by Herbie J Pilato
Reality shows, scripted TV, talk shows, documentaries, and infomercials.
You never know which you’re watching anymore these days. Everything seems to be almost a blur, with each form melding into the other. Many television programs today are presented at such a hectic pace, in execution and as well as from an organic standpoint within their “premise,” segment, or episode; be they a sitcom, drama, TV-movie, mini-series, news or magazine show, on either broadcast or cable television.
A prime example of this development takes place on the talk show.