Rant to the Networks

Okay, guys, why is it-- when my whole family is down with the flu and we have only enough energy to flip through channels on the selector -- you are all rebroadcasting episodes we've seen already now? I guess I can understand the reasoning for showing reruns during the airing of the Winter Olympics. But, ABC and CBS, aren't you just announcing to the world, "Well, we concede the ratings race to NBC during the entire 2 weeks of the Olympics"? Where is your faith in your programs and in the loyalty of your viewers?

All the networks are showing reruns tonight. Why? There is nothing going on that would pull viewers away...wait, there is premium cable channels. Our family doesn't have that ... yet. Network execs, does it even occur to you why viewers are running in droves to the premium cable channels? Or is there too much coke stuffed up your noses?



It's okay, though, foolish executives. I have my book and my music. I can call Comcast tomorrow and add channels. And I can go to itunes and download my favorite shows like Lost and watch them when I want and without commercials. Nyah!

Watch out, TV execs. People might get the idea that the better way to go is for companies to shoot episodes and sell them directly to companies like itunes so people can buy them and download them to watch on their computers.

Now, where is my book?