So, I'm watching TV last night ("Glee" to be specific) and out of the blue an ad pops up on my TV screen for the roofer referred to below this post. Yep, good old John Beel is doing the same thing with the Fox affiliate in St. Louis. He's sponsoring "severe weather" alerts.
So, while I am trying to enjoy Fox's top rated comedy, I get distracted by the ad for the roofer. But, what is even more infuriating is that the so called severe weather is for a Flash Flood warning out in the sticks 70 miles southwest of the city. AAaargh!
Apparently Roofer Boy doesn't get it. People don't want to see his nasty advertisements during prime time shows covering the lower right quarter of the screen. But, the practice is probably here to stay since the idiots running the Fox station bill the guy every time they run this crap.
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May 26, 2010
September 28, 2009
New Fall TV Season
This isn't exactly local media criticism, but since over the air network TV has just rolled out it's new fall season, I have a few thoughts on what I have seen thus far.
I have discovered two new shows on Wednesday nights running head to head against each other. And if you haven't seen "Glee" or "Modern Family" yet, check them out. They are well worth your time. Glee is the story of life in a Western Ohio high school. The sponsor of the glee club deals with a variety of obstacles in trying to restore the organization to the glory days it enjoyed while he was a member at McKinley High School. The characters he deals with along the way are well developed and the writing is superb. Jane Lynch is awesome in her supporting role of Cheerleaders sponsor. So far, the plot's have been solid even if a little unbelievable at times. It airs at 8 pm Central.
"Modern Family" is a tale of an extended family where each person believes they're doing the right thing even if they annoy others in both the immediate and extended family. I saw it for the first time last week and was pleased with the way it all came together at the end of the first half hour. It's on FOX and also airs at 8 on Wednesday night.
As fine as Modern Family is, the show after it should be avoided at all costs. It's called "Cougar Town" and is what you would expect from the word Cougar in the title. If you dont know what a Cougar is go ask your mother. The premier was nasty and vulgar and the central premise of the show is profane. Skip it. I feel embarrassed that a talented actrees like Courtney Cox is in this program. I'll be surprised if Cougar Town survives past the end of October.
I have discovered two new shows on Wednesday nights running head to head against each other. And if you haven't seen "Glee" or "Modern Family" yet, check them out. They are well worth your time. Glee is the story of life in a Western Ohio high school. The sponsor of the glee club deals with a variety of obstacles in trying to restore the organization to the glory days it enjoyed while he was a member at McKinley High School. The characters he deals with along the way are well developed and the writing is superb. Jane Lynch is awesome in her supporting role of Cheerleaders sponsor. So far, the plot's have been solid even if a little unbelievable at times. It airs at 8 pm Central.
"Modern Family" is a tale of an extended family where each person believes they're doing the right thing even if they annoy others in both the immediate and extended family. I saw it for the first time last week and was pleased with the way it all came together at the end of the first half hour. It's on FOX and also airs at 8 on Wednesday night.
As fine as Modern Family is, the show after it should be avoided at all costs. It's called "Cougar Town" and is what you would expect from the word Cougar in the title. If you dont know what a Cougar is go ask your mother. The premier was nasty and vulgar and the central premise of the show is profane. Skip it. I feel embarrassed that a talented actrees like Courtney Cox is in this program. I'll be surprised if Cougar Town survives past the end of October.
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