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What’s on TV this week? Nuthin’!
(by Luigi Luciano - January 31, 2008)
I don’t know about you but a couple of weeks ago I was really depressed. No it was not the war in Iraq. Not the economy that seems to be hurting. It wasn’t even the fact that Hillary won a primary or two. It is this stupid writers strike.
The Golden Globes TV spectacular was cancelled and now the Oscars might be cancelled as well.
Of course I am being facetious. I could care less if the award shows go on or not. If they were on I would turn them on and off to see who really makes a fool of themselves when they get up and give some political speech, like people care what they say.
I know that some people plan their annual parties around these events and can’t wait to see what the stars are wearing. We have to have hours of commentators interviewing stars about where they got their dress or jewelry.
It is really sad how people falling over all these people. Who are they? Some people who as a job acting. They do a good job in their films to make them believable and make us get lost in the film for a couple of hours. In return they get paid millions for that job.
We tend to look up to these people more because I think we would like to know what it was like to be in their shoes and have that much money.
For the record most are not happy with their millions. That’s why so many are divorced, drunks or drug addicts. Money will not make them happy.
Anyway, back to my gripe. It’s bad enough that TV has put some of my favorite shows on hold due to the idiotic writers strike; now they may have trouble making movies next year as well. With no writers the Oscars show can go on but the stars won’t cross the picket line. My prediction is that if the strike is not settled by then, they will find a way to get the show on and the stars will be there. Their egos are too big not to be honored in front of the world. Me I could care less. The world of reality shows is growing due to the strike. Maybe it is a good thing.
Heck I watch Jay Leno more than I did before the strike. His jokes are funnier and his show is better. In fact his ratings are better than Letterman who has writers. What does that tell you? Who needs all those writers.
The new batch of reality shows that are out have been pretty good. American Gladiators is fantastic. It is basically a show where people compete against each other to be the best. Fun to watch and exciting.
The Celebrity Apprentice: Really good. The celebrities are taking it seriously and it is fun to watch.
The Biggest Loser is just great. Watching everyday people be transformed gives me hope. I know they have personal trainers and are taught what to eat, but anyone can do it. They go through all these things each week and then at the end to watch people lose 100, 200 and even more pounds after a few months is amazing and positive TV.
The list of shows that I record are: The Biggest Loser, Celebrity Apprentice, Deal or No Deal, One verses 100,Unwrapped ( a fun show to watch on the Food Network),Cools Tools on one of those home show networks, Terminator (which I still have not seen) and some other shows that are fun. I am waiting for that new show where people take the lie detector. That should be fun. They should get Bill Clinton as a guest.
With all these new reality shows coming on it got me thinking. What would Luigi like to see as a new reality show? So here are a few that I think would make great TV.
John Edwards Hair Makeover. John Edwards known as the “Breck Girl” will conduct a search through the country for people who really need a new hair style. He will be looking to help the low income people who he feels will benefit from a $350 hair cut like he gets. The winner will receive a hair makeover, a promise of tax relief even if you don’t pay taxes and free health care for a year.
Al Gore: Proving I am Right: Gore will run around the world finding the hottest spots on the planet. Al will proof through his brilliance that the reason these spots are so hot is do to global warming. The will be intense interviews with himself debating the fact that man has caused the earth to warm. He will bring together all the scientists that agree with him that global warming is a major problem. Al will prove that he knows what he is talking about and in the season ending cliff hanger he will prove to the world that he did create the internet. This could prove to be about as boring as a show as Al himself.
Rich Man Poor Man: This show will pit rich people against poor people. Hosted by leading Democrats they will challenge the poor people to come up with new ways to get the rich peoples money. Some suggestions made by the politicians will be to have the rich people pay for health insurance? Have the poor people get tax rebates even though they may not have paid taxes while giving no rebates back to the rich who did pay. It will be a fast paced game with tempers flaring!
American Politicians: Similar to American Gladiators they will battle out in a series of events for the title of American Politician. In the series opener Harry Reid and Nancy Pelosi will battle it out with Mr. Common Sense in events like Debates, promises and providing free health insurance to all. Watch for special guest in a later episode Ted Kennedy. Teddy boy will show what we need alternative energy like wind mills but not on his property. Broke back Bathroom: Senator Larry Craig will take us on a yearlong tour of popular public bathrooms. Contestants will have to answer questions on what certain actions mean. Like sitting in a stall and tapping you foot under the other stall. An exciting educational show. Are You Smarter than a Politician? This looks very promising. Starring your majority leader Harry Reid and Nancy Pelosi they will look to go up against different people each week. The contestants must use logic to answer questions. Examples like: Given the economic issues giving money back to people will help the economy. Who do you think should get the refunds? Nancy and Harry will say all people even people that never paid any taxes. While the logical contestants will argue that only people that pay taxes should get a refund. Sit back and watch the sparks fly when Harry and Nancy take on logic.
What an exciting new season of TV is ahead.
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