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Random rants with Andy: TV shows
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So the other day I was watching TV, and a commercial for the new “NCIS: Los Angeles” came on.
I couldn’t put my finger on it at the time, but for some reason, I became a little pissed. It took me about two minutes and a “le’go my Eggo” commercial later to realize why the sudden uproar of emotions: FBI/crime/law dramas have infested the better hours of my prime-time.
It was this simple “NCIS: Los Angeles” commercial that drew me to the conclusion that there is no way I could list every single FBI/crime/law drama that I’ve heard of in my lifetime. Now I know what you’re thinking, “No one can do that, silly!” Okay. But I also can’t list every FBI/crime/law show there is currently. There are three different Law and Order shows alone. There isn’t even a way to count them all on my left foot, even if I wanted to. (Just kidding. I have six toes on lefty).
Do we really need three different variations of Law and Order? And three different variations of “CSI?” So let me get this straight; we need to move the murders and monetary embezzlements of “CSI” to a different city to keep things interesting? I guess we’re not desensitized enough just yet. Yo, CBS, keep it coming!
Now I understand that the diversification of brands and companies needs to be undertaken to create different options for a diverse and growing population. This is a strategy that usually creates more business opportunities.
If I really want to smell like Sexy Eccentric Mountain Climber, and Old Spice carries that scent while Degree doesn’t, you bet I’ll buy the Old Spice. That’s cool. But I also know whatever scent I end up wearing will have a similar, if not exact, formula to its competitor for antiperspirant protection. This is how I see my world of prime-time TV drama. If they don’t start changing their formula, they’ll probably end up stinking.
Why do both “NCIS: The Original” and “Criminal Minds” have to have a quirky, kooky, funny, tech girl character either? I can think of better molds for my Jello. Oh, and my ice cubes.
But really, I don’t know how many more new FBI/crime/law shows I can take. There comes a point when the unexpected is all that I expect, and I have undoubtedly reached that point.
CSI: Stevens Point, that is. And don’t even get me started on hospital shows.
