In the ongoing ratings battle faced by our local government access channel, Access Osceola has made many changes before the start of Nielsen Media Research sweep dates for November 2007. "Our new season is going to be about flashy colors and drama. Our new slides and shows will both delight the senses and sharpen the mind," revealed one Access Osceola insider close to the source.
It appears that the replays of the ongoing government meeting situation comedies, or sitcoms as they are called by avid TV fans, are out and new flashy slides and additional programming have been added to replace them. "Gov-Meet sitcoms, or 'govcoms' are a thing of the past. They represent the early days of the reality TV craze and the fans have moved on to shows with more advanced story lines. In the early days, the fans loved the alliance building and the surprise twists and turns created by political maneuvering, but they have grown tired of the series. When a show loses it's edge, it is time to cancel it. We have introduced new characters, new plots, and we think we jumped the shark some time ago."
(For those who are not aware of the term "Jump The Shark", the simple explanation is that single point in your favorite Television show where it passes its peak. The term itself refers to the moment in the Happy Days sitcom when the character Fonzie jumped over a shark on water skis. This is the point at which most historians will agree that the show took a downward spiral. Some argue that the introduction of Ted McGinley to the cast of the show was its ultimate doom, but the shark jumping episode is still considered to be the end of the shows success.)
Research that has reportedly been done by the Access Osceola marketing department has shown that flashy informative slides test well with the general public. This format has attracted more non-profit tax subsidized advertisers which has added a new depth of intergovernmental funding into the mix. This will allow Access Osceola to compete with other local antiquated profit based broadcasting outlets.
Some data suggests that since the removal of the governmental meeting replays, the ratings for those time slots have improved and the average viewing time has increased. Access Osceola management believes that the introduction of its new list of shows will drive the ratings even higher. WayneWho was given a sneak peak at one of titles that they think will be great hit. The biggest production for Access Osceola so far will be a crime drama series called 'Smith Street Blues'. Fashioned after one of televisions best police dramas 'Hill Street Blues', 'Smith Street Blues' promises to deliver something.
It appears that the replays of the ongoing government meeting situation comedies, or sitcoms as they are called by avid TV fans, are out and new flashy slides and additional programming have been added to replace them. "Gov-Meet sitcoms, or 'govcoms' are a thing of the past. They represent the early days of the reality TV craze and the fans have moved on to shows with more advanced story lines. In the early days, the fans loved the alliance building and the surprise twists and turns created by political maneuvering, but they have grown tired of the series. When a show loses it's edge, it is time to cancel it. We have introduced new characters, new plots, and we think we jumped the shark some time ago."
(For those who are not aware of the term "Jump The Shark", the simple explanation is that single point in your favorite Television show where it passes its peak. The term itself refers to the moment in the Happy Days sitcom when the character Fonzie jumped over a shark on water skis. This is the point at which most historians will agree that the show took a downward spiral. Some argue that the introduction of Ted McGinley to the cast of the show was its ultimate doom, but the shark jumping episode is still considered to be the end of the shows success.)
Research that has reportedly been done by the Access Osceola marketing department has shown that flashy informative slides test well with the general public. This format has attracted more non-profit tax subsidized advertisers which has added a new depth of intergovernmental funding into the mix. This will allow Access Osceola to compete with other local antiquated profit based broadcasting outlets.
Some data suggests that since the removal of the governmental meeting replays, the ratings for those time slots have improved and the average viewing time has increased. Access Osceola management believes that the introduction of its new list of shows will drive the ratings even higher. WayneWho was given a sneak peak at one of titles that they think will be great hit. The biggest production for Access Osceola so far will be a crime drama series called 'Smith Street Blues'. Fashioned after one of televisions best police dramas 'Hill Street Blues', 'Smith Street Blues' promises to deliver something.
19 comments:
Maybe you can sign a contract for recurring episodes of Puppet Theatre. Now that would get some ratings.
I tried watching the replay of the City meeting on Sunday and it never came on. Are they still showing the meetings live?
So what would be the Jump The Shark moment for the Kissimmee Commission? Brooks holding up the envelope?
Ted McGinley for Mayor!!!
I think people would much rather watch the slides and listen to the music than watch a commission meeting.
Anonymous said...
I think people would much rather watch the slides and listen to the music than watch a commission meeting. TO THIS MAY I ADD A QUOTE FROM A TREATISE WRITTEN IN THE 16TH CENTURY. "IGNORANCE IS BLISS". IF THE POPULACE IS UNINFORMED, THEY ARE HAPPY. THE TITLE OF THE TREATICE WAS "THE PRINCE". DURBIN HAS A COPY IN HIS OFFICE, I BET.
Jim Swan, an open mike, and a bathroom. That says it all.
Well, if Ted McGinley enters a show and then the show gets cancelled, is it possible that Ted McGinley has opened a business on Vine street?
Ignorance is Bliss and I would much rather get my weekly update from the Wayne Who puppet shows that the regular commission meeting. That way I know what is going on, but my blood pressure stays in check. Wayne Who is good for the heart!
So do you think Swan flushing the toilet on the open microphone was the Jump the Shark moment? I think there are so many from week to week that it is hard to pick one. All-America city discussions, fountains, sports authority schools, and the list goes on. These are all perfect Jump the Shark moments because they don't make sense in the context of the story. That is my opinion anyway.
Reality TV... Like the Survivor shows... I just hope the Mayor doesn't go Richard Hatch on us.
Reality TV... Like the Survivor shows... I just hope the Mayor doesn't go Richard Hatch on us.
There is no such program being added to the Access Osceola line-up. This is just another example of how this sight makes stuff up. They have not taken any of the meetings off the air!
Do you mean go Richard Hatch as in going naked, or going gay?
To the hired gun, a.k.a. naysayer, I missed the commission meeting on Tuesday and tried to watch the re-run both on Friday and Sunday. However, there was no re-run to be seen. So I do not see how these WayneWho folks are making stuff up. Maybe you should do your research instead of believing everything your fearless leaders tell you.
Its a toss up. Believe the Commission or believe these guys?
Neither has that great of a track record.
I think it is just as hard to believe the news media. There are many issues that the media just flat out ignores and does not report. Suspicious campaign donations, threats from a school board member, questionable expenditures of tax dollars, and all we get is silence from the local media.
What I find sad is that it has taken a satirical opinion column to address issues that no one else wants to address. I may not agree with every point the Wayne Who writers put in their un-news articles or their puppet videos, but I appreciate their sense of humor and their ability to explain so many issues. I commend them in their efforts. Keep up the good work.
I think the point is that WayneWho does make stuff up but mixes it with truth of an issue. Just look at this article you are posting to. Access Osceola is not involved with ratings and are they putting on a tv series. But the question this article asks is why is Access Osceola expanding its production facilities and hiring more people? Who is paying for all of this? I think they do a great job, but they have almost become too polished. I think the question has to be asked, is this the best way to spend money?
I just think the article is great. I am not sure why people want to just bash all of the time, but I think you just need to enjoy the articles and puppet shows when we can get them.
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