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The Brains Behind ‘The Real World’ on the TV Show That Changed America

GAME-CHANGER

The man who helped invent reality TV reflects on why ‘The Real World’ and spinoff series ‘The Challenge’ still matter more than 30 seasons later.

Amy Zimmerman
Amy Zimmerman 

Entertainment Reporter

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Amy Zimmerman

Amy Zimmerman

Entertainment Reporter

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