11 Mythbusting Moments Necessary Because of Daytime TV
![11 Mythbusting Moments Necessary Because of Daytime TV](https://s3.crackedcdn.com/phpimages/imageset/8/3/8/900838_320x180.jpg)
Ah, the world of daytime television. It's a place where dreams are made, stars are born, and lies are told. It's a place where you can find everything from the latest health advice to the newest reality show. It's a place where you can get a glimpse into the lives of the rich and famous, and the not-so-rich and famous. It's a place where you can be entertained, informed, and sometimes, misled.
In this list, we'll explore twelve lies that have come from daytime television shows. From Steve Harvey's promotion of CBD gummies to help with erectile dysfunction, to the truth behind 'Judge Judy", to the lies behind 'Shark Week", these lies have been told and retold, and have become a part of the fabric of daytime television.
So, if you're looking for a good laugh, or just want to know the truth behind some of your favorite shows, then this list is for you. Enjoy.
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Risky Business.
![CRACKED REOPENING SCHOOLS DURING THE PANDEMIC Dr. Oz said it was tempting to open schools during the pandemic, even though it could be dangerous. I just saw a nice piece in the Lancet arguing that the opening of schools may only cost us 2% to 3% in terms of total mortality, he explained.](https://s3.crackedcdn.com/phpimages/imageset/8/5/0/900850.jpg)
Dreams of fame, fortune, and free trips to LA.
![CRACKED THE JUDGE JUDY CASE WITH BROKEN TVS AND A DEAD CAT In 2010, four roommates cooked up a plan to get on Judge Judy so they could get a free trip to LA and some money from the show's producers. It worked, and it was broadcast as a totally real case.](https://s3.crackedcdn.com/phpimages/imageset/8/4/9/900849.jpg)
Rick denies it all.
![CRACKED THE PRIZE IN WHO WANTS TO MARRY A MULTI-MILLIONAIRE? Reports came out that people were questioning how much money the multi-millionaire Rick Rockwell actually had and that one of his ex-girlfriends had said he assaulted her. Rick said he didn't do it.](https://s3.crackedcdn.com/phpimages/imageset/8/4/7/900847.jpg)
Shark Week: Not So Truthful.
![CRACKED THE DISCOVERY CHANNEL SHARK WEEK DOCUMENTARY In 2013, the people who made Shark Week didn't tell the truth to scientist David Davis. They wouldn't answer his questions about the show and they changed his interview to make it look like he was looking for a made-up shark.](https://s3.crackedcdn.com/phpimages/imageset/8/4/8/900848.jpg)
Ja Rule: Party foul.
![CRACKED JA RULE'S CRIB ON MTV CRIBS 2 IT In 2004, Ja Rule was sued by a woman from Miami, Florida. She said he had thrown a huge party at her house while filming an episode of MTV Cribs, and that this was against the terms of the lease agreement ... the key point being, it wasn't his crib.](https://s3.crackedcdn.com/phpimages/imageset/8/4/6/900846.jpg)
Bargain hunting at its finest.
![CRACKED THE WHOLE PAWN STARS SETUP WORLD FAMOUS When the crew wants to shoot, staff have to kick out customers who aren't going to be in the show. The cast don't normally sell at the counter, and the seller of merchandise featured on the show usually gets coached on how to act on camera.](https://s3.crackedcdn.com/phpimages/imageset/8/4/5/900845.jpg)
Reality? Not so much.
![CRACKED THE WHOLE HOUSE HUNTERS SETUP House Hunters is kind of a real show, but it's not exactly what it seems. The truth is, it's pretty scripted and the homes that the participants look at aren't always actually for sale.](https://s3.crackedcdn.com/phpimages/imageset/8/4/3/900843.jpg)
Fake show.
![CRACKED THE WHOLE AMISH MAFIA SETUP This is advertised as a reality show, but it's totally made up. None of the characters are real, and the main ones get paid for each episode. Plus, it says there's a Lancaster County Police Department when there isn't one.](https://s3.crackedcdn.com/phpimages/imageset/8/4/2/900842.jpg)
Law-abiding moonshiners.
![CRACKED MOONSHINERS DOING ILLEGAL STUFF The people on the show aren't doing anything illegal - Tim and Tickle, the stars, actually have the proper licenses to distill alcohol and they're following the law. The Virginia alcohol regulators have confirmed this.](https://s3.crackedcdn.com/phpimages/imageset/8/4/1/900841.jpg)
A lot of work for a cab ride.
![CRACKED MONEY BEING REAL ON CASH CAB STAPD - 1G12 Direct Aut On Cash Cab, the money used for the show is just pretend money. After the game is done, the production assistant takes it back. A few weeks after their episode is taped, the contestants get a check for their winnings.](https://s3.crackedcdn.com/phpimages/imageset/8/4/4/900844.jpg)
Vanity Prize.
![CRACKED THE VOICE OFFERING REAL RECORD DEALS Whoever wins The Voice gets a hundred grand and a recording deal with Universal Music Group, but a lot of the winners have left the company because they didn't get enough help with their first album.](https://s3.crackedcdn.com/phpimages/imageset/8/4/0/900840.jpg)