Reality Television

Is it just me, or do Reality television shows help us get through the winter months? It seems as the years go by I become more and more content to cuddle up in the recliner with a blanket and watch these all-so-popular reality television shows. It helps pass the snowy cold nights!

Years ago I loved to watch the good old shows: All In The Family, Beverly Hillbillies, Green Acres, The Jeffersons, Hogans Hero's, Alice, Bonanza, Gunsmoke, Dukes of Hazard, Dallas - You know the ones. I also loved the Golden Girls, then Will & Grace, and the list goes on. And for afternoon entertainment today you can't beat Ellen.

But there is something about "reality" television that keeps me watching. The folks on these shows are just like me, well some are. Perhaps I should try to get on one of these shows. After all, some of them pay $1,000,000 to the winner! Here are my thoughts on my favorites.

You certainly wouldn't see me on American Idol. My cat's don't even like to listen to my singing, say nothing about Paula, Randy, Simon and what's-her-name. It wouldn't be pretty. But maybe I could get on TV during the auditions and make a name for myself? I guess not.

Sometimes I think that Survivor would be the show for me. But there are a few problems: I could never eat bugs, I hate bathing in a lake, I haven't yet seen a Marriott on the show, I don't like bugs, I hate snakes, I don't like being cold at night, I like steak with my rice, I don't like to fish, I can't go more than two weeks without a haircut - well, you get the picture.

OK, I think that The Amazing Race might be more appropriate. After all, I love to travel, have done a fair amount of it, and I really love to see new places. They give you money, you get to sleep in beds, shower daily and you are always with a partner. The only problem is, who would I take with me? I would probably take Rick, but he doesn't like my driving. Maybe I should just stay home!

I never watched the biggest loser until this season - and now I am hooked. I need to lose 20 pounds and it seems like a lot, but these folks can lose that in a week! I would hate the diet they put you on, I hate structured exercise programs and I really love to eat. I guess I will pass on this one.

Well, it's 8:00 PM and now I have to get to my recliner. There is one piece of Cheesecake left in the fridge and I will have to watch the Biggest Loser while recording American Idol.