Why in the past 5 or 6 years has TV been filled with Hillbilly/redneck shows?

[TamaraSavannah]

Originally Posted by Sommie789

Descent Actors are going to cost you some money.........

What show is that?

High altitude free fall record breaking?
Skydiving regional championships?
Insertion Methods of the SAS?

[modhatter]

America is dumbing down as we speak. There was a time we would flip by Jerry Springer and think, "Who in the world watches this?" Obviously, there is an audience for it or it would be off of the air. Same for a lot of the mindless garbage on TV. Sad, but true.

[longneckone]

Originally Posted by CommonFire

Am I the only one that seems to notice that television especially cable television, is stuffed full of redneck reality shows like Duck Dynasty, Pawn stars, gold Rush, and Ect....? How long is this trend going to last? I am not trying to bash any shows but im just curious about why these shows seem to be popular?

I did actually watch Duck Dynasty ONCE. There are so many cable channels I don't have a problem with them. I just don't watch them>

[CommonFire]

I wonder how many of Duck dynasty's fan base wishes to be just like them.?

[honobob]

Bring back the Beverly Hillbillies, Green Acres and Petticoat Junction! They're a real treat but you can't buy'em.

[kelsie]

I read just yesterday that Bravo is waiting until 2016 to air the Real Housewives of NJ, (their highest rated show) when their "star" Teresa Guidice gets out of jail. That tells you right there what is happening to television.

I don't watch any of the shows you mentioned. The one reality show I enjoy is Survivor.

My husband mentions it all the time that good entertainment is very hard to find on regular television.

[TamaraSavannah]

Originally Posted by honobob

Bring back the Beverly Hillbillies, Green Acres and Petticoat Junction! They're a real treat but you can't buy'em.

I do believe I saw Petticoat Junction DVD's in the bargain bin at Hastings this week end.