So... hehhehheh. How do you like your crow served, as sushi, deep fried or baked. :) I did not remember what I said, but I am almost ashamed I enjoy and watch this trash. My husband teases me. So, if I had said it was good, it would have had to have had some crazy agenda. However, I do remember you and I having an extensive conversation about Prison Break. I said that was good and several people here, you included disagreed. We discussed this around the same time
Tracey [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: > Well aren't you special!! :) You bet me to it: I was trolling the archives to > look for this same message--but, seeing as it didn't back my point like i > wanted, i wasn't gonna reveal it! :) > > -------------- Original message -------------- > From: "Tracey de Morsella (formerly Tracey L. Minor)" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > > The following is what I posted, young man. > you can view it at: > http://groups.yahoo.com/group/scifinoir2/message/432?threaded=1&var=1&p=1 > > "While the show is pedestrian, paint by numbers, and I see LOTS of > compromises, but there is more focus on people of color that the average > show. The Asian doctor is having an affair with the Black doctor. The > Black female resident is a black stereotype of Black women if you ask > me, but she seems like she will be in everyone's business and > storyline. The Black doctor leads on interesting cases, including > transplanting a cows aorta into a orthodox Jewish girl to save her > life. Last week one of the 2-3 cases used a Black patient. Next week > the star patient is black. > > The casting reminds me a little of ER in the early days. ER focused a > lot on Clooney and the actress that played the nurse he was involved > with but was really an ensemble effort, this show focuses on Dempsey and > the Blonde but spends a lot of time developing the supporting > characters. I think they focused on them at first to lure the > advertisers targeted audience in to get a lock on ratings and cash, but > seem to be doing less so now that their position is strong. This show > is a marketing effort through and through. I have not seen every > episode, but with regards to black guest stars, two weeks ago, they had > a Black guy that lived for the thrill of pain, getting injured and > watching procedures being performed on him-- He died from an infected > tattoo he was enduring the pain from. Next week features a Black guy > with an ovary. I'm probably being paranoid but I tend to think the men > in hollyweird are intimidated by Black men. I can see an executive who > wants to prove his production has diversity saying, "make the > man-woman and the pain freak Black. I'll give them diversity". You > tell me." > > > > >> Still thinks she said it was good! :) Or was that another Sister from Philly >> on the list?? :) >> >> -------------- Original message -------------- >> From: Martin Pratt <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> >> Tracey, we wouldn't contemplate blaming you for anything! You're the Lady, >> the Originator- no, that's Little Richard- but you get my point. >> >> "Tracey de Morsella (formerly Tracey L. Minor)" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: >> Whooa!!! >> >> I NEVER Said it was good. at least i can't see myself saying that. I >> said that the black roles were not secondary. The black guy is a lead >> and some of the shows have been around Baily the Black female, whose >> character I hated as a black female stereotype, but now has grown on >> me. There is also the Black chief of surgery who in most instances >> plays a secondary role, but for an ensemble cast, has some segments >> devoted to him. >> >> I am ashamed to say I do watch it periodically. I would love to blame >> it on being in Mexico with a somewhat limited selection of shows, but i >> think i would probably watch it if i were still in the states. it is my >> guilty pleasure... but hardly well-written. >> >> Tracey >> >> >>> [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: >>> Why is that? I posted a negative initial review, based on maybe viewing one >>> or two shows. I guess I had the gut-level reaction/thought that it was >>> another show with Black characters who'd be second-fiddle to the white >>> folk. But some people such as Tracey said it was actually good, >>> well-written, and gives people of color good roles. What don't you like >>> about it? >>> >>> -------------- Original message -------------- >>> From: Martin Pratt <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> >>> I'm glad for her success, but I'm saddened to hear that a sista's >>> responsible for that on-air crap. >>> >>> [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Sister Rhimes is moving up! I never watch the >>> show, but have heard nothing but good things about it... >>> >>> "Grey's" creator in $10 million production deal >>> By Nellie AndreevaMon Jun 5, 2:07 AM ET >>> The creator of "Grey's Anatomy" has renegotiated her production pact at >>> Touchstone Television for at least three years, extending it through the >>> 2008-09 season. >>> Shonda Rhimes had just completed the first year of a two-year deal, which >>> also included a one-year option, that she signed with the Disney-owned >>> studio in May 2005. 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