Survivor series fan Wrote:
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> I would appreciate your views on the following two
> subjects: 1. Do you think survival shows are
> authentic, or staged. Bear Grylis, especially,
> seems like a foolhardy nut. 2. Which one
> Gryliss, Stroud or the Dual guys would you prefer
> to help you escape out of the Amazon jungle or the
> Sahara. Thanks.
They are definitely staged.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Man_vs._Wild#Criticism_and_response
"The programme explicitly does not claim that presenter Bear Grylls' experience is one of unaided solo survival. For example, he often directly addresses the production team, including the cameraman, making it clear he is receiving an element of back-up."
Don't get me wrong, I'm sure these guys know their shit about surviving in the wild. However, the shows are staged, safe, and padded. These guys aren't in any real danger.