For the last decade, producers of reality television have been vying to one-up each other, especially when it comes to sex. From 'The Real World's' increasingly bawdy casting choices to 'Big Brother's' often salacious 24-hour feed, it's become clear that, like in every other form of media, the dirtier it gets, the higher the ratings go. Now Showtime has decided to cut right to the chase by unveiling their ultimate doomsday weapon in the reality sex war: gigolos.

Yes, according to The Los Angeles Times, Showtime is currently partnering with Relativity Media to develop a reality series about male prostitutes which the cable network describes as an "unscripted look into the personal lives of a group of men who offer sex and companionship for money in Las Vegas."

This isn't the first reality show about Nevada sex workers, of course; HBO claimed that landmark honor back in 2002 when it began airing 'Cathouse.' And HBO is also a pioneer in the area of television gigolos, thanks to it's scripted dramedy 'Hung,' about a average joe with above average career potential in the realm of male escorts.

Whether or not Showtime can emulate HBO's success by combining those two heady concepts is unclear, but we wouldn't bet against them. After all, gigolos have been a staple of entertainment for decades -- and not just in hotel rooms across America. From music to movies to television, being a gigolo may not be easy, but it's a sure fire way to grab headlines and critical acclaim.

http://www.tvsquad.com/2010/07/23/showtime-developing-a-new-reality-show-about-gigolos/

Whenever I think TV these days can't sink any lower, it always does!! :rolleyes:

I agree.Be glad it's Showtime,and not any of the major networks(ABC,NBC,CBS,FOX,CW).

Whenever I think TV these days can't sink any lower, it always does!! :rolleyes:
That's why I choose to watch DVD's of classic TV rather than any current programming!

That's why I choose to watch DVD's of classic TV rather than any current programming!
Ditto!!!!

I agree.Be glad it's Showtime,and not any of the major networks(ABC,NBC,CBS,FOX,CW).
I'm surprised it's not on Bravo. :lol:

Whenever I think TV these days can't sink any lower, it always does!! :rolleyes:

I agree, Monika... these reality show creators and producers love swimming in the stagnant cesspools of human life!!! :eek:

TV should stop it with the Reality Shows...or at least have something like this...

To2XSGRr0BE

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My sentiments exactly!!!

That's why I choose to watch DVD's of classic TV rather than any current programming!

You and me both. I would rather Lucy drink Vitameatavegamin for the 1000th time than watch five seconds of 'I Didn't Know I Had to Take a Dump'.

About Reality Programming-----
If you cant dazzle them with brilliance-Baffle them with BS

About Reality Programming-----
If you cant dazzle them with brilliance-Baffle them with BS
That certainly seems to be their mantra!

The only good reality shows ever were Real People and That's Incredible.

I hope it brings about a spin-off featuring female prostitutes.

The only good reality shows ever were Real People and That's Incredible.
I used to love watching those shows! "And now here are your Real People people. Your hosts: Sarah Purcell, John Barbour, Skip Stephenson, and Byron Allen. And our man in the field, Bill Rafferty" Great memories!

I'm afraid next there's going to be a Bristol Palin/Levi Johnson reality show! OhNOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!! :puke:

I used to love watching those shows! "And now here are your Real People people. Your hosts: Sarah Purcell, John Barbour, Skip Stephenson, and Byron Allen. And our man in the field, Bill Rafferty" Great memories!
I loved when the cast of Real People played against WKRP on Family Feud. That ep is in the All-Star Family Feud DVD set. :cool: :D

I loved when the cast of Real People played against WKRP on Family Feud. That ep is in the All-Star Family Feud DVD set. :cool: :D
Tv was so much fun back in those days. They had genres for just about everything. It wasn't just reality shows and crime dramas. And not only did they have the stars compete on games like Family Feud but they also had Battle of the Network Stars. Great times. :cool:

Tv was so much fun back in those days. They had genres for just about everything. It wasn't just reality shows and crime dramas. And not only did they have the stars compete on games like Family Feud but they also had Battle of the Network Stars. Great times. :cool:
I loved the Battle of the Network Stars! I wish they would revive that concept!

I loved when the cast of Real People played against WKRP on Family Feud. That ep is in the All-Star Family Feud DVD set. :cool: :D
I'm going to have to get my hands on that DVD! I've watched most of the All-Star Family Feud clips on youtube but it only makes me want to see more!

I hope it brings about a spin-off featuring female prostitutes.
I KNEW you were going to say that!! :lol:

Tv was so much fun back in those days. They had genres for just about everything. It wasn't just reality shows and crime dramas. And not only did they have the stars compete on games like Family Feud but they also had Battle of the Network Stars. Great times. :cool:
Exactly!!! Those were the days...:(

I'm going to have to get my hands on that DVD! I've watched most of the All-Star Family Feud clips on youtube but it only makes me want to see more!
I stand corrected. WKRP played Love Boat in the first game, and Real People played Soap in the second game. Then WKRP and Real People played each other in the final.

I hope they signed this guy up:

http://blogs.sfweekly.com/thesnitch/t_fred_garvin_304.jpg

^ Scary. :eek: :crazy: :lol: