R.I.P. Phil Harris

If you missed last night's episode of Deadliest Catch, you missed one of the high water marks in reality television.

I was impressed by the way the producers handled the death of one of the stars of the show, treating him and his family with honesty, dignity and respect.

In an age where nothing can ever be sensationalized enough and shows like the "Real Housewives" and "Jersey Shore" turn trivial matters into international incidents, the Deadliest Catch crew managed to document this tragic moment by while showing Captain Phil's impact on his family, his crew and his friends.

But what they ultimately showed was that even in the face of tragedy, life goes on.