Topic: Abusers

Exclusive: ‘ABUSERS’ Creator Albert Harris Jr. Promises No Physical Violence On Show

When we first heard about ABUSERS – a new reality show still in development about domestic (and other forms) of abuse – we anticipated the controversy it would create. After all, shows like A&E’s Intervention and Hoarders have become immensely popular despite claims that they are as exploitative as they are educational. But ABUSERS creator Albert Harris Jr., a former governor’s aide from New Jersey, says shows like Intervention are sickening. More »

Abusers Co-Creator Tami Outterbridge Speaks Out…Again! – After leaving an impassioned message on our comment board, Tami Outterbridge is now giving interviews about her controversial program. Apparently now the show is going to be called Abusers Intervention. To distinguish from regular Intervention, ostensibly. (via The Frisky)

Crushable’s Best Of Last Week

Last week geared us up for the new seasons of Jersey Shore and Mad Men with the constant rumors about some of the stars of the show, though we spent most of the time thinking about Lindsay Lohan in jail … More »

‘Abusers’ Co-Creator Tami Outterbridge Speaks Out

We’ve been covering the PR storm surrounding the new show-in-the-making Abusers, which follows an Intervention-style format of giving viewers a glimpse into the lives of domestically violent couples. We had our reservations about the exploitative nature that is sort of … More »

Poll: Will You Watch ‘Abusers’?

Not all reality TV is a fluffy guilty pleasure. Just look at important and disturbing shows like Intervention and Hoarders. Soon, another serious reality show will join the list, Abusers, “a new intervention-style reality show that depicts real-life cases of … More »

‘Intervention,’ ‘Hoarders,’ Now ‘Abusers?’ Has Reality TV Gone Too Far?

Look, we all have a little bit of a schadenfreude hard-on for watching people go through worse experiences than us. It’s a way we can evaluate our own lives after a particularly shitty day and go “Well, at least I’m … More »