DISCLAIMER: I have never watched Undercover Boss before. I watched last night for the main reason I am indeed a Frontier employee. Before I get into the show I wanted to state a few things. First of all, I was a Midwest employee for over four years before the merger that officially brought Midwest, Frontier and Republic Airlines together as one. Now as I approach my five year anniversary as a ramper, this show airs and I have to say I was a little skeptical going in. I have personally only met Brian Bedford one time, and he seemed very nice and unlike my past big boss, never gave me a reason to dislike him. Plus him bringing in our current management staff that is turning around our ramp operations in Milwaukee is definately a plus in my book. That being said, I am not going to take this oppurtunity to trash talk him. This is not because I am posting this where he or any other management people can see it and get in trouble. It's because I don't feel it's necessary to make my points. Some people I work with will not agree with everything I will have to say in this review, some will. I am not here to please everyone, I'm here to give my honest opinion and view on subject matters, and this is one of them. Thank you.
Opening-Explaination of the Company
I have to thank them for having him explain everything. I've been living this merger for over a year now and even I get confused sometimes. Hearing Brian literally say everything that I've been saying to Mandy for the last year, venting and just trying to figure things out. I also appreciated the fact that he mentioned the 10% cut in Denver when Frontier went bankrupt. The only thing I wish they brought up was the fact that Republic bought Midwest to save us from going bankrupt as well. Also there were alot of hardships here in Milwaukee that weren't mentioned, but I will let that slide to the fact that they are basing the episode in Denver.
Meeting the Bedford Family
Wow, he has a big family. Eight kids?!? More power to him and his wife. I also didn't know he was so religious. I actually have alot more respect for the man now that I know these things about him. It's good to know. I did love the reaction his young daughter had to his undercover disguise, very funny to me.
Presenting Richard Jacobs
This is the part I was most wondering about. Brian is one of the most recoginzable figures in the airline business right now, especially in Denver, Indy and Milwaukee. They really have to disguise him well for this to work. That's why when I saw the wig and glasses, I saw they got it right. As a bonus they also explained the one thing I was wondering, where the cameras are. In the fake-reality of the show, Richard Jacobs is on a reality show where he is one of two candidates for a job at Frontier. While, I admit, it does seem VERY far fetched, in 2010 anything is possible. With that being said, it's time for him to get into training on the job.
Grooming-Denver, CO
We meet Sue, who will teach him how to groom an aircraft. This is a part of the job that is new to the rampers in Milwaukee to be honest. For years we had a seperate grooming staff to do this job, until just over a year ago, especially the day people, never had to groom a plane. Grooming is just another way of saying clean the plane. Pretty much, collect garbage, clean underneath and between seats and the seatbacks, and also internal cleaning the lavs and the galleys. (also if there's time, vaccum it as well) What made this interseting is the "7 minute" grooming turn they explained. That has changed since this was taped, there is more time given to change over a plane. As for everything that Sue said during "union lunch" (that line made me laugh) about her son, it made think of alot of people I work with. There are alot people I work with that put up with alot of shit at home and come to work with a smile of their face despite it.
Ramp/Counter Agent-Oklahoma City, OK
We meet Valerie, who is a cross trained agent. This was interseting to watch for me because I have friends in Columbus that are cross agents. First of all, it was great to see that working on the ramp itself isn't as easy it looks. The agents make it look so simple, but as trainees always learn that this job is hard till you get the hang of it. As for the cross agent part, we don't have that in Milwaukee, even though alot of us can do that job, we don't have to. I do agree with him that it's gross to sweat as much as we do outside and then go up to the ticket counter and be around customers. It's not a good presentation or even that professional looking.
Flight Attendant-Denver, CO-San Diego, CA
First of all, we meet Tui, you is by far one of the best flight attendants I've ever seen. This is part of the job I don't do. The one thing I laughed at was the fact that he was TOO social that the flight went out left. Also, watching him totally mess up the annoucement made me laugh. I think this showed how hard flight attendants work on a flight. It's not as simple as it seems. Hearing him talk about how hard it is the make ends meat doing this job in general. The fact the needs this job, and two other jobs and his wife works two jobs just to make due. The thing that I will say about that is this. I would love more money on my checks, but wouldn't we all? The fact that they completely addressed this made me feel good. I agree with Tui, I don't want much else really, just money and maybe some more effort made towards us as employees. I know it's rough, we are all going through alot right now but top priority should be to make your employees happy.
Lav Agent-Denver, CO
Ah the part of the show that every ramp agent, in every city, was waiting for. Watching Brian Bedford do lavs. We meet Hector, who is going to show Richard how to probably clean the lavs. I know there was alot of people who watched this and were like "gross!", well this is part of the job. If done right, it's a VERY easy job. I laughed really hard when he got nailed with blue juice, I think alot of people did. Hector did get into working extra hours and how much people do to keep this company alive. He really sounded like alot of people I work with on a daily basis. He also mentioned the fact that every ramper is like a part of a big family in their city. It's totally true, a very dysfunctional family, but still. Once you put on the uniform, you are one of us. No one wants to see anyone get fired or to quit for bull shit reasons, it hurts all of us because it affects all of us.
Return to being CEO
Watching Brian in the meeting with management was totally encouragement. It made me feel good about the company as a whole. It's awesome to see and hear. I know alot of people probably don't look at it that way, but I look at as Brian is trying to help build the company properly, something hasn't been done in YEARS.
Revealing that he is Brian Bedford not Richard Jacobs
I read on facebook last night that people had issues with this part because he gave stuff to the people that helped him over the course of the show. I had no problem with this. The facts are, THIS IS A REALITY SHOW. At the end of shows like this there has to be something done that shows that he learned what he said he was going to. This shouldn't be looked into that deeply. I saw the fact that Brian is a good guy, he's willing to do anything for this company, these were the little things that will lead to bigger things down the road.
Final Thoughts
As an employee of Frontier Airlines, seeing this episode helped me feel good about myself. For the first time I don't feel like the lowest scum on earth or the bottom of the barrel in the eyes of the bosses. I'm happy to see that changes are happening and will continue to happen down the road.
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Monday, October 18, 2010
Wednesday, September 15, 2010
2010 Fall Preview-Final Analysis
After much more reading and research on this coming season and shows, wow I'm actually really looking forward to TV this year for the first time in a long while. So for a final analysis on the new fall season, I'll take it day by day on the schedule. There's alot of excitement, even for shows I don't watch.
Mondays
NBC
I'll start with the network that needs to gain alot of ground after last year's awful Jay Leno experiment. First smart move is bringing back the wildly popular show Chuck as a fall show instead of a spring replacement. In a wise move also then have completed the night with new dramas, The Event and Chance. I think this is a brilliant move. While CBS mostly concentrates on comedy and ABC has it's reality money maker, competing against FOX's drama block is the way to go.
FOX
Speaking of FOX, they went the smart route and kept House going as well as giving their new show Lone Star as fantastic lead in.
ABC
For the first time in years, I'm actually looking forward to watching Dancing With the Stars. Other than that, the network has brought back Castle which got surprisingly good ratings last year. But that show should be fine in the shadow of DWTS because well ABC knows not to really worry about Monday nights anymore.
CBS
CBS made one of the boldest moves of the season and moved Big Bang Theory, the station's hottest show, and moved it to Thursday nights (more on that later). In it's place they have included a new comedy Mike & Molly, which me and Mandy will be checking out (believe it or not we did enjoy Accidentally on Purpose last year), after the powerful lineup of How I Met Your Mother, Rules of Engagement and Two and a Half Men. The other spotlight on this night is the new reformation of Hawaii Five-O, which I still haven't fully decided if I want to get into yet. I really have to make that decision soon because the show starts on Monday night. Overall CBS is taking a risk moving their hottest show but hopefully Mike & Molly sticks around and helps continue the popularity of this comedy block. As for Hawaii Five-O, well I guess let the ratings speak for themselves and see what happens.
The CW
I almost completely forgot about this network in general, I never watch it anymore. They did what they had to do, they kept their two biggest shows on the air in 90210 and Gossip Girl.
Tuesdays
FOX
Last year at this time, there was questions if FOX could even have a competitive schedule on Tuesday night during the Fall till American Idol started in the springtime. Well that was before the Glee phenomenon happened. Now one of the hottest shows on TV is leading FOX's lineup on Tuesdays. Do I even have to tell you where my TV will be on Tuesday nights? As for the rest of the lineup, they have put two new comedies, Raising Hope and Running Wilde to closeout the block. I've heard shaky reviews on both shows, but am definitely intrigued by Hope, so I will be giving it a chance.
The CW
To be honest I didn't even know that One Tree Hill was still on the air till about a half hour ago when I was reading that CW renewed it for this season. That's cool for them, it is a very popular show. Following it is also the returning Life Unexpected.
ABC
Other than the DWTS Results Show, ABC is premiring two new dramas No Ordinary Family and Detroit 1-8-7. I guess that's a smart move, I just don't know if people are really going to care as much because there are sooo many drama and dramadies on Tuesdays nights as it is. I hope I am wrong.
CBS
Tuesday night=NCIS night on CBS. Both the original series and the Los Angeles editions have returned back to the back. And rounding out the block, the same way it did last year is the returning show The Good Wife. CBS is playing is very smart and safe on this night.
NBC
This is a huge night for this network now. The popularity of The Biggest Loser and Parenthood have made NBC a real force to reckoned with on Tuesday nights, which is why they kept their block perfectly intact this year.
Wednesdays
ABC
If CBS has their comedy block on Mondays, ABC has taken back Wednesday nights. The no surprise return of the Emmy winning Modern Family is the spark of the block as well as the returning The Middle and Cougar Town. The one new edition to the group is the new comedy Better Than You. After the comedies there is the new show The Whole Truth. It's always good to see ABC back on the map for comedies, especially since they were the start of the rebirth back in the TGIF/Must See TV era.
NBC
I don't care how good the new show Undercovers is but NBC is really going to kicking itself for not taking the opportunity to literally have a solid all Law & Order night. It would have given the original series the proper chance to sign off and then given a proper lead-in to SVU and the new branch Los Angeles.
CBS
I'm starting to get convinced that there is nothing that will get Survivor canceled and nothing will be able to follow Criminal Minds in the lineup. Every year they try and fail, this year's attempt is a show called The Defenders, hopefully it has better luck then shows in the past.
The CW
Well I have to say it's refreshing to hear rave reviews about a show on The CW. The show is questions is the new dramedy Hellcats which premiered last week after the new season America's Next Top Model, another show that will never go away. CW might have something going, if they don't mess it up like they always do.
FOX
First of all, didn't Hell's Kitchen JUST end? I mean I'm not complaining at all, but the last season just ended last a month of so ago and the new season is already starting on Wednesday night. I guess this is FOX's way of keeping a Gordan Ramsey show on the air all year round. Before Hell's, they have put the returning Lie to Me, which got surprisingly high ratings last year in this very time-slot, so here's hoping it happens again.
Thursdays
NBC
This has been NBC's money night for years and with the returning Community, 30 Rock and The Office, it should be no different. (Side note, I'm actually going to have to watch 30 Rock for the first time because of their big live episode.) The new comedy on the block this year is a show called Outsourced, which could be really good or really terrible. I'm not sure which yet. The one major surprise for me is The Apprentice coming back with no celebrities for the first time in a few years, and I think I'm actually going to check it out this season.
The CW
I might as well just get this out the way. The vampire craze continues in this country with the returning Vampire Diaries as a lead-in for the new show, that's more than likely would be destined to fail if on other network, Nikita.
FOX
This night was a gimmie for FOX. Complete against comedy blocks with popular dramas Bones and Fringe. Very simple.
ABC
Now that Lost is off the air, ABC needed a new drama to fill as the lead-in for returning favorites Grey's Anatomy and Private Practice. That risky honor went to the new show My Generation which should, if ABC gives it a proper chance, fills the open vacancy on this network very nicely.
CBS
As mentioned earlier, one of the biggest risks of the new season was CBS moving the mega-hit Big Bang Theory to Thursday nights. For me personally, it's great because it doesn't interfere with any other programming anymore. The reason it's a risk is because alot of people aren't sure if BBT can flourish without it's Monday night block lead-ins. I think the show is strong enough to not only survive, but because even more popular. It is also now the lead in for the new Twitter based comedy S#*! My Dad Says which is either going to bomb horribly or flourish to amazing heights. The lineup is rounded out with returning dramas, CSI and The Mentalist.
Fridays
FOX
This seems to be the one of the only stations that could get ratings nowadays on Friday. They have brought back their two hit shows Human Target and The Good Guys. That's fine for ratings hell that is Friday.
ABC
Speaking of ratings hell. What has happened to ABC over the years? During the TGIF era this used to be the home for great comedy and then 20/20. While 20/20 is still around nowadays they air shows like Secret Millionaire and Body of Proof. There is no turning back for ABC, it's over on Friday nights.
The CW
Well this year marks the end of Smallville on its lineup. (Note: I'm going to have to see the finale because Clark is finally going to wear the Superman suit!) This return presides the return of a rare CW hit Supernatural.
CBS
Somehow CBS always seems to get ratings on Fridays no matter what. they seem to be able to continue that with hits like Medium and CSI:NY. With such good leadins, new drama Blue Bloods should have no problem getting some sort of an audience.
NBC
Other than Dateline NBC does anyone care about Fridays on NBC? It's like news shows School Pride and Outlaw just don't stand a chance at all. Seems like they were just trying to fill the lineup.
(Note: The other notable change on network TV is WWE Friday Night Smackdown moving off MyNetwork and going to SyFy on 10/1. This will more than likely spell the end for the little watched MyNetwork as a channel.)
Saturdays
Really? Are you kidding me? Other than FOX renewing COPS and America's Most Wanted, there is NOTHING to note on Saturday nights.
Sundays
(Note: I am not including NBC because of the NFL and The CW because they just show reruns of other programming.)
CBS
Sundays has and always will be the home of 60 Minutes. That will never change. It also has turned into the home of CSI:Miami. So it's save to say CBS is good. The other show in between is the surprising popular Undercover Boss. (Note: I'm going to have to watch one episode of Boss since Frontier Airlines is going to be profiled.)
ABC
Sundays on ABC in the last few years has been a simple stable of programming that is not changing this year. America's Funniest Home Videos, which I am stunned is still going after all these years, Desperate Housewives and Brothers and Sisters.
FOX
Speaking of a regular stable of shows, Animation Domination will continue this year, to no one's surprise. Like last year it will include the continuing to rewrite the record books The Simpsons (Note: I will like always be watch the Treehouse of Horror episode this year but now I will have to tune into the season premiere because of the Glee cast making a special appearance.), The Cleveland Show, the show that will never go away Family Guy and American Dad.
Mondays
NBC
I'll start with the network that needs to gain alot of ground after last year's awful Jay Leno experiment. First smart move is bringing back the wildly popular show Chuck as a fall show instead of a spring replacement. In a wise move also then have completed the night with new dramas, The Event and Chance. I think this is a brilliant move. While CBS mostly concentrates on comedy and ABC has it's reality money maker, competing against FOX's drama block is the way to go.
FOX
Speaking of FOX, they went the smart route and kept House going as well as giving their new show Lone Star as fantastic lead in.
ABC
For the first time in years, I'm actually looking forward to watching Dancing With the Stars. Other than that, the network has brought back Castle which got surprisingly good ratings last year. But that show should be fine in the shadow of DWTS because well ABC knows not to really worry about Monday nights anymore.
CBS
CBS made one of the boldest moves of the season and moved Big Bang Theory, the station's hottest show, and moved it to Thursday nights (more on that later). In it's place they have included a new comedy Mike & Molly, which me and Mandy will be checking out (believe it or not we did enjoy Accidentally on Purpose last year), after the powerful lineup of How I Met Your Mother, Rules of Engagement and Two and a Half Men. The other spotlight on this night is the new reformation of Hawaii Five-O, which I still haven't fully decided if I want to get into yet. I really have to make that decision soon because the show starts on Monday night. Overall CBS is taking a risk moving their hottest show but hopefully Mike & Molly sticks around and helps continue the popularity of this comedy block. As for Hawaii Five-O, well I guess let the ratings speak for themselves and see what happens.
The CW
I almost completely forgot about this network in general, I never watch it anymore. They did what they had to do, they kept their two biggest shows on the air in 90210 and Gossip Girl.
Tuesdays
FOX
Last year at this time, there was questions if FOX could even have a competitive schedule on Tuesday night during the Fall till American Idol started in the springtime. Well that was before the Glee phenomenon happened. Now one of the hottest shows on TV is leading FOX's lineup on Tuesdays. Do I even have to tell you where my TV will be on Tuesday nights? As for the rest of the lineup, they have put two new comedies, Raising Hope and Running Wilde to closeout the block. I've heard shaky reviews on both shows, but am definitely intrigued by Hope, so I will be giving it a chance.
The CW
To be honest I didn't even know that One Tree Hill was still on the air till about a half hour ago when I was reading that CW renewed it for this season. That's cool for them, it is a very popular show. Following it is also the returning Life Unexpected.
ABC
Other than the DWTS Results Show, ABC is premiring two new dramas No Ordinary Family and Detroit 1-8-7. I guess that's a smart move, I just don't know if people are really going to care as much because there are sooo many drama and dramadies on Tuesdays nights as it is. I hope I am wrong.
CBS
Tuesday night=NCIS night on CBS. Both the original series and the Los Angeles editions have returned back to the back. And rounding out the block, the same way it did last year is the returning show The Good Wife. CBS is playing is very smart and safe on this night.
NBC
This is a huge night for this network now. The popularity of The Biggest Loser and Parenthood have made NBC a real force to reckoned with on Tuesday nights, which is why they kept their block perfectly intact this year.
Wednesdays
ABC
If CBS has their comedy block on Mondays, ABC has taken back Wednesday nights. The no surprise return of the Emmy winning Modern Family is the spark of the block as well as the returning The Middle and Cougar Town. The one new edition to the group is the new comedy Better Than You. After the comedies there is the new show The Whole Truth. It's always good to see ABC back on the map for comedies, especially since they were the start of the rebirth back in the TGIF/Must See TV era.
NBC
I don't care how good the new show Undercovers is but NBC is really going to kicking itself for not taking the opportunity to literally have a solid all Law & Order night. It would have given the original series the proper chance to sign off and then given a proper lead-in to SVU and the new branch Los Angeles.
CBS
I'm starting to get convinced that there is nothing that will get Survivor canceled and nothing will be able to follow Criminal Minds in the lineup. Every year they try and fail, this year's attempt is a show called The Defenders, hopefully it has better luck then shows in the past.
The CW
Well I have to say it's refreshing to hear rave reviews about a show on The CW. The show is questions is the new dramedy Hellcats which premiered last week after the new season America's Next Top Model, another show that will never go away. CW might have something going, if they don't mess it up like they always do.
FOX
First of all, didn't Hell's Kitchen JUST end? I mean I'm not complaining at all, but the last season just ended last a month of so ago and the new season is already starting on Wednesday night. I guess this is FOX's way of keeping a Gordan Ramsey show on the air all year round. Before Hell's, they have put the returning Lie to Me, which got surprisingly high ratings last year in this very time-slot, so here's hoping it happens again.
Thursdays
NBC
This has been NBC's money night for years and with the returning Community, 30 Rock and The Office, it should be no different. (Side note, I'm actually going to have to watch 30 Rock for the first time because of their big live episode.) The new comedy on the block this year is a show called Outsourced, which could be really good or really terrible. I'm not sure which yet. The one major surprise for me is The Apprentice coming back with no celebrities for the first time in a few years, and I think I'm actually going to check it out this season.
The CW
I might as well just get this out the way. The vampire craze continues in this country with the returning Vampire Diaries as a lead-in for the new show, that's more than likely would be destined to fail if on other network, Nikita.
FOX
This night was a gimmie for FOX. Complete against comedy blocks with popular dramas Bones and Fringe. Very simple.
ABC
Now that Lost is off the air, ABC needed a new drama to fill as the lead-in for returning favorites Grey's Anatomy and Private Practice. That risky honor went to the new show My Generation which should, if ABC gives it a proper chance, fills the open vacancy on this network very nicely.
CBS
As mentioned earlier, one of the biggest risks of the new season was CBS moving the mega-hit Big Bang Theory to Thursday nights. For me personally, it's great because it doesn't interfere with any other programming anymore. The reason it's a risk is because alot of people aren't sure if BBT can flourish without it's Monday night block lead-ins. I think the show is strong enough to not only survive, but because even more popular. It is also now the lead in for the new Twitter based comedy S#*! My Dad Says which is either going to bomb horribly or flourish to amazing heights. The lineup is rounded out with returning dramas, CSI and The Mentalist.
Fridays
FOX
This seems to be the one of the only stations that could get ratings nowadays on Friday. They have brought back their two hit shows Human Target and The Good Guys. That's fine for ratings hell that is Friday.
ABC
Speaking of ratings hell. What has happened to ABC over the years? During the TGIF era this used to be the home for great comedy and then 20/20. While 20/20 is still around nowadays they air shows like Secret Millionaire and Body of Proof. There is no turning back for ABC, it's over on Friday nights.
The CW
Well this year marks the end of Smallville on its lineup. (Note: I'm going to have to see the finale because Clark is finally going to wear the Superman suit!) This return presides the return of a rare CW hit Supernatural.
CBS
Somehow CBS always seems to get ratings on Fridays no matter what. they seem to be able to continue that with hits like Medium and CSI:NY. With such good leadins, new drama Blue Bloods should have no problem getting some sort of an audience.
NBC
Other than Dateline NBC does anyone care about Fridays on NBC? It's like news shows School Pride and Outlaw just don't stand a chance at all. Seems like they were just trying to fill the lineup.
(Note: The other notable change on network TV is WWE Friday Night Smackdown moving off MyNetwork and going to SyFy on 10/1. This will more than likely spell the end for the little watched MyNetwork as a channel.)
Saturdays
Really? Are you kidding me? Other than FOX renewing COPS and America's Most Wanted, there is NOTHING to note on Saturday nights.
Sundays
(Note: I am not including NBC because of the NFL and The CW because they just show reruns of other programming.)
CBS
Sundays has and always will be the home of 60 Minutes. That will never change. It also has turned into the home of CSI:Miami. So it's save to say CBS is good. The other show in between is the surprising popular Undercover Boss. (Note: I'm going to have to watch one episode of Boss since Frontier Airlines is going to be profiled.)
ABC
Sundays on ABC in the last few years has been a simple stable of programming that is not changing this year. America's Funniest Home Videos, which I am stunned is still going after all these years, Desperate Housewives and Brothers and Sisters.
FOX
Speaking of a regular stable of shows, Animation Domination will continue this year, to no one's surprise. Like last year it will include the continuing to rewrite the record books The Simpsons (Note: I will like always be watch the Treehouse of Horror episode this year but now I will have to tune into the season premiere because of the Glee cast making a special appearance.), The Cleveland Show, the show that will never go away Family Guy and American Dad.
Thursday, September 9, 2010
2010 Fall Schedule
Well as far as this blog is concerned, I will be doing like I did at the end of the season earlier in the year and reviewing shows throughout the season and making picks and posting analysis on them as well. This is more than likely the schedule of shows I will be following, at least for now.
Mondays
Monday Night Raw (Live with Mandy)
Dancing with The Stars (DVRing, watching on Tuesday afternoons)
Tuesdays
WWE NXT (DVRing, watching on Wednesdays, till it goes off the air)
Glee (watching with Mandy, maybe Claire and Mike)
Raising Hope (DVRing, hopefully get into it with no problems, probably get pushed to a cleaning day around the house)
Dancing with The Stars (DVRing, watching on Wednesday mornings)
Wednesdays
Hells Kicthen (watching with Mandy and more than likely UJ)
Thursdays
Big Bang Theory (watching with Mandy)
$#*! My Dad Says (watching or DVRing)
Outsourced (DVRing, hopefully get into, same as Raising Hope)
TNA Impact (DVRing, watch on Fridays)
Fridays
WWE Friday Night Smackdown (watching/DVRing)
I think that's a good array of shows this Fall season and I'm looking forward to it.
Mondays
Monday Night Raw (Live with Mandy)
Dancing with The Stars (DVRing, watching on Tuesday afternoons)
Tuesdays
WWE NXT (DVRing, watching on Wednesdays, till it goes off the air)
Glee (watching with Mandy, maybe Claire and Mike)
Raising Hope (DVRing, hopefully get into it with no problems, probably get pushed to a cleaning day around the house)
Dancing with The Stars (DVRing, watching on Wednesday mornings)
Wednesdays
Hells Kicthen (watching with Mandy and more than likely UJ)
Thursdays
Big Bang Theory (watching with Mandy)
$#*! My Dad Says (watching or DVRing)
Outsourced (DVRing, hopefully get into, same as Raising Hope)
TNA Impact (DVRing, watch on Fridays)
Fridays
WWE Friday Night Smackdown (watching/DVRing)
I think that's a good array of shows this Fall season and I'm looking forward to it.
Saturday, August 28, 2010
The Power of the Theme Song
Over the last few months I've been talking to people at work and people wonder what the big deal about a good theme song is. This gets brought up because people think the opening of Big Bang Theory takes too long because of the song by the Barenaked Ladies. But I have to remind them that because of that theme, it makes the show more well known. This is something that has been bothering me for years. Nowadays where are all the cool theme songs for TV shows, especially comedies.
Back in the day, the TGIF era especially, every comedy had a good catchy song. Even the TGIF block had it's own theme song (you remember it if you watched it regularly like I did "It's Friday night and the mood is right. Gonna have some fun, show you how it's done, TGIF!") From Perfect Strangers to Family Matters to Full House to Boy Meets World (who changed to a better song in later years), every show was memorable. Even scores like Dinosaurs is still in people's memory banks.
Two of the most famous theme songs ever were on NBC, the Cheers theme (Everybody Knows Your Name, if you have never heard the full version, look it up it's awesome!) and the Friends theme (who doesn't remember I'll Be There For You even if you didn't like the show).
The problem is nowadays older audiences have become too impatient. Even kids shows, whose auidences have the attention spans of fruit-flies, will sit and get excited when the theme song for their favorite show comes on. (Disney and PBS shows all have theme songs, Disney followed tradition from my generation's Disney Afternoon block.)
Most shows nowadays have a very short intro with like a little music and then ALL the credits roll during the opening sequence of the show. Sometimes there isn't even that much. It's a wonder why people detest the length of the BBT theme so much. They actually have to sit through a 60 second fast paced, very recognizable song.
I've heard the argument that the networks cut theme songs for more commercials, while at times that is true, the networks can't be that stupid. I think, to be honest, if more shows had theme songs again, then more people will remember the show and say to themselves, that show was funny I wanna watch it again. Music sticks in people's minds longer than the show itself at times. If you have a good show and associate with music, like the old days, then more people will remember it and put together "that theme song is stuck in my head, but that show was funny I wanna watch it again".
It worked in the past, it can work nowadays.
On that note I will leave you with a tribute to my Grandpa, because I would be remiss not to mention or include this when talking about this topic:
"Boy the way Glen Miller played, songs that made the hit parade, guys like us we had it made, those were the days, and you know where you were then, girls were girls and men were men, mister we could use a man like Herbert Hoover again, didn't need no welfare states everybody pulled his weight, gee our old Lasalle ran great, those were the days!"
Back in the day, the TGIF era especially, every comedy had a good catchy song. Even the TGIF block had it's own theme song (you remember it if you watched it regularly like I did "It's Friday night and the mood is right. Gonna have some fun, show you how it's done, TGIF!") From Perfect Strangers to Family Matters to Full House to Boy Meets World (who changed to a better song in later years), every show was memorable. Even scores like Dinosaurs is still in people's memory banks.
Two of the most famous theme songs ever were on NBC, the Cheers theme (Everybody Knows Your Name, if you have never heard the full version, look it up it's awesome!) and the Friends theme (who doesn't remember I'll Be There For You even if you didn't like the show).
The problem is nowadays older audiences have become too impatient. Even kids shows, whose auidences have the attention spans of fruit-flies, will sit and get excited when the theme song for their favorite show comes on. (Disney and PBS shows all have theme songs, Disney followed tradition from my generation's Disney Afternoon block.)
Most shows nowadays have a very short intro with like a little music and then ALL the credits roll during the opening sequence of the show. Sometimes there isn't even that much. It's a wonder why people detest the length of the BBT theme so much. They actually have to sit through a 60 second fast paced, very recognizable song.
I've heard the argument that the networks cut theme songs for more commercials, while at times that is true, the networks can't be that stupid. I think, to be honest, if more shows had theme songs again, then more people will remember the show and say to themselves, that show was funny I wanna watch it again. Music sticks in people's minds longer than the show itself at times. If you have a good show and associate with music, like the old days, then more people will remember it and put together "that theme song is stuck in my head, but that show was funny I wanna watch it again".
It worked in the past, it can work nowadays.
On that note I will leave you with a tribute to my Grandpa, because I would be remiss not to mention or include this when talking about this topic:
"Boy the way Glen Miller played, songs that made the hit parade, guys like us we had it made, those were the days, and you know where you were then, girls were girls and men were men, mister we could use a man like Herbert Hoover again, didn't need no welfare states everybody pulled his weight, gee our old Lasalle ran great, those were the days!"
Wednesday, July 28, 2010
Hell's Kitchen:Final Four (7/27/10)
Alot of people don't even realize that I'm a big Hell's Kitchen fan. I haven't missed a season since Mandy got me started on it when I moved here. I think Gordon Ramsay is awesome at what he does and this show is always entertaining. This season has been a wild one, random eliminations and just craziness all the way around. But after last night, the show came down to the final four. So much like I always do, here are my thoughts on them at this point.
1. Jay
This guy is my pick to win the show. He's improved majorly over the last few episodes and is finally developing himself as a leader. He communicates and hasn't had a bad service in weeks. He was a dark horse weeks ago but now he could win the whole thing.
2. Autumn
How the hell has she made it this far? She's been on the chopping block too many times to remember, she's had some terrible service. In my view she doesn't belong here. Maybe Ramsey sees something we aren't seeing on TV, but at the moment she doesn't seem to really have a chance in hell of winning.
3. Benjamin
Oh Ben. I can't stand this guy. He's arrogant and annoying. I thought for sure with all the communications problems they have had with him this season, he would have been gone. Ramsey gave him an undeserved pass this week. I won't be surprised if it's Jay vs. Ben in the finale in two weeks but he can't lead and run a kitchen on his own, thus then doesn't deserve to win this show.
4. Holli
Now finally, Jay's little "g/f". I think she's really good in the kitchen, definitely stronger than Autumn. The only problem I see is that she's not consistent enough. She seems to always come through in the end but she seems to choke when it starts up. I don't think she's going to win this show, but I won't be surprised to be honest if she makes it to the final 2.
1. Jay
This guy is my pick to win the show. He's improved majorly over the last few episodes and is finally developing himself as a leader. He communicates and hasn't had a bad service in weeks. He was a dark horse weeks ago but now he could win the whole thing.
2. Autumn
How the hell has she made it this far? She's been on the chopping block too many times to remember, she's had some terrible service. In my view she doesn't belong here. Maybe Ramsey sees something we aren't seeing on TV, but at the moment she doesn't seem to really have a chance in hell of winning.
3. Benjamin
Oh Ben. I can't stand this guy. He's arrogant and annoying. I thought for sure with all the communications problems they have had with him this season, he would have been gone. Ramsey gave him an undeserved pass this week. I won't be surprised if it's Jay vs. Ben in the finale in two weeks but he can't lead and run a kitchen on his own, thus then doesn't deserve to win this show.
4. Holli
Now finally, Jay's little "g/f". I think she's really good in the kitchen, definitely stronger than Autumn. The only problem I see is that she's not consistent enough. She seems to always come through in the end but she seems to choke when it starts up. I don't think she's going to win this show, but I won't be surprised to be honest if she makes it to the final 2.
Thursday, July 1, 2010
Downfall...A New Game Show Concept
Last week ABC debuted a new show after Wipeout called Downfall. I was curious because the show is hosted by WWE's Chris Jericho and since I didn't know anything about the show, I DVRed it and watched it.
It was intriging. The concept is insane. You answer questions and play for a million dollars a section at a time, $5,000, $10,000, $25,000 and so on. The categories are fun. But the crazy part is that there is a moving belt hanging over a building over a backalley in L.A. and you have to answer the questions as fast as you can before the prizes fall off and if the money falls off you lose everything. Did I mention that there you are wearing a harness? And you get two "lifelines" persay where you can hit the panic button and then you have to put either a personal item on the belt or your guest that you brought with you? Confused yet? Try watching it.
While I will continue to give the show a chance, it can get confusing and right when you are getting into the flow of the show, an item falls off the belt and they cut to it and you lose your train of thought. I know I found myself yelling at the TV a few times because I wanted to know the answer to the questions but they were obsessed with showing the damage of the items instead of showing the answers.
I don't know if people are actually watching this show yet, or if it will even catch on. Jericho makes a great game show host but overall it might be too confusing for someone to keep up with even in the short term. I hope I'm wrong.
It was intriging. The concept is insane. You answer questions and play for a million dollars a section at a time, $5,000, $10,000, $25,000 and so on. The categories are fun. But the crazy part is that there is a moving belt hanging over a building over a backalley in L.A. and you have to answer the questions as fast as you can before the prizes fall off and if the money falls off you lose everything. Did I mention that there you are wearing a harness? And you get two "lifelines" persay where you can hit the panic button and then you have to put either a personal item on the belt or your guest that you brought with you? Confused yet? Try watching it.
While I will continue to give the show a chance, it can get confusing and right when you are getting into the flow of the show, an item falls off the belt and they cut to it and you lose your train of thought. I know I found myself yelling at the TV a few times because I wanted to know the answer to the questions but they were obsessed with showing the damage of the items instead of showing the answers.
I don't know if people are actually watching this show yet, or if it will even catch on. Jericho makes a great game show host but overall it might be too confusing for someone to keep up with even in the short term. I hope I'm wrong.
Friday, June 11, 2010
The truth about sports ratings
"Hockey ratings are a joke!"
I read that statement when the ratings came out for Wednesday night's Cup Final game between the Hawks and the Flyers. The game hit a 5.8 share, that is an unheard of number for the NHL in this country, especially in prime-time. Yet it doesn't seem to be good enough for people. I don't get it.
The NHL for years has been struggling for viewers and ratings. For the first time, well ever, you had a series everyone was talking about. A series that, if you take away ESPN's love for the NBA, was talked about by more people than any sports story, except well the almost-perfect game last week. The Cup finals was the #2 trend on Twitter during the game, every game, something that the NBA hasn't been doing. What does the NHL have to do??
Let's be honest, hockey is never going to be one of the top two sports in this country. The NFL is untouchable and the NBA is a powerhouse. Weirdly enough the Cup Finals this year had higher ratings than the World Series. That's something I never said before, never thought I would say.
Some say it was because hockey was on a peak with the USA-Canada Olympic hockey game back in February (the highest rated USA game since the Miracle on Ice), and that is true and what's wrong with that? Isn't that how you spread the word of a sport by using the biggest international platform you can have? Didn't the NBA do the same thing with "The Dream Team" back in the 90s?
In all, I wish people would just give the NHL it's due. The Blackhawks winning the Cup had the best ratings for a hockey game in 37 years, because it was historic, a good series, a great game and the facts are there that hockey is finally growing this country. And I must say it's about time!
I read that statement when the ratings came out for Wednesday night's Cup Final game between the Hawks and the Flyers. The game hit a 5.8 share, that is an unheard of number for the NHL in this country, especially in prime-time. Yet it doesn't seem to be good enough for people. I don't get it.
The NHL for years has been struggling for viewers and ratings. For the first time, well ever, you had a series everyone was talking about. A series that, if you take away ESPN's love for the NBA, was talked about by more people than any sports story, except well the almost-perfect game last week. The Cup finals was the #2 trend on Twitter during the game, every game, something that the NBA hasn't been doing. What does the NHL have to do??
Let's be honest, hockey is never going to be one of the top two sports in this country. The NFL is untouchable and the NBA is a powerhouse. Weirdly enough the Cup Finals this year had higher ratings than the World Series. That's something I never said before, never thought I would say.
Some say it was because hockey was on a peak with the USA-Canada Olympic hockey game back in February (the highest rated USA game since the Miracle on Ice), and that is true and what's wrong with that? Isn't that how you spread the word of a sport by using the biggest international platform you can have? Didn't the NBA do the same thing with "The Dream Team" back in the 90s?
In all, I wish people would just give the NHL it's due. The Blackhawks winning the Cup had the best ratings for a hockey game in 37 years, because it was historic, a good series, a great game and the facts are there that hockey is finally growing this country. And I must say it's about time!
Wednesday, May 19, 2010
Is 10 years still a big deal?
Today I was reading Entertainment Weekly and found out that Smallville is entering it's 10th and final season next year. 10 years is unreal to me. It made think back to when I found out that Cheers was going off the air after 11 years. I was too young at the time to really follow Cheers but that was a big deal to me. 11 years with almost the same cast, the show succeeded and was given this hero's farewell from NBC. Nowadays, I had a thought, is it still as big a deal?
In an era where some shows barely make it past it's first season, does any show even stand a chance anymore to last a long time? That's why the news of Smallville surprised me even more.
So I took the time to actually look up the shows that have lasted a LONG time in the TV world. (I have excluded news shows (60 Minutes, 20/20, etc), sports shows (Monday Night Football, Monday Night Raw, etc.), movie blocks (Hallmark Hall of Fame, The Wonderful World of Disney, etc), variety shows (Ed Sullivan, etc.), music shows (Grand Ole Opry Live, etc) and PBS shows.)
1, The Simpsons (21 years)2. Gunsmoke (20 years)
3. Law & Order (20 years)
4. America's Funniest Home Videos (20 years)
5. COPS (19 years)
6. The Real World (18 seasons)
7. Lassie (17 years)
8. The Amazing Race (16 seasons)
9. ER (15 years)
10. The Adventures of Ozzie and Harriet (14 years)
11. Bonanza (14 years)
12. Knots Landing (14 years)
13. South Park (14 years)
14. Survivor (14 seasons)
15. King of the Hill (13 years)
16. Dallas (13 years)
17, My Three Sons (12 years)
18. NYPD Blue (12 years)
19. Murder, She Wrote (12 years)
20. Hawaii Five-O (12 years)
21. M*A*S*H (11 years)
22. Cheers (11 years)
23. Frasier (11 years)
24. Married...with Children (11 years)
25. The Jeffersons (11 years)
26. 7th Heaven (11 years)
27. Stargate SG-1 (10 years)
28. Murphy Brown (10 years)
29. Friends (10 years)
30. Law & Order:Special Victims Unit (10 years)
31. JAG (10 years)
32. Beverly Hills 90210 (10 years)
As you can see, it's a very small group of shows that last this long.
The real question I guess is, how does a show just kinda slide under the radar for so many years? The facts are that shows are given the chance to grow like they used to. I mean if you look at this list, excluding Hawaii Five-0 which is returning this fall, only EIGHT shows are still on the air right now, and three of them are reality show who don't go by years, but by seasons. So brings the list down to six. South Park is on cable, and is like Comedy Central's lifeline so that is why that lasted so long. So that brings us to FIVE shows on broadcast television
Now with the news that Law & Order is getting the heave without the big hurrah it truly deserves, do networks even care about the history of their shows?
I mean did anyone even know that AFHV was even on or that it has lasted as long as it has? Of course not because ABC doesn't EVER take advantage of it and even advertise it. Somehow that show survives,
FOX at least takes the time to brag about how long The Simpsons has been on and you know when the creators decide to hang it up, they will get the big finale it deserves, unlike another FOX legendry show Married...with Children. That's a show that just ended with no big deal at all, despite it being the first show that brought attention to the network.
Even the WB recognized 7th Heaven when it went off the air the first time as it's first big show and the one show that lasted the entire run of the network, CW not so much when it ended the second time.
Now we have Smallville, a major cult favorite. A show that really in my opinion has flown under the radar because of being on the CW. Next year is it's big final year, I hope upon hope that it gets the farewell it deserves. I mean it started as "yet another Superman show" and lasted this long, it deserves a big hurrah. I hope it gets it, or it will further prove my point that I don't think network truly care about shows that last to this historic of a level.
NOTE:
When I began this article it was before it was announced that another show will hit the 10 year mark next year. American Idol. But without Simon Cowell, I don't know if the show will be the same. But next year, the show that changed the music scene, will make history like no other reality ever has before.
In an era where some shows barely make it past it's first season, does any show even stand a chance anymore to last a long time? That's why the news of Smallville surprised me even more.
So I took the time to actually look up the shows that have lasted a LONG time in the TV world. (I have excluded news shows (60 Minutes, 20/20, etc), sports shows (Monday Night Football, Monday Night Raw, etc.), movie blocks (Hallmark Hall of Fame, The Wonderful World of Disney, etc), variety shows (Ed Sullivan, etc.), music shows (Grand Ole Opry Live, etc) and PBS shows.)
1, The Simpsons (21 years)2. Gunsmoke (20 years)
3. Law & Order (20 years)
4. America's Funniest Home Videos (20 years)
5. COPS (19 years)
6. The Real World (18 seasons)
7. Lassie (17 years)
8. The Amazing Race (16 seasons)
9. ER (15 years)
10. The Adventures of Ozzie and Harriet (14 years)
11. Bonanza (14 years)
12. Knots Landing (14 years)
13. South Park (14 years)
14. Survivor (14 seasons)
15. King of the Hill (13 years)
16. Dallas (13 years)
17, My Three Sons (12 years)
18. NYPD Blue (12 years)
19. Murder, She Wrote (12 years)
20. Hawaii Five-O (12 years)
21. M*A*S*H (11 years)
22. Cheers (11 years)
23. Frasier (11 years)
24. Married...with Children (11 years)
25. The Jeffersons (11 years)
26. 7th Heaven (11 years)
27. Stargate SG-1 (10 years)
28. Murphy Brown (10 years)
29. Friends (10 years)
30. Law & Order:Special Victims Unit (10 years)
31. JAG (10 years)
32. Beverly Hills 90210 (10 years)
As you can see, it's a very small group of shows that last this long.
The real question I guess is, how does a show just kinda slide under the radar for so many years? The facts are that shows are given the chance to grow like they used to. I mean if you look at this list, excluding Hawaii Five-0 which is returning this fall, only EIGHT shows are still on the air right now, and three of them are reality show who don't go by years, but by seasons. So brings the list down to six. South Park is on cable, and is like Comedy Central's lifeline so that is why that lasted so long. So that brings us to FIVE shows on broadcast television
Now with the news that Law & Order is getting the heave without the big hurrah it truly deserves, do networks even care about the history of their shows?
I mean did anyone even know that AFHV was even on or that it has lasted as long as it has? Of course not because ABC doesn't EVER take advantage of it and even advertise it. Somehow that show survives,
FOX at least takes the time to brag about how long The Simpsons has been on and you know when the creators decide to hang it up, they will get the big finale it deserves, unlike another FOX legendry show Married...with Children. That's a show that just ended with no big deal at all, despite it being the first show that brought attention to the network.
Even the WB recognized 7th Heaven when it went off the air the first time as it's first big show and the one show that lasted the entire run of the network, CW not so much when it ended the second time.
Now we have Smallville, a major cult favorite. A show that really in my opinion has flown under the radar because of being on the CW. Next year is it's big final year, I hope upon hope that it gets the farewell it deserves. I mean it started as "yet another Superman show" and lasted this long, it deserves a big hurrah. I hope it gets it, or it will further prove my point that I don't think network truly care about shows that last to this historic of a level.
NOTE:
When I began this article it was before it was announced that another show will hit the 10 year mark next year. American Idol. But without Simon Cowell, I don't know if the show will be the same. But next year, the show that changed the music scene, will make history like no other reality ever has before.
TV Show Fall Analyis (Early Version)
It's the time of the year when we find out the fates of our favorite television shows, especially on the big four networks. As of this morning all the schedules for the fall (and some next spring) have been released. (I will not comment on the content of *most* new shows till my next report and I find out more about them.)
CBS
Big Surprises:
First of all the cancellations of Cold Case, Ghost Whisperer and New Adventures of Old Christine caught me off guard. I always heard good things about Cold Case from people so I figured it had a fan base. As for Ghost Whisperer, the ratings were low, but it always lead Friday nights. And Christine I thought was more popular, I guess I was wrong.
As for the schedule, moving Big Bang Theory to Thursday caught me off guard but it might actually be good for the show to get even higher rating then it already is getting. The rest looks good to me, nothing crazy.
WTF Moments:
Okay, I'll bite. I'm going to have to watch S--- My Dad Says after Big Bang just for the curious factors. Finally, Hawaii Five-0 is back? Really? Who's idea was that one?
I will say, I loved Accidentally on Purpose. I thought it was a funny quirky show that took a little while to get used to. But I do appreciate the fact that at least the season finale closed all the storylines so there are no loose ends making this show ending not as big of a deal as others.
ABC
Big Surprises:
The only real big surprise was that they kept V on but canceled FlashForward. I figured, by people who have watched both shows, that it would have been the other way around. But alas, that's the decision they made. Also Scrubs finally getting canceled is NOT a big deal, it should have ended last year.
I'm not a big ABC watcher anymore to be quite honest. I think it's a very good move to have a full comedy night on Wednesdays. But other than that, no major shakeups or changes.
NBC
Big Surprises:
Number one with a bullet is the cancellation of Law & Order. The TV stable should have at least had a chance to say goodbye the right way. I mean I hear there is going to be a big TV movie sometime next year but still they should have gotten the chance the Ugly Betty and Lost got to say goodbye to their fans the right way. Also the same could be said for Heroes, which I know the ratings have been down since season one but still give it a chance to end with class. I also find it amusing that Wednesdays have officially turned into cop drama night with this new show Undercovers, L&O:SVU and the new spin-off L&O:LA.
I do like the fact that they kept Tuesdays in tact though with Biggest Loser and Parenthood staying back-to-back, I think that's huge because that's NBC's biggest night ratings wise, even bigger than their comedy block on Thursday night. I am also happy that Celebrity Apprentice is returning next year. I was never a fan of the original show but I love the celebrity version big time.
FOX
Big Surprises:
I have to admit, I didn't expect FOX to renew The Cleveland Show and keep it on their Animation Domination block on Sunday nights. Most people I've talked to that watch it said it's lame and kinda dumb, then again the same could be said for American Dad and that show is still going strong. As for Til Death, I will say the same thing I said about Scrubs, it should have been canceled a long time ago. I tried to watch this season and it was really terrible.
Scheduling Change-ups:
The big change-ups include three of FOX's biggest shows, Glee, American Idol and Hell's Kitchen. Personally I love the fact that Glee is moving to the lead-in spot on Tuesday nights in the Fall. I think that's a HUGE move. The show deserves the chance to show how good it can be in by itself in the ratings. What I don't like is moving it to Wednesday nights at 9pm in the Spring. I think that's going to really confuse fans, so I hope they do a good job advertising the move because if not it could suffer from a massive drop. As for Idol, the Tuesday performance show is being extended to a hour and a half and the Wednesday results show is now a half hour. I like the idea of the results show being a half hour (and it is the lead-in for Glee) but not sure if even I could sit through a hour and half Idol show especially when it's down to the last couple of weeks. Hell's Kitchen is moving to Wednesday nights instead of Tuesday nights which I don't agree with personally. I have problems with the show moving time slots in the middle of a run and I don't really see a major issue with it following Glee, but then again the audience for both shows are very different so that might have something to do with it.
That's what the big four have announced for now for next year. It seems interesting for now. I wonder if they will change anything between now and August when the big fall preview issues come out.
CBS
Big Surprises:
First of all the cancellations of Cold Case, Ghost Whisperer and New Adventures of Old Christine caught me off guard. I always heard good things about Cold Case from people so I figured it had a fan base. As for Ghost Whisperer, the ratings were low, but it always lead Friday nights. And Christine I thought was more popular, I guess I was wrong.
As for the schedule, moving Big Bang Theory to Thursday caught me off guard but it might actually be good for the show to get even higher rating then it already is getting. The rest looks good to me, nothing crazy.
WTF Moments:
Okay, I'll bite. I'm going to have to watch S--- My Dad Says after Big Bang just for the curious factors. Finally, Hawaii Five-0 is back? Really? Who's idea was that one?
I will say, I loved Accidentally on Purpose. I thought it was a funny quirky show that took a little while to get used to. But I do appreciate the fact that at least the season finale closed all the storylines so there are no loose ends making this show ending not as big of a deal as others.
ABC
Big Surprises:
The only real big surprise was that they kept V on but canceled FlashForward. I figured, by people who have watched both shows, that it would have been the other way around. But alas, that's the decision they made. Also Scrubs finally getting canceled is NOT a big deal, it should have ended last year.
I'm not a big ABC watcher anymore to be quite honest. I think it's a very good move to have a full comedy night on Wednesdays. But other than that, no major shakeups or changes.
NBC
Big Surprises:
Number one with a bullet is the cancellation of Law & Order. The TV stable should have at least had a chance to say goodbye the right way. I mean I hear there is going to be a big TV movie sometime next year but still they should have gotten the chance the Ugly Betty and Lost got to say goodbye to their fans the right way. Also the same could be said for Heroes, which I know the ratings have been down since season one but still give it a chance to end with class. I also find it amusing that Wednesdays have officially turned into cop drama night with this new show Undercovers, L&O:SVU and the new spin-off L&O:LA.
I do like the fact that they kept Tuesdays in tact though with Biggest Loser and Parenthood staying back-to-back, I think that's huge because that's NBC's biggest night ratings wise, even bigger than their comedy block on Thursday night. I am also happy that Celebrity Apprentice is returning next year. I was never a fan of the original show but I love the celebrity version big time.
FOX
Big Surprises:
I have to admit, I didn't expect FOX to renew The Cleveland Show and keep it on their Animation Domination block on Sunday nights. Most people I've talked to that watch it said it's lame and kinda dumb, then again the same could be said for American Dad and that show is still going strong. As for Til Death, I will say the same thing I said about Scrubs, it should have been canceled a long time ago. I tried to watch this season and it was really terrible.
Scheduling Change-ups:
The big change-ups include three of FOX's biggest shows, Glee, American Idol and Hell's Kitchen. Personally I love the fact that Glee is moving to the lead-in spot on Tuesday nights in the Fall. I think that's a HUGE move. The show deserves the chance to show how good it can be in by itself in the ratings. What I don't like is moving it to Wednesday nights at 9pm in the Spring. I think that's going to really confuse fans, so I hope they do a good job advertising the move because if not it could suffer from a massive drop. As for Idol, the Tuesday performance show is being extended to a hour and a half and the Wednesday results show is now a half hour. I like the idea of the results show being a half hour (and it is the lead-in for Glee) but not sure if even I could sit through a hour and half Idol show especially when it's down to the last couple of weeks. Hell's Kitchen is moving to Wednesday nights instead of Tuesday nights which I don't agree with personally. I have problems with the show moving time slots in the middle of a run and I don't really see a major issue with it following Glee, but then again the audience for both shows are very different so that might have something to do with it.
That's what the big four have announced for now for next year. It seems interesting for now. I wonder if they will change anything between now and August when the big fall preview issues come out.
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