Why is it that original series like Wonderfalls, Dead Like Me, and Arrested Development get cancelled, while shows like the War at Home, Stacked, and all the other cookie cutter shows stay on the air?
2006-06-15 06:36:00 · 8 answers · asked by mycathisses 3 in Entertainment & Music ➔ Television
The TX executives are not smart enough to market certain shows properly or to program them in an appropriate time slot.
NBC Failed on bringing Coupling to America but actually learned from their mistakes and stayed true to The Office.
Mystery Science Theater was a smart show that was mishandled late in it's run.
I think the general public is underestimated and the networks continue to put out mediocre crap failing to see that when HBO or Showtime or another cable network chooses to put out a smarter quality show it can be a hit.
2006-06-15 06:53:27 · answer #1 · answered by cmo1004 1 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Good question. If a show is good and thought-provoking, you can bet it will be sacked. One of the best shows I've seen in a long time was Dead Like Me and I can't believe they cancelled it! Freaks and Geeks was another wonderful show that died before its time. I guess the majority of the American population would rather watch a bigot like that asshole on War at Home or Pam Anderson barely fitting into a dress on Stacked. It is inconcievable to me why this worthless junk is allowed to stay on.
2006-06-15 06:42:03 · answer #2 · answered by The Girl With the Eyes of Gold 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's the lowest common denominater. What appeals to the masses will survive.
The idea is that people want to be entertained, not have their thoughts provoked.
I had friends who could not keep up with West Wing, or Arrested Development. I'd be cracking up, and they'd be lost. "They talk too fast, and I don't understand what they're saying."
Look at Desperate Housewives even. The first show, especially where the Felicity Huffman character finds herself walking into the pool to get her bratty kids because her husband is AWOL again, was brilliant. The first year was great.
It became a hit, and last year it was dumbed down. Bree and a sex addict? What?
2006-06-15 06:37:48 · answer #3 · answered by vanwoman06 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yep you should add LOVE MONKEY in there as well, and THE BOOK OF DANIEL (that was offensivwe to the nutcases on the relgious right so thats why that got shelfed). Often they are never given enough of a chance. It sucks that the network bosses are always so egare to can shows.
2006-06-16 03:35:47 · answer #4 · answered by indieboy 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
aaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaawwwwwwwwwwwwwww, I like Arrested Development
2006-06-15 06:40:06 · answer #5 · answered by ♥ Rock Lee ♥ 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Because a lot of people have been dumb down by public education and parents that don't give a damn brought up by baby boomers( the old hippies)
2006-06-15 06:40:44 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
i absolutely agree with you, but i don't think it's the shows that are too smart... people aren't stupid, they're just too lazy to think about the shows... the aaron sorkin masterpiece "sports night" was a perfect example... awesome show... witty and funny with a perfect combination of comedy and drama... but it only lasted 2 seasons... crazy huh?
2006-06-15 06:43:05 · answer #7 · answered by Señor P 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I agree. ^
2006-06-15 06:38:15 · answer #8 · answered by purrpletoad 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋