Why Can't All TV Be This Good?

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Friday, November 21. 2008

Posted by Ancient of Days in TV

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Why Can't All TV Be This Good?

In the Season Two finale of The West Wing, President Bartlet is overcome by memories of his late secretary, Mrs. Landingham, as her funeral approaches. As he ponders his political future amid scandal, he has a vision of Mrs. Landingham in the Oval Office, advising him to run for reelection. With her encouragement, and Brothers in Arms by Dire Straits serving as the soundtrack, Bartlet summons the courage to seek a second term.

The reason I mention this episode - one of, if not the best in recent television history - is that it marks the first and only time a vision of the dead has been credible enough to serve a higher purpose on an Emmy-winning drama. Without flawless directorial execution, writing and acting, such a stunt reeks of shark jumping.

(http://www.sheknows.com/articles/806665.htm)

I miss shows that were actually GOOD.

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Radar on :

Amen brother. Amen.

The Mad Giggler on :

Then stop watching Heroes.

Ancient of Days on :

Um - I already did, like 2 months ago (~30 minutes into episode 2)

The Mad Giggler on :

I forgot. I'm not supposed to talk about media entertainment with you.

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