“When you look at the current state of reality TV, at least on the mainstream level, the shows that tend to be more successful have been around for a while. It's difficult today to show the audience something they haven't seen before, and I think that's what tends to be the secret to any great, big reality hit.” ThinkingLooksHas BeensStatesShowsBigsRealityTodayDifficultLevelsSecretAudienceSuccessfulHavensTvsCurrentsMainstreamReality Tv Author:Dan Cutforth
“I think it's really hard to say now what makes a show kind of sink or swim, and what creates longevity. For instance, I think that Survivor is a very well produced show. It's very simple, it's very elemental, and I think it gets into big issues. I think American Idol has been an amazing show for many, many seasons.” ThinkingWellsKindHas BeensHardShowsBigsSimpleIssuesSeasonsInstanceSwimSurvivorIdolsLongevityElementalsAmerican IdolSink Or Swim Author:Dan Cutforth
“However, I think that sometimes when shows do, you know, have a good season or a bad season, it comes down to something as simple as the crop of contestants that year, and do they break through in a way that makes the audience excited. Those are the kinds of things that tend to make a difference, more so than tweaks to the format and that sort of stuff, as much as we, obviously, would all like to try to assume that it's in our power.” ThinkingKnowsWayTryingYearsKindSometimesShowsStuffDifferencesSimpleBreakAudienceSeasonsAssumingExcitedMaking A DifferenceDo You KnowCropsFormatBreak ThroughTweakContestants Author:Dan Cutforth
“I think when you add a layer of competition, I think that adds something to it as well. It's also fun to see people who have talent given a platform and an opportunity to shine and an opportunity to become recognized for what they do.” PeopleThinkingWellsOpportunityGivenFunTalentAddCompetitionShiningLayersPlatforms Author:Dan Cutforth