I could get behind that idea.

They could even work in refferences to other commercials…like a plot where the burger king must search for beef. >_>

If the publishers have so little confidence in the book that they can’t be bothered to hire a decent artist, then why should I be spending £9 on it?

Of course this argument falls flat when you have books like the Thrawn trilogy (Star Wars) by Timothy Zhan. The covers were pretty poor representations of our favourite heroes, and the artist doesn’t seem to be able to handle perspective or angles when painting Star Destroyers. But they were damn good books.

So maybe you can sometimes judge a book by its cover?

Back on topic, what is the latest with this TV ‘show’?

Well, thank you! LOL…I recently admitted to a friend that I *do* judge books by their covers. I’m sorry, but I rather do admire a nice book jacket, or an appealingly-designed paperback. Some of the most interesting books I’ve read were actually packed inside very attractive covers.

I know, my reply really has nothing to do with Jammer’s original post…LOL

Does anyone remember a show about Sleeping Beauty (I think) and Prince Charming (I think) living in the modern era? By modern I mean the 80s. This show reminds me of that one (which admittedly I only barely remember.)

But here’s an intriguiging concept — have the series be an anthology, where different commercials could be extended from 5-15 minutes, or even a whole half hour.

It would work for the networks, as the companies would front the money for the production, and maybe some of the commercial time.

The series could be plugged whenever they cancel a show unexpectedly, or want a sacrificial night (i.e. going against the SUper Bowl).

i wouldn’t follow a whole season of a commercial, but perhaps one episode if they can make it funny.

The line must be drawn here. This far, no further.

What is next? A sitcom staring Courtney Cox based on her highly popular tampon commercial?

How about a sitcom based on the Budweiser frogs? They could call it: “Bud, Weis & Er”

Why oh why oh why won’t someone make “C-List Celebrity Deathcamp”?

Of all the premises you mention, none were based on an ad campaign. Maybe that’s why I object and am poking fun. I also don’t think the Geico ads are funny. “Cavemen” takes the notion of “high concept” to an extreme past which I can remember in any prime-time show picked up by a network. Perhaps that makes ABC brave. For the purposes of this blog, however, we’ll call them stupid.

Maybe the American public will prove me wrong. It’s possible. But this is the same American public that thinks “Deal or No Deal” is worthwhile entertainment, so I can dismiss their taste out of hand if they prove me wrong, or use them to prop up my argument if they prove me right.

I’m a bastard.

What if I proposed a prime time cartoon about a dysfunctional family where all the people were yellow and had bug eyes. DOH!

What about a show based on a TV cowboy series called “Wagon Train” that takes place in outer space at some time in Earth’s future. I doubt there is a star in this trek much less any spin-offs or motion pictures.

Try this. A reality show where singer wannabes compete for a recording contract. Nah. That’s just an idle thought of a foolish American.

Or this one, a show about a comedian who lives in New York City that has no plot! Forget it. What am I thinking? Perhaps my mind swelled.

None of these ideas are any good. But I have some that can’t fail.

How about a Dr. series with Andre Braugher playing a sensitive oncologist. With numerous nominations for Emmys, Golden Globe and Image awards, the show can’t miss. It would last for years. NOT!

Let’s try getting some amazing stories from Stephen Speilberg, with some big name actors and a new story each week. With John Williams doing the music and Amblin producing, it is sure to become a long term staple en every household. For a while at least.

I have an old saying, never judge a book by its cover. Never judge a man by his looks. (Even if he needs a shave and a good set of eyebrow tweezers.) But never judge a show based on its premise. No matter how sound or ridiculous it seems.

“No, no, I mean I take offense!”

“All right, you can have the fence too. But that’s all!”

(Animaniacs FTW!)

Er, right. Anyway. I figure I should come up with something at least partly on-topic now. Hmm…

Unpimp My Auto: I’d watch it, at least once. (That’s more than I plan on watching “Cavemen”, at least.) You may have a winner there! Of course I’m still disappointed Spike TV moved DS9 from afternoons to mornings (and now to 3 AM! gaah!), so maybe I’m not the best person to ask.