The rapper Xzibit was the host of what MTV show that ran for six seasons until 2007? Each episode started with a car in poor condition and ended with a restored, customized version of the same car. Other shows have such as 'Trick My Truck' have imitated the format.

Fact: Reality TV is cheaper to produce, easier to make, and, above all else, popular with audiences. When real, attention-hungry people are put on TV, almost anything can happen. And yes, most of the stuff that is shown has been scripted.