The Real World is a reality television program on MTV originally executive produced by Mary-Ellis Bunim and Jonathan Murray. First broadcast in 1992, the show is the longest-running program in MTV history.The Real World: Hollywood; Press Release from MTV.com Following Bunim’s death from breast cancer in 2004, Bunim/Murray Productions continues to produce the program.

MTV announced on May 13, 2008 that Brooklyn will be the location for the twenty-first season.[http://www.observer.com/2008/real-world-brooklyn-real Sicha, Choire; "The Real World: Brooklyn. For Real." observer.com; May 13, 2008.]