After those few episodes, I concluded that there was usually just too much going on for the benefit of the cameras and the vicarious thrill-seekers in the audience, and went on with other priorities like work, my wife, freeping, etc. I'm aware this isn't a popular position, especially with the poor guy's funeral still pending, but it is my position.
Steve would have been doing this regardless if he had ever become a television personality or not. You didn't "get" him.
You are entitled, for sure. . .to your opinion/thoughts. But you might first consider that watching only a few episodes out of Steve Irwin's life; gives you limited perspective for your opinion.
And should you not want to consider this. . .then you might consider how easy it is to make that which is simple and humbling. . .love of 'wife, work' et al. . .turn, by even the slightest measurement of contempt. . .into a fuller measure of arrogance.
That said; I am sure you are not alone in your judgment. . .many of us work to be; and/or want to be - safe and secure; and so cannot appreciate those whose MO seems so different than our own.
. . .can only say, that even the smallest joy requires a brave heart; and so I thank God, for those who live life with a joy that is bravely shared with so many.