Have I Got a Show for You...
By Neil Genzingler, NY Times
JUST how absurd and/or desperate have makers of reality television become? The genre started as a mix of the moderately silly and the formulaic: survivalist competitions for people willing to eat insects; on-the-job series that followed police officers or ambulance crews. But as the phenomenon expanded to fill cable’s endless maw, things grew both weirder and more ordinary. On the weird end of the spectrum there were suddenly shows about pathological hoarders and people eaten by their own pets.
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After reading the article, in a 2 paragraph response (a minimum of 5 sentences for each paragraph), answer the following questions. In paragraph # 1, pick your top 3 show ideas and indicate why you like each show idea. Be specific with your thoughts. In paragraph # 2, select the one show you feel has the best chance to be successful and attract the most viewers. What is the demographic (age range, gender, anything else) and target audience of the show? What gives it the most chance to suceed? Be specific with your thoughts.
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After reading the article, in a 2 paragraph response (a minimum of 5 sentences for each paragraph), answer the following questions. In paragraph # 1, pick your top 3 show ideas and indicate why you like each show idea. Be specific with your thoughts. In paragraph # 2, select the one show you feel has the best chance to be successful and attract the most viewers. What is the demographic (age range, gender, anything else) and target audience of the show? What gives it the most chance to suceed? Be specific with your thoughts.
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ReplyDeleteAfter reading the article, my top three show ideas are Gigolo, Last man mowing and paper or plastic. the reason i think these are the top three ideas is because it fits many different categories. also, it fits many likes of different people. by doing that they are giving the costumers what they want.
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the show idea that i think is the best is gigolo. the gender for this show is probably mostly male. this show will target age groups of probably 16-28 or somewhere around that range. this show is mostly targeting young men and maybe a few females.those are my thoughts on the idea of the gigolo show.
-Charlie B.
I like extreme makeover punk’d edition. It seems very funny. The family thinks that they are going to get a home makeover, but when they come back, their house looks exactly the same. Their reactions would probably be hilarious. Gigolos also looks like a funny show. It looks interesting and I would probably watch it. One more show I would probably watch would be Extreme Couponing.
ReplyDeleteI think Gigolos would be the most successful show because that’s what most young people tend to watch. The demographic would be teens/ young adults ages 13-23. There would probably be more girls watching it than boys because girls tend to watch more TV/ reality shows. I think this generation of teens are interested in these types of reality shows. It might fit their persona or they will just watch it because all of their peers are watching it.
There were a lot of good shows on that list. But the three shows i liked were Gigolos, Last Man Mowing, and Paper or Plastic. I like Gigolos because it is about men with everyday problems. Last Man Mowing because it is about a man living in Long Island and his home. Paper or Plastic beacause its about a hard working woman in the grocery bussiness. That is why i like those shows.
ReplyDeleteThe show that will probably be most succesful is Gigolos. There target audience are probably middle age people, mostly men but some women. It has the most chance to succeed because they can move this show to show other men and keep it going for many seasons. It has the best chance. That is why Gigolos will do the best.
James Graham
One of my favorite top show ideas would be “You make me sick”, I like that idea because I want to see what a family would act like if they were allergic to each other. I want to see how they would cope with their unfortunate illness. Another one of my favorite top show ideas would be “Extreme makeover, Punk’d Edition” I think that it would be funny to watch this because Punk’d was a very successful show. So if Punk’d had been a very successful show, then this might be a hit too. The last choice would be “Where’s Whoopi’s Oscar?” I’d pick this because Whoopi Goldberg is one of my favorite actresses.
ReplyDeleteThe one that has the best chance would probably be the Punk’d Extreme makeover. I think the target market Is targeted towards mostly teenagers…because teenagers are mostly the ones who like to watch shows like this. What gives it the most chance to succeed is the fact that it’s actually going to be funny. Every other show over there sounded like a bunch of boring nonsense. People want to laugh during a show, not fall asleep the first five minutes.
Frankie Otete
2nd Bock
After reading the article my favorite TV show idea is probably Extreme Makeover Punk'd Edition. I believe that if they took this idea and executed it well with the right people it could make a hilarious show. People love laughing at other people's dissapointment, and this show would show a lot of disapointed people. The next show I think would be likely to succeed is Where's Whoopie's Oscar. I think this is just a funny idea, I really want to see how people react to an oscar just sitting somewhere. The third show that seems like a decent idea is Extreme Couponing. I like the idea, because I would like to see people save money and then tell me how to save money like they do.
ReplyDeleteI think Makeover Punk'd Edition has the best chance to succeed. It just seems like something that would do well in this country. The target audience would probably be young people (14-25) it doesn't target a specific Gender, anyone can watch it and laugh. This show has such a good chance to succeed because it is what people want to see. The looks of dissapointment on people's faces when they return home to find nothing changed would be priceless. Americans would just love to see the faces of people when they expect something great to happen, and nothing happens. It's kind of sad that it is what we like to see, but the fact is, it is what we want to see, so if this show is ever made it will be successful.
-Chris Cornett
I like Paper or Plastic beacause its and game where a person has to do stuff the old fashioned way. Gigolo seems like a funny and drama together and it would be funny to see the reactions of the husbands of the clients. Living the Silence looks like a intresting show and exciting to watch. And it is a fun family show to watch with your family.
ReplyDeleteI think Living the Silence would be the most succesful and attract most viewers. The demographic of this show is any age and male and female and the target audience of the show is everybody. The silence of the contestents and how the makers of the show try to provoke them into talking so they can lose.
Sulman Chuhan
My top three show ideas are Extreme Makeover Punk'd Edition, Glamour Belles and You Make Me Sick. I chose those three shows because they seem interesting to me. I like watching funny shows and also beauty shows. Extreme Makeover Punk'd Edition seems like a show that a lot of people would watch, especially the pranksters. Glamour Bells is a show most women or ladies would watch to see how ladies are transformed into a new person with different looks. You Make Me Sick seems like a show that would make people have a great time watching because there are some people who might be like that with their families. They could feel like they can't be with a certain family member because they just make them sick.
ReplyDeleteThe show I think would attract the most viewers is You Make Me Sick because what people are interested in these days are comedy shows that could make them laugh and make them interested in watching the show. The demographics of the show is top people of any age. Towards teens, adults and families. The show is about a family who get sick of each other. The mom and the daughter can't hug each other and the dad and son cant be close to each other. When the dad has to help his son with his homework they do it in separate rooms from separate computers. To me the show seems interesting som I imagine it will be interseting to other people as well.
--> Candida Castro
One of my tree top choices is "Living the Silence." This show talks about the Twilight Zone broadcasting of its most memorable episodes. Jersey Shore is part of it and eight more young contestants. The other show that I’m interesting in is “Pregnant in Hills,” it seems really interesting because it follows a maternity concierge to the most affluent expectant mothers in New York. The drama piece is high as due dates near pampered ladies. And the last show that I like is “Where’s Whoopi’s Oscar?” This is a show where the comedian hosts as one of his six series. Ms. Goldberg puts the Oscar statuette she won for the 1990 film “Ghost.”
ReplyDeleteOut of all these three shows, I would choose “Where’s Whoopi’s Oscar?” I like this show because it’s interesting the way that the actors are planned. It’s also interesting how the actors got to be there. After Ms Goldberg putted that Oscar on that movie “Ghost” was important. I love that movie and I think the show will be interesting as well.
Pamela Paredes
I think this article is very funny and interesting. I like seeing absurd reality shows because I find them very funny. My top three choices are Extreme Couponing, Gigolos, and Extreme Makeover Punk'D Edition. I like Extreme Couponing because it looks very different and interesting. I think Gigolos will be good because having different people with different personalities always has a great outcome. Lastly, I think Extreme Makeover Punk'D edition will be hillarious because of the peoples reactions. I also think it's an extremely clever idea.
ReplyDeleteI think that Gigolos will be the most succesfull show. I say that because I think the reality show fan base is focused on multiple people living together. Let alone, cocky males living together. I also think many men will be interested in it to see how these men pick up the ladies. The demographic for this show is mainly older teens and adults. I say this because it involves sensual pleasures and clubbing. I think this show will be somewhat succesful and have multiple seasons
-Cole
I think Extreme make over, punk’d edition, would be a funny show to watch. I don’t think they can do a lot of seasons because its going to be the same thing again and again. One other show I think that would be successful is you make me sick. People this days are very interested in other peoples family. Also I don’t think they is a show that would get old after some time. Another show that would be successful is pregnant in hells like to watch people in cretin problems.
ReplyDeleteI think one of the show that I think has a real chance of being successful is Extreme make over. People like to watch some thing funny. It would be a change from other shows. It also apply to all kinds of people woman, man and kids. I think because it is something new and some thing different so it would be successful.
Daniel Boku
The ones that I chose were Extreme Couponing, You Make Me Sick, and Extreme Makeover Punk'd Edition. Extreme Couponing is an interesting show to watch because it shows you that you can save money on whatever you buy, You Make Me Sick just seems like a good show to watch because of the title, and Extreme Makeover Punk'd Ecition show that people can do good in the world and be funny at the same time.
ReplyDeleteThe one that i think will be successful and will attract the most viewers is going to be Extreme Couponing. Anyone can watch this show but mostly towards teens and adults would watch it because they are the ones who would want to save money. I mean who wouldn't want to save money on the things they need and if you save money then you have more money to go out and do the stuff you want to like a vacation or anything like that.
Zach Leinenbach
Viewers tend to enjoy reality shows because they are a direct lead to pure, life unlike a staged television show. The dramatic and also polar opposite people combining to live together bring uncivilized true behavior. Ideas however for a popular television reality show need to be creative as well as interesting. EXTREME MAKEOVER, PUNK’D EDITION is one of the shows brought fourth to consideration for an upcoming television show. This show revolves around a comedic intake on the pure form way of indirectly mocking a person. GLAMOUR BELLES is also another possible idea for a television reality show that has potential to be popular. Perceiving the contestants of a beauty contest during the process brings a new idea and way of attracting more viewers. IDAHOTTIES is another show that has potential of rising in the successful reality television shows. It’s about two sisters who have a salon for animals while also finding their happy ever after.
ReplyDeleteIDAHOTTIES is a creative way that brings fourth many genres on the table. It brings fourth entertainment, comedy, love for animals, romance, and many other forms of genre intelligence. The demographics however for this reality TV show could range from females to males, straight to homosexuals, children to parents. Males might tune in to see the hottest sisters around while females tune in to watch their romantic ending. It has a high chance of succeeding because viewers tend to like a mixture of genres and a show that could be watched as a whole family that won’t corrupt anyone in particular.
- OUMAYMA DRIOUCHE
My top three show ideas are Extreme Couponing, Gigolos, and Extreme Makeover Punk'd Edition. I like these three show ideas because theyall have one thing in common, they will have people curious. It will interest them. People will watch Extreme Couponing because everyone wants to save money nowadays and because people will find it hard to believe that these people on this show really saved that much money with coupons. They simply idea of saving that much money will attract people to watch this show. I like the show idea of Gigolos because it will have drama and suspense and it will just be simply provacative. These three facts alone will have people interested. I also like the show idea Extreme Makeover Punk'd Edition because i think that the curiousity of seeing the people's reaction when they find out their house is not going to be renovated will interest the general public to watch.
ReplyDeleteI think the show that will most likely be succesful is Gigolos. It will attract mostly young viewers from teens to late twenties. Maybe even some adults considering it will have drama, suspense and also be provacative. I think what gives it the most chance to succeed is the fact that people are just naturally interested in people's lives, reality shows like Jersey Shore being proof, and the provacative angle that this show produces will appeal to the public almost instantly.
-Nery Pacheco
I think that all are pretty good but im not sure they would be a hit. My top three would be Gigolos becuase people are attracted to that type of life. The second would Extreme Makeover Punk'd Edition becuase it humorus, and after a long day thats what everyone needs. Finally Wheres Whoopi's Oscar would be at number three. It could be great becuase of Goldberg in it but there is not garantee since many already have
ReplyDeleteshows they watch regularly and dont want to change. These are the top three out of all the ideas and they could potencially be great shows.
Gigolos would have the best chance of being successful. It is similar to other reality shows on MTV, like the real world for example. It would be targeted towards teen's to younger adults. Its a good idea becuase people like seeing that way of living. If Gigolos were to come on T.V. i would say that out of all the options given this would be the best idea.
MATT
I like the idea behind shows such as The Bachelor because i think it is the perfect topic to draw in tons of female viewers. Also i think jersey shore is a great idea too because it greatly appeals to teens and young adults. Also i think that survivor is a great idea because in my personal experience i enjoy watching people do really hard tasks and judging by the fans of survivor alot of people do too.
ReplyDeleteJudging by the precious posts i would say Gigolo would be the most popular. it would mostly attract males i think.The age range would be from 16-30 in my opinion.That is what i think would be the most successful.