Fox Voluntarily Removes Reality From Programming

LOS ANGELES–Responding to public outcry over its controversial reality-based shows, Fox announced Monday that it is removing all reality from its programming. “We have heard the American TV viewer’s dissatisfaction with reality and pledge never again to air any content that reflects it whatsoever,” said Jonathan Quinlan, vice-president of programming for the embattled network. “From now on, Fox dramas and sitcoms will not contain any plotlines that are the least bit realistic, and such reality-based shows as Fox News At Nine will be canceled altogether.” Quinlan noted that Ally McBeal will continue unchanged.