David Kronke was appointed Mayor of Television after a bloodless coup in 2000. Since then, he has improved infrastructure, championed greater educational opportunities and fought for reforms that have utterly erased corruption and incompetence from the television industry. Since Mr. Kronke has ascended to power, Television is a far better place. TV Haikus II: The Quickening
As is the case here, the sequel’s never as good. But it’s a nice inducement for TV critics, at newspapers with shrinking news holes, to consider tightening their reviews.
Brothers & Sisters
Natter, whine, natter:
They’re glib; they eat quiche and brie.
Calista likes Rush.
The View
Chatter, drivel and
Rosie’s bluster fill the hour.
At least Star is gone.
According to Jim
He’s stupid, see, and
His wife is sweet and patient.
Comic gold ensues!
Ghost Whisperer
Hey, I just spoke to
Your beloved dead sister…
Why are you running?
Men in Trees
Some concepts are dumb
But this one just takes the cake:
Anne Heche gives advice.
Da Ali G Show
Very few sees it
But all profess love Borat.
Anti-Semites rules!
Studio 60 on the Sunset Strip
Aaron Sorkin learns
An important lesson: Few
Care how shows are made.
Saturday Night Broadcast Network Programming
Nothing. Not a thing.
Repeats, failed shows, “Cops,� more “Cops.�
You must get out more.
Dexter
He kills murderers.
Wait – that makes him one too, right?
What will he do now?
The O’Reilly Factor
This is what happens
When a mammal goes too long
Without rabies shots.
And, of course: Your contributions are more than welcome.
Comments
TV network heads
Feed the beast of great unwashed
William Shatner scores.
Posted by: Suzy Q | November 11, 2006 5:09 PM
Thanks to my TiVo
I never watch commercials
It's just like stealing!
Posted by: MoroccoMole | November 13, 2006 2:39 PM