This diagram relates a bit to the idea of remediating “the real.” What is reality anymore? Is it what each of these series say it is? Of course not. I really find it intriguing to consider how much of reality television is derived from other shows’ “successes” (and I do use the term loosely).
TV reality show venn diagram, thanks to http://www.uproxx.com/webculture/2012/01/the-reality-tv-venn-diagram-is-as-masterful-as-it-is-depressing/
Enjoy!
Bolter, J.D. and R. Grusin. (2000). Remediation: Understanding New Media. Cambridge, MA: MIT Press.