Posted on 12/14/2004 6:41:19 PM PST by kattracks
Edited on 12/14/2004 6:43:34 PM PST by Admin Moderator. [history]
Is the problem with BRAVO's Christmas Special one of factual error? You say that the FOX special will probably be "factual"... It's my understanding that people's problems with the BRAVO special have to do with the emphasis on behind-the-scenes unpleasantness and greed, but I haven't seen anything to suggest that these tawdry tales are inaccurate, just unnecessarily tawdry. Again, as someone else has already pointed out... what more do you really expect from televison?
The teevee was co-opted decades ago by evildoers. It has only gotten worse in the intervening years. I've run out of room on my tagline, but Bravo is there in spirit.
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Really... I actually found it to be quite interesting. I thought it was interesting to see what really went on behind the scenes on Christmas specials. Also I thought it was quite balanced. People gave their honest opinions about Christmas Specials past and praised a lot of them. Most people talked about how much they loved Charlie Brown Christmas and some of the other animated specials. They really praised Bob Hope and his efforts at Christmas time. They also lauded the duet between Bing Crosby and Ziggy Stardust. They talked about classic, timeless performances. Also, when they were commenting on "It's A Wonderful Life" they made the point that though most people say they hate Christmas Specials, in the end, they end up watching them, crying, and enjoying them in the long run.
I walked away from the program with a smile and also a better understanding of the history of the American traditions of Christmas.
wow, you're gonna get ripped to shreds on this site, "Ice"... nothing worse than a cadre of angry social conservatives on your neck. Personally, I think you're right, and I know a woman who actually worked on the show, in post-production, so I saw some rough-cuts before it aired. Maybe I'm wrong and they'll leave you alone... maybe the furor has died out on this particular moral outrage. Let's find out, shall we?
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