Cancelled Shows and The American Mind

Thursday, 18 January, 2007, 07:00 - Random Thoughts

How is that shows like Survivor, American Idol, Friends, and Queer Eye For The Straight Guy can last for many seasons when so many good shows get cancelled after just one or two seasons?

Why does the American mind seem to focus on the vapid carbon-copy shows and yet when something new comes along they ignore it en masse?

Last night I watched the pilot episode of one of my all-time favorite shows; which originally aired in August of 1993. The Adventures of Brisco County Jr was undoubtedly the most original show to come out in my lifetime, and yet it lasted for one season. And yet it was abandoned to 'cult hit' status by the powers that be. Does the entertainment industry really think that lowly of the acting of Bruce Campbell? By all rights, he should be up there with the biggest actors of our time. Yet he is stuck in the role of the B-movie king. Bruce Campbell vs the Armies of Darkness? Bubba Ho-tep? Classics!

Anyway, that's the end of my rant. For now... Go buy a copy of TAOBCJ on DVD (sure it's $80, but well worth the price compared to other TV shows). Then perhaps you will realize what you missed. And while you're at it, pick up Sledgehammer...