Good Week for Television

It's been a good week for television, don't you think?  Sunday night was The Emmys, which although predictable and not the best ever, they did kick off a week of new Fall television programming.

Glee came back, Two And A Half Men (with Ashton), The Office (not to mention the new shows) ... there was a lot of buzz.  And although truthfully I didn't have the time to catch a single episode, this week did get me thinking.  As I heard everyone chatting about the shows, I didn't hear one comment about reality shows.  Usually all the buzz is about Real Housewives or Flipping Out or Top Chef.  Not a peep.

So I am wondering ... is scripted tv coming back?  I have to say that I do love scripted tv.  And while I jumped on the bandwagon of the Real Housewives, there's nothing like a well written story line.  Look at Modern Family - the writing is stupendous.  Character development is inspiring.  Chemistry is explosive.

OK, I'm going overboard but hopefully you get where I am going.  I think, maybe, just maybe, scripted tv is going to shine this year over reality tv.  I am certainly going to tune in.

What do you think ... what's your experience?  Jim

Jim Joseph
President of Lippe Taylor
Author of The Experience Effect