The Reality of Reality TV

James Wolcott over at Vanity Fair has written a dead-on article about the various ways in which reality television is a cancer on society. Rather than recount his argument, it's better just to read it for yourself. What I like is that he separates bad TV from TV in general. I'm not a great fan of the medium, but I do like to watch good movies, and I enjoy documentaries, shows on nature and cooking, and even the occasional sporting event. I think these are good and proper uses of TV, when exercised in moderation. But let's face it: There is nothing redeeming about reality TV.