Sara it is scary that we are in agreement on some things.
Don't worry Pam, it was a full moon yesterday!... And I can proudly say I have never seen a reality show either.

My husband is recovering from shoulder surgery so when he has a bad night....I have a bad night. I had alot of time to ponder the original point of this thread....

What is "the news?"

The Smith family had a nice evening yesterday. Becky brought home a report card with all "B"s and Johnnie got a gold star on his book report. All thought the pot roast was delicious.

A meteorite crashed through the roof of the Smythe family home last night. Mr & Mrs Smythe and their daughter Becca have been rescued from the ruin but the search continues for little Jonny.

The reason fairy tells end at "and they lived happily ever after" is because "happily ever after" isn't very interesting. Nice, but not interesting.

There is a quote....something about all happy families are alike but unhappy families are all unique....

I agree that increased competition in news sources (and some that I question are truely news shows) has lead to alot of hyp and drama. But I still raise they question...are they giving the viewers what the viewers want?