Yet, how much of the viewing is still catering to the MTV crowd? Many of the newer, more successful shows (”Idol” notwithstanding) are more sophisticated and clever: “The Shield,” “House,” “Ghost Whisperer,” “Law & Order,” “CSI,” “Dexter,” and the popular HBO mini-series, “Rome” and “The Tudors.” I think this is where TV has to head if it is to retain the viewers it has.
Life is too short to waste it in front of the idiot box.
Anyone know the Demos on “The Wire?” It was very popular among folks in their 30s, yet few over 50 it seems were avid watchers, to say nothing of the 18-25 demo.