Why is FOX showing the worst programming they can imagine for the next two weeks?

notfred

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They're showing stupid crap like "there's something about mary" and "american idol" instead of Malcolm in the Middle, The Simpsons, 24, and other shows that people actually like. Next commercial I expect to see is going to be advertising "world's stupidest police chases of naked drunks... part 4!" in place of that 70's Show.
 

skace

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Isn't that 70's show on UPN? It is here... like 3 episodes a night or something insane.
 
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Plus, they are having a new show called Man vs. Beast in the next few weeks too. This sounds like something the creators of The Simpson would have homer watching just because it is so SO dumb and out there.

Plus, regarding American Idol..... I CANNOT FREAKING BELIEVE THEY ARE MAKING A MOVIE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!:disgust:
 

rh71

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They killed off Dark Angel by moving season 2 to the Friday 9pm timeslot. How much more proof do you need of their idiocy ?
 

rh71

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Originally posted by: maladroit
Saving the good stuff for sweeps, which I believe is in February.
I thought sweeps were once a year ... in November?
 

Arkitech

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Originally posted by: ActPrincess
Plus, they are having a new show called Man vs. Beast in the next few weeks too. This sounds like something the creators of The Simpson would have homer watching just because it is so SO dumb and out there.

Plus, regarding American Idol..... I CANNOT FREAKING BELIEVE THEY ARE MAKING A MOVIE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!:disgust:

yeh really, I could'nt belive when I saw the ad for it
 

Turkey22

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I'm sorry to say that I actually liked american idol. Mostly the opening rounds when they really rip into the really crappy singers. I actually know some people this time around so it sgonna be even funnier. Have you guys seen the screeching trailer for the upcoming episodes? where they have a bunch of girls goin high? One of the last girls, the overweight one thats pretty ugly went to my high school. That and I had another guy who actually made it past the first couple cuts but I dont know exactly how far he made it. But after the first couple weeks I'll prolly shut it off as it does get pretty lame near the end.
 

CurtCold

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Fox proves that it will stoop to whatever lows it may have to, as long as they can get a rating. What about Bridezilla? I mean common.

I do watch Joe Millionare though, I just wanna see the last episode really.

American' Idol sucks though. If they sang more new, popular music that would be kewl. Watching some guy scream out to "Faith" would be much better than watching people butcher, "Moment like this" crap songs
 

ElFenix

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Originally posted by: notfred
They're showing stupid crap like... "american idol" instead of... shows that people actually like.
because no one could possibly like american idol just because you think its stupid.

 

Arkitech

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Originally posted by: CurtCold
Fox proves that it will stoop to whatever lows it may have to, as long as they can get a rating. What about Bridezilla? I mean common.

I do watch Joe Millionare though, I just wanna see the last episode really.

American' Idol sucks though. If they sang more new, popular music that would be kewl. Watching some guy scream out to "Faith" would be much better than watching people butcher, "Moment like this" crap songs

Its actually kind amusing to see how far they will go. Personally I'm waiting for the celebrity version of real world.

 

ElFenix

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Originally posted by: maladroit
Originally posted by: rh71
Originally posted by: maladroit
Saving the good stuff for sweeps, which I believe is in February.
I thought sweeps were once a year ... in November?

Nope, February too

sweeps don't actually exist anymore.
 

pulse8

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They're showing stupid crap like "there's something about mary" and "american idol" instead of Malcolm in the Middle, The Simpsons, 24, and other shows that people actually like.
Can I get a copy of the survey you made of everyone to see what they like and dislike on tv?
 

vi edit

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I swear fox plays "Spin the wheel" when it comes to programming.

Fox Scheduling meeting....

Exec 1: Hey guys, last week we had Family Guy on Wednesday at 8:00... when should we schedule it this week?
Exec 2: (looks to busty blonde standing next to giant wheel with all primtime slots labled around it)
Exec 1: Bambi dear, would you please assist us in this decision?
...busty blonde spins wheel...lands on Monday at 7:30
Exec 2: Well, Monday at 7:30 it is!
Exec 1: Great! Remember to advertise for the slot at about 6:00 on Monday.

Bah!!!
 

Liviathan

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Sweeps is coming...so safe the stuff for a couple of weeks to get everyone to watch in February.
 

mpitts

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I know that they aren't going to show new or A material on Sunday. They played There's Something About Mary because they were going against the AFC championship game and the Golden Globes. I am pretty sure you won't see anything good this Sunday, what with the Super Bowl being on.
 

Queasy

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Don't get me started on Fox....I'm still pissed at them over their treatment of Firefly and Futurama.

I avoid their crap like the plague and only watch only their quality programming. I'm doing the Nielsen's ratings this week so hopefully my little diary will reflect that.