Monday, July 16, 2007
Jumping the Shark
The phrase "jump the shark" is taken from the episode where Happy Days lost its steam, literally showing the Fonz jumping a shark. Many examples of shows that went sour, or jumped the shark, are at http://www.jumptheshark.com/
Today I read that NBC's new programming genius is bringing back The Apprentice but wants a celebrity episode. Nothing like waiving a red flag that the Donald's original idea has fizzled. We all remember when Who Wants to be a Millionaire? went the celebrity route, a sure sign that the show was fading.
Too bad NBC can't find another fresh idea, or at least an adaptation of something that works in the UK or Europe...
Today I read that NBC's new programming genius is bringing back The Apprentice but wants a celebrity episode. Nothing like waiving a red flag that the Donald's original idea has fizzled. We all remember when Who Wants to be a Millionaire? went the celebrity route, a sure sign that the show was fading.
Too bad NBC can't find another fresh idea, or at least an adaptation of something that works in the UK or Europe...
