The document discusses two pioneering television series from the 1970s that centered around real families: An American Family from 1973, and The Osbournes from 2002. Both shows were media phenomena as they gave viewers an intimate look into the daily lives of families. The Osbournes in particular blended elements of a sitcom like introducing conflicts and resolutions with each episode, but was considered the first reality sitcom as it was unscripted and simply followed the family at home.