Friday, July 30, 2004
Thoughts Posted on 7/30
Here are some of the things I think I think ...
- Network television is getting killed because of shows on cable like Rescue Me. It's well-written, filmed, and acted. There is a substance to the show that doesn't exist with too many other shows these days. Only a few shows on broadcast are showing signs of life because it's all reality, all the time. Five years from now, cable will be even more powerful. FX is one of the first networks to grab the entertainment angle and run.
- The Democratic Convention also demonstrated the power of cable. Without cable, you'd only have seen soundbites of Obama's speech. You'd only have seen soundbites of Sharpton's venture away from the script. And, you'd have missed Reagan's science lesson. Thankfully, Kerry got a full hour on all the networks. Otherwise, Americans would only know him through soundbites. His tough personality showed through in his speech, although I think he was too concerned with the clock and wrapping before the 11 o'clock news. It should be an interesting fall - although I don't think Kerry will win.
- I saw Ricky Williams last night. He was at Taco Bell. He had the munchies.
- New category: Lovie Smith Headline of the Blog. Calling on my former duties as a copy editor, I can't pass up the chance to come up with great headlines for the new Chicago Bears head coach. You know, old George Halas is rolling in his grave because his heirs hired a head coach named Lovie.
First Headline (as the arrive at training camp not in Platteville): When Lovie Come To Town ... an homage to U2's record on the Rattle and Hum album
- Baseball playoff predictions: American League: Yankees, White Sox, A's ... Wild Card: Red Sox. National League: Braves, Cardinals, Dodgers. Wild Card: Giants. ALCS: A's v. Red Sox. NLCS: Dodgers v. Giants. World Series: Giants v. Red Sox. Winner: Giants.
- Network television is getting killed because of shows on cable like Rescue Me. It's well-written, filmed, and acted. There is a substance to the show that doesn't exist with too many other shows these days. Only a few shows on broadcast are showing signs of life because it's all reality, all the time. Five years from now, cable will be even more powerful. FX is one of the first networks to grab the entertainment angle and run.
- The Democratic Convention also demonstrated the power of cable. Without cable, you'd only have seen soundbites of Obama's speech. You'd only have seen soundbites of Sharpton's venture away from the script. And, you'd have missed Reagan's science lesson. Thankfully, Kerry got a full hour on all the networks. Otherwise, Americans would only know him through soundbites. His tough personality showed through in his speech, although I think he was too concerned with the clock and wrapping before the 11 o'clock news. It should be an interesting fall - although I don't think Kerry will win.
- I saw Ricky Williams last night. He was at Taco Bell. He had the munchies.
- New category: Lovie Smith Headline of the Blog. Calling on my former duties as a copy editor, I can't pass up the chance to come up with great headlines for the new Chicago Bears head coach. You know, old George Halas is rolling in his grave because his heirs hired a head coach named Lovie.
First Headline (as the arrive at training camp not in Platteville): When Lovie Come To Town ... an homage to U2's record on the Rattle and Hum album
- Baseball playoff predictions: American League: Yankees, White Sox, A's ... Wild Card: Red Sox. National League: Braves, Cardinals, Dodgers. Wild Card: Giants. ALCS: A's v. Red Sox. NLCS: Dodgers v. Giants. World Series: Giants v. Red Sox. Winner: Giants.
