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Lots of good responses. Sounds like I'm not the only one frustrated here. I understand that we may be dealing with a bit of the Walmart factor here in terms of who is the audience these programs are made to cater to. But, if I'm honest, I'm not that smart. And, my television watching palet just isn't that refined. How can so much of what's out there be so unappealing? The other day I was flipping channels and there was a show called "True Beauty." They were pouring jelly on these people for a semi-nude photo shoot and the dude is talking for a few minutes about how he has discovered this awesome breathing technique that just makes his abs "pop." He was so proud with his discovery, you'd have thought he cured cancer.

Doesn't it cost just as much to make that crap as it would to make a relatively decent show. Are we just dealing with the GM factor here? That despite having resources and knowing what appeals to the public, they can't help but turn out Pontiac Aztec after AMC Pacer, after Chevy Cavalier, after Cadillac Cimmaron? Where's the pride?