Reality Television is the 'Howard Stern-ation' of all that is bad with our media today
Reality television is often seen as the negative or superficial aspect of modern media, likened to the sensationalism associated with Howard Stern. It represents the more shallow and less meaningful content that has taken over much of the television landscape, prioritizing entertainment over substance.
According to Manny Pacheco in his book Forgotten Hollywood Forgotten History, this type of programming exemplifies the decline of quality in media. He criticizes it as part of a broader trend that undermines genuine storytelling and cultural depth in favor of ratings-driven, sensational content.