Adam@Home by Rob Harrell for September 20, 2009
September 19, 2009
September 21, 2009
Transcript:
Laura: Oh, good. Here's a sure sign that fall is in the air. Adam: What's that? Laura: The newspaper's fall preview TV section. All my favorite shows are starting up again. Adam: Mm hmm. Laura: But I was reading about how the broadcast networks can't keep viewers interested in their shows. Adam: Uh-huh. Laura: All because of cable shows and the internet. But I still get excited. Adam: Ok. Laura: Adam, have you heard a word I've said? Adam: Yes, but I'm still angry with fall TV. How could they not bring back the "Knight Rider" remake? Laura: I forgot about that. Maybe there is hope for this world.
I do watch TV - way too much. To me, there are simple reasons why GOOD shows fail: Scheduling conflicts: the different networks put their best shows up against the best shows on other networks. Even with Tivo, DVR, VCR, etc when there are 3 or 4 shows on different networks in the same timeslot, something has to give. Scheduling juggling: the networks decide that a show is not doing as well as expected in its chosen timeslot so they move it - often with virtually no notice - literally losing their viewers. And WHY would you show a pilot episode on Tuesday for a show you’re going to run in a Friday timeslot? Newsflash, network execs, we can’t watch it if we can’t find it! Scheduling TV seasons: no two stations use the same “season” - start dates, length of season, number of episodes.
BTW: I think it’s crazy to complain about “too much sex on TV” and say nary a word about the violence. However, there is a simple solution which it appears many here have discovered - if you don’t like it, change the channel or turn it off!