reimagining the worthwhile

Hollywood is lethargic. Writers employed therein, whether entrapped by the comforts of formulaic dogma or just too ignorant to create something daringly new, do nothing but retread paths already traveled. Ad nauseum. Of course, all culture repeats itself, and this is happening exponentially more and more. Relaunches, revamps, reworkings, remixes, and reimaginings.
However, if this is how things seem to be done, I have my own thoughts on some easy targets which have yet to be raped. This time, I will focus on television programs, on shows that could well stand the test of time.

Whirlybirds!

This was one of my dad's favorite programs growing up. I'd love to see it brought back...maybe as a post apocalyptic adventure series? Excuse me, post zombie apocalypse adventure series.

My Mother The Car

One of the greatest set-ups for a series, ever. Without changing a thing this could be a vehicle (pun somewhat intended) for almost any Saturday Night Live alumni. Reincarnation is so stupid it is laugh out loud funny. Throw in anti-nuclear family sentiments and you have the makings of a subversively sharp comedy.

The Flying Nun

Another great premise. Maybe cast a Jena Malone, and this could be Bewitched by way of Christianity. But far far more over the top, ala the Brit series Father Ted.


Thank you and good night.