The other side of "reality"

Here's a take on reality TV that either undermines or confirms your cynicsm about American entertainment culture. Tentatively titled Giving Hope, the show would follow groups of do-gooders attempting to actually help people in need.

Burnett told reporters the unscripted program, ... "will be about bringing hope to people . . . people in Kansas who have lost their farm and helping them get back on their feet . . . people under a mountain of medical bills and finding ways to get them out from under it."

One commentator quips that perhaps this is the producer's penance for so much bug-eating and conniving on his previous shows. But perhaps it will tap into a basic human interest in helping out folks having problems we can relate to (not unlike Modest Needs). One could hope it would be TV you wouldn't have to be embarrassed to admit you watch -- only time will tell.

(via a comment at rubber hose)