June 13, 2007

Has it come to this?

In an unwelcome addendum to an earlier post, NBC is once more displaying the shrewd judgment and overall sensitivity that has enabled it to secure the unenviable ignominy of being the lowest rated Network in the history of the medium.

On September 11th, 2001, 2,996 people died in the worst single terrorist act ever committed in this proud and glorious land. For the sixth anniversary, those in charge at the Peacock have decided to commemorate the tragedy with a two-hour special.

...of 'The Biggest Loser.'

Are they already so blase about the events in New York and PA that they can calmly allocate the only special programming on its Anniversary to the debut of yet another reality show? I'm not suggesting they should provide blanket coverage and hours of sombre music, but some acknowledgment of events themselves and the ongoing impact being stoically endured by the families would hardly be too much to ask...Would it?

Or would that kind of programming not be as profitable?

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