Reality TV | Reality TV Violates the Public Trust

John C. Dvorak is a contributing editor for PC Magazine. His work appears in several magazines and newspapers, including Boardwatch, Computer Shopper, and MicroTimes, and he is the author of several books on computers, including Dvorak’s Guide to Telecommunications.

Summary: The public was led to believe that the reality TV series Joe Millionaire was a legitimate documentary. Television advertising and newspaper articles insisted that the show was real—unrehearsed and unscripted. Only the Internet hinted at the truth, suggesting that Joe was...

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