It is show business. The only thing more deceptive is political campaigns. Bear earns his pay, though! I think the Survivorman series is a little more realistic. I'm a sucker for all outdoor shows. I was a big fan of Wild Kingdom.
This year, Survivor Man gets dropped off in New Orleans with nothing but a bottle of water, a shopping cart, and a nickel-plated Raven .25 Automatic. Stay tuned.