This is a transcript of a video by NakeyJakey, a YouTube creator who makes humorous and insightful commentary on various topics. In this video, he talks about the history and evolution of dating shows, from the 1960s to the present day. He covers some of the most popular and controversial shows, such as The Dating Game, The Bachelor, Temptation Island, Love Island, and Dating Naked. He also shares his personal reasons for watching and enjoying dating shows, and promotes his own online dating website and merchandise. The video is full of jokes, references, and impressions, and has a casual and energetic tone.
1. The first dating game show was "The Dating Game," produced by Chuck Barris in 1965.
2. The show featured one bachelorette or bachelor who would choose between three potential suitors they couldn't see.
3. The show would ask the contestants questions, and the bachelorette or bachelor would pick one based on their answers.
4. The show paid for the chosen couple to go on a date.
5. "The Dating Game" was a huge success and ran until 1999.
6. In 1985, the UK got its own dating show, "Blind Date," which was similar to "The Dating Game" but also showed the dates.
7. In the 90s, several other dating shows emerged, including "Studs" and "Singled Out."
8. In 2001, Fox debuted "Temptation Island," a reality show that featured couples being tempted by single people.
9. In 2002, ABC debuted "The Bachelor," a show where 30 women competed for the heart of one man.
10. The show was a huge success and spawned several spin-offs, including "The Bachelorette" and "Bachelor in Paradise."
11. In 2003, VH1 started producing celebrity reality dating shows, including "Rock of Love" and "Flavor of Love."
12. In 2005, MTV debuted "Next," a dating show where contestants could dump their date at any time.
13. In 2006, MTV debuted "Parental Control," a show where parents chose dates for their kids.
14. In 2008, Fox debuted "Millionaire Matchmaker," a show where a matchmaker helped millionaires find love.
15. In 2009, ABC debuted " Dating in the Dark," a show where contestants dated in complete darkness.
16. In 2010, Fox debuted "Baggage," a show where contestants had to reveal their secrets and flaws to their dates.
17. In 2013, MTV debuted "Are You the One?", a show where contestants were matched up based on science and had to figure out who their match was.
18. In 2014, VH1 debuted "Dating Naked," a show where contestants dated naked.
19. In 2015, the UK's "Love Island" became a huge hit, featuring a group of contestants living together and competing to find love.
20. In 2020, there were many dating shows on TV, including "90 Day Fiancé," "Married at First Sight," and "Love Island."