Sunday, December 09, 2007

More Trash???

So, by now, many of you have probably heard or read about the writers’ strike going on in Hollywood. Basically, it has something to do with the writers wanting to get paid for DVD sales – I’m sure one can argue either way whether this is a good idea or not (this is not the purpose of this post).

Probably the majority of you don’t care, and normally I wouldn’t, either. However, I have a few fears. First, the most obvious ones surround my favorite tv shows – namely, Lost, Heroes, 24, My Name is Earl, and the Office. These shows have stopped production, and, in the case of Lost, may result in the cancellation of the entire season. This does not sit so well with me, although it will give me more time to follow college basketball, football, and hockey.

However, a more disturbing fear I have is that the networks will increasingly rely even more on those awful reality shows that have already, in my opinion, supersaturated the airwaves. I just saw recently (no offense, Barbara Peapod) a gospel talent show commercial … seriously? Is this what’s it’s come to? What other shows will be on the horizon – Who Wants to Be a NASCAR driver? If this happens, I may do more than throw up a little in my mouth. Will we have to deal with reruns of long-forgotten shows like, god forbid, Mama’s Family or T.J. Hooker?

What about those talk shows, especially the late night ones? I mean, I’m thankful that I don’t have to hear any Jay Leno sound-bites, but I genuinely miss Letterman, Kimmel, and even Conan O’Brien. Sadly, The View is still being run, and Ellen’s talk show is still being filmed.

And, what about movies? I know production has stopped on quite a few (probably all major ones). What does that mean for us (the consumers)? Does that mean that Hollywood execs will begin releasing movies that they’ve had in the can that should never see the light of day – like Problem Child 4, or Police Academy 12? If this all continues, I might actually have to … gulp … pick up a book!

11 comments:

Jeff said...

Given the quality of TV shows and movies, the writers may have been on strike for a couple years already.

Even worse than reality shows: horrid "paranormal" shows -- until the crew goes with OJ Simpson to Nicole's house to find the real killer.

Maybe you'll read a non-rasslin' book?

Lisa said...

Aw c'mon, you have to admit you're excited for Flava Flav's next season to start!?!!

-B- said...

Los, what about a "Who Want's to Be A Pro Wrestler" show? Or America's Next Top Bratwurst"?

I don't mind a reality show every now and then, but yes there are too many out there these days.

The Rev said...

Police Academy 12...

that would be very, very, very funny!

Steph said...

It's even affecting tv programming down here!! Our latest Big Brother series is being brought forward because there won't be any US shows to show.

Superstar said...

LOL

I predict that Now we will be getting some GOOD quality stuff!!!

I mean, w/out legal and writers...We should be getting some REAL comedy for a change.

*yawn*

Sandi said...

I blogged about this a month ago. The strike is actually about the internet. The networks are airing the shows on the internet, selling advertising and not paying the writers any residuals. Check out my post on this at:
stduffy.blogspot.com/2007/11/its-internet-stupid.html

Christina_the_wench said...

Where is Desperate Housewives on your list? *snorts*

minijonb said...

it just means i'll watch less TV over the next month or so. if it really drags on, it might mess up movie production, and then we will just watch more animation. if the industry wants to try to stiff the writers, the public will then stiff the industry and find something else to do. everyone will lose.

Los said...

Jeff - I actually like the paranormal shows (at least the ones on History and Discovery).

Lisa - Flava who?

-B- = I'm interested in learning more about America's Top Bratwurst!

Rev - Seriously, I think Police Academy 8 is coming out ... this might be where they meet up with Jason ...

Steph - I speak for the U.S. when I say I am truly sorry!

Superstar - Not with government involved ...

Sandi - I think it is also about DVD sales, right?

Minijonb - That's why I'm getting the Nintendo Wii ...

snowelf said...

i miss lost.

--snow