Tori Spelling was once famous because of her dad, Aaron. Now she's trying to keep that fame alive by publicly fighting with her mom, Candy. If that sounds stupid (and it does), wait until you see how she's milking this feud. Last season, on Tori's TV show (Yes, she has a TV show), Tori created a shocking cliff-hanger of an ending that dealt with her mother. Wait for it... would she...or wouldn't she...come to Tori's kid's first birthday party! *GASP!* *Faints*

Turns out, no, she wouldn't. Why? Because Candy's not going to play her daughter's stupid games. I mean, it's not like she needs this feud just as badly to stay famous, no sir. That's why she sent a letter to TMZ, the biggest gossip Web site in the world, to say that her daughter is an idiot. There certainly won't be any negative publicity-building repercussions from that move.

"My husband taught me that the plots have to be fresh and updated. The same old whining gets tired after a while. Enough complaining about what may or may not have happened during first grade or YMCA camp, or what vegetable you were forced to endure, especially when you are privileged enough to be on TV and get paid for it," she wrote.

"For all the reality show personalities, please remember that real life doesn't get edited to make things better or worse or get better ratings. You're responsible for what you do. Life isn't just a show. And your families can't just be props. Make your own season finale without creating conflicts you will regret later," she continued.

Man, that's some good, mean stuff right there. Just like the time Candy said that Tori killer her father. Remember that? This woman certainly had a way with words - And a way to bring up Aaron Spelling in every conversation. She was married to famous TV producer Aaron Spelling, you know. Aaron Spelling did lots of good work. Everyone loves Aaron Spelling, so that means they love Candy Spelling too. Right? RIGHT!

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EXCLUSIVE TO: TMZ.COM
TO: MIDDLE-AGED REALITY SHOW STARS (LIKE MY DAUGHTER)
FROM: CANDY SPELLING

I Know many middle-aged people have issues about their parents and their upbringing. I did. My memories didn't match all those of my mother, and, funny thing, it's the same way with my daughter.

Life has consequences. What you say is on the record. Other people have feelings.

I have a vested interest in this subject. My daughter, Tori's, two-part season finale revolves around my granddaughter's first birthday party and how she has made what seems like an agonizing decision to invite me.

Cue music. Cue sideways glaces. Clue Lights.

I did get an invitation just in time for the RSVP deadline. I'm sure its delivery will be on next week's episode with some comment about my house or driveway or street or something they won't like. I wonder if that will be spread out over one part or two. Sigh.

A big party wasn't how I envisioned meeting my granddaughter for the first time; but, hey, this is Hollywood, and my grandchildren have become reality show props, too. At the time I emailed "yes," I didn't realize I was being set up for a two-parter, even though it was clear I was being invited to be part of a segment for my daughter's reality show.

Spoiler alert. Don't read this if you plan to sit through an hour of people looking at their watches and saying "she's late." I decided my first meeting with my granddaughter should be on home video, not primetime cable; so I emailed that i would not be attending.

Back to other reality stars. My husband taught me that the plots have to be fresh and updated. The same old whining gets tired after a while. Enough complaining about what may or may not have happened during first grade or YMCA camp, or what vegetable you were forced to endure, especially when you are privileged enough to be on TV and get paid for it.

For all the reality show personalities, please remember that real life doesn't get edited to make things better or worse or get better ratings. You're responsible for what you do. Life isn't just a show. And your families can't just be props. Make your own season finale without creating conflicts you will regret later.