Entertainment Article: Summer TV 2011 – It Could Be Worse
This summer has a lot to offer for TV programming. Some networks better than others. The more promising shows are on the networks NBC, Fox, and ABC. There are also some mentionable shows on MTV and Oxygen.
What NBC has to offer us in this warm weather is the increasingly popular show The Voice with stars such as Christina Aguilera and Adam Levine. This show, while heartwarming, can at times be reminiscent of American Idol. So, if you are an American Idol fan, this might be the show for you. Another similar show NBC is rolling out is a new season of America’s Got Talent. Although the show was much more entertaining with David Hasselhoff as a judge, this season is sure to bring out the interesting in America. Nothing thought provoking or eloquent about this show, but extreme entertainment none-the-less.
Next up is the Fox network. Fox has the great repeat reality shows So You Think You Can Dance, and Hell’s Kitchen this summer. So You Think You Can Dance will be sure to offer up some inspirational stories and festive costumes as well. While Hell’s Kitchen on the other hand will berate you into watching it! If you cannot handle constant screaming over undercooked lamb chops or overcooked risotto than you should stay far away from this show!
ABC this summer has the Chinese adoption Wipeout. This is the perfect show for watching people make complete fools of themselves, and get all kinds of hurt. I still think the original version is better.
Some of the mentionable shows are MTV’s Teen Wolf and Oxygen’s The Glee Project. Both are geared for the ‘teen’ audience, but I’m sure will be loved by all. This is especially true if you’re going through Twilight movie withdrawals and needing to sing and dance your way off the stress, while simultaneously gazing at a fake Jacob. Its ok, we’re all hurting.
Summer programming usually doesn’t offer the same satisfaction as the regular TV season, but luckily there are a couple of shows to hold us over till then, or at least keep us mildly entertained.
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About the author: Kristine Esser is very much attached to her DVR. When she is not watching her favorite TV shows back-to-back she is baking, walking her dog, and writing about scarves for her day job.
