'Deadliest Catch' provides a real look into the lives and trade of commercial fishermen.

From: Sun Journal (New Bern, NC) | Date: March 28, 2006 | Copyright information

Byline: Ken Buday

Mar. 28--I don't watch reality television shows, mainly because there's not much reality in them. I just don't buy into a dozen people "stranded" on an island who must pass challenges to stay on the island. Nor do I think a bunch of people living in the same apartment in front of cameras is reality. Producers select people they know will be confrontational, and thus produce ratings. That's not reality. However, there is a reality show I think everyone should see. The "Deadliest Catch" begins its second season at 9 p.m. today on the Discovery ...

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