In honor of "The Apprentice" finale, we'll be screening odes to Donald Trump throughout the day Thursday. First, renowned actors and consummate professionals Hen and Bunny paint with a subtler palette than usual in this performance, a character study of Donald Trump. "Just when you think you know Donald, he surprises you with an unexpected insight, a glimmer of sadness, an odd smile," offers Bunny, who doesn't actually know Trump. "Ah, but in some ways, I know him better than I know myself," Bunny adds. Spoken like a true master of the craft!
"Big Brother," meet "Survivor"; "Survivor," meet "The Real World"
A throwback to a time when six hours of reality television a week was considered a lot.
By Andy Dehnart, Salon
Three cheers for reality TV
Pundits can tut-tut all they want, but reality shows rule television for a simple reason: The best of them are far more compelling than the worn-out sitcoms and crime dramas the networks keep churning out.
By Heather Havrilesky, Salon
How I learned to love (and hate) "American Idol"
For seven years I ignored the world's biggest pop culture spectacle. But thanks to my daughter -- and the stunningly original Adam Lambert -- I finally caved.
By Gary Kamiya, Salon
I actually was 16 and pregnant
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By Amy Benfer, Salon
The reality of reality television
n+1 waxes philosophical about the least philosophical medium known to man: reality TV.
By Mark Grief, n+1
Reality TV: what it is, who watches it, and why it exists
A comprehensive history of reality TV, with clips.
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