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But, You’re Wrong Seth Godin, It’s Not Better Than TV

March 15, 2010

I read a post earlier today by Seth Godin on his blog called “But it’s better than TV,” where he listed a bunch of activities he thinks are better than TV. I like the way Godin thinks about things and the way he presents them. But, in this case, I think he is wrong.
First, I [...]

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One of the Problems With In Plain Sight

July 21, 2008

A TV show doesn’t have to be accurate, real or even slightly realistic in portraying its subject matter. Besides being entertaining, it needs to follow its own rules. In Plain Sight does the former, but not so much the latter.
How many times have you heard Mary or Marshall tell a new person into the system [...]

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One Reason Why New Amsterdam and Other Good Shows Get Cancelled

May 12, 2008

While preparing this year’s bubble shows that should be saved post, I read an article about New Amsterdam’s cancellation by FOX.
As I sometimes do, I started reading the comments left on the article.
A couple of comments down an Autumn Dreamer posted:
I wanted to watch this. Then I came to my senses and remembered it was [...]

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Nuts for Jericho Campaign Actually Works

June 6, 2007

“P.S. Please stop sending us nuts.” That is how the open letter posted on the Jericho Fan Forums by CBS Entertainment President Nina Tassler ended. Why should the nuts stop? Well, because CBS has decided to renew Jericho for a second season. While it was only for seven episodes, it is better than leaving things [...]

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