For Real: The Story of Reality TV
For Real: The Story of Reality TV
For Real: The Story of Reality TV
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Overview
Explore with Cohen a theme or moment from reality television and sit down with the biggest names in the unscripted world.
Status: Ended
First Air Date: 2021-03-25
Runtime: 0h 43m
Director: Unknown
Writer: Unknown
Top Cast
Andy Cohen
Andy Cohen
Self - Host
Carson Kressley
Carson Kressley
Self
Julie Chen
Julie Chen
Self
Kandi Burruss
Kandi Burruss
Self
Vivica A. Fox
Vivica A. Fox
Self
Drew Pinsky
Drew Pinsky
Self
Rachel Zoe
Rachel Zoe
Self
Omarosa Manigault
Omarosa Manigault
Self
Janice Dickinson
Janice Dickinson
Self
Kim Kardashian
Kim Kardashian
Self
Kourtney Kardashian Barker
Kourtney Kardashian Barker
Self
Khloé Kardashian
Khloé Kardashian
Self
Official Videos
"For Real: The Story of Reality TV" Premieres Mar. 25 on E! | E!
"For Real: The Story of Reality TV" Premieres Mar. 25 on E! | E!
Andy Cohen Hosts "For Real: The Story of Reality TV" | E!
Andy Cohen Hosts "For Real: The Story of Reality TV" | E!
Episodes - Season 1
Celebs: Just Like Us!?
Celebs: Just Like Us!?
Episode 1
The Osbournes, The Kardashians, Kendra Wilkinson and Danny Bonaduce reveal the pros and cons of pioneering "celebreality." Host Andy Cohen ambushes Kim, Khloe, Kourtney and Kris on set for behind the scenes stories of their iconic series.
Is It Real?
Is It Real?
Episode 2
Find out what was real and what wasn't on some of reality TV's first hit shows when stars like Richard Hatch (Survivor) and Julie Chen (Big Brother) tell all. Andy Cohen reunites four original cast members of The Real World; secrets are revealed.
Addicted to Love
Addicted to Love
Episode 3
Stars of 90 Day Fiancé, Catfish, Rock of Love, and Temptation Island reveal what really happened when they searched for love on reality TV. Jason and Molly Mesnick spill secrets of The Bachelor to host Andy Cohen.
How the Other Half Lives
How the Other Half Lives
Episode 4
Andy Cohen and Real Housewives Kyle, Teresa and Caroline look at Reality TV's fascination with the wealthy with never before seen footage. Plus, how hit shows like Love and Hip Hop, Jersey Shore, and Below Deck turned regular people into mega-stars.
Makeover My Life
Makeover My Life
Episode 5
Carson Kressley, Tabatha Coffey, Ty Pennington, Thom Filicia and Bob Harper share secrets of Makeover TV. Find out if changes last when host Andy Cohen meets up with past contestants from The Swan, The Biggest Loser and Queer Eye For the Straight Guy.
Shock and Awe
Shock and Awe
Episode 6
Host Andy Cohen looks at how boundary-pushing TV not only shocks and disgusts, with shows like Bad Girls Club, Mama June: From Not to Hot and Fear Factor, but also informs with shows like Botched, and celebrates previously marginalized groups with shows like I am Jazz and RuPaul's Drag Race.
Make It Work
Make It Work
Episode 7
Andy Cohen and stars of America's Next Top Model, American Idol, and The Apprentice reveal secrets of reality competition shows. Plus an inspiring discussion of "Black Girl Magic and Reality TV." with Vivica A. Fox and Kandi Burruss.
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