[EveningStar]

An American Family

[raccoonradio]

I think there was a sketch on Sat Night Live or SCTV or something about “the Loud Family”—who all spoke loudly.

This inspired an Albert Brooks comedy film:

“Real Life is a 1979 American comedy film starring Albert Brooks (in his directorial debut), who also co-authored the screenplay. It is a spoof of the 1973 reality television program An American Family and portrays a documentary filmmaker named Albert Brooks who attempts to live with and film a dysfunctional family for one full year.”

[fieldmarshaldj]

RIP.

[KosmicKitty]

I remember when they were all the rage. Surprised any of them are still alive.

[Gay State Conservative]

If I grew up in that family I think i would have hung myself by my 15th birthday.

But I must admit that "Pat" was kinda hot.

[Snickering Hound]

Son Lance Loud died years ago from HIV and Hep C.

[SMGFan]

Inspire MTV The Real World

[july4thfreedomfoundation]

I lived in Santa Barbara for 17 years, in the 1970’s until 1989.

I once saw Bill Loud walking down the street, walking in the opposite direction.

“The Loud Family” is believed to be America’s first reality TV show.

[HoneysuckleTN]

I was in my teens at the time. I think I watched about ten minutes of an episode once and was bored out of my mind. I don’t watch reality shows now, either.

[Intolerant in NJ]

...although many people found it irresistible, it was also hard to watch...vaguely remember watching some of it way back then - cringeworthy might sum it up.....

[OrangeHoof]

Looking back, I think it was the Left’s first try at coming out of the closet. It didn’t go well.

[Getready]

Formula still works.see Kardashian.Just another carnival freak.show. Bring in the paying suckers.