What is the name of the show where. How game and intellectual shows appeared and what they turned into. What is a TV show
Much has been adopted from the American one. Unfortunately, this “much” has atrophied under the weight of Russian television realities, where any plot becomes a loud parody of itself. It’s almost impossible to watch our programs, which is good - we spend less time watching TV. On the other hand, sometimes you just want to relax your brain, and in this case the Americans with their style of making a show out of nothing can come to the rescue. Think about it - they created a dynamic show about a damn pawn shop! Could there be a more boring place than a pawnshop? Perhaps a make-up studio, but they made a show out of it too.
Reference: all the shows can be found in the public domain if you fly the pirate flag.
1. Pawn Stars
Let's start with the most “boring” program. “Pawn Shop Stars” is a show that spanned 15 seasons and follows the everyday work of an ordinary (pardon the tautology) family pawn shop. The pawnshop, by the way, is real. It is located in the most gambling and vicious city in the world - Las Vegas. Convenient location for such a business, which you immediately realize when you look at the kind of visitors that come to the Harrison family (the owners of this establishment). The business is extremely masculine and focused on art, expensive collectibles and things that have historical value. For example, right now the pawnshop’s website displays works by Albrecht Durer and Marc Chagall.
But the show is interesting not because they buy and sell expensive things, but because of the most ordinary relationships, conflicts that arise within the family or when communicating with strange clients. They also conduct a thorough analysis of the item that comes into their hands. We make allowances for the fact that the show is shown on the History channel, and we get a popular product where you can still learn something new.
2. Face Off
It always seemed to us that among Hollywood make-up artists most women took the bread-and-butter positions, but if you watch the show “Face Off,” you will see that there are enough men there. And this is not surprising - the job of the make-up artist, as it turned out, is not only to apply mascara correctly and emphasize the shape of the face. The make-up artist's job is to create a disgusting monster from an incredibly attractive model.
Participants in the show try to survive until the finale in order to get some money (by the standards of American shows) and a car. For this reason, the participants are ready to turn their wildest ideas into reality in order to please the picky judges, among whom you often meet people like Sean S. Cunningham (director of the Jason films). “Face Off” is also a show that you can calmly watch with a friend, she will also be interested. Well, for those who are interested in cinema and want to understand the inner workings of filmmaking, the show is a must-watch.
3. Ice Road Truckers
There are several series about truck drivers on American television. Some of them are boring like recent seasons"Supernatural", but some are quite good. For example, “The Ice Route of Truckers” brought to absolute the love of Americans for this simple profession of driving large monster trucks. The veins of the States are highways, an endless network of roads, so truckers become folk heroes, acquire an aura of mystical creatures and an intricacy of folk tales.
In "The Ice Road of Truckers" we're talking about about a network of highways that pass through frozen tundra, lakes and rivers. Along these roads, trucks carry necessary goods to oil workers who work in northern Alaska, in Prudhoe Bay. Danger, drive, endless road problems and time that does not work in favor of drivers - that's why it's interesting to watch this show.
4. Deadliest Catch
The Bering Sea is a relatively small layer of water that separates Russia from the United States of America. The sea itself is used as they wish, because there is always a lot of fish and even more crabs (king and snow crabs). Fishermen are stern people, catastrophically courageous and completely different from office hamsters. To go fishing for king crab in Unalaska Bay (Aleutian Islands), you need to have balls of steel.
If you are new to the fishing business, then don’t poke your nose in there - the percentage that you won’t return home is high. But if you are a professional, you can try your luck, because a rich catch gives the ship’s crew good money. Actually, money is the criterion that guides fishermen. For us it's more of a romance. For them it is hard, but rewarding work.
"Deadliest Catch" is a reality show about men who do their hard work and get paid hundreds for doing it on camera. In general, it is clear to us that a lot remains behind the scenes, and there is an element of production, but this does not interfere with viewing.
5. Alaska: family from the forest (Alaskan Bush People)
When you hang out in the office from 8 am to 8 pm, you begin to think that the only salvation of your captive soul is on the other side of the ocean - in Alaska. Or at least somewhere in Siberia, where no human has gone before. But living in the wild is not as easy as it seems. The first days you will feel freedom, and all the subsequent days you will feel painful withdrawal due to the lack of the Internet and the usual food. Americans may be fools, but they came up with a show that allows you to feel the hardships of your ancestors' lives through the screen so that you can go to work in peace in the morning.
“Alaska: Family from the Forest” is the choice of a person who decided to stay in the city. There you will see the story of the Brown family. They live so far away that they see other people once every six months (not counting film crew). The family itself calls itself a “wolf pack,” which, in addition to the father of the family, Billy, includes his wife Amy and seven children. In general, in this show you will see how a crazy dad deprives his children computer games, and the wife - shopping centers to prepare for the cold - winter is as close as the beer in your fridge.
6. Moonshiners
We once wrote, but until recently we could not even think that illegal moonshine still flourishes in the States. But it exists and remains vigorous, because an underground product will always be in use if the population does not have money for a legal one.
Americans have been producing alcohol in self-made distilleries for a long time, but the business had to be adapted to modern realities. Today the gangsters who served as the “cover” for this whole business are no longer there. The moonshiners have to cope with the dangers that await them at every turn in the form of the government, competitors and themselves.
It’s a pleasure to follow the process of formation of a criminal empire, even if you don’t take everything filmed on faith. In addition, if you watch this series, you will gain practical skills that will help you survive and earn money in the most Hard times. The whole plot takes place in the Appalachian mountains - it is there that newcomers and veterans butt heads with each other in order to capture the entire shadow market for alcohol.
When you are bored and have nothing to do, turning on the TV and flicking through the channels is still a priority. On modern television a great variety of entertainment programs are presented. Such a product is now being produced by everyone without exception, and all kinds of TV shows are especially popular.
What is a TV show?
What is this TV show anyway? This concept is quite broad, because this type television creativity is defined in different ways. For the viewer, a TV show can be defined as an exciting action that is interesting to watch. This article will help you determine best TV shows. A list of TV products that are definitely worth watching can be compiled based on this information.
Talk show
This is similar to the concept of a TV show - “talk show”. Why is it called that and how is it different from the TV show? Yes, actually, nothing. Talk show is a conversation show (from English talk show). This is a type of television program in the format of which it is customary to discuss certain topics. The conversation can take place between the host and the guest, or there can be many guests. A necessary element is that the participants must talk, and that it be as interesting as possible.
Reality show
Everything is clearer here. Reality from the English reality - “reality, reality.” This genre is characterized by the fact that people fall into a certain life situation, and the viewer observes its development and the behavior of the participants in the action. The trick is observing real people. Are they really that real, or are they hired actors? It's not always the same. Sometimes it's obvious, sometimes you can only guess.
List of Russian TV shows
Topping the list of TV shows is the program “Let Them Talk,” broadcast on Channel One. In that evening show Discussions are held with the well-known Andrei Malakhov on various topics: from everyday situations to global events. Guests - both direct participants and simply famous personalities, whose opinion is interesting to the general public. Interestingly, the TV show is currently on its third title. Previously, the program was called “Five Evenings”, then “The Big Wash”. The essence has remained unchanged for seventeen years. The presenter analyzes the problems of the population within the framework of the individual and the state.
“The Battle of Psychics” has also been breaking popularity records for many years. People with psychic abilities perform tasks, and depending on the quality of their performance, the most powerful psychic of the season is selected. The first stages of the show were hosted by Mikhail Porechenkov, and since the eighth season the host has been Marat Basharov.
“Field of Miracles”, or folk TV show, as viewers called it. Probably everyone has ever dreamed of going there and winning a car or an apartment. A program where guests from different parts of the country spin the drum, earn points, guess words and give gifts to the presenter. And he, of course, thanks in return, but only to the most erudite or simply those who are lucky. It happens in different ways, but in any case, the final stage - the super game - is not so easy to win.
There are a great many such programs on the screen, and the list of Russian TV shows is constantly updated with new projects. There are television shows for every taste: singing - "Voice", music - "Star Factory", humorous - "Comedy Club", culinary - " Dinner party" and "MasterChef", reality - "Dom-2", motivating - "Weighted People", analytical - "Alone with Everyone" and many others.
List of American television shows
Many TV shows from the American environment have Russian analogues, but there are also unique projects. If you were to compile a basic list of American television shows, it would certainly include programs such as: “The Oprah Winfrey Show,” “Hell’s Kitchen,” “America’s Next Top Model,” “Gold Rush,” “Project Runway,” “Late Night.” ", "MythBusters". This is perhaps a classic of American television, but this is just the beginning of the list of American television shows. The variety of products has delighted Russian viewers for many years.
What is worth seeing, or Variety of choices
There are so many TV shows that it's overwhelming. Many people are puzzled by how to choose something worthwhile from the variety of culinary, humorous, reality or analytical TV shows. Their beauty lies in their multi-part nature, so the only the right decision will use trial and error. Decide on the genre that interests you most, find a list popular TV shows on this topic and select the three most rated and three little-known programs. After watching each episode of the show on the list, you will definitely understand what they are and choose something to your liking.
Domestic manufacturer
As mentioned earlier, many Russian TV shows are just copies of a foreign product. Yes this is true. Projects that have gained great popularity in their homeland are often sold out. The abundance of imported programs on TV is associated with many factors, including such obvious ones as the later appearance of television broadcasting. And yet there is a list of TV shows that were invented in our country.
"KVN", or "Club of the Cheerful and Resourceful", has been delighting fans with good quality humor for many years. This world-class game show has been loved by everyone since childhood.
"Star Factory" is also a program Russian production. The project was created to support young performers. And he justified himself, because now there are so many singers on the stage whom we know precisely as graduates of the “Factory”.
"What where When?" - a product dating back to the times of the USSR, the intellectual show was first aired in 1975. In terms of the duration of its existence, this game simply has no equal. Brainstorm, difficult questions, an integral attribute and prize for the wisest players - a crystal owl.
Another native of the USSR is “The Travelers Club”, the program has been on the air since 1960, and for some time it was broadcast under the name “The Cinema Travel Club”. An interesting and vibrant program about tourism with a presenter, guests and interesting details of life in different corners Earth. It ended its existence in 2003.
One of the most famous topics This show is about establishing paternity. As a rule, women declare men to be the fathers of their children, and men deny their own involvement in their birth. In the video we can see the reaction of men who are convinced that they are not fathers.
Sex factor
On May 19, the show “The Sex Factor” started in the United States, where participants compete for the opportunity to become a porn star. 8 guys and 8 girls have never acted in adult films before, and all the necessary skills will be taught right on the set.
Man vs beast
This show has been repeatedly criticized by both animal rights activists and humanists. In it, people try to compete with animals in various competitions and almost always lose.
Who's your daddy?
Another show centered around the theme of fatherhood. The show participant does not know which of the six men is her biological father. If she guesses correctly, she will receive $100 thousand, if not, the money will go to the person she chose.
Puke!
Contestants compete by eating huge amounts of food and participating in a variety of sports. The winner is the one who vomits last.
Naked dating
Quite an ordinary reality show about finding a couple with a small distinctive feature: All participants in the program are undressed. It is probably much easier to build your love in this form.
In the age of digital technology, such a traditional task as searching for a bride or groom has also been modified: loved ones are searched for on social networks, on dating sites, or in television programs. There are quite a lot of these latter.
A television genre called reality television has become a tool for choosing a bride or groom. We will tell you about the show “The Bachelor” and 10 other programs where they fight for future spouses.
“Love at first sight” - the first, unforgettable
The RTR television channel became a pioneer of the genre, releasing the program “Love at First Sight” in 1991. And yes, this “Love...” was also not invented by the Russians: the license for it was purchased from Action Time and the “Love at First Sight” program became the Russian analogue of the English TV game “Love at first sight”.
Game conditions
In the program, the candidates for marriage sat opposite each other: three girls and three guys. Question and answer, and soon they had to make their choice. If it matched and was mutual, the couple went on a date to a restaurant, where they needed to get to know each other as much as possible, because another stage of the game awaited them. The super prize that was awarded in the second part of the game was a romantic trip.
Creators and presenters
The hosts of the Russian version were: the scriptwriter and general producer another program - “What? Where? When?" and the director of the TV game “Brain Ring” - Boris Kryuk and Alla Volkova, who later admitted in an interview that many generally believed that they were a couple in life. Of course, this was not so - at that time Alla was divorced. After 8 years, the program was closed, and the TV presenter married for the third time, this time to Igor Ivannikov, the ex-soloist of the group “Doctor Watson”.
Afterword
In March 2011, the program, with updated rules of the game, was broadcast on MTV Russia. Its new hosts were film actor, ex- resident Comedy Club Tair Mamedov and theater and film actress, singer Evelina Bledans. The difference between the program was that the participants’ dates took place in three stages. The main intensity of passions occurred in the third stage, where if the leader answered the question incorrectly, the participant had to take off one thing.
"Kiss Bang Bang"
On MTV Russia in 2005-2006 there was a show called “Kiss to Kick Out,” hosted by Tutta Larsen. TV viewers noted the similarity of the program with the program “Love at First Sight.” Only here it was more difficult to determine the chosen one due to the fact that the hero could not see the participants, but only hear, touch, feel. Therefore, we had to include all other senses and, of course, intuition.
Let us recall that the history of TV matchmaking began with an American reality show, which premiered in 2002 on ABC. Over 18 seasons of the program, the couples created 11 finalists and their weddings were broadcast on the channel.
"Let's get married!" - seriously and for a long time
The television program “Let's Get Married” first aired on Channel One in July 2008. Nobody remembers that its first episodes were hosted by actress Daria Volga, and only in October did Larisa Guzeeva take the reins. Assistance in choosing a partner is provided to players by astrologer Vasilisa Volodina and a real modern matchmaker - Roza Sabitova
In 2008, on the set of this program, Rosa Sabitova met her future husband, Yuri Andreev, but three years later their marriage broke up.
Game conditions
Three candidates fight for the hero of the program, be it a girl or a guy. Each of them is given a certain time to make a lasting impression on their future spouse. You need to show off your talents and wait for the “verdict.”
Show "Let's get married!" in different annual competitions became the best more than once entertainment project, having also received TEFI statuettes. Stars participated in the program several times, for example, Olga Buzova and Victoria Bonya were looking for a groom, who apparently never found their love at Dom-2, ballerina Anastasia Volochkova, singer Victoria Daineko.
The role of eminent grooms was Enrique Iglesias's brother, young singer and composer Nikolai Voronov, fashion designer Sergei Zverev, singer Shura, composer Viktor Chaika, resident Comedy club— Timur Batrutdinov and even the most famous VIP pimp Peter Listerman.
Afterword
Despite the fact that the main age limit for participants is from 25 to 50 years, there were exceptions in the program. So, for example, the oldest participant in the program, who was looking for a life partner, was 75 years old. 40-year-old women fought for him.
The youngest participant is a 13-year-old musician who was looking for the girl of his dreams on Valentine's Day. Although to get serious ordinary life, behind the TV show format, real people quite difficult, however, the program’s producers claim that thanks to their program, more than 200 married couples. And many of them have even had children.
There is a joke among TV viewers who watched the Love at First Sight program: What is the difference between Let's Get Married and Love at First Sight? In Love at First Sight the participants were not offered marriage, but in Let's Get Married they only offered marriage!
"Holidays in Mexico"
In 2011, the MTV channel launched the show “Vacations in Mexico”, and in 2012 the second season “Vacations in Mexico -2” took place.
It all started with the fact that in a luxurious villa, the MTV channel organized an unforgettable vacation for 11 liberated young boys and girls.
Game conditions
Each of them dreamed of basking in the sun longer and staying at this Mexican villa by the ocean. There was only one condition: to find a mate. Anyone who could not build a relationship left the Mexican paradise. In the final, the winner of the show received Grand Prize 1 million rubles.
Afterword
This show had it all: jealousy, betrayal, intrigue, alcoholic parties, fights and even sex under a sheet, recorded by night cameras.
Show “The Bachelor” - “the girls are standing, standing on the sidelines”
In this program, everything is turned on its head: ladies fight for their soulmate. Bachelors evaluate and choose.
Game conditions
Girls try in every possible way to please a young unmarried man: they go on dates, advertise themselves, get rid of competitors. Main character spends time with girls on a ship, a villa, in a restaurant. At the end of each episode, the bachelor decides who should leave the show and who should stay. After the “selection” is made and two girls reach the finals, the young man introduces them to their parents. Then, having made his choice, the bachelor proposes his hand and heart to the “winner” of the show.
Creators and presenters
Premiere of the first Russian season The sensational show “The Bachelor,” which was broadcast on a grand scale, in addition to Ukraine, in eight other countries around the world, took place on the TNT channel in 2013.
History and features
The first Russian bachelor was a famous football player - Evgeny Levchenko, who played for the Ukrainian team, CSKA Moscow, the Dutch and, finally, became a midfielder for the Australian club.
The creators of the Russian version of the reality show admitted that they were looking for a hero for a very long time, about a year. And there were more than 200 applicants for this role, very respectable and famous. Among the many strict selection criteria was a mandatory interview with psychologists, and more than one.
It’s funny that the girls didn’t know the name of the main character, but there were plenty of people willing to participate - 10 thousand girls dreamed of meeting “their bachelor,” or rather, their future husband, on the project.
And in the second season their number increased to 25 thousand. AND eligible bachelor was a 27-year-old millionaire, owner of a company for the construction and sale of luxury real estate - .
Afterword
Most recently, on June 23, 2014, it began on TNT and, judging by the popularity of this program, there will be no less applicants. Among the survey questions, girls will have to answer honestly about bad habits, talk about her own talents, strengths and weaknesses, and what is most important to her in a man?
"American Groom" - Russian style
In 2013, the show “American Groom” started on the Friday TV channel and was hosted by the most famous Russian in the world, Katya Zharkova. The heroes of this program are located in a villa in Miami, USA.
Game conditions
Four eligible American grooms of Russian origin were joined by four female participants who came to this villa, for whom the men prepared difficult tests. According to the rules of the show, every week one of the girls left the project and another came in her place. In the finale, the four chosen grooms introduced their Russian brides to their parents and made the final decision. If it was negative, the girl returned to Russia.
Afterword
There are rumors that a second season will be launched this year, only it will be called “Chinese Groom” and the characters will have an origin corresponding to the name.
