Thursday, September 09, 2004

Clearing out the backlog part 2

My LaPlaca Picks

10-Father of the Pride (NBC)
We've discussed this.
9-House (FOX)
I pulled this one because I figure it's problematic given its running against another new show, Clubhouse, which means that even if someone recommends it, they're likely to mistakenly recommend its competition.
8-Desperate Housewives (ABC)
Either this is warmed over Knots Landing, or the worst title ever. I can ruin your opinion of this show in two words: peanut butter. If you know the joke, you won't be able to watch.
7-LAX (NBC)
It's in the third position at its time between MNF, and CSI: Honey BBQ.
6-Common Savages (ABC)
Dumb title.
5-Drew Carey's Green Screen (WB)
Okay, the one unfunny bit from Whose Line is It Anyway? and it treads frighteningly close to You're in the Picture.
4-Jonny Zero (FOX)
Friday 9pm, Fox. Stupid Title. This is like buying bonds.
3-Life As We Know It (ABC)
They're describing it as My So Called Life for teenage boys. From past experience, I doubt you can plumb any emotional depth from teenage boys, well that won't disturb the viewer.
2-Boston Legal (ABC)
Never name your show after Seafood. Already fixed but the damage is done. And James Spader's hunger for series is not yet slaked. Run away, Bill, run away!
1-Center of the Universe (ABC)
This is just because it has to die. Steinhice demands it.

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