Mike Fleiss
Mike Fleiss
Mike Fleiss, known for creating popular reality TV shows, joins the program to discuss his latest project, 'The Real Gilligan's Island,' airing on TBS. He shares insights into how he initially became involved in the reality television genre, a path he describes as an unexpected turn from his original ambition to be a writer in the scripted world.
TV Producer & Show Creator
About Mike Fleiss
Mike Fleiss is an American television producer and writer known as the "Reality TV King." Born in Fullerton, California, he founded Next Entertainment and created groundbreaking reality franchises including The Bachelor and The Bachelorette. His early work included the controversial special Who Wants to Marry a Multi-Millionaire? He later expanded into horror film production, serving as producer on Hostel and The Texas Chainsaw Massacre remake.
In this interview
- Discusses his involvement in The Real Gilligan's Island airing on TBS.
- Explains reality TV was not his original plan; wanted to be a scripted writer.
- Recalls starting in reality television ten years earlier as completely revolutionary.
- References his work on Who Wants to Marry a Multi-Millionaire?
“It was not my plan. I wanted to be a writer, a person who worked in the scripted world.”— Mike Fleiss, in this interview
