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[Robron]

Not always. A pilot can be the first show. Much is done in pre-production. A production company can produce a short to demonstrate viability of the program. Some are given the go ahead based on the idea alone, but that is rare.

[MosEisly]

That's the thing, we got several forward looking events to take place, not just the show :)

[EDHustle]

http://www.videojug.com/interview/reality-shows-from-pitch-to-pilot

This may answer your question.