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Reviewed on October 31, 2025 | Arts & Humanity
Big Brother, one of the first competitive reality shows, originated in the Netherlands and premiered in the United States 25 years ago. It puts strangers, known as "house guests," in a house, cutting them off from the outside world, and streams their activities 24/7 via live streaming. Who can last the longest and win $500,000? The first U.S. season, which used the Dutch format (where the viewing audience voted out h...Log In or Sign Up to Read More


