This essay discussed the components of what constitutes quality television have been analyzed constantly and will continue to be. Furthermore, the genre of reality television appears to be popular also the level of impact that this genre has on the conduct of society is extreme. Australia’s The Bachelor and Australian Story will be discussed within the criteria of quality television. All aspects of The Bachelor considered ‘quality’ can be replicated in Australian Story in a more sophisticated and honorable form proving that. Through close analysis of The Bachelor, manipulation and fabrication of emotions is portrayed, whereas Australian Story displays representation of raw emotion. The impact that the different programs have on society will also be discussed reflecting the connection between the audiences due to the underlying similarities. The criteria forming ‘quality’ television is debated and speculations such as whether or not the content presented in [reality television] was actual reality …show more content…
The program holds “universal appeal, ideally providing insight into life’s of big dilemmas, challenges and the human condition” (Grasswill, 2014). Since first broadcast in 1996, Australian Story has featured many Australians from diverse backgrounds and reputations, not always subjects with public profiles, but some that are unknown to the broader public. This program reviews failures, regrets, triumphs and personal histories; displaying raw, natural emotion to the public without manipulation in order to provide an engaging and informative program for it’s viewers. Similar to The Bachelor, the revealed emotions and sincerity are projected to a broad audience represents individuality and competition, yet Australian Story represents social diversity and