There are lots of good things on television. Sure the writers strike messed things up a bit, but just wait until this summer/fall and you'll have a crapload of amazing shows to watch.

Comedy: The Office, Pushing Daisies, Chuck
Drama: Battlestar Galactica, Tudors, Dirty Sexy Money, Lost

There are plenty of crap reality tv shows, but also some really great ones as well. Have you seen the amazing creations that people on Project Runway put on in a day's notice? Do you see the kind of passion and soul that goes into the dance routines on America's Best Dance Crew? I would argue that displaying real talent to the world via the reality television medium can change people's lives. There's nothing like a bit of inspiration to kick start what could turn out to be a person's passion in life.