In a lot of ways it was. It also got a lot of criticism for the ways it which it wasn't, too. Which I think is part of what makes it a good milestone for the time.
I'm not sure whether I'd even suggest watching it, but I have a soft spot for it. It's probably of greatest interest as part of a specific era in sci-fi TV series popularization, along with shows like Space: 1999.
But the basic plot would make for a good modern day show.
It'll be the official beginning of the Friends Cinematic Universe, or FC-U for short. Eventually they'll introduce characters from Cheers and Seinfeld during the build up to the "Survivor" plotline. Judge Harry Stone will be in the FC-U too, but Night Court will be ignored like the first Hulk movies
Oh god Big Brother! I was living in Spain when the first season aired, and it was a HUGE deal. Tuned out halfway through and ended up just skipping to the finale. After that, I was done with it for good lol
I never sat through an episode. Reality TV just never maintained my interest, unless it was Gordon making people admit they were idiot sandwiches.
Talking about Big Brother does remind me of Fear Factor tho, and Rogan's transition from News Radio character to nutty podcaster. Dude's had a wild ride
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Also, I'm thinking we have another 3-5 years before they do a gritty reboot.
I'm shocked that Buck Rogers hasn't gotten a reboot yet, though.
Buck Rogers is a bit before my time.
But the basic plot would make for a good modern day show.
Talking about Big Brother does remind me of Fear Factor tho, and Rogan's transition from News Radio character to nutty podcaster. Dude's had a wild ride
It's only gone downhill from there.
I mean, Jersey Shore? Seriously?