Historical clue formulations

• Object of hate-watching, perhaps — 2023-02-09
• Many reality shows — 2010-01-29
• Certain guilty pleasure — 2005-12-18
• "Masterpiece Theatre" it ain't — 2005-10-01
• Cultural programs they're not — 2004-11-16
• Tabloid talk shows, e.g. — 1998-04-22