Tuesday, October 05, 2004
On Sunday, ABC premiered a new series titled Desperate Housewives. I must admit, it turned out to be a real treat.
Living in suburbia, and finding little identity within it, this show rings true for me - as an observer. I wondered then, who this show is targeted to? Is it me? I doubt it. The amount of shows that are targeted at me (seriously, I don't believe my sort is categorized) are miniscule. So, then is the show targeted at families, more specifically, at 'housewives'?
I tried to sort this conundrum out during a commercial break, when I actually caught myself in the answer by watching the commercials. A variety of crock-pots, gardening treatments, commuter vehicles, and Oprah advertisements peppered the commercial lineup. I couldn't believe my eyes (though, not my ears - I'm a huge 'mute' advocate). Could these producers really be targeting a suburban audience?
Desperate Housewives has much of the same tone as the film American Beauty. The edgy content and surprising honesty has much to explore in the expanding culture of suburbia.
On a more personal note, I really loved the character, Susan (played by Teri Hatcher). I frequently enjoy Teri Hatcher's work, most notably in 2 Days in the Valley. In her opening scene, she is introduced as one who cannot fail to screw up the dish, Macaroni and Cheese. Her inability to put together a decent meal immediately drew me to her. It reminded me of several occasions that I have been called for a food contribution. I always offer to ask Angelo about it, though many find that this is confusing because I've already accepted the invitation to the event. In truth, it's not up to me - I don't make the food, he does. And, thank goodness for that.
Living in suburbia, and finding little identity within it, this show rings true for me - as an observer. I wondered then, who this show is targeted to? Is it me? I doubt it. The amount of shows that are targeted at me (seriously, I don't believe my sort is categorized) are miniscule. So, then is the show targeted at families, more specifically, at 'housewives'?
I tried to sort this conundrum out during a commercial break, when I actually caught myself in the answer by watching the commercials. A variety of crock-pots, gardening treatments, commuter vehicles, and Oprah advertisements peppered the commercial lineup. I couldn't believe my eyes (though, not my ears - I'm a huge 'mute' advocate). Could these producers really be targeting a suburban audience?
Desperate Housewives has much of the same tone as the film American Beauty. The edgy content and surprising honesty has much to explore in the expanding culture of suburbia.
On a more personal note, I really loved the character, Susan (played by Teri Hatcher). I frequently enjoy Teri Hatcher's work, most notably in 2 Days in the Valley. In her opening scene, she is introduced as one who cannot fail to screw up the dish, Macaroni and Cheese. Her inability to put together a decent meal immediately drew me to her. It reminded me of several occasions that I have been called for a food contribution. I always offer to ask Angelo about it, though many find that this is confusing because I've already accepted the invitation to the event. In truth, it's not up to me - I don't make the food, he does. And, thank goodness for that.
