# Female Comedian Reality Shows The Cho Show By Ayman | Published 2008-08-21 | Pop Culture Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/margaret-the-cho-show References: [papermag](http://www.papermag.com/blogs/2008/07/reality_bites_margaret_cho_of.php) & [vh1](http://www.vh1.com/shows/dyn/the_cho_show/series.jhtml) The outrageous Margaret Cho follows in the steps of fellow comedian Kathy Griffin with a new [reality show](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/primer-donnas), **The Cho Show**. The show premiered on VH1 on August 21st. Similar to Griffin’s “My Life on The D-List”, The Cho Show follows Margaret Cho in her real life in [Hollywood](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/austin-butler). This includes her traditional Asian parents and eccentric entourage of [gay hairdressers and stylists](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lip-cheek-sticks) whom she refers to as, “The Glam Squad.” “It’s a comedy show, sort of reality. It’s pretty scripted in its own way. It’s a new format for television shows,” explains Cho. “It’s like a sitcom with real people. It’s me in my daily life and the exciting things that I get to do. My family and my gay friends and I have a lot of adventures.” Margaret Cho rose to fame in 1994 when she starred in the Asian-American sitcom. The All-American Girl lasted only one season, but the experience with the Hollywood big wigs gave Cho plenty of material to use in her shows later. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.1/10 - Popularity: 77% | Activity: 9% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 30% men, 70% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Pop Culture](https://www.trendhunter.com/popculture) > [Media](https://www.trendhunter.com/media) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Reality TV Comedy:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop new reality TV formats that combine scripted comedy with real-life situations. - **Celebrity-driven Reality Shows:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Create reality shows that focus on the lives and adventures of popular celebrities, offering a unique glimpse into their daily lives. - **Diverse Representation in Reality TV:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Embrace diversity and create reality TV shows that showcase different cultures, backgrounds, and lifestyles. ### Where This Applies - **Television Entertainment:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Pioneer new TV show formats that blend genres and provide fresh and engaging content for audiences. - **Comedy:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Explore unconventional ways to deliver comedic content, such as incorporating reality show elements into traditional comedy formats. - **Celebrity Management:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop innovative approaches to celebrity management, leveraging reality TV as a platform for increased exposure and public engagement. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Reality TV Cosmetic Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/it-cosmetics-keep-it-real-campaign.md) - [Animated Pop Revival Shows](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/paris-pups.md) - [Inclusive Esports TV Shows](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/1up.md) - [Reality TV-Branded Snack Crackers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cheezit-reality-tv-collectors-cheddition.md) - [Bizarre Transformative Comedy Films](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chicken-nugget-trailer.md) - [Comedic Gameshow Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-vibe-is-right.md) - [Valentine's-Themed Comedy Shows](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/factory-theatre.md) - [Interactive Romantic Comedy Experiences](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/choose-love-1.md) - [Comedian-Backed Razor Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bic-easyrinse-razor.md)