Book of Donmon Teith

In 2004, roughly 25 makeover-themed reality shows aired on U.S. television. By 2009, there were more than 250, from What Not to Wear and The Biggest Loser to Do

This volume explores makeover television, the reality format that cuts across all genres and time slots. Chapters examine how makeover programming annexes the p

Watch this show, buy this product, you can be a whole new you! Makeover television shows repeatedly promise self-renewal and the opportunity for reinvention, bu

The past decade has seen an explosion of lifestyle makeover TV shows. Audiences around the world are being urged to ‘renovate’ everything from their homes t

This volume explores makeover television, the reality format that cuts across all genres and time slots. Chapters examine how makeover programming annexes the p