Your TV Rundown...Just The Highlights Please

Aloha Fellow TV Watching Citizens!

I am in a good mood (Yet again)...We are ending yet another Great week here in tinsel town (Never a moment).

Quick update on this side, we have wrapped up the MTV gig, I am already working on a new venture for you (More on this later), my regional ProCo is formulating a new agreement with another major cable television provider, and much more.

Having said, I am largely a "Personality", but also happen to own a media company which is really an endless set of topics within itself - we may need to establish Blogs for each of my adventures in business (Too much to write about within this fun escape!).

Ah - enough talk of business, let us focus on our more entertaining subject of television!

Here we go...

1. Britian's Got Second Place Susan
Street dancers Diversity were the surprise winners of television contest "Britain's Got Talent" on Saturday, beating favorite Susan Boyle who became an Internet phenomenon and global celebrity after appearing on the show.

The troupe, which includes three sets of brothers and comes from southeast England, won 100,000 pounds ($160,000) and the right to take the stage at the Royal Variety Performance in front of the Queen.

My Comments: First, it's rather amusing how my fellow Brits still have a "King & Queen" - for it is only the 21st (I know a bit of a disappointment on this side; can we please advance?!).

Anyway returning to the point...After a number of messages about Susan Boyle (Thank you), the issue may have been one of over exposure. Think about it, Susan Boyle mania was everywhere Celeb News sites, TV, Web, Radio and you must admit that you have seen the footage, repeatedly heard the singing, "I Dreamed A Dream".

It is rather concerning that all of the pressure may have had a detrimental affect on Susan Boyle who is now allegedly recuperating in a mental facility.

Whether a pre-existing mental condition existed remains in question, however British commission is now requesting an investigation of the treatment of the contestants and the Producers of Britain's Got Talent - claiming that greater care for contestants, including their lives should be taken by show Producers. The notion is beyond preposterous (Babysitter Wanted, must be good with former Reality TV personalities) and we will surely continue this discussion within later blogs. Anyway, get well soon, Susan.

2. Jay Leno bids farewell to "Tonight Show"
Jay Leno bid farewell to "The Tonight Show" last Friday, ending his 17-year run as host with a finale that stayed true to the style that made him the top-rated performer on U.S. late-night television. The main difference was a long ovation that Leno struggled to quiet as he took the stage for an opening monologue that poked fun, as usual, at politicians, celebrities and current events.

My Comments: I am curious, just as you, to discover if this move works for NBC. After all, daytime talk fests works for Oprah, Ellen, Bonnie Hunt, Wendy Williams, and a plethora of others - Why not 8, 9, 10 PM? Why not just have talk shows occupy every square hour of television, for that matter? Oh my, there I go again...

Now then, during the Rosie O meltdown, I had suggested that NBC consider having Rosie host a late-night talk show. To be clear, I am NOT a fan of Rosie, but never mind that, the woman can command ratings (My motives have been unduly revealed).

My idea (I have a number of them) was to simply have a female presence in late night (Yes, I know Chelsea Handler is on E!), I am clamoring for equal representation in network television (Ah, this could be an entire series of blogs for another time).

3. Jon and Kate Plus 8 and millions more who seem to care...
The TLC show "Jon & Kate Plus 8" had its beginnings two years ago as a reality show about a super-sized family. After having twins, the couple had sextuplets in 2004. The show seemed to portray a wholesome, happy family. Until this year, when the marriage began to implode with accusations of cheating. Needless to say, ratings have soared with this turn for the worse.

My Comments: Well, you are more than aware of my affections for TLC. However, I have never watched the show and do not have any interest. Quite frankly, despite the ratings delivered by tabloid hoopla, the show should be taken off the air - people allow TV cameras into their lives and then lament over not having privacy - one should expect a certain level of descent and ruckus.

The family is going through obvious turmoil and the children should not be subjected to this level of borderline abuse (Note: the family is paid roughly $75,000 per episode).

Hair plugs and all (Jon), this program has been an obvious commercial venture decided by BOTH parents (One could speculate that Octomom has the same intention). Really, the intent is not different from any other actor seeking a vehicle in which to attain fame.

4. American Idolatry
On-going controversy continues over recently crowned winner Kris Allen from this season's American Idol. The latest controversy alleged that AT&T employees provided cell phones that would automatically send numerous votes over the phone line.

My Comment: First, this is disappointing news and I expect better of AT&T (Bad, bad little Mega-monopoly)...

Ah, indeed I had hoped that Adam would have been the season winner - his performances were full of style, flair, and creative talent. Given past results, the second runner up has always fared much better than the actual winner (With the exception of Kelly Clarkson).

Furthermore, I am not even remotely concerned with Adam's personal life - despite tabloid fodder. As I have mentioned to many, Adam will have a great career.

Until next blog, Chao Chao!