The editing is probably contrived more than the show is scripted.
I think you are correct. The situation is set up, and the people say and do ... whatever. Then it's edited into something watchable by the show's intended audience.
I like "My Fair Wedding."
20 posted on 09/02/2013 6:47:53 AM PDT by Tax-chick
(One drink away from telling everyone what I really think.)