This is how sitcoms get created. "Hey, let's do a serious show about how a law office works. We can showcase great social issues and newsworthy events." "Great, but why don't we make it about an ad agency instead?" "Sure, everybody needs to buy things." "Plus we can have some product placements from real companies which will help subsidize the cost of the episodes." "And give our audience something they recognize." "Social issues are real downers. If people wanted to see that, they can tune in PBS." "So we need lots of young people in the cast to make our demographics." "Beautiful, young people." "And plenty of sexual tension." "Right -- plenty of casual sex and drinking." "And clothes -- these are supposed to be trendy people." "But it'll all still be your idea."
On the other hand, the Romans felt it was okay to give the people what they wanted. Bread and circuses.
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Re: Did Someone Say There's Bonus Bear?!??
Date: 2006-03-08 07:21 pm (UTC)On the other hand, the Romans felt it was okay to give the people what they wanted. Bread and circuses.
Pox populi? (grin)
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