50 seasons later, ‘Survivor’ bets on nostalgia to win the ratings game

Last night, Survivor, one of the most successful reality TV shows of all time, kicked off its 50th season, joining the short list of dinosaur programs like SNL and 60 Minutes that have managed to stay on the air for 49 more seasons than Freaks and Geeks. Aside from introducing (and reintroducing) the world to iconic personalities like Boston Rob and Mike White, Survivor has completely changed television.

Survivor’s humble beginnings: The show—which tests contestants’ physical,........

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