The document discusses the history and types of reality television shows. It notes that the first radio reality show was Allen Funt's Candid Camera and the first TV reality show was a PBS series in the 1970s. Reality shows are categorized as documentary style, elimination/game shows, fear centric, sports, dating based competition, self-improvement/makeover, or renovation shows. The document also examines the advantages and disadvantages of reality shows, such as giving talented people a platform but sometimes being unethical or pre-planned.