CTVA 431- Reality TV Quiz #12

Which of the following is not considered a landmark reality series?

a. Big Brother

b. Survivor

c. That's Incredible

d. American Idol

C. That's Incredible

Candid Camera followed after Candid Microphone (T/F)

True

An American Family aired on which of the following networks?

a. CBS

b. PBS

c. ABC

d. HBO

b. PBS

Reality series are fully paid for by the network. This omits the studio's ________, but severely limits its __________

Downside Upside

Which of the following originated as a British TV Series?

a. Survivor

b. American Idol

c. An American Family

d. Candid Camera

e. None of the above

b. American Idol

Format rights are a very important component of Reality Television (T/F)

True

Which of these is not a type of sizzle real

a. talent sizzle

b. standard sizzle

c. presentation tape

d. independent sizzle

Independent sizzle

Of the following, which reality series was initially conceptualized, produced, and aired in the United States?

a. Survivor

b. American Idol

c. The Real World

d. Big Brother

e. None of the above

c. The Real World

Which of the following requires a subscription? Circle all that apply

a. Crackle

b. Showtime

c. CBS all access

d. YouTube

e. Funimation

B. Showtime

C. CBS all access

e. Funimation

Streaming services use a combination of ______ and _____ content.

original/repurposed Licensed

An American Family(1973) first aired on

PBS

Who Created and produced Candid Camera

Allen Funt

It's a proven fact that formats from foreign countries don't do well on American televisions (T/F)

False

Which of the following is a false statement?

a. most reality shows syndicate well

b. most reality shows don't syndicate well

c. both are false

d. neither are false

a. most reality shows syndicate well