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reality TV  

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  • Although its history reaches back to the early days of television, reality-based programming, or reality TV, did not gain substantial popularity until the dawn of the 21st century. More than 100 new reality programs have aired since the summer of 2000, and the genre continues to dominate as the newest staple of the American TV diet. [Source: Encyclopedia of Children, Adolescents, and the Media; Reality TV]

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