Do You Think TV has become the "Anti-Entertainment"?

i mean, do you seem to resent more shows than like them? i certainly do. most things are pure garbage, especially children's programming. iCarly, the new Spongebobs, all of Cartoon Network, just about everything. and if its not kids programming its some stupid crap, like MTV. and lifetime is kind of disturbing, all the movies they show on sundays. and mostcomedy shows are horrible.just about everything meant for entertainment is plain stupid and crappy on TV. but i do like History Channel.

but overall i really think it has become Anti-Entertainment, since i get the notion that they strive to make shows that i couldn't bring myself to laugh at. i can't even see the writers being proud of their own work.

Then don't watch MTV and Lifetime since those channels suck. There are plenty of great TV shows out there...including sitcoms. If you want smarter sitcoms, watch 30 Rock or The Office.JML897

Not since Jersey Shore premiered. That has renewed my faith in not only entertainment, but humanity in general.FragStains

Well I find myself watching less and less tv these days. I used to watch 3-4 hours of it when I was in school. Now I find myself watching stuff like Mythbusters, Dirtyjobs, History Channel specials and the occasional sports game. Probably 3-4 hours of tv a week.

i mean, do you seem to resent more shows than like them? i certainly do. most things are pure garbage, especially children's programming. iCarly, the new Spongebobs, all of Cartoon Network, just about everything. and if its not kids programming its some stupid crap, like MTV. and lifetime is kind of disturbing, all the movies they show on sundays. and mostcomedy shows are horrible.just about everything meant for entertainment is plain stupid and crappy on TV. but i do like History Channel.

but overall i really think it has become Anti-Entertainment, since i get the notion that they strive to make shows that i couldn't bring myself to laugh at. i can't even see the writers being proud of their own work.

Noskillkill

Cable, thanks to Dexter on Showtime, is going strong, I'm just sad I have to wait months for the next season :cry:

Just because you don't like a show doesn't mean someone else won't.Jandurin

I only watch tv on the internet and dvd...

Hulu and netflix have basically taken me away from bad TV.

sitcoms from preteens (iCarly) and idiots (Jersey Shore) aren't all that's on TV.

MTV isnt music television

The only things I watch on TV these days is Jay Leno, Conan O' Brien, Simpsons and Adult Swim.

Everything else I don't really care about.

I agree with MTV, they have completely fell off in every way. All of their ridiculous programs are just crack for brainwashed teenagers. Lifetime, however, I think has actually gotten better. I don't see as much of the "woman gets beaten by typical chauvinist man" plot anymore, which is a good sign.

Of course, all TV is really just entertaining brainwash.

TV shows always have represented different age groups. Nickelodeon is for kids 5-12. The CW is 13-18. ABC, CBS, FOX and NBC are 15+. Showtime, Starz and HBO are really shows for adults. Now, these are just what I think the age groups are but I know that these are pretty close to the actual numbers. If your not in that age group, I really can't see anyone that is 20 would like iCarly, but completely understand why little kids would. It caters to them. Which is why we have that range from all age groups.

Just because you don't like a show doesn't mean someone else won't.Jandurin

I only watch tv on the internet and dvd...

Hulu and netflix have basically taken me away from bad TV.

jrhawk42

I watch all of my fav shows on Hulu now. It's nice only having to sit through a 30 second commercial rather than 5 mins of commercials.

TV has to cater to everyone these days. A lot of people who say TV is getting worse are those who are used to four channels. But most of the channels seem to be spewing out the same crap which ruins that argument. There is way too much reality TV and way too many channels commissioning them but if you look for it, you can find loads of great shows like Dexter, Misfits (in the UK) and Supernatural.

I wouldn't say TV is the "anti-entertainment." The audience is.

There's a lot of good channels and programmes on TV but most of it's crap...plus all the crappy adverts.

US TV has taken a noise dive this decade. I believe the reason is they became less about telling a story, and more about ratings. Tv shows in other nations like Japan (anime) and England (fantasy/SciFi shows like Doctor Who) are still pretty good.