Why, TV Powers That Be? Why?!?
12.13.08 (10:46 pm) [edit]
Known for awhile, but am still trying to process it. They've canceled both Pushing Daisies and Eli Stone. What the heck? In one fell swoop, they've taken away two of my favorite shows. I've said it once, I've said it a thousand times. I. AM. A. TV. BABY. I likes my TV, sir. I likes it a lot! All those studies that say TV-watching is somehow correlated with unhappiness/gluttony/hoar ding etc.? Phooey! I think I'm pretty well-adjusted for someone my age. I don't smoke, I don't drink, I don't do drugs, I don't sleep around, I haven't written a manifesto that involves any of the following words: kill, death, weapons, explosives, disgruntled. That's despite the fact I watch more TV than almost anyone I know. I like my TV. As a matter of course, I get quite peeved when they cancel shows I like. Especially shows that are well-written and well-acted. And unique. Well, no entertainment is really unique - but adorable. Very, very adorable. Pushing Daisies - adorably quirky. Eli Stone - adorably visiontastic. I admit they both sound kind of...odd, on paper. Daisies is about a piemaker named Ned who can bring the dead back with a touch, but they can only stay alive for a minute or else someone else dies in their place. He brings back to life his childhood sweetheart for more than the previously-mentioned minute and she deliciously assimilates into his pie-making, murder mystery solving life, even though they can never touch because "First touch life, second touch death. Forever." Eli is about a talented lawyer who gets visions from a higher power, often in the form of extended musical numbers, which prompt him to turn his life around. Okay, as I finished typing that I realize a little why these shows have such abysmal Nielson ratings. But still, awesome. To me. Why would they cancel such fantastic shows but let drivel like Two and a Half Men live on? They better keep their mitts off Supernatural!
Final thought: I wish Ned's power extended to television shows.
Final thought: I wish Ned's power extended to television shows.
posted by: OldSchool (reply)
post date: 12.13.08 (7:23 am)
This seems to happen to too many great shows that just don't seem to appeal to a wide enough audience. A couple recently that come to mind are Studio 60 and Arrested Development.
On the other hand, I absolutely enjoy Two and a Half Men. I go to TV either for live sports or for entertainment. I usually go to the movies for drama (and avoid TV drama shows), but focus more on comedy from TV. Love, love, love Two and a Half Men because I can count on it to make me laugh every time I watch it. I don't have time to watch anything that will leave me depressed or indifferent.
I agree with your overall point, but to each their own on which shows that may apply to. I guess that is why some shows slip through the cracks since everybody has their own taste in what they invest that valuable time watching.
All I can say is thank God for the DVR (Tivo) because that has allowed me to watch what I want when I want to.
Take care! OS
posted by: alaskawildflowers (reply)
post date: 12.13.08 (8:15 am)
Right there with you on Eli Stone! It's interesting, agewise, I'm between the demographic everyone wants to attract, and the Boomers-- and it seems like almost every show I really like, doesn't do well. I DO like the ones with upbeat themes and happy endings-- don't quite understand America's fascination with Law&Order and CSI!
posted by: SupremeAnna (reply)
post date: 12.15.08 (6:35 am)
Reply to: OldSchool
I love Arrested Development! I'm anxiously awaiting the movie. :)
I totally agree with this: "I don't have time to watch anything that will leave me depressed or indifferent." And I agree everyone has their own tastes when it comes to TV shows, and I didn't mean to offend anyone. I get a bit passionate and I lose my head! Sorry!
posted by: SupremeAnna (reply)
post date: 12.15.08 (6:38 am)
Reply to: alaskawildflowers
Lol to: "it seems like almost every show I really like, doesn't do well". It's about 50/50 with what I like.
posted by: OldSchool (reply)
post date: 12.15.08 (7:35 am)
Reply to: SupremeAnna
No reason to be sorry! This is YOUR blog and you can write anything you want.
I don't think you offended anyone (except possibly Two and a Half Men fans like me) but I know where you are coming from & I do not get offended easily.
I am just happy to see you here blogging more often again. Have a good week!
posted by: rosietulips (reply)
post date: 12.15.08 (10:56 am)
A lot of TV shows into their second season have gotten canceled. I think the biggest reason was the writers' strike last year. I was really hooked on some of them! I am sure they will come up with new shows.
posted by: SupremeAnna (reply)
post date: 12.17.08 (6:15 am)
Reply to: OldSchool
Thanks, it's good to be back and can't wait to see your next update. I love the 80s! :D
posted by: SupremeAnna (reply)
post date: 12.17.08 (6:15 am)
Reply to: rosietulips
Yes, the writers' strike really hurt a lot of shows. I hope that rumored actors' strike doesn't hit! I guess I'll watch luge instead. They can't cancel that! :D