Re: NBC plans lineup of escapist fare, "Medium," "30 Rock" likely

On Mar 31, 6:28 pm, Barry Margolin <bar...@[EMAIL PROTECTED]
> wrote:
> In article <fsqftk$t3...@[EMAIL PROTECTED]
>,
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>  "Obveeus" <Obve...@[EMAIL PROTECTED]
> wrote:
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> > "David" <dimla...@[EMAIL PROTECTED]
> wrote:
> > > With the economy going in the tank, NBC appears ready to bet that
> > > viewers are eager for a heavy dose of escapism -- and as few repeats
> > > as possible.
>
> > If people can't pay their bills, the solution is to give them fantasy
shows
> > about people that can pay their bills?  ;-)
>
> What was the most popular type of entertainment during the Depression?
> It was the heyday of the Busby Berkeley musicals and other fantasies
> about rich people.

And, yet, NBC's not trying to hawk a "Gossip Girl" rip-off! (unless
you count "Lipstick Jungle", which I almost do!!).


Ian  (P.S. Put me down in the pool as having "Lipstick Jungle"
renewed. I just have a sneaking hunch that NBC will end up bringing it
back...)