You're Not The Boss Of Me

Reality television still rules the ratings and it shows absolutely no signs of stopping anytime soon. Besides the finale of 'Survivor' last night in which Yul Kwon's strategy paid off to the tune of $1 million, brand new reality shows are in the works to entertain us. I'm not sure what that says about us as a society and our cultural tastes, but it's mind boggling how these shows draw us in and keep us glued to our respective couches. Maybe it's because the stars are real people like you and me and, they literally represent every man, woman and even child in our country. Besides the return of favorites like 'Beauty and the Geek' (third season), 'The Apprentice (to take place in Los Angelos) and MTV's 'Road Rules' (#14), there will be new reality shows to add to your Tivo list including Jennifer Lopez' 'Dancelife' also on MTV; 'Top Design' on Bravo, which is following in the footsteps of 'Top Chef', this one for interior designers with host Todd Oldham; and, 'I'm From Rolling Stone', also on MTV which features young journalists vying for a spot with the magazine in a real life version of 'Almost Famous'. Some really dumb ideas for reality shows, which probably will draw their own audiences are 'High Maintenance 90210' on E! which features the exploits of domestic staffers of the super rich; 'Gay, Straight or Taken' on Lifetime which tests various young women and their gaydar and 'Engaged and Underage' on MTV about some very young people and their march towards the alter. It remains to be seen just how successful these shows will be, but if 'Beauty and the Geek' is in its third season, then anything is possible.