According to an article on Yahoo.com this morning, the reality-based warrior show, "American Gladiators," recently had the best debut of the new year. Yikes. Never mind the fact that the show is hosted by Hulk Hogan. Never mind the fact that it pits everyday folks against American Gladiators, well-muscled, well-oiled, well-steriodized wrestlers. Never mind the fact that it's the first of many reality shows to hit the airwaves in lieu of the scripted dramas networks can no longer produce. What we should be mindful of is the affect these shows have on the viewing public. It's hard enough to get a scripted drama or sit-com on the air anymore and keep it there. Now, seasons have been interrupted and who's to say what will happen when and if those seasons again resume. New shows, like "Bionic Woman" which were barely holding their own before, may not retain their audience after this forced hiatus. With "American Idol" and "American Gladiator...
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