TMC
05-29-2015, 09:55 PM
http://www.washingtonpost.com/blogs/style-blog/wp/2015/05/29/survivor-changed-television-forever-and-it-still-endures-whats-the-secret/
On May 31, 2000, Survivor changed television forever, ushering in the reality TV era of network television. It was such a sensation in the summer of 2000 that 52 million viewers watched Richard Hatch's victory. With Survivor entering its 31st season this fall, what's producer Mark Burnett's secret to longevity? "We're trying to propagate positivity while still having drama. And the two aren't mutually exclusive. You don't need to be mean to create drama," he says. PLUS: Once considered controversial, Survivor is tamer than ever (http://time.com/3889836/survivor-history/), and how Survivor spawned a slew of reality shows (http://www.washingtonpost.com/graphics/entertainment/reality-tv-shows/).
On May 31, 2000, Survivor changed television forever, ushering in the reality TV era of network television. It was such a sensation in the summer of 2000 that 52 million viewers watched Richard Hatch's victory. With Survivor entering its 31st season this fall, what's producer Mark Burnett's secret to longevity? "We're trying to propagate positivity while still having drama. And the two aren't mutually exclusive. You don't need to be mean to create drama," he says. PLUS: Once considered controversial, Survivor is tamer than ever (http://time.com/3889836/survivor-history/), and how Survivor spawned a slew of reality shows (http://www.washingtonpost.com/graphics/entertainment/reality-tv-shows/).