Big fan of Deadliest Catch. It's crazy to think about what those guys go through to bring home crab. I have no idea if I know somebody who could hack it out there for an entire season. I can't fathom how shitty it is to be out there for days at a time. I love the competition between captains and deckhands that keep things volatile and on edge. The captains are almost all grizzled guys who have been out there since they were teenagers hacking out a living. It forged the way for new reality TV shows like Ax Men, Swamp People, and Sons of Guns. Slice of life shows that showcase unique people and talents of hard workers. There are more pioneers besides Deadliest Catch, but that is a ratings MONSTER. It knocked over the NBA Playoffs and everything else for Tuesday night supremacy. It also showcases cable televisions growing popularity. Network TV has very few staples to rely on anymore. The NBA and NHL Playoffs are not on regular networks. When NCIS and the Law & Orders fall off I would be REALLY worried if I were network execs. Modern Family is the only non-cable show I remember in recent memory that I've thought is good, or have been compelled to watch regularly. I don't understand how something with so many more resources can fail with such regularity. It has become clear it really isn't about having a "star", but a rock-solid cast. The few shows I watch: Sons of Anarchy, Modern Family, How I Met Your Mother, The Office, The Community, they all gain strength in numbers and excellent characters. It isn't Jerry Seinfeld and friends as much as a collective group of fairly equal characters. You will have more important characters, but everyone holds their own. It's the only way to be, I'd like to think we've gotten smarter, but I doubt that's it since Swamp People and Ax Men do OK and those guys can't possible read at higher than a 3rd grade level. I really don't know the reason, I guess rock solid casts aren't a secret since other sitcoms have used it for years like Cheers and M*A*S*H, but I really feel the lack of a central character has become much more vital to a shows success. I'm probably talking completely out of my ass.
Side note: The West really seems to have 4 teams competing for the championship while the East has the Heat playing above everyone else CLEARLY. They are a complete match-up nightmare and with LeBron and Wade both motivated as can be, except LeBron's defense is still fucking garbage for the most part, they are SOOO tough. Bosh is still an afterthought, but one who was a 20-10 guy for the last 4 years.
I have failed to get into the NHL playoffs, which I am disappointed about. I really can't justify watching hockey over the Brewers and the NBA, so I merely hop in at a few select times in between games and I have not been into it at all. I am almost certainly missing out, but I contend I will still watch the Stanley Cup when Mike "Doc" Emrick lends his golden voice to make hockey exciting.
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