Damn NBC

As if the Tracy Morgan meat machine was not enough, NBC has added a new show - online only - and it's quickly become my favorite viewing pastime: Poker After Dark. It is so simple, but incredibly relaxing...a perfect thing to watch before going to bed.

On top of that, they have ideas for a great reality TV idea: this Grease audition show which will follow the process of casting and making this broadway show and then of course, the kicker, is that if the show is a hit a ton of people will go to broadway to see these personalities perform Grease. Incredible idea. This could be the shot in the arm the theater needs. Who knows if the people will be watchable, but I actually think it could be GOOD.

This Poker After Dark show is really good. It's like the Maysles Bros meets the World Poker Tour.

Reality TV has several different styles - documentary, sports, and game shows. I think what so many people respond negatively to are the game shows...but there's still a lot of unrealized potential in this form as some producers and networks seem to be willing to explore - Dog Whisperer, Poker After Dark, and Grease. Keep your eyes open.