The only thing lazier than SNL’s lazy writing is pointing out how lazy SNL’s writing is. So I won’t.

Few lookbacks will mention his TV-true-crime period in the '80s -- and needn't! -- but he brought a thoughtfulness to the genre in BLOOD & ORCHIDS and others. And he could really wear a hat. Good trip, sir. www.realityblurred.com/realitytv/20...

CBS's new competition #TheSummit—which I recommend here in my review—premieres tonight, Sunday, before Big Brother, an episode that will re-air Wednesday after Survivor in its normal timeslot.

#TheSummit’s players climb up a mountain, and over each other, for some peak reality TV

CBS's new competition #TheSummit—which I recommend here in my review—premieres tonight, Sunday, before Big Brother, an episode that will re-air Wednesday after Survivor in its normal timeslot.

ICYMI: In the final installment, I asked the panel of reality TV producers and executives to share the reality shows they watch and/or admire; the people they love to work with; and the best parts of their jobs.

The reality shows producers watch and admire—and the best part of their work

In the final installment, I asked the panel of reality TV producers and executives to share the reality shows they watch and/or admire; the people they love to work with; and the best parts of their jobs.

ICYMI: On #Survivor47#recap!

#Survivor47’s players scramble to show each other their bad game play

On #Survivor47 episode 2, players couldn't wait to show each other their idols and how to play the game, while a magnanimous man tried to rehab two broken birds. Let's #recap!

In the final installment, I asked the panel of reality TV producers and executives to share the reality shows they watch and/or admire; the people they love to work with; and the best parts of their jobs.

The reality shows producers watch and admire—and the best part of their work

In the final installment, I asked the panel of reality TV producers and executives to share the reality shows they watch and/or admire; the people they love to work with; and the best parts of their jobs.

ICYMI: With Tituss Burgess as host, #FoodNetwork's Last Bite Hotel adds a touch of Traitors and Haunted Mansion to the usual Food Network competition—with some interesting twists.

Last Bite Hotel adds eerie vibes—and a bit of strategy—to a typical #FoodNetwork show

With Tituss Burgess as host, #FoodNetwork's Last Bite Hotel adds a touch of Traitors and Haunted Mansion to the usual Food Network competition—with some interesting twists.

On #Survivor47#recap!

#Survivor47’s players scramble to show each other their bad game play

On #Survivor47 episode 2, players couldn't wait to show each other their idols and how to play the game, while a magnanimous man tried to rehab two broken birds. Let's #recap!

ICYMI: Should the people who make—and star in—reality TV shows be covered by unions? The answers here, from those who work behind the scenes, may surprise you.

What reality TV producers think about unionizing crew—and reality show stars

Should the people who make—and star in—reality TV shows be covered by unions? The answers here, from those who work behind the scenes, may surprise you.

Did you know that ABC's drama Lost—which premiered 20 years ago, on Wednesday, Sept. 22, 2004—owes its life to #Survivor, and stole its name from another reality show? https://www.realityb...

How Survivor inspired Lost, which stole its name from yet another reality series

The ABC drama Lost owes its life to not one but two reality shows, as a new book explains.