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Is TV Fading Away?

I’m not talking about the analog-to-digital switch coming next February.  I’m talking about some radical changes being considered by the major TV networks, thanks to the ongoing economic crisis.

Broadcasting relies heavily on advertising.  And anyone who has ever watched TV knows a lot of that advertising comes from automakers and local car dealers.  The auto industry makes up a stunning chunk of the revenue that keeps TV going.  (Not just nationally, but locally too.)

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Disneyland No Longer “Happiest Place on Earth”

Drew Carey on TPIR

Today was the big day (well, technically yesterday since it’s after midnight): Drew Carey’s first show as host of “The Price is Right.”  And I hope Disney wasn’t watching when he came out of the big doors and proudly proclaimed the show to be “The happiest place on Earth.”  Isn’t that the slogan for Disneyland?  I’m sure news of a lawsuit would have been all over the place by now, so I guess they let it slide.

All kidding aside, there were pros and cons to Drew’s first day… read along, see if you agree, and feel free to leave comments at the end. [More »]

Commentary: Mickey Mouse Houses

Came across a USA Today article about a home building company that’s so desperate for sales, they’re starting to offer homes with rooms, fixtures and so on, themed after various Disney characters and movies.  Are you kidding me?!

In the article, a representative of “KB Homes” says most of their customers “are families with children.”  OK, but what happens when those kids grow up? [More »]