TV Review

Welcome to the Neighborhood (2005 - 2005)

EW's GRADE
C

Details Start Date: Jul 10, 2005; Genre: Reality TV; Network: ABC

EW got to see two episodes of Welcome to the Neighborhood. While the folks at ABC might tell you that the reality series was all about overcoming prejudices, there is something inherently creepy when images of shiny, happy white people are shown while a narrator promotes the virtues of ''a picturesque community — a place where children are safe, values are strong, and neighbors are best friends.'' But the most offensive thing about this Neighborhood was a complete lack of creativity. Having families set up carnival booths and decorate lawns as part of challenges is, for viewers, simply challenging to watch. Then again, now we don't have to, do we? C

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Originally posted Jul 08, 2005 Published in issue #829 Jul 15, 2005 Order article reprints
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