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Well, I watched part of the trailer, and I just saw a bunch of nature shots with Palin voiceovers. I do think the Mutual of Omaha people went to Alaska at least sometimes. I was a little kid when it was on the family TV, and had to put up with it as it was on just before "The Wonderful World of Disney."

According to Wikikpedia: (I am open to other sources)
Reality television is a genre of television programming that presents purportedly unscripted dramatic or humorous situations, documents actual events, and usually features ordinary people instead of professional actors in a contest or other situation where a prize is awarded.

I suspect Palin's program is largely scripted. She is not competing for a prize in the program. She can be considered at least a professional in terms of doing media presentations, she isn't ordinary.

I would say it doesn't meet the Wiki def of reality tv.

Your definition is problematic. There are plenty of reality shows with people who are not “ordinary people”.

If you have a problem with the show, don’t watch it. If you have a problem with what I’ve called it, then don’t read my posts.

And Jim Fowler STILL did all the dirty work while Marlon sat in the air conditioned truck.