You know, I wonder that more reality shows don't get in trouble with this. HBO's "Taxicab Confessions" series, in particular, seems like it should run into a veritable buzzsaw of litigation; the people in the cabs are always drunk, and they do things that no sane person would do and then sign a consent form to televise. (Of course, that argues that the people in the cabs are sane, but that's another issue entirely.) I mean, most people would not have sex in a cab and then sign off on having it broadcast on television if they were sober. Some, sure, but it happens a lot. And with something like "Bands on the Run", it seems like it would be a particular risk; the bands play primarily in clubs and bars, after all. Alcohol is served. Judgement is impaired.
I suppose if anything will winnow out some of the reality shows, richly-deserved lawsuits will do it.
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