2010 television wish list
While television is still great, and I do believe we may very well be living in the Golden Age of Television that people always reference, there are a lot of things that could be done a little better. Here's my list of what I would like to see on television in the next 360-some-odd days.
10) The return of Holly Flax on NBC's The Office. With the wedded bliss of Jim and Pam the focus has shifted to sad-sack Michael's love life, or lack thereof. There has been nothing quite as rewarding as seeing Michael and Holly revel in their nerdy bliss last season, and fans are clamoring to see where this story goes.
9) A stellar episode of SNL. Since the show's second season people have said that it's not as good as it used to be and should be canceled. SNL continues to deliver laughs and phrases that slip into the public vernacular but the show has been unbalanced giving fodder to neigh sayers. With a strong host, preferably someone new and not favorite Justin Timberlake the show can be on top where it belongs once again.
8) To find out how Ted actually met his kid's mom. The Office has shown that a show can survive, and advance, without dragging out a main premise for years. With all of the near misses and misdirection the show is falling into dangerously close LOST territory by building up more than it can answer. The smart writing thus far has shown that the kid's mother could be revealed and then shift focus to Ted and her courtship without skipping a beat.
7) Justin's coming out on Ugly Betty. Little Justin is at the age now where it's socially acceptable, and basically expected, for him to come out. After years of dancing around the subject and only saying the word once (preceded by the words "I am not...") it's time for him to embrace the acceptance his family has extended. We all know it, his family knows it, everybody at his school knows it. By this point it's like tick tock, ya know what I mean?
6) For you to realize how hilarious Cougar Town is. The title probably put you off, but if given the chance you would realize that this show is sharp, quick-witted, and one of the funniest, LOL sitcoms on TV. Additionally Courtney Cox is delivering her best work since.....well, since ever. Abandoning the shrill, control-freak persona she perfected on Friends, Cox is adorably self-effacing and should be embraced by more people.
5) A good 10/9C NBC Thursday night drama. NBC finally has a strong Thursday night line-up after years of misplaced reality shows and attempts at comedy (See My Name is Earl) but wouldn't it be fun to hearken back to those days of yore with a solid drama evening closer? A must-see ER style show would be the perfect fit, but NBC needs to stay away from medical dramas, police procedurals, mafia stories, and low-rent superheroes. Get to work, NBC.
4) A good, big-budget mini-series. Any mini-series is really just a thinly veiled attempt to launch a long-running series. We need a self-contained story, with a beginning, middle, and satisfying end that doesn't leave a bunch of bullshit open for more. Some stories do not need 22 episodes to be told and television executives need to realize this and resist the urge to drag a story out at the sake of the story arch.
3) A less pretentious Oscars. Last year's show was a step in the right direction, but the thing the show is really missing are nominees that people have seen and can appreciate. I would love to see the Academy voters stop trying to impress their peers by nominating fancy-pants art house movies that no one cares about, and give a nod to the really great movies that affected the masses. Just because something is boring doesn't mean it's good.
2) No more horrible Photoshop on True Blood. I know this is a minor nitpick, but every time Sookie would look at this picture I wondered why those two cute little girls were so happy to be sitting on a demon's lap.
1) More Glee - Not just the joyful musical series of the same name, overall television series' need to move away from addressing the stark reality of the economic downturn. Television has always been an escape from modern life and I'd like to see a general return to the opulence, joy, and wish fulfillment that television has always given me.
9) A stellar episode of SNL. Since the show's second season people have said that it's not as good as it used to be and should be canceled. SNL continues to deliver laughs and phrases that slip into the public vernacular but the show has been unbalanced giving fodder to neigh sayers. With a strong host, preferably someone new and not favorite Justin Timberlake the show can be on top where it belongs once again. 8) To find out how Ted actually met his kid's mom. The Office has shown that a show can survive, and advance, without dragging out a main premise for years. With all of the near misses and misdirection the show is falling into dangerously close LOST territory by building up more than it can answer. The smart writing thus far has shown that the kid's mother could be revealed and then shift focus to Ted and her courtship without skipping a beat.7) Justin's coming out on Ugly Betty. Little Justin is at the age now where it's socially acceptable, and basically expected, for him to come out. After years of dancing around the subject and only saying the word once (preceded by the words "I am not...") it's time for him to embrace the acceptance his family has extended. We all know it, his family knows it, everybody at his school knows it. By this point it's like tick tock, ya know what I mean?6) For you to realize how hilarious Cougar Town is. The title probably put you off, but if given the chance you would realize that this show is sharp, quick-witted, and one of the funniest, LOL sitcoms on TV. Additionally Courtney Cox is delivering her best work since.....well, since ever. Abandoning the shrill, control-freak persona she perfected on Friends, Cox is adorably self-effacing and should be embraced by more people. 5) A good 10/9C NBC Thursday night drama. NBC finally has a strong Thursday night line-up after years of misplaced reality shows and attempts at comedy (See My Name is Earl) but wouldn't it be fun to hearken back to those days of yore with a solid drama evening closer? A must-see ER style show would be the perfect fit, but NBC needs to stay away from medical dramas, police procedurals, mafia stories, and low-rent superheroes. Get to work, NBC.4) A good, big-budget mini-series. Any mini-series is really just a thinly veiled attempt to launch a long-running series. We need a self-contained story, with a beginning, middle, and satisfying end that doesn't leave a bunch of bullshit open for more. Some stories do not need 22 episodes to be told and television executives need to realize this and resist the urge to drag a story out at the sake of the story arch.3) A less pretentious Oscars. Last year's show was a step in the right direction, but the thing the show is really missing are nominees that people have seen and can appreciate. I would love to see the Academy voters stop trying to impress their peers by nominating fancy-pants art house movies that no one cares about, and give a nod to the really great movies that affected the masses. Just because something is boring doesn't mean it's good.2) No more horrible Photoshop on True Blood. I know this is a minor nitpick, but every time Sookie would look at this picture I wondered why those two cute little girls were so happy to be sitting on a demon's lap.1) More Glee - Not just the joyful musical series of the same name, overall television series' need to move away from addressing the stark reality of the economic downturn. Television has always been an escape from modern life and I'd like to see a general return to the opulence, joy, and wish fulfillment that television has always given me.
Posted by Fozziebare at 1/4/2010 8:22 PM 
Categories: Glee,Television,Oscars,True Blood,Cougar Town,HIMYM,Ugly Better,SNL,The Office,Fozzie
Categories: Glee,Television,Oscars,True Blood,Cougar Town,HIMYM,Ugly Better,SNL,The Office,Fozzie
Justin coming out! Never thought of it. That's a good one.
I just want United States of Tara to stay ridiculously amazing!!!
And as for Glee, I want less of what's-his-face singing. Finn sucks. Lea should sing everything!!
Reply to this