This year during the brain-dead TV programming year we've seen no end to 'reality TV'. We've seen people jumping off jets, swimming with alligators, eating bugs, and facing their greatest fears. We've seen true police chases, and Big Brother and Survivor 1,2,3,4 and 5. We've seen the Osbournes and Anna Nicole Smith. And absolutely every ridiculous, far fetched idea in between.

I don't know about you, but I've about had enough of that kind of reality on TV. And besides, while some of you might get hooked on reality TV, just remember that most of what we see is just 'pretend' reality.

So how about you and I take a different tack. Let's write a TV show - together. Sounds odd I know - but it actually might work. Here's the deal. I'm working on a pilot show to pitch to the networks, taking the reality-based programming a step further. I'm going to suggest they do a reality-based show called - "REAL FARMERS." Just think of it - it could be the hottest thing since white sliced bread.

ANNOUNCER: "Today on REAL FARMERS, we go with Paul Malone on a trip to get some new wheat seed. It should be an exciting time as we ride along with Paul as he brings that old International up to about 40mph. It all seems too easy. But it may not be as smooth as you might think. Danger and pain and annoyances are around every turn. Paul might run over a snake; he might get to the feed store and they'll be out of the kind of seed he wants; he could run out of diesel; maybe the CD player in the International will stop working, and without a little Hank or Merle or Faith - well, it would just kill the whole trip; could be someone will be broken down on the side of the road and Paul will stop and help, and he'll be too late to get to the seed store before they close. What will happen to Paul? What will happen to us? Don't miss this next action-packed episode of..."REAL FARMERS."

Or how about…

ANNOUNCER: "Two weeks from now on REAL FARMERS, we tag along with Steve Isaak for a day of excitement and drama. After a 4am breakfast with real bacon and real eggs and real coffee, we accompany Steven as he walks 1000 acres of hay looking for a couple of lost golf balls. Then we take time out to help him sharpen the mowers, and then it's off to a fun-filled calf branding over at the Adams' place. You simply won't believe what happens next - loose talk, free beer, hot irons; it's a recipe for excitement two weeks from now on REAL FARMERS. Don't miss it."

Or maybe all this will be too much excitement for the general viewing public. Then again, it was just an idea. :)