"Steven P. McNicoll" wrote in message
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I know nothing about TV production. What input would writers have on
unscripted TV shows?

Let's assume for the moment they are unscripted (not by any means a foregone
conclusion).

Given that they manipulate the story through careful editing, it makes a lot
of sense that they would have writers on staff to draw up the basic plots
and events used to guide that editing.

I hope you're not under the impression that what one sees on the TV is a
100% true representation of what has actually *happened*. Even where the
events are 100% real, it's a very carefully crafted view onto the events
designed to give you a very specific interpretation of those events. Having
writers around helps ensure that the designed interpretation is the one the
producers wanted.

Pete