Because they didn't get enough attention on 'The Real World' (Wed. 10PM on MTV) when they stopped being polite, and started getting real, MTV trotted out the cast of the 24th season, set in New Orleans, for a reunion special hosted by Maria Menounos. The host quickly tried to get to the bottom of the relationship between Sahar and non-castmember boyfriend Pablo.

"Please tell me you're not with Pablo anymore," she said.

"No, I am," Sahar replied with a smile. We think she was enjoying the attention that such a controversial decision brought her, as she then proceeded to try and explain to Menounos and the audience that despite the way it looked on camera, he loved her and was a really great guy. We're not sure if she was trying to convince us more, or herself.

Very few shows have featured New Orleans as its setting, and it's not hard to see why. The list is a mix of critically acclaimed but quickly canceled shows, and critically disemboweled and canceled-just-as-quickly shows.

'Treme,' HBO's new drama from 'The Wire' creator David Simon and 'Wire' writer/producer Eric Overmyer, could break the mold that so many others have tried to crack. Judging from the first episode, their chances are looking good. If 'Treme' goes on to achieve the fame that 'The Wire' has, it won't just have its staff, creators, or even the city to thank for providing such beautiful inspiration.

It will have these other shows to thank for choking on that overcooked beignet for them.