Well, I've officially eliminated one show from my Fall "Must-See TV." After a promising-enough start last week, I'm officially over "Whitney."
Aside from the fact that I really couldn't care less about these characters (yeah, it happened that fast), but the whole taped-in-front-of-a-studio-audience factor was the proverbial nail in the coffin.
Really, what's the point of having a live studio audience when all the applause sounds exactly the same?
Whether it's the big joke or a moment that's not even remotely guffaw-worthy, it never varies. Plus, it's just annoying. Ever notice how strange it sounds when you're watching Friends re-runs? Well, it's even weirder a decade later because it seems so incredibly dated. Note to NBC: Can the laugh track, but even then, I won't be tuning in.
As for "New Girl," I liked this week's episode a teensy bit better, while my enthusiasm for "Two Broke Girls" actually waned a bit. Guess we'll see what next week brings. In the meantime, I'm glad I can always count on "Chopped" to deliver the proper dose of television excitement. :)
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