How Amazing Race season one was produced! Plus: Survivor's changes, fall reality TV, and more
Dear newsletter subscribers,
A project I started on July 28 is finally done. Here is an oral history of The Amazing Race season one.
It’s a massive—and I’m not exaggerating!—behind-the-scenes story about how the show was produced. Let me know what you think!
That’s what I’ve mostly been focused on for the past few weeks. But also this week…
I reviewed:
The Profit’s new season—which premiered just before news that more than half of the companies that were featured on the show claimed Marcus Lemonis “ruined their businesses”
I published:
My fall 2021 reality TV schedule and guide, which will be updated continuously until next quarter’s guide launches.
Survivor announced:
… Survivor 41’s changes. Please excuse me—or join me!—while I overreact to Jeff Probst’s pre-season hyperbole
⭐️ I recommend:
This piece, of course!
This piece, which is about people who found Survivor during the pandemic—but also a collection of life advice from Survivor alum
That’s everything for this week! I hope you enjoy the weekend, whether it’s a long weekend or a work weekend for you.
best,
Andy
🌄 This is Reality in Focus issue 258, first sent Sept. 3, 2021, and it’s ready for a nap after its Amazing Race journey.
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