Karen Gravano, Drita D’avanzo, Carla Facciolo and Renee Graziano star in the new VH1 series “Mob Wives.” STORY HIGHLIGHTS
- Wives and girlfriends rule the reality television sphere
- New shows continue to make reality stars of wives and girlfriends
- Writer says fans bond over the drama on such series
(CNN) — The funny thing about reality shows built around housewives and girlfriends is that the men who made them such really aren’t necessary.