David Bianculli : NBC 's ` ` Fear Factor '' redux is even more disgusting . It 's not a new generation of gross - out shows , Bianculli says ; it 's a desperate NBC . Network is making known shows because it 's easier to watch , he says . Bianculli 's response : ` ` Fear Factor '' should n't be viewed by anyone , anytime .
David Bianculli : NBC 's `` Fear Factor '' redux is even more disgusting . It 's not a new wave of gross-out shows , Bianculli says ; it 's a desperate NBC . Network is relaunching known entity because it 's easier to promote , he says . Bianculli 's advice : `` Fear Factor '' should n't be viewed by anyone , anytime .