Dear Programming Executives at TLC, A&E, MTV, Bravo, Spike TV and Other Networks:
I just can’t thank you enough for your support of reality television. Anyone who knows me knows my obsession with the genre. Just look:
That was a response to me talking about “Tabatha Takes Over,” one of the many shows I watch. I know they are all edited for maximum drama and effect. I don’t care.
Let others have their “Breaking Bad” and “True Blood.” Give me “Hoarders” and “Pawn Stars.” While many watch the antics of characters such as Dr. Gregory House and Sheldon Lee Cooper, I can’t get enough of Lieutenant Dennis Croft and Barry Weiss.
Title a show “Man with the 200 lb. tumor” or “Half-ton Dad,” and you can guarantee I’m clearing my schedule. In fact, tonight I’m going from a marathon of “Caught on Camera” into recordings of “Project Runway” straight into “Small Town Security.” And I’ve made plans to ogle Honey Boo Boo on Wednesday.
Yes, there are other things I should be doing, should be watching. And no, I won’t.
Why? Because truth is stranger than fiction. Give me “real” people any day.
Read what Cantonrep.com staff writer Charita Goshay wrote about reality TV. I love her; she gets it. And I think she and I should be friends.
Maybe you can do a reality show about us. Oh wait. You have one: “My Strange Addiction.”
Thanks all the same,
Beth
Observe and report 
Obviously, I need to be using you as a focus group for more than just real estate…
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Yes! And I have ideas for shows too …
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