The dating show is a constantly evolving creature. The latest variation on the species: NBC's Age of Love (premiering June 18), which adds a creepy ''cougars vs. kittens'' twist. How did we get here? Our hand flowchart explains.
THE DATING GAME (1965)
A young man or woman grilled three hopefuls before picking one for a
show-sponsored first date. As host Jim Lange would say, Mwwwah!
THE BACHELOR (2002)
The Dating Game on steroids: 25 hotties live together — and are jettisoned
one at a time by a handsome man on a ''journey.''
AVERAGE JOE (2003)
It's Bachelorette with a twist: A gorgeous woman had to choose between
nerds and studs. Shocker: She usually chose the studs.
JOE MILLIONAIRE (2003)
A ripped, blue collar hunk posed as a rich heir, while a group of
gold-digging catfighters desperately tried to win his love.
AGE OF LOVE (2007)
The Bachelor: Ageism Edition. The women after tennis ace Mark
Philippoussis, 30, range from 21...to (horrors!) 40-plus.
