Entertainment ‘The Osbournes’ changed Ozzy’s image from grisly to cuddly, and changed reality TV "He became so affable to so many people because of that show. As metal fans, we knew it.

Ozzy Osbourne and Sharon Osbourne at the MTV EMAs 2014 at the Hydro on Nov. 9, 2014 in Glasgow, Scotland. Dave Hogan/MTV 2014 ...

They sat on the couch. They ate dinner. The now-sober Ozzy sipped Diet Cokes, and urged his kids not to indulge in alcohol or drugs when they went out. He struggled to find the History Channel on ...

Ozzy Osbourne's image forever changed with the 2002 debut of his family reality show “The Osbournes.” The former singer of Black Sabbath and heavy metal legend died Tuesday at age 76. Before ...

Ozzy Osbourne's image forever changed with the 2002 debut of his family reality show “The Osbournes.”.

Reality shows at the time, especially the popular competition shows like “Survivor,” thrived on heightened circumstances. For “The Osbournes,” no stakes were too low. They sat on the couch.

AP2002 FILE - Metal-rock star Ozzy Osbourne holds a replica of his new star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame as he poses with his family during a ceremony on April 12, 2002, in Los Angeles. Pictured ...

FILE - Metal-rock star Ozzy Osbourne holds a replica of his new star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame as he poses with his family during a ceremony on April 12, 2002, in Los Angeles. Pictured with ...

Ozzy Osbourne's image forever changed with the 2002 debut of his family reality show “The Osbournes.” The former singer of Black Sabbath and heavy metal legend died Tuesday at age 76. Before ...

The now-sober Ozzy sipped Diet Cokes, and urged his kids not to indulge in alcohol or drugs when they went out. He struggled to find the History Channel on his satellite TV.

Ozzy Osbourne's image forever changed with the 2002 debut of his family reality show “The Osbournes.” The former singer of Black Sabbath and heavy metal legend died Tuesday at age 76.

FILE - Metal-rock star Ozzy Osbourne holds a replica of his new star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame as he poses with his family during a ceremony on April 12, 2002, in Los Angeles. Pictured with ...