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Coping with Reality TV
Reversing the downward spiral of unscripted television.
January 30, 2005
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Back from Hiatus
Four new shows bring much-needed variety to television drama.
October 31, 2004
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Season Finale
The conclusion of 'Program Notes'
May 16, 2003
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The 'Masterpiece Theatre' of Reality TV
'Manor House' on PBS brings class to the genre.
May 2, 2003
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National Turn-Off-Your-TV Week
A belated notice.
April 25, 2003
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Channel Hopping
CNN, 'Watching Ellie,' '24' and more.
April 18, 2003
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The Destiny of Michael Essany
Young host pursues late night talk show dream.
April 11, 2003
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Musical Revival Needs More Than Just... Revival
The old song and dance could use a new tune.
April 4, 2003
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Sand, Smoke, and Fog
Unprecedented coverage provides captivating images, incomplete picture.
March 28, 2003
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TV Violence and Aggression
Has a new study found a smoking gun or a weak link?
March 17, 2003
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Unholy Matrimony
'Married by America' fails on many levels.
March 7, 2003
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'Big Fat' Wears Thin
Plus: Good-bye Mr. Rogers.
February 28, 2003
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The Young & the Reckless
Redeeming moments on ‘Real World: Las Vegas’ are far and few between.
February 21, 2003
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Reality Meets Fiction
New cable show seeks to blur the line.
February 14, 2003
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Channel Hopping...
Jimmy Kimmel, the February Sweeps, and a talking horse.
January 31, 2003
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'Idol'-Mania
Is it worthy?
January 24, 2003
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'Richter' Scales Comedic Heights
Plus: Winter's Reality Avalanche.
January 17, 2003
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Revisiting ‘Boston’ and ‘Ed’
Midterm grades for two junior year shows.
January 10, 2003
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'Joe Millionaire': A Sad Reality?
Fox is at it again.
January 5, 2003
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Of Amazing Races and Starving Survivors
The top-rated reality show is no longer the best.
December 20, 2002
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Mark D. Johnson is the founder, editor, and webmaster of The Partial Observer. He wrote commentary on the television industry for the PO during the 2002-03 season. He was once an active jazz musician, but kept his day job, and now observes the world primarily from his home in Virginia, where he lives with his wife Laurel and newborn son Lukas. A native of Jamestown, New York, he has also lived in Chicago and St. Paul.
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