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Andy Dehnart is a writer, TV critic, and editor of reality blurred. Follow him on Facebook or Twitter.

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‘Honey Boo Boo’ Blows Up!

Redneckognize

<p>The reality show about a 6-year-old pageant queen and her gassy, coupon-hoarding family has been both popular and controversial. <i>Andy Dehnart</i> talks to the executive producer of 'Here Comes Honey Boo Boo.'</p>

Andy Dehnart | Published Sep 12, 2012

The Realness of Reality TV

Real Talk

<p>A recent scandal about <i>House Hunters</i> being faked has led to another round of the tired argument that all reality television is fictional—Andy Dehnart decries this reaction. &nbsp;</p>

Andy Dehnart | Published Jun 21, 2012

Happy-ish Birthday, ‘Real World!’

True Story

<p>MTV’s <i>The</i> <i>Real World</i> turned 20 this week—reality TV expert Andy Dehnart celebrates its revolutionary influence and criticizes its drunken worthlessness.</p>

Andy Dehnart | Published May 24, 2012

‘Shark Tank’s’ Sneak Attack!

Bite Me

Andy Dehnart talks to the sharks about why the popular reality show works

Andy Dehnart | Published May 11, 2012

I Love Ivanka!

Daughter of the Donald

The Ivanka we see on Celebrity Apprentice is incisive and charming. Andy Dehnart on this shocking turn.

Andy Dehnart | Published May 04, 2012

The Worst ‘Bachelor’ Ever!

Thank God It’s Over

<p>Did the finale end with a proposal? It almost doesn’t matter—from Ben Flajnik’s bad hair to Courtney Robertson’s baby-voiced scheming, this season of <i>The Bachelor </i>has been a horror. Andy Dehnart breaks it down.</p>

Andy Dehnart | Published Mar 12, 2012

Reality TV’s Child Abuse

Hell Is for Children

<p>The hit shows <i>Dance Moms</i> and <i>Toddlers &amp; Tiaras</i> broadcast horrifying adult-kid interactions—and save them forever—for our entertainment. Enough, writes <i>Andy Dehnart</i>.</p>

Andy Dehnart | Published Jan 25, 2012

How 'Runway' Made it Work

You’re In

Andy Dehnart on the fashion show’s return from the dead.

Andy Dehnart | Published Jul 27, 2011

The Perfect Reality Show

Bye-Bye, Bethenny

<p>After a flurry of cast changes, naysayers said it was the end of Bravo’s <em>Real Housewives of New York City</em>. But those rumors were more than exaggerated—they were flat-out wrong.</p>

Andy Dehnart | Published Jul 13, 2011

Eight Worst Things About ‘The Bachelorette’

Why Why

Andy Dehnart on why the reality-TV perennial is terrible, from its racist casting to its horrific sexism.

Andy Dehnart | Published Jun 28, 2011

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