12 Terrible Ideas for a Reality Show

Idea: “Let’s toss everyday people out onto the high seas to make believe they’re pirates!”

That Led To: “Pirate Master” (CBS, 2007)

Did It Fail Miserably? Arrr, indeed it did, matey. Only eight episodes made it to air before this ill-conceived treasure hunt was sent to Davy Jones’ locker; not even the sheen of producer Mark Burnett’s name could save it from a watery grave. And the show leaves a morbid legacy, with contestant Cheryl Kosewicz ... more 

Idea: “Let’s toss everyday people out onto the high seas to make believe they’re pirates!”

That Led To: “Pirate Master” (CBS, 2007)

Did It Fail Miserably? Arrr, indeed it did, matey. Only eight episodes made it to air before this ill-conceived treasure hunt was sent to Davy Jones’ locker; not even the sheen of producer Mark Burnett’s name could save it from a watery grave. And the show leaves a morbid legacy, with contestant Cheryl Kosewicz taking her own life after filming and blaming the show for driving a wedge between herself and her boyfriend. less