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Post by jasonrobertyates on Nov 15, 2005 23:03:16 GMT -5
Is is just me. Or does anyone else think, if released today, GAH have to crank up the sex to survive in todays market. Would there have to be an eventual love triangle?
Like Smallville. One of my favorite current shows. But lately it seems more like Sexville.
Of course GAH in todays market would also have to promote the latest 'teenie bopper' song during the show and then at the end.
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Post by MelMac on Nov 15, 2005 23:27:10 GMT -5
(Playing what-if) I don't know, it depends on what network it would run. The best bet to keep it close to the original style would be either ABC (cringe) or CBS, as they tend to have more family-friendly shows, even in the better night slots. The others I tend to be a bit more wary of. Problem with a lot of shows nowadays is that they rely on too much on this. I think some of the best shows are when this and other topics are put in a subtler tone. I mean, take for example "The Newlywed Game," we didn't see Ralph and Pam in bed, but looking at the progression to the bedroom you could figure out what was going on. Works just as well, if not better, than two people just hopping into bed. And, hate to agree with you, they'd probably do the stupid teenybopper song in the show. If the show was made in this time, there are some singers who would work for the show, but a lot of these bands are quite honestly a dime a dozen, but my guess would be they'd try to use one of these bands to keep the costs down and try to hock their CDs. (If the show was released today, one singer I can think of who would seriously work is Clay Aiken, as I can hear him sing "Believe it or Not" and really feel it (though no one could beat Scarbury  ). He appeals to all ages from the "teenybopper" crowd to older folks. Just my two cents.) |
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Post by jasonrobertyates on Nov 15, 2005 23:40:27 GMT -5
Clay Aiken......'walking on air'.......yeah he strikes me as the Peter Pan type. I am affraid he would give the song a WHOLE new meaning.
Could you imagine if WB got it....OMG! "On tonights episode of Greatest American Hero you heard music from......."
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Post by MelMac on Nov 15, 2005 23:46:37 GMT -5
Clay Aiken......'walking on air'.......yeah he strikes me as the Peter Pan type. I am affraid he would give the song a WHOLE new meaning. Could you imagine if WB got it....OMG! "On tonights episode of Greatest American Hero you heard music from......." I refer to his singing ability, and there aren't too many singers nowadays around his or my age who would do the song justice (at least IMO). An older singer other than Scarbury (if he couldn't sing it) I can see singing this is Mickey Dolenz. Now, I don't watch the WB much, but yes, I can see them listing the music at the end of the eps. To me, it sounds like a commercial read by Ben Stein, flat and monotone. (Not a slight to him, he gets paid big bucks to speak this way, but that's what those lists remind me of.) |
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Post by MrsMaxwell on Nov 16, 2005 5:40:49 GMT -5
Is is just me. Or does anyone else think, if released today, GAH have to crank up the sex to survive in todays market. Would there have to be an eventual love triangle? Like Smallville. One of my favorite current shows. But lately it seems more like Sexville. Of course GAH in todays market would also have to promote the latest 'teenie bopper' song during the show and then at the end. Worst thing that could happen is that one of Ralph's "Special Ed" kids would be the next teen heart-throb. Kinda like the Shaun Cassidy, Leif Garrett, Rick Spingfiled, etc. (I know, I'm dating myself). That would lead to tension among the cast...the real actors. I think there would be more than a few episodes with a love-interest guest star for all three of the leads. Its just the way things are now. None of them are married. (Not that that makes a difference either nowadays). To top it off, they would probably turn it into a 21st century drama or CSI rehash. Bill's character would be an expert in forensics, computers, etc. Of course you would have the obligatory character with a substance-abuse problem too. Just hope it isn't on FOX. The you would be innundated with previews during EVERY baseball and football game! People would get so sick of the promos and would develop a prejudice toward the show. Like me...I won't watch The OC, or House. |
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Post by billswoman on Nov 16, 2005 5:55:20 GMT -5
Maybe a BIT more sex in there, but not on the same par as "Smallville." What they had in GAH way back when would turn off a six year old, for crying out loud.
I mean, look at "Lilacs, Mr Maxwell": they don't even KISS in that one! Granted, there're the not-so-subtle innuendoes about Bill and O'Neil, lol... but still, a little smooching would've been gratifying too.
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Post by HoudiniDerek on Nov 16, 2005 8:18:13 GMT -5
I think CBS would be the viable network. They had a lot of family shows and this would fit in there...especially as originally done. However, I think they would just remix the theme song and make it sound "cooler."  Maybe it is better off dead. |
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Post by Maxwell - F.B.I. on Nov 16, 2005 10:02:33 GMT -5
As long as at least a few of the 'more sex oriented' scenes involves Connie (even TODAY), it's ALLLLLLL GOOD by me.
;D
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Post by billswoman on Nov 16, 2005 10:27:13 GMT -5
Wow, mention GAH and sex and the thread lights up, wh00t! Speaking of lighting up, y'all go read my story featuring Bill & Pam, it's heatin' up a bit. Although "it" doesn't happen till toward the end, muwhahahahahaha!! www.fanfiction.net/s/2662215/1/OT, I know. My b. |
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Post by jasonrobertyates on Nov 16, 2005 13:06:44 GMT -5
Wow, mention GAH and sex and the thread lights up, wh00t!  |
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Post by Lauren on Nov 16, 2005 20:53:02 GMT -5
An older singer other than Scarbury (if he couldn't sing it) I can see singing this is Mickey Dolenz. Oh man... I can hear Micky already! ;D |
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Post by Videofox on Nov 16, 2005 22:58:06 GMT -5
Micky would probably do it, too...just for the novelty of it.
And each episode would feature a new song (or old one, if it fits) by the Monkees...two treats for the price of one!
I know, I know...wishful thinking!
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Post by Maxwell - F.B.I. on Nov 17, 2005 10:39:53 GMT -5
What if Ralph wore just the TOP of the suit while with Pam while they were...
Hmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm...
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Post by MrsMaxwell on Nov 17, 2005 11:56:54 GMT -5
That would leave Maxwell with just the cape and belt!
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Post by HoudiniDerek on Nov 25, 2005 11:36:13 GMT -5
I have to say that the show today would have more sex AND probably have to tackle issues like drugs (even more so than the Captain BellyBuster episode) and other "social issues." It would lose a lot of its not-a-soap-opera charm.
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Post by Lauren on Nov 25, 2005 19:03:47 GMT -5
Micky would probably do it, too...just for the novelty of it. And each episode would feature a new song (or old one, if it fits) by the Monkees...two treats for the price of one! I know, I know...wishful thinking! Yeah, but count me in on that wishful thinking, too! |
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Post by Lauren on Nov 25, 2005 19:04:34 GMT -5
What if Ralph wore just the TOP of the suit while with Pam while they were... Hmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm... I had a nice vision until Pam was mentioned...  |
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Post by HoudiniDerek on Nov 26, 2005 19:31:19 GMT -5
I had a nice vision after she was mentioned...of course, I remember reading HoudiniDerek with Pam...did someone modify it to say Ralph? |
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). He appeals to all ages from the "teenybopper" crowd to older folks. Just my two cents.)
