I'm sure many of us remember all the great variety shows of days gone by -- Ed Sullivan, Carol Burnett, Sony & Cher, Tom Jones, Laugh-In...any ideas as to why they don't exist any more? Do we live in the video age...are the shows to expensive to produce...no one can be bothered to take the time and effort?? What do you think. Also, name others you enjoyed/recall...who would you like to see put on this type of show...fave artist of today? Thanks for your input.
2006-07-10 15:17:39 · 8 answers · asked by GeorgieGirl 4 in Entertainment & Music ➔ Television
Yup, variety shows were big back then, when the outlook of life was much more simple. It seems that each generation is not interested in the entertainment of the previous generation (e.g., Lawrence Welk anyone?) and they want something more "exciting." Seeing people do silly skits that were mostly fun and not political just isn't interesting. Everything has to be "EXTREME" or... um... "X-TREME", is it? Ugh.
So yes, the MTV Generation has given us quick-clip entertainment... everything you need to see in 10 second flashes. No one has time to just sit and enjoy a show that's just plain funny unless it has something important to say.
2006-07-10 15:30:58 · answer #1 · answered by Rogue Scrapbooker 6 · 1⤊ 2⤋
Variety Shows Of The 60s
2016-12-08 20:42:35 · answer #2 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes! I wish there were new shows like they use to entertain us with! Seems like they don't know how to produce anything but reality shows. I really miss the ones you have mentioned and also all those great Christmas Shows they used to have around the holidays they really made the holidays special! I've seen one a couple of years back but it was NOT like the originals. Lately every time I rent a movie to watch that seems promising it is like almost porn...how disappointing. I think no one is taking the time to create a very good show or movie these days. There are plenty of talented people out there and plenty of money going in to the wrong things so I think its "Time" people want it quick.
2006-07-10 15:30:59 · answer #3 · answered by starduster2 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The Hudson Brothers had a good show on TV. I enjoyed them alot as a teen lol
2006-07-10 17:57:14 · answer #4 · answered by ? 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
flip wilson had a variety show, remember the phrase, "here comes the judge", also glen cambell and the captain and tennile. i believe jimmy dean had a variety show back in the early 60s. hope this was some help.
2006-07-10 15:34:29 · answer #5 · answered by 41magnum 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
They do just go to E-Bay type in what your looking for & you'll find them all lol.Plus Walmart Vs E-Bay the prices are $20@Walmart about $6-$10 on E-Bay..Good Luck
2006-07-10 15:21:05 · answer #6 · answered by sugarbdp1 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
there have been countless shows like that that confirmed on nearby stations in particularly some cities around the country. Soul practice replaced into the 1st one to be nationally syndicated so as that it replaced into seen u . s .-extensive.
2016-12-10 04:20:28 · answer #7 · answered by ? 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The Gong Show, Name That Tune. I think they are not racy enough...too wholesome.
2006-07-11 04:54:02 · answer #8 · answered by beth l 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋