My Name is Earl and Thoughts on NBC - Page 2

I know I'm going to get hammered for saying this, but, why? The Office is fun, and I enjoy it, but the numbers aren't huge for the series, why will the spinoff be a breakout success? I get that Friday Night Lights has a terribly devoted following, and I'm not going to say anything bad about the show, but the fact remains that very few people watch it. Then, the network is going to air stuff like a new Knight Rider series (remember that terrible TV movie from a couple of months ago, yeah, it'll be based on that).

I could be wrong, but I just don't see the network pulling itself out of its ratings slump with its proposed programming lineup. I'm absolutely going to be watching the new Merlin show (yes, it apparently takes place in King Arthur's court), but not everyone out there shares my sense of geekdom. I'll also be watching Chopping Block come summer of 2009, but that's only because I currently watch Last Restaurant Standing on BBC America, and this seems like the same show, but done in New York City.

I hope for a breakout hit for the network; goodness knows you only need one or two new shows to hit in order to be successful again, and I have a soft spot for the network I once worked at. I just don't see where the hit is. All the shows feel like possible niche successes, but not mass appeal ones.

Have you seen the schedule? Do you think I'm wrong (and I hope I am)?

Article Author: Josh Lasser

Josh Lasser, formerly known as "TV and Film Guy," and complete with a Masters Degree in Critical Studies in said areas, gives his opinions on TV, Film, and Entertainment in general. All of which he does in a shameless attempt to try to get paid to do the exact same thing. …

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