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 . Preceding those with `` Fear Factor '' not only sends the wrong message , it gathers the wrong audience . 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 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 .