Posted by Smalls at syru168-120.syr.edu on February 22, 2000 at 17:56:26:
In Reply to: Y'know, though I agree with the bulk of this... posted by Chiusano on February 22, 2000 at 17:15:42:
Like it or not, it's really easy to market.
- irregular visual style, stands out against other sitcoms
- nostalgia for dominant american cultural force (the tailend of the baby boom)
- unresolved romantic angle between leads
- endless... ad nauseum... soundtrack possibilities
Stick it between the X-Files and the Simpsons... and it sells itself.
So... much like Millionaire and Line, with their low-budgets and marketable stars... it didn't make much sense with Neil's friend's arguement.
As for Friends, maybe soulless and heartless aren't right.
Mindless condescending unoriginal pandering lookist racist unconscionable irresponsible vacant bullshit might be more apt for Friends.
E-C-Dub! E-C-Dub!
Smalls