Are "Cops" and MTV's "The Real World" the oldest reality!
Question: Are "Cops" and MTV's "The Real World" the oldest reality series on tv/cable!?
Answers:
Candid Camera is considered one of the first "reality" shows, but as far as the spy-on-the-wall reality shows like we know today, MTV's Real World was first!.
btw, There are boat loads of shows that have been on for decades - Meet the Press has been on for over 60 years, Today and the Tonight Show over 50 years!.!.!.there are lots!.Www@Enter-QA@Com
btw, There are boat loads of shows that have been on for decades - Meet the Press has been on for over 60 years, Today and the Tonight Show over 50 years!.!.!.there are lots!.Www@Enter-QA@Com
Depends on what is considered a reality show--I think America's most wanted is the longest running show ever so that would trump both of those!. also-what about People's Court that would fall under reality tv!.Www@Enter-QA@Com
Yea, I think they are!.Www@Enter-QA@Com
Yeah I think so!. There have been like 20 or something seasons of The Real World, but I can never seem to get enough of it!Www@Enter-QA@Com
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See below for all you might want to know!.!.!.
Depends on what type of reality!.!.!.also see the link I have provided!.
Documentary style
In this genre, camera crews follow the daily interactions of people in ordinary places, such as airports or restaurants!.
Seven Up! (1964) (UK) sampling the lives of 12 children every 7 years by Michael Apted!.
An American Family (1973)
The Family (1974) (UK)
The Real World (1992)
Sylvania Waters (1992) (Australia)
The Living Soap (1993) (UK)
Road Rules (1994)
Airport (1996) (UK; BBC show that made Jeremy Spake famous)
Airline (UK; ITV's imitation of Airport)
Airline (US; 2003 on A&E Network)
Lagos Airport (UK; Channel 4's take on Airport focusing on the third world conditions in and around Nigeria's main airport; a kind of "grim reality" show)
Bug Juice (1998)
True Life (1998)
Gachinko! (ガチンコ!) (1999) (Japan)
The Band-Josie 7 (2000) (Australia)
U8TV: The Lofters (2001) (Canada; Life Network show about the lives of eight young Canadians who host a number of television series and live together in a loft)
Making the Band (2001)
Project Greenlight (2001)
Scariest Places On Earth (2001)
Making the Band 2 (2002)
The Salon (2002)
Sorority Life (2002)
American Chopper (2003)
Fraternity Life (2003)
Jamie's Kitchen (2003) (featuring chef Jamie Oliver)
The Restaurant (2003)
Starting Over (2003)
American Casino (2004)
American Hot Rod (2004)
Amish in the City (2004)
Bands Reunited (2004)
The Casino (2004)
College Hill (2004)
Family Plots (2004) (US; A&E Network show about a mortuary in San Diego)
Laguna Beach: The Real Orange County (2004)
Rachael Rocks (2004)
Miami Ink (2005)
Stranded with Cash Peters (2005)
Who's Your Daddy!? (2005)
8th & Ocean (2006)
Bonds on Bonds (2006) (ESPN)
King of Cars - 'Chop' and the gang at Towbin Dodge (2006)
Opening Soon
The Real Housewives of Orange County
Deadline (2007)
Chef School (2008)
[Historical re-creation
This genre takes modern-day contestants and puts them in the lifestyle of historical people or places!.
The 1900 House (1999) (UK; living in historical conditions!. also shown on PBS)
Pioneer Quest: A Year in the Real West (2000) (Canada)
The 1940s House (2001) (UK)
The Edwardian Country House aka Manor House (2002)
Frontier House (2002) (US; PBS show set in the American frontier of 1883)
Quest for the Bay (2002) (Canada)
The Ship (2002) (UK)
Klondike: The Quest for Gold (2003) (Canada)
Le Moyen 1903 2003 (Switzerland/TSR)
Colonial House (2004) (US; PBS show set in the American frontier of 1628)
Infamous (2004, E!)
Regency House Party (2004) (UK)
Warrior Challenge (2004) (US)
The Colony (2005) (Australia)
MTV's The 70s House (2005)
Outback House (2005) (Australia)
Kid Nation (2007) (US)
Science
This genre documents scientific analysis or exploration firsthand!.
"Mythbusters" (2003) (The Discovery Channel)
"The Crocodile Hunter" (1997) (The Discovery Channel)
Dating
In this genre, couples or singles are brought together in dating or romantic situations!.
Propose Daisakusen (プロポーズ大作戦) (1973) (Japan)
Punch de Date (パンチDEデート) (1973) (Japan)
Love Attack! (ラブアタック!) (1975) (Japan)
Neruton Benikujiradan (ねるとん紅鯨団) (1987) (Japan)
Ainori (あいのり) (1999) (Japan)
Blind Date (US) (1999)
Who Wants to Marry a Multi-Millionaire!? (2000)
The 5th Wheel (2001)
Chains of Love (2001)
12 Corazones (2006)
Dismissed (2001)
Farmer Wants a Wife (2001) (UK)
Five Go Dating (2001) (UK)
Temptation Island (2001)
Who Wants to Be a Princess (2001)
The Bachelor (2002)
Bachelorettes in Alaska (2002)
ElimiDATE (2002)
EX-treme Dating (2002)
Meet My Folks (2002)
Shipmates (2001)
Streetmate (UK)
Would Like To Meet (UK)
Average Joe (2003)
The Bachelorette (2003)
Cupid (2003)
For Love or Money (2003)
Joe Millionaire (2003)
Married by America (2003)
Mr!. Personality (2003)
Room Raiders (2003)
Three's a Crowd (2003) (UK)
My Big Fat Obnoxious Fiancé (2004)
Boy Meets Boy (2004)
The Littlest Groom (2004)
Outback Jack (2004)
The Player (2004)
Playing It Straight (US - 2004, UK - 2005)
Date My Mom (2004)
Who Wants to Marry My Dad!? (2004)
Beauty and the Geek (2005)
Celebrity Love Island (2005) (UK)
How to Get Lucky (2005) (UK)
Next (2005)
Shopping for Love (2005) (Australia)
Chantelle's Dream Dates (2006) (UK)
Estoy Por Tí (Spain)
Flavor of Love (2006)
I Love New York (2007-2008)
Parental Control (2006)
Age of Love (2007)
Rock of Love (2007)
When Spicy Meets Sweet (2008)
Law Enforcement/Military
COPS (1989)
Rescue 911 (1989)
Real Stories of the Highway Patrol (1993)
LAPD: Life On The Beat (1995)
World's Wildest Police Videos (1998)
Boot Camp (2001)
American Fighter Pilot (2002)
Combat Missions (2002)
Dog The Bounty Hunter (2004)
Commando VIP (2005)
Armed and Famous (2007)
Mission X (Philippines)
The Academy (2007)
Jail (2007)
Inside: American Jail (2007)
DEA (2008)
[edit] Makeover
This increasingly popular genre features ordinary people having home or lifestyle makeovers with the assistance of professionals!.
Changing Rooms (1996) (UK) = Trading Spaces (US) (2000)
Dream Home (1999) (New Zealand)
What Not to Wear (2001) (UK)
What Not to Wear (US)
Extreme Makeover (2002)
Extreme Makeover: Home Edition (2003)
The Block (2002) (Australia)
Life Laundry (2002) (UK; house clearance)
Monster Garage (2002) (US)
MTV's Made (2002)
Clean House (2003)
Clean Sweep (2003)
How Clean Is Your House!? (2003) (2004) (UK)
Knock First (2003)
Monster House (2003) (US)
Queer Eye for the Straight Guy (2003)
Restoration (2003) (UK)
Dr!. 90210 (2004) (US)
Trading Spaces: Home Free (2004)
The Complex: Malibu (2004) (US)
Pimp My Ride (2004) (MTV, US)
The Swan (2004) (US)
Town Haul (2004) (TLC, US)
Queer Eye for the Straight Girl (2005) (US)
A Makeover Story (US)
Backyard Blitz (Australia)
Born Diva Formatted More like a singing competition (Philippines)
DIY Rescue (Australia)
The Hothouse (Australia)
Location Location (Australia)
Relationship Rehab (!?) (Style Network, US)
Renovation Rescue (Australia)
Trinny & Susannah Undress (UK)
[ Lifestyle change
Here, ordinary people experience an extraordinary change in their environments or occupations!.
Girl Friday (1994) (UK)
Castaway 2000 (2000) (UK)
Faking It (2001) (UK; remade in US in 2003)
Celebrity Fit Club (2002) (UK)
Wife Swap (2002) (2003) (UK)
Holiday Swap (2003) (UK)
Masters And Servants (2003) (UK)
The Biggest Loser (2004) (US)
He's a Lady (2004) (US)
Holiday Showdown (2004) (UK)
My Restaurant Rules (2004) (Australia)
Nanny 911 (2004)
The Resort (2004) (Australia)
Supernanny (2004 - UK, 2005 - US)
Trading Spouses (2004) (US)
What the Butler Saw (2004) (UK)
30 Days (2005)
Australian Princess (Australia) (2005)
Brat Camp (2005)
Extreme Celebrity Detox (2005) (UK)
FC Zulu (2005-7, Denmark), format FC Nerds also made in Sweden (FCZ), Norway (Tufte IL), Finland (FC N?rtit), Netherlands (Atletico Ananas), Germany (Borussia Banana), Australia (Nerds FC) Belgium and Spain
Ladette To Lady (2005) (UK)
The Monastery (2005) (UK) - six men are sent to live in a monastery for a month to try to find spiritual enlightenment!.
The Convent (2006) (UK), a female version of The Monastery!.
Shalom in the Home (2005) (US)
Trust Me - I’m A Holiday Rep (2005) (UK)
Boys will be Girls (2006) (UK)
Saved by the Bell (2006) (UK)
Survival of the Richest (2006)
Flavor of Love Girls: Charm School (2007) (US)
[edit] Fantasies fulfilled
Thrill of a Lifetime (1982-88 & 2002)
Wish Ko Lang (2002) (Philippines)
No Opportunity Wasted (2004)
Your Reality Checked (2004)
Let's Get This Party Started (2005) (US)
Three Wishes (2005) (US)
Simpleng Hiling (Philippines)
Willingly Yours (Philippines)
Docusoaps starring celebrities
This genre, launched most successfully by music channel MTV, follows a camera crew into the lives of celebrities!.
This Is Your Life (1952) (US)
The Anna Nicole Show (2002)
The Osbournes (2002)
Newlyweds: Nick and Jessica (2003)
Rich Girls (2003)
The Simple Life (2003)
The Surreal Life (2003)
The Ashlee Simpson Show (2004)
Blow Out (2004) (US)
The Gastineau Girls (2004)
Growing Up Gotti (2004)
The Simple Life 2 (2004)
Britney and Kevin: Chaotic (2005)
Filthy Rich - Cattle Drive (2005)
The Girls Next Door (2005)
Hogan Knows Best (2005)
I Married a Princess (2005)
Kathy Griffin: My Life on the D-List (2005)
Meet the Barkers (2005)
The Simple Life: Interns (2005)
Tommy Lee Goes to College (2005)
Totally Scott-Lee (2005) (UK)
#1 Single (2006)
Chantelle: Living the Dream (2006) (UK)
Girls Aloud: Off The Record (2006) (UK)
House of Carters (2006)
The Princes of Malibu (2006)
Gene Simmons Family Jewels (2006 - present)
Being Bobby Brown (2005)
Rob & Big (2006)
Adventures in Hollyhood - Three Six Mafia (2006)
The Hills (2006)
Life Of Ryan (2007)
Keeping Up with the Kardashians (2007)
Snoop Dogg's Father Hood (2007)
Yo Mamma
Run's House
[edit] Hidden camera
Perhaps the oldest reality show genre, popular as far back as the early days of television!.
Candid Camera (1948)
Dokkiri Camera (どっきりカメラ) (1970) (Japan)
Star Dokkiri Maruhi Hōkoku (スターどっきり（秘）報告) (1976) (Japan)
TV's Bloopers & Practical Jokes (1984)
Beadle's About (1987) (UK)
Totally Hidden Video (1991)
Cheaters (2000)
Trigger Happy TV (2000) (UK; launched comedian Dom Joly)
Spy TV (2001)
The Jamie Kennedy Experiment (2002)
Oblivious (2002)
Girls Behaving Badly (2003!?)
Punk'd (2003)
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Depends on what type of reality!.!.!.also see the link I have provided!.
Documentary style
In this genre, camera crews follow the daily interactions of people in ordinary places, such as airports or restaurants!.
Seven Up! (1964) (UK) sampling the lives of 12 children every 7 years by Michael Apted!.
An American Family (1973)
The Family (1974) (UK)
The Real World (1992)
Sylvania Waters (1992) (Australia)
The Living Soap (1993) (UK)
Road Rules (1994)
Airport (1996) (UK; BBC show that made Jeremy Spake famous)
Airline (UK; ITV's imitation of Airport)
Airline (US; 2003 on A&E Network)
Lagos Airport (UK; Channel 4's take on Airport focusing on the third world conditions in and around Nigeria's main airport; a kind of "grim reality" show)
Bug Juice (1998)
True Life (1998)
Gachinko! (ガチンコ!) (1999) (Japan)
The Band-Josie 7 (2000) (Australia)
U8TV: The Lofters (2001) (Canada; Life Network show about the lives of eight young Canadians who host a number of television series and live together in a loft)
Making the Band (2001)
Project Greenlight (2001)
Scariest Places On Earth (2001)
Making the Band 2 (2002)
The Salon (2002)
Sorority Life (2002)
American Chopper (2003)
Fraternity Life (2003)
Jamie's Kitchen (2003) (featuring chef Jamie Oliver)
The Restaurant (2003)
Starting Over (2003)
American Casino (2004)
American Hot Rod (2004)
Amish in the City (2004)
Bands Reunited (2004)
The Casino (2004)
College Hill (2004)
Family Plots (2004) (US; A&E Network show about a mortuary in San Diego)
Laguna Beach: The Real Orange County (2004)
Rachael Rocks (2004)
Miami Ink (2005)
Stranded with Cash Peters (2005)
Who's Your Daddy!? (2005)
8th & Ocean (2006)
Bonds on Bonds (2006) (ESPN)
King of Cars - 'Chop' and the gang at Towbin Dodge (2006)
Opening Soon
The Real Housewives of Orange County
Deadline (2007)
Chef School (2008)
[Historical re-creation
This genre takes modern-day contestants and puts them in the lifestyle of historical people or places!.
The 1900 House (1999) (UK; living in historical conditions!. also shown on PBS)
Pioneer Quest: A Year in the Real West (2000) (Canada)
The 1940s House (2001) (UK)
The Edwardian Country House aka Manor House (2002)
Frontier House (2002) (US; PBS show set in the American frontier of 1883)
Quest for the Bay (2002) (Canada)
The Ship (2002) (UK)
Klondike: The Quest for Gold (2003) (Canada)
Le Moyen 1903 2003 (Switzerland/TSR)
Colonial House (2004) (US; PBS show set in the American frontier of 1628)
Infamous (2004, E!)
Regency House Party (2004) (UK)
Warrior Challenge (2004) (US)
The Colony (2005) (Australia)
MTV's The 70s House (2005)
Outback House (2005) (Australia)
Kid Nation (2007) (US)
Science
This genre documents scientific analysis or exploration firsthand!.
"Mythbusters" (2003) (The Discovery Channel)
"The Crocodile Hunter" (1997) (The Discovery Channel)
Dating
In this genre, couples or singles are brought together in dating or romantic situations!.
Propose Daisakusen (プロポーズ大作戦) (1973) (Japan)
Punch de Date (パンチDEデート) (1973) (Japan)
Love Attack! (ラブアタック!) (1975) (Japan)
Neruton Benikujiradan (ねるとん紅鯨団) (1987) (Japan)
Ainori (あいのり) (1999) (Japan)
Blind Date (US) (1999)
Who Wants to Marry a Multi-Millionaire!? (2000)
The 5th Wheel (2001)
Chains of Love (2001)
12 Corazones (2006)
Dismissed (2001)
Farmer Wants a Wife (2001) (UK)
Five Go Dating (2001) (UK)
Temptation Island (2001)
Who Wants to Be a Princess (2001)
The Bachelor (2002)
Bachelorettes in Alaska (2002)
ElimiDATE (2002)
EX-treme Dating (2002)
Meet My Folks (2002)
Shipmates (2001)
Streetmate (UK)
Would Like To Meet (UK)
Average Joe (2003)
The Bachelorette (2003)
Cupid (2003)
For Love or Money (2003)
Joe Millionaire (2003)
Married by America (2003)
Mr!. Personality (2003)
Room Raiders (2003)
Three's a Crowd (2003) (UK)
My Big Fat Obnoxious Fiancé (2004)
Boy Meets Boy (2004)
The Littlest Groom (2004)
Outback Jack (2004)
The Player (2004)
Playing It Straight (US - 2004, UK - 2005)
Date My Mom (2004)
Who Wants to Marry My Dad!? (2004)
Beauty and the Geek (2005)
Celebrity Love Island (2005) (UK)
How to Get Lucky (2005) (UK)
Next (2005)
Shopping for Love (2005) (Australia)
Chantelle's Dream Dates (2006) (UK)
Estoy Por Tí (Spain)
Flavor of Love (2006)
I Love New York (2007-2008)
Parental Control (2006)
Age of Love (2007)
Rock of Love (2007)
When Spicy Meets Sweet (2008)
Law Enforcement/Military
COPS (1989)
Rescue 911 (1989)
Real Stories of the Highway Patrol (1993)
LAPD: Life On The Beat (1995)
World's Wildest Police Videos (1998)
Boot Camp (2001)
American Fighter Pilot (2002)
Combat Missions (2002)
Dog The Bounty Hunter (2004)
Commando VIP (2005)
Armed and Famous (2007)
Mission X (Philippines)
The Academy (2007)
Jail (2007)
Inside: American Jail (2007)
DEA (2008)
[edit] Makeover
This increasingly popular genre features ordinary people having home or lifestyle makeovers with the assistance of professionals!.
Changing Rooms (1996) (UK) = Trading Spaces (US) (2000)
Dream Home (1999) (New Zealand)
What Not to Wear (2001) (UK)
What Not to Wear (US)
Extreme Makeover (2002)
Extreme Makeover: Home Edition (2003)
The Block (2002) (Australia)
Life Laundry (2002) (UK; house clearance)
Monster Garage (2002) (US)
MTV's Made (2002)
Clean House (2003)
Clean Sweep (2003)
How Clean Is Your House!? (2003) (2004) (UK)
Knock First (2003)
Monster House (2003) (US)
Queer Eye for the Straight Guy (2003)
Restoration (2003) (UK)
Dr!. 90210 (2004) (US)
Trading Spaces: Home Free (2004)
The Complex: Malibu (2004) (US)
Pimp My Ride (2004) (MTV, US)
The Swan (2004) (US)
Town Haul (2004) (TLC, US)
Queer Eye for the Straight Girl (2005) (US)
A Makeover Story (US)
Backyard Blitz (Australia)
Born Diva Formatted More like a singing competition (Philippines)
DIY Rescue (Australia)
The Hothouse (Australia)
Location Location (Australia)
Relationship Rehab (!?) (Style Network, US)
Renovation Rescue (Australia)
Trinny & Susannah Undress (UK)
[ Lifestyle change
Here, ordinary people experience an extraordinary change in their environments or occupations!.
Girl Friday (1994) (UK)
Castaway 2000 (2000) (UK)
Faking It (2001) (UK; remade in US in 2003)
Celebrity Fit Club (2002) (UK)
Wife Swap (2002) (2003) (UK)
Holiday Swap (2003) (UK)
Masters And Servants (2003) (UK)
The Biggest Loser (2004) (US)
He's a Lady (2004) (US)
Holiday Showdown (2004) (UK)
My Restaurant Rules (2004) (Australia)
Nanny 911 (2004)
The Resort (2004) (Australia)
Supernanny (2004 - UK, 2005 - US)
Trading Spouses (2004) (US)
What the Butler Saw (2004) (UK)
30 Days (2005)
Australian Princess (Australia) (2005)
Brat Camp (2005)
Extreme Celebrity Detox (2005) (UK)
FC Zulu (2005-7, Denmark), format FC Nerds also made in Sweden (FCZ), Norway (Tufte IL), Finland (FC N?rtit), Netherlands (Atletico Ananas), Germany (Borussia Banana), Australia (Nerds FC) Belgium and Spain
Ladette To Lady (2005) (UK)
The Monastery (2005) (UK) - six men are sent to live in a monastery for a month to try to find spiritual enlightenment!.
The Convent (2006) (UK), a female version of The Monastery!.
Shalom in the Home (2005) (US)
Trust Me - I’m A Holiday Rep (2005) (UK)
Boys will be Girls (2006) (UK)
Saved by the Bell (2006) (UK)
Survival of the Richest (2006)
Flavor of Love Girls: Charm School (2007) (US)
[edit] Fantasies fulfilled
Thrill of a Lifetime (1982-88 & 2002)
Wish Ko Lang (2002) (Philippines)
No Opportunity Wasted (2004)
Your Reality Checked (2004)
Let's Get This Party Started (2005) (US)
Three Wishes (2005) (US)
Simpleng Hiling (Philippines)
Willingly Yours (Philippines)
Docusoaps starring celebrities
This genre, launched most successfully by music channel MTV, follows a camera crew into the lives of celebrities!.
This Is Your Life (1952) (US)
The Anna Nicole Show (2002)
The Osbournes (2002)
Newlyweds: Nick and Jessica (2003)
Rich Girls (2003)
The Simple Life (2003)
The Surreal Life (2003)
The Ashlee Simpson Show (2004)
Blow Out (2004) (US)
The Gastineau Girls (2004)
Growing Up Gotti (2004)
The Simple Life 2 (2004)
Britney and Kevin: Chaotic (2005)
Filthy Rich - Cattle Drive (2005)
The Girls Next Door (2005)
Hogan Knows Best (2005)
I Married a Princess (2005)
Kathy Griffin: My Life on the D-List (2005)
Meet the Barkers (2005)
The Simple Life: Interns (2005)
Tommy Lee Goes to College (2005)
Totally Scott-Lee (2005) (UK)
#1 Single (2006)
Chantelle: Living the Dream (2006) (UK)
Girls Aloud: Off The Record (2006) (UK)
House of Carters (2006)
The Princes of Malibu (2006)
Gene Simmons Family Jewels (2006 - present)
Being Bobby Brown (2005)
Rob & Big (2006)
Adventures in Hollyhood - Three Six Mafia (2006)
The Hills (2006)
Life Of Ryan (2007)
Keeping Up with the Kardashians (2007)
Snoop Dogg's Father Hood (2007)
Yo Mamma
Run's House
[edit] Hidden camera
Perhaps the oldest reality show genre, popular as far back as the early days of television!.
Candid Camera (1948)
Dokkiri Camera (どっきりカメラ) (1970) (Japan)
Star Dokkiri Maruhi Hōkoku (スターどっきり（秘）報告) (1976) (Japan)
TV's Bloopers & Practical Jokes (1984)
Beadle's About (1987) (UK)
Totally Hidden Video (1991)
Cheaters (2000)
Trigger Happy TV (2000) (UK; launched comedian Dom Joly)
Spy TV (2001)
The Jamie Kennedy Experiment (2002)
Oblivious (2002)
Girls Behaving Badly (2003!?)
Punk'd (2003)
Scare TactiWww@Enter-QA@Com