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Joan Wickersham

When reality TV collides with reality

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Ms. Wickerham awkwardly writes, "[Giuliana and Bill's] eponymous reality show, about the ups and downs of their marriage, is a marvel of glitzy minutiae." Giuliana and Bill are the eponyms--they give their names to the television show. Bette said--"The Rancies are the eponymous characters in the show entitled, "Giuliana and Bill."