TV: IT'S OVER
It's been a few days now. But the tv season is over. Reduced now to ballgames. Friday Night Lights was first to call it a season. 24 ended on an incomplete note. Heroes is over, yet Heroes is never over. The Amazing Race ended predictably, and although I liked the winners, I still think they held a much too much advantage when one segment was held in China. I know, it wasn't their fault or choice. And they were two of my favorites, but it reminded me of The American Idol when Katy Perry appeared on the show wearing a cape espousing Adam Lambert. The Idol with its not that all surprising ending to me is also over.
So why was I not shocked when winner Kris and the rest of the world was? While I liked Adam, and no doubt His Mad World is terrific. The single best performance in Idol history. So consistent, so talented, he should have been the Idol. But I didn't think American voters were ready for him.
His hair was cut for the final week, but it was still too much. Too Goth for most. The black painted fingernails, the rumors about his sexuality--all were just not mainstream enough.
As personable and professional as he seemed, he was too extreme. The epitome of Mid-America and Midwest values was Kris Allen who improved the most of any contestant. Third place finisher Danny Gokey had similar appeal and when he was voted off, his supporters probably voted for Kris.
And talk about a pro. Never once did he argue or question what a judge said about his singing. Never did he show any negative emotion. Never did he alter his style or demeanor. He was just plain cool.
What will Tyra and Coach do in their new roles in different settings? Will Kim's stem cell save Jack and did Renae lose her cool? Where will The Amazing Race 15 go? Will the world ever be a safe place and will Sylar behave? And will next season's Idol have such a classy winner?
I guess I can wait till Fall.
It's been a few days now. But the tv season is over. Reduced now to ballgames. Friday Night Lights was first to call it a season. 24 ended on an incomplete note. Heroes is over, yet Heroes is never over. The Amazing Race ended predictably, and although I liked the winners, I still think they held a much too much advantage when one segment was held in China. I know, it wasn't their fault or choice. And they were two of my favorites, but it reminded me of The American Idol when Katy Perry appeared on the show wearing a cape espousing Adam Lambert. The Idol with its not that all surprising ending to me is also over.
So why was I not shocked when winner Kris and the rest of the world was? While I liked Adam, and no doubt His Mad World is terrific. The single best performance in Idol history. So consistent, so talented, he should have been the Idol. But I didn't think American voters were ready for him.
His hair was cut for the final week, but it was still too much. Too Goth for most. The black painted fingernails, the rumors about his sexuality--all were just not mainstream enough.
As personable and professional as he seemed, he was too extreme. The epitome of Mid-America and Midwest values was Kris Allen who improved the most of any contestant. Third place finisher Danny Gokey had similar appeal and when he was voted off, his supporters probably voted for Kris.
And talk about a pro. Never once did he argue or question what a judge said about his singing. Never did he show any negative emotion. Never did he alter his style or demeanor. He was just plain cool.
What will Tyra and Coach do in their new roles in different settings? Will Kim's stem cell save Jack and did Renae lose her cool? Where will The Amazing Race 15 go? Will the world ever be a safe place and will Sylar behave? And will next season's Idol have such a classy winner?
I guess I can wait till Fall.
posted by TQ @ 4:34 AM
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