A family oriented reality television show developed by Brigham Young University and broadcast by KBYU-TV and BYU TV -- what sounds like a contradiction is actually far from the combative, confrontational style of many so-called "reality shows" and the oft-portrayed dysfunctional family.

Instead, "Real Families, Real Answers" shows families dealing with issues such as strengthening marriages, dealing with family finances, managing emotions, and avoiding and overcoming pornography as well as interjecting scholarly commentary.

"This is the real deal," said series director Blair Treu, adding, "We're celebrating the things that families are doing right, accepting the fact that they're not perfect and there are things they could do better."

Treu, an award-winning film and television director, and Stephen F. Duncan, a professor in BYU's School of Family Life who served as the series' director of content development, both underscore the intent and direction of the program -- showing real-life situations and successes.

"We were looking for positive, proactive families, not dysfunctional families for entertainment value," said Treu.

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