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Here Comes Honey Boo Boo (2012)
LOVE LOVE LOVE Honey Boo Boo!!
I know, I know ... I recognize what everyone else is saying, and it's not that I don't see it, but I just love this family!! You don't get much kinder than Sugar Bear. Mama June is smart and can teach us ALL a lesson on stretching a dollar. The sisters are hysterical and employ zero filter, making their antics hysterical. Alana at the center of it all; wickedly smart, outspoken and adorable. Such spunk!
Of course much is scripted, but I'd bet more of this family's true essence shows itself in this reality series than in any other. They simply do not sensor themselves (at least not as much as other shows). In my opinion, this is as close to REAL reality TV, and it is the ONLY reality TV show I watch. This family truly loves each other. It's so evident. Their bond is one I wish I had in my own. Very heartwarming!
I do hope Alana can survive childhood stardom. Few child stars successfully transition into a healthy adulthood, I hope those around Alana will invest as much time (and money) in her future well-being and success, as they gain financially from her childhood today. Alana, you've got so much to offer, and I for one adore you!
Leah Remini: It's All Relative (2014)
The Village Idiots have found their Queen
There does appear to be deep love and infection between the family members. Sweet.
That said, isn't this "reality based" role of Remini frighteningly similar to her role on KOQ? Domineering, micro-managing, incensed by the seriously un-funny or authentic on screen antics of her imbecile TV family? Apparently there were ZERO acting skills required for the KOQ part, since Remini is exactly the same character in this faux "real life" series (hey, we all know it's scripted). Clearly, Remini enjoys her power as the family matriarch, and plays upon the idiotic and spineless behavior of her family for superiority.
When Remini sits in front of the camera, with one of her family members to expound upon a story in the sgiw, you can see Reminni straining hard to elicit a laugh from the audience. Sorry Leah, it's just not working. And sadly, Remini's child is dangerously spoiled.
It's good to be the Queen, but what about the village idiots?