Ah summer shows, bringing us the likes of “Pirate Master”, the new show on CBS from the Lord of Reality Shows Mark Burnett. After getting over my assumption that it was just a joke, I’ve been watching the promo ads with what can only be described as a mixture of giddiness and awe. But after watching the first episode I’m pleased to confirm that yes, CBS, a large corporate network, has produced a television show that involves regular people dressing up like pirates…

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