Coming Soon: A Reality Show About Male Prostitutes - Sitcoms Online Message Boards

Brian Damage · 07-23-2010, 06:28 PM

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/sh...about-gigolos/

catlover79 · 07-23-2010, 08:52 PM

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

Rezny@gmail.com · 07-23-2010, 10:04 PM

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

Marvo301 · 07-24-2010, 12:22 AM

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Originally Posted by catlover79

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

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

catlover79 · 07-24-2010, 12:23 AM

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Originally Posted by Marvo301

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

Ditto!!!!

catlover79 · 07-24-2010, 12:25 AM

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Originally Posted by rrezny@usnetizen

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.

80sTrivia · 07-24-2010, 06:54 AM

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Originally Posted by catlover79

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

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

MrCleveland · 07-24-2010, 09:49 AM

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

MickeyMac · 07-24-2010, 02:06 PM

catlover79 · 07-25-2010, 12:31 AM

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Originally Posted by MickeyMac

My sentiments exactly!!!

old grouch · 07-25-2010, 12:38 AM

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Originally Posted by Marvo301

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'.

dakert · 07-25-2010, 01:30 AM

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

Marvo301 · 07-25-2010, 01:32 AM

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Originally Posted by dakert

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

That certainly seems to be their mantra!

Mr. Television · 07-25-2010, 01:39 AM

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

JamesG · 07-25-2010, 01:43 AM

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

07-23-2010, 06:28 PM	#1
Brian Damage I'm Rich Bitch Forum Icon Join Date: Feb 03, 2002 Location: What Ain't No Country I Ever Heard Of...They Speak English in What? Posts: 63,107	Coming Soon: A Reality Show About Male Prostitutes 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/sh...about-gigolos/
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07-23-2010, 10:04 PM	#3
Rezny@gmail.com Member Senior Member Join Date: Jul 20, 2007 Location: Nebraska Posts: 2,675	I agree.Be glad it's Showtime,and not any of the major networks(ABC,NBC,CBS,FOX,CW).

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07-25-2010, 01:30 AM	#12
dakert Member Forum 3000 Club Member Join Date: May 10, 2007 Location: Altoona PA Posts: 3,411	About Reality Programming----- If you cant dazzle them with brilliance-Baffle them with BS

07-25-2010, 01:43 AM	#15
JamesG Freakshow Moderator Forum Icon Join Date: Feb 01, 2008 Location: Brooklyn, NY Posts: 57,136	I hope it brings about a spin-off featuring female prostitutes.