So I’ve been buried the last few weeks going though the DVR and doing my yearly duty as an Emmy voter. I haven’t been paying attention to what’s actually on TV. One problem is that it’s summer time and I don’t really care much for Teen Mom, Shark Week, or Big Brother. I don’t hate all reality TV, I have checked in to see what Gordon Ramsay is up to on Hell’s Kitchen, MasterChef, and Great Escape.
But now that I am paying attention to what’s on, I am a bit frightened. When did the white trash take over of American TV begin? Jersey Shore is just spray tanned white trash. Celebrity Rehab is “featuring” Amy Fisher and Michael Lohan!? E!’s True Hollywood Story the benchmark show that chronicles the rise and fall of celebrities, had devoted an hour to Kate Gosselin of all people. But two weirdest entrants into the decline of television entertainment have to be Hillbilly Handfishing and Wisker Wars:
Hillbilly Handfishing makes the content on the Jerry Springer Show look like Charlie Rose. And then there’s Whisker Wars on IFC of all things.
This stuff makes me long for the class and sophistication of TLC’s My Big Fat Gypsy Wedding.
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There’s been a little progress today, TLC canceled Kate Plus 8. The final episode of Kate Gosselin’s slide into Mommy Dearest territory will air Sept. 12. Here is the network’s statement:
TLC has decided not to renew another season of Kate +8. By the end of this season Kate + 8 will have hit the 150 episode mark (including Jon & Kate + 8); an exceptional milestone. TLC hopes to check in with Kate and the family periodically with specials in the future.
Look for Kate Gosselin in 2012 in VH1′s I’m a Celebrity Has-Been.
Bearding is not a real sport. I think Whisker Wars is stupid.. Why would people want to watch a show on facial hair and people who think facial hair could be a sport..