^ Thought I`d bump this article to add my own grumble to the thread topic. While the article talks quite positively about what`s happening on tv today, from the armchair I sit in it seems to be business as usual; a lot of junk and one or two good progs.
One point the article makes is that a tv series allows for much more character development than a movie, which I`d agree with. I think it shows up especially in sitcoms, where you learn what to expect from the Joey Tribianis and Sheldon Coopers etc. There`s some obscure satisfaction to be had when you can say, "oh yes, Ted is being Ted Moseby again." In contrast, in comedy movies it takes about 45 minutes to establish the characters, who then deliver about two comic lines apiece before it`s time to wrap up the show with the make-up kiss or the feel-good wedding scene.
So, for me the article has some truth but some over-optimistic thinking too.
On the other hand, something pretty depressing are these viewing statistics that I dug up for the UK:-
Quote:
List of most watched television broadcasts:-
In 2005, the British Film Institute compiled a list of programmes with the biggest audience since 1955. The top 10 are:
1 1966 World Cup Final : .................... 32.30 million 30 July 1966
2 Funeral of Princess Diana: ................32.10 million 6 September 1997
3 British Royal Family documentary: ..... 30.69 million 1969
4 EastEnders Den divorces Angie: .........30.15 million 25 December 1986
5 Apollo 13 splashdown: .....................28.60 million 17 April 1970
6 FA Cup replay: Chelsea vs. Leeds: .... 28.49 million 29 April 1970
7 Royal Wedding of Charles & Diana: .... 28.40 million 29 July 1981
8 Wedding of Princess Anne: .............. 27.60 million 14 November 1973
9 Coronation Street Hilda Ogden leaves: 26.65 million 25 December 1987
10 2012 London Olympic Closing: ..........24.46 million 12 August 2012
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So what we really want as a nation are Sports, Soaps and Royalty. What`s the best smilie for that -
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