Tuesday, August 15, 2006

Maybe we're learning?

Or maybe nobody pays attention to Showtime? Didn't Stargate start out on Showtime? That's been running for 10 years and most people don't even know it's on! (Mind you, the people who know REALLY know. Their not like Browncoats, but then who is?)

Showtime Entertainment chief Robert Greenblatt has expressed surprise that the pay-TV network's Weeds, about a suburban mom who sells marijuana, has created no controversy. Greenblatt told today's (Monday) Philadelphia Inquirer that the show has been ignored by anti-drug groups, religious groups, and family groups. "Controversy is always a good thing for us," Greenblatt told the newspaper. "It's great to have people talking about your stuff. When we get a great script, I'm always hoping what goes along with it is some stirred-up emotions."


Maybe controversial isn't the gold-mine it once was? Or maybe something also has to be good? Or at least interesting? I mean, Toxic Avenger XXVI might have it's controversy, but who cares?

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