Craig Gilbert, creator of ‘An American Family,’ called the first reality TV show, dies at 94 His 12-part PBS series from 1973 followed the turmoil and breakup of California’s Loud family.

I am not a fan of “reality” TV shows. Thank goodness #PBS didn’t continue down this path, because #AnAmericanFamily (PBS, 1973) is ‘Widely referred to as the first example of an American reality TV show’ — from this Wikipedia citation:
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This is so good. #LanceLoud #AnAmericanFamily #RealityTV #MattBaume

The original reality TV cast contract was just 166 words long Take a look at the first-ever reality TV show cast contract, for 1973's #AnAmericanFamily, which was filmed in 1971—and compare it to current reality TV contracts.

ICYMI: Take a look at the first-ever reality TV show cast contract, for 1973's #AnAmericanFamily, which was filmed in 1971—and compare it to current reality TV contracts.

The original reality TV cast contract was just 166 words long Take a look at the first-ever reality TV show cast contract, for 1973's #AnAmericanFamily, which was filmed in 1971—and compare it to current reality TV contracts.

Take a look at the first-ever reality TV show cast contract, for 1973's #AnAmericanFamily, which was filmed in 1971—and compare it to current reality TV contracts.