to 2014).  Reality became most prominent in the early 2000s with the success of the series survivor, idols and big brother, all of which became global franchises. Reality TV shows have developed from shows like survivor to things like love island, making the whole genre more popular as approximately four in ten people watch reality shows to some extent.