From singing in front of a star-studded panel to surviving on aremote island, reality competition game shows give audiences achance to live vicariously through contestants who push theboundaries of human talent, skill and strength. With millionsof eyes tuning in to see how the competition unfolds next,reality competition shows are a defining part of the Americangame show landscape. How these competition shows have evolvedsheds new light on changes to the TV industry, as well asbroader social shifts in American culture. Featured interviewsinclude Nikki Glaser, Meredith Vieira, Howie Mandel, ClaudiaJordan and more.
