In the decade since Laguna Beach first washed up on MTV, socialite reality television has proliferated to the point where many states are more distinguishable by their Real Housewives than a flag or motto. There’s been no lack of time or content to figure out the hallmarks of reality TV that takes you into the homes of the rich and would-be-famous-but-will-settle-for-infamous. Another Period, a new Comedy Central series premiering this Tuesday, looks to mine these riches for a healthy vein of humor, and thanks to a clever spin, modestly succeeds.
