There’s a reason we call “Classic TV” by that very term, and Michael Coate’s remembrance of one of the most successful innovations in TV history (so successful that now, 60 years later, very few viewers understand how innovative it really was) is every bit as classic as its subject matter.
(LB’s NOTE: Our thanks to pal Herbie J Pilato for calling our attention to this “classic article.”)
Every fall, I eagerly await the new season. No, not the return of Pumpkin Spice Latté or “Are you ready for some FOOTBALL!?!”For me, it’s all about the networks announcing the start of new series and returning series resolving their cliffhangers and moving forward.
So, imagine how much champing-at-the-bit impatience I experienced during the long, long, drought from March through October that was pandemic TV.
LB’S NOTE: Really, it is…assuming that streaming is TV. The way definitions are changing, this sly, funny, insane series probably could just as easily be called a multi-part feature film.
But that’s not my point. I’ve watched the first four episodes so far and have been consistently amazed at the intensity of its satire of good ole church-goin’ Southerners. I’m also amazed by the fact that said church-goin’ Southerners haven’t yet arisen in angry protest at the truth being presented here.
We don’t know whether to laugh or cry. But today’s amazing factoid is that The Sims Spark’d, a new show where contestants create outrageous (and gloriously unreal sexual scenarios), premiered on TBS last week, and all we can say at this time is…”Oy vay!”
Here’s the trailer:
And an update:
LB’S NOTE: Patrice Robotnick, our ace robot reporter and critic, returns to turn fresh eyes on a rebooted 1980’s classic that was very much loved at the time. Now, however…well, here’s what Patrice has to say.
LB’S SECOND NOTE: Uh-oh, this is embarrassing. Ms. Robotnick has informed us that she isn’t “in the mood” for recording anything this week and that we’ll have to make due with what she’s written. Wonder what’s going on….