Countdown until I lose it

Sunday, April 30, 2006

Why do I obsess?

It shouldn't bother me. I know I should just be able to let this go. But, I still can't get over that Katie Couric somehow commands enough respect for this new gig of hers. She seems like a nice enough lady, I am very sure that she works damn hard at her current job. Still, is it possible that I am the only one who notices that she is actually a very poor interviewer {see previous Katie post}?
So, O.K., Katie's out. But, what's up with skipping right past Ann and Campbell to fill in for her. Meredith is coming out of nowhere. From The View of all places! Maybe someone owes her a favor. God knows she must be dying to work with someone other than Star Jones. And, speaking of Star Jones, the only redeeming thing about Rosie taking over for Meredith is the promise of seeing Star and Rosie interact.
C'mon... does anyone really think these two are going to get along. I have doubts that Rosie will be able to share focus with any of the other three women. When she had her own show she could barely share focus with her own guests [ala Katie Couric], but the demands of playing nice with these three "Viewers" should be quite a site. I say she and Star Jones have an all out physical smack down brawl within the first three months. If not, I see Star or Rosie quitting.

Tuesday, April 11, 2006

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Monday, April 03, 2006

Please cancel Teachers!

Last week I made the mistake of watching the new sitcom "Teachers". I am surprised that they were able to come up with more than one script since it seemed that they used up all of the jokes to insult teachers in week one. There was nothing original about any of the jokes during this show. In fact, the dialogue was so played out that hearing the laugh track was like seeing a crayon streaking across a Picasso.
On the other hand, if you are interested in spending a half hour listening to teachers being negatively stereotyped as lazy, uninterested in student learning and generally inept, this is the show for you.
How is it possible that Arrested Development is cancelled and Teachers even airs for a second episode? I am so confused about some of the programming I am being faced with these days.