RFK Jr. Takes Green Dream to Reality TV

Bobby Kennedy Jr. will chronicle building his green home

By Elizabeth Wolff, Newser User

Posted Jul 25, 2008 12:15 PM CDT

(Newser) – The most prominent American political dynasty is branching out into reality TV. Environmentalist Bobby Kennedy Jr. and wife Mary are developing a 13-part series that will document the building of their dream green home, the New York Daily News reports. This Old House star Bob Vila will supervise construction of the solar-powered manse in Westchester, NY.

Robert F. Kennedy, Jr. speaks during a rally on Capitol Hill in in June. (AP Photo/Jose Luis Magana)

Environmentalist Robert Kennedy Jr. will take on reality TV. (AP Photo/Richard Drew)

Bobby Kennedy Jr and wife Mary will build their dream green home for all of reality TV to see. (Getty Images (by Event) Individuals)

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