Third Anniversary
Special/2002
Grandpa
On TV
On The Tube

We are our own demographic!
People who know me know that I watch the Fox Network. Fox (not
including, but not totally excluding Fox 'News' Channel) provides
the best programming on Tee-Vee. All other networks are for losers.
Period. But apparently, losers are not only in the majority, but
they also make much more money than I do.
(I should say that I make less than $75,000 a year. Actually, the
wife and I make less than $75,000 combined. We don't mind, really.
Don't worry, we're fine. We live well and I NEVER go hungry. I can
also drop stupid fresh rants on my own web site. That's good enough
for me.)
Back to the point of this article: In the May 20th edition of the
Wall Street Journal, Joe Flint reported that Fox has the lowest
average number of prime time TV (of all four networks) viewers,
age 18-49, who make at least $75,000 per year. The article highlights
that while NBC does not have the highest rated shows in every time
slot, they can charge more for 30-second commercials because their
viewers are more affluent. What's more, NBC has over two times the
"affluent" viewers than Fox.
Sure, Fox does not have shows like "Law & Order"
or "The West Wing" that make people happy, but I like
that. This story affirms my belief that Fox IS speaking to me.
Who needs "Scrubbs"? Not me! I got "Greg the Bunny"!
How about "Fear Factor"? Hell no! I want "Temptation
Island"!
You got the "Cosby" reunion? Is that all? I'll watch
"Celebrity Boxing"!
After reading that article, I feel better about myself and my favorite
network.
Hey Fox! Keep up the good work!
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You should all be watching "Aqua Teen Hunger Force" and
"Home Movies" on Cartoon Network's "Adult Swim."
But be very careful not to watch "Baby Blues." As I have
said before, it sucks. But "Aqua Teen Hunger Force" is
by far the best fifteen minutes in Tee-Vee today. Meatwad is the
greatest cartoon character ever.
* * *
HBO recently showed "Memoriam: 9-11-01". It was a very
touching documentary about the attacks on New York. The best TV
about the tragedy yet, maybe ever.
* * *
GOOD NEWS! "Off Centre" was picked up by the WB for another
season! Sometime, good shows stay on the air after all. Too bad
"Undeclared" was not so lucky.
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What to watch this month:
NO CONTEST: The World Cup of Soccer. Seriously, you should get
up real damn early to watch a game. You may enjoy it (odds are pretty
good) and you will enjoy the game with millions of people around
the world at the same time. But if you are a jerk and will only
watch one game, watch the final game. You will be part of a HUGE
world-wide TV audience. It's damn cool and it only happens every
four years.
P.S. - Watch on a Spanish language channel or with the SAP feature
on your TV. You will thank me later.