Some things are just soo damn perfect:
Month: May 2013
TV Upfronts: Guide to Presentations and Parties
Yes, it’s that time again, when networks trot out the casts of next season’s shows and brag about how wonderful these offerings are going to be. And then, of course, use all the leverage they can to extort high advertising fees out of the sponsors whose commercials we never watch thanks to our trusty DVRs.
As always, Hollywood Reporter.Com is on top of the scene. Here’s their rundown of the presentations and, even more importantly, the parties!
munchman: A Real Dick Fight! Here! Now!
Well, what else do you call it when two world famous asswipes dick duke it out?
In this case, the dicks are Barry Diller and Rupert Murdoch, each of whom could easily claim to be the World’s Asswipe Champ.
17th Annual Webby Award Winners Announced
For those not in the In Crowd, the Webby Awards are, in a nutshell, the interwebs’ version of the BAFTA Awards – which are, of course, the British version of the Oscars. In other words, the Best of the Best that you can find online.
Now that we’re all up to speed, time for the press release:
What Writers Can Learn from DUCK DYNASTY
by Kathy Fuller
I hate reality TV. I’m talking a seething, teeth-gnashing kind of hate, one borne from being a victim viewer of varied types of reality programming over the years. I’ve seen the shows about the kids, the hoarders, the housewives, the voices, the idols, the survivors, the couponers, the cake makers, etc. I’ve never been able to maintain a vested interest in any of them. Mostly I just lament the hours I wasted watching unlikeable people in lame situations with manipulated conflict, all represented as “real”.
So when I heard all the hoopla surrounding Duck Dynasty, I wasn’t going anywhere near it. Although I’m southern born and bred and have no problems with rednecks, I prefer my men with a lot less facial hair. But EVERYONE watches this show. The third season finale pulled in over 9 million viewers. Compare that with NBC’s entire network line-up and this show is a hit.
Plus, my husband started watching it. Therefore, I caved.