Harvard vs. Columbia in Halogen sponsored debate: ‘Does reality television do more harm than good?’

The battle between Boston and New York that began with the Red Sox and the Yankees, and continues with the Patriots and the Jets, enters a new arena; age-old rivals from Harvard and Columbia will face off in a war of words and wit at the famed Crosby Street Hotel in New York City’s SoHo
(PR NewsChannel) / September 29, 2011 / NEW YORK 

For many, reality television is an unashamedly guilty pleasure, bordering on obsession.  Viewers of all generations watch to get a glimpse behind the scenes into the lives of the famous (and shake their heads at the ridiculous).  Many of these programs, like shallow voyeurism, mesmerize and inspire shameless curiosity. It is a genre replete with confrontations and the dramatic, ranging from the breakup of friendships to the implosion of marriages.

Some exceptions seem to have risen from the clutter, finding favor with fans and critics alike with uplifting content. Yet the entire genre continues to spark controversy, and generate questions. What is the real impact of reality television? Is it just a passing fad? And what does the fascination reveal about our society, and the people who watch?

Halogen TV, a network dedicated to socially-conscious entertainment, invites you to join the conversation and decide where you stand on the issue during “Does Reality Television Do More Harm Than Good?”- a debate between team members from The Harvard Speech and Parliamentary Debate Society and The Parliamentary Debate Society of Columbia University. The event provides an opportunity for some of the finest minds in America to consider all sides of the issue, and, in the process, reflect on television in general, and its potential to shape our worldview.

“Cocktails + Conversation” begins at 7:30pm on Tuesday, October 4th at The Crosby Street Hotel in New York City.   Come.  Be challenged and entertained.  Be The Change.

About Halogen TV: Halogen is the first and only television network focused on socially conscious entertainment featuring reality-based series, documentaries and films. Our 24-hour schedule highlights humanitarian, eco-friendly, and pop culture programming. Supported by an aggressive online, mobile and social media strategy, Halogen inspires our viewers to make a difference in their community – and their world. Halogen TV – Be The Change.

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