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Title: Outstanding in the Reality show genre
Review: I didn't see the first season of The Amazing Race until it was re-broadcast on The Gameshow Network this summer. In fact, I didn't start watching the Race until its 4th season, and I was solidly hooked. That's why I am so happy to see this set of DVDs -- no commercials, and all the extras!I am not a reality show watcher; I've tried most of them and become quickly bored with the 'popularity factor.' It's wonderful to see a true competition, where skill and luck rather than the most votes determine who wins and loses.The race doesn't always end the way I would like, but it's never boring and I love to watch episodes over again.Seeing the broad range of contestants (especially in Season 1) is also fun. When most shows seem to cast all models, would-be actors, and 'pretty people,' the Race goes for a wider slice of Americans, at least in the first few seasons. I hope they get back to this mindset, and no more stunt-casting (Rob and Amber, I'm looking at you.)
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