Members DeeeDee Posted August 27, 2010 Members Share Posted August 27, 2010 +1. And they do EVERYTHING they can to undercut it's success. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members EricMontreal22 Posted August 27, 2010 Members Share Posted August 27, 2010 The problem is, the networks are playing it safer than ever as ratings continue to dwindle--and to them safe seems to mean basically as cliched (which often means white/straight) as possible. The irony there is cable ratings continue to grow and as you said, it's often because they have shows that appeal to these distinct audiences, and don't play it as safe. But the networks don't seem to get that... (I am so not a fan of procedurals so didn't realize Law and Order had finally been canceled, but they are having Law and Order LA which has a relatively racially diverse cast... well by current network standards) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members DRW50 Posted August 27, 2010 Author Members Share Posted August 27, 2010 Wendie Jo Sperber I loved the first few years of FOX. Tracey Ullmann, Roc, In Living Color, then Living Single. Aside from a few reality shows I never have been interested since they used X Files as their opportunity to become so bland. Even their attempts at being "edgy", like that porn drama Skin, were so cliched and generic, people saw right through them. Even a lot of cable falls into becoming increasingly predictable and forgettable (FX, Comedy Central, Soapcentral, E, among others). TV in general doesn't seem to have that much which takes a chance...perhaps it's just when you're younger something surprises you but when you're older it doesn't have an impact. Either way, I still enjoy how willing FOX was back then to air different types of programs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members DeeeDee Posted August 27, 2010 Members Share Posted August 27, 2010 Because they believe as you said that straight/white/male is the default & that viewers Cable appeals to are "niche" audiences which they aren't. I don't much care for procedurals either (except Homicide). It's sad when Children's television is more diverse than adults. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members alphanguy74 Posted August 27, 2010 Members Share Posted August 27, 2010 Well... it always has been: I wonder what kids today get as their impression of minorities from images on TV. AS a child in the 70's, I didn't have any clue as to gay people except John Ritter on Three's company, so I certainly never saw MYSELF... and since I was too young to watch any negative stereotypes that some blaxploitation films had, my impression of black people from TV was that of being cool, hip, and stylish... since I had no exposure in real life (Until I was an adult). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members OldSchoolSoapFan Posted August 27, 2010 Members Share Posted August 27, 2010 LOL...I'm practically falling over myself laughing at the extremes some of you are going to in regards to TV today, especially those who say that TV is a straight white man's world. Let's see a show of hands of those who think this year is 1980. A major problem with television today, especially in advertising, is how white men are portrayed. Either they are c(o)ckblocked and/or cuckolded by their female counterparts or some black counterpart is making him out to be a fool. I bet none of you think about that one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members All My Shadows Posted August 27, 2010 Members Share Posted August 27, 2010 Entourage Two and Half Men House How I Met Your Mother The Office Supernatural Law and Order: SVU NCIS CSI Castle The Big Bang Theory Human Target The Good Guys Psych Burn Notice White Collar Breaking Bad Mad Men And on and on and on. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members OldSchoolSoapFan Posted August 27, 2010 Members Share Posted August 27, 2010 Care to name all of the other ones? And I bet the countless sleepless nights mind-wringing over the lack of non-Caucasians and wimmins outnumbered the number of shows on TV today... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members All My Shadows Posted August 27, 2010 Members Share Posted August 27, 2010 All I needed to give you was one, but I gave you 18, and against my better judgment, here are 25 more. Undercover Boss CSI Miami The Apprentice Rules of Engagement Chuck Hell's Kitchen Lie to Me The Mentalist Fringe Bones Community CSI New York Smallville Rescue Me Sons of Anarchy Justified It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia The League Archer Louie Royal Pains Leverage Dark Blue Memphis Beat Rubicon Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members ChiTownBoi03 Posted August 27, 2010 Members Share Posted August 27, 2010 LMAO! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Bright Eyes Posted August 27, 2010 Members Share Posted August 27, 2010 Every time I think I've heard it all, additions are incorporated. Wow. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members R Sinclair Posted August 27, 2010 Members Share Posted August 27, 2010 Deflecting. Pathetic. Learn the meaning of the word victim, first. You'll see that you can't be someone's victim if you allow them to treat you that way. No one is keeping you watching daytime television, or shows that you feel are misrepresenting your people. You're not suffering. You're not being subjected to it. It's your choice. Either [!@#$%^&*] or get off the pot. Don't think you're doing black folks a favor by screaming TOKENS and MISREPRESENTATION while you continue to support the very thing you're bitching about. You may think you're sharing your limited knowledge with the poor, uninformed masses, but all you're doing is being a straight up hypocrite. "I'll keep watching... Although I hate what I see, feel incredibly disrespected and offended, and will cry racism/discrimination every chance I get... but I'll keep on watching." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Sylph Posted August 27, 2010 Members Share Posted August 27, 2010 Thread closing warning: ON. Fasten your seatbelts. But before - enjoy the ride! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Members Eric83 Posted August 27, 2010 Members Share Posted August 27, 2010 UPN really? They still had a fair number of minority shows by the time it went off the air. Though I much preferred there sitcoms from the 90's, save for Homeboys in Outer Space. (ughh ) lol. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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