Reality TV has taken hold of network executives and doesn't seem to be letting go. The future for reality TV looks promising: it's inexpensive to produce and viewers love it. (CBS's “Survivor 2” drew an estimated 45 million viewers its first Sunday, while its more controversial adversary on FOX, “Temptation Island”, drew roughly 18.5 million viewers for last week's episode.) But there has been a backlash. Temptation Island has had a hard time attracting advertisers because companies are reluctant to associate with the intent of the show: getting committed couples to cheat.

While network executives struggle with how to bring more reality TV into our homes, goodthings.com is ready to turn the genre on its head. goodthings.com wants to see reality TV with a constructive and community-oriented challenge. Why not engage reality TV participants in activities that are exciting and rewarding and beneficial? Like building a house for a homeless family, turning around the lives of troubled youth, building a community of friends in a new town or making an independent film? Or what about sailing around the world or climbing a mountain? Let's face it, that's REAL reality-based TV – real people making a difference as a group or pursuing a shared dream.

WHAT: goodthings.com is launching a national campaign to gauge interest for reality TV with a constructive twist and to collect “good” reality TV ideas.

WHEN: goodthings.com launched its grassroots “I Want My Good TV!” campaign on Tuesday, February 6. This spring they'll deliver good ideas en masse to Hollywood's doorstep.

WHERE: People can learn more or submit their ideas by visiting www.goodthings.com.

WHY: goodthings.com believes that it's the interpersonal conflict and voyeurism of reality TV that's entertaining for people. So, why not leave the drama but build in a constructive purpose? Can't the very best of reality TV be used to see the very best in people?

Says goodthings.com founder and CEO Barcy Fisher, “We started the company because we believe that people are interesting, amazing, hopeful and powerful forces in the world, and there simply aren't enough outlets for people's constructive thoughts and actions. With our “I Want My Good TV” campaign, we want to harness people's positive energy in something entertaining and fun. People are fascinating! Why not give real people a chance to do something creative and constructive with their time in the reality TV spotlight?”

About goodthings.com:
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