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There is a new phenomenon taking over our television it is called the Kardashians. Whether you watch the show or not, you know they exist. Keeping up the the Kardashian is an American reality television series that premired on October 14, 2007. It follows the lives of the Kardashian/ Jenner family, including sister Kourtney, Kim, Rob and Khloe Kardashian. Other members of the show include Scott Disick, Bruce, Kris, Kylie and Kendall Jenner. The series success has led to 4 spin- offs that include Kourtney and Kim Take New York, Khloe and Lamar, Kourtney and Khloe take Miami and Kourtney and Kim take Miami. The show was an instant hit for the E! channel network. In the first month on the air it became the highest-rated series on Sunday nights among men and women aged 18 to 34 and was also seen by 1.3 million total viewers according to Nielsen Media Research. Reality television has impacted our society enormously.
Reality television is one of America’s primary sources of entertainment. Due to it’s popularity and inexpensive production value, studios have deep desire to maintain and create new reality shows. Society has become obsessed with the diverse themes of the shows. People can relate to reality shows because it focuses on issues that real people can relate to. It also presents unscripted and humorous documents actual events and usually features unknowns instead of professional actors. American’s fascination with reality television began long before the Kardashians took over our screens in 2007. Kardashian viewers watched the conclusion of the fourth season on Feb 21, 2010, making it E!’s most watched telecast ever. They draw viewers because they know how to make their lives entertaining on their shows. Kim Kardashian is the main character of the kardashian dynasty. She was born in Los Angeles, California. The daughter of attorney Robert Kardashian and Kris Jenner. She was best friend with Paris Hilton