Lawyers, doctors, detectives.
If we were on Jeopardy, the question might be "What are the only professions TV shows portray?" Well, only might be a stretch but not by much.
These lawyers, doctors and detectives are all fashion mag perfect and qualify for any number of "most beautiful people" lists. There's sexual tension galore and racy story lines that make the bodice ripping novels look like kid lit.
A few years ago I was asked to testify against a guy who decided to include some of my belongings in his thieving spree. That was the first time I'd been in a courtroom and I fully expected something comparable to what I'd seen on TV. Dynamic, well -spoken attorneys dressed in Brooks Brothers suits defending their clients from injustice. Gritty, witty, curmudgeonly judges bantering with counsel. Drama from the opening gavel, right?
On the contrary! The experience still ranks high on my snooze scale. Lots of paper shuffling, waiting for people to show up (my guy never did) and attorney posturing.
Most lawyer, doctor and detective shows use cookie cutter characters and plots tweaked a tad so as not be recognized from last season or from a competing show. Hash and re-hash -- the new motto for this year's TV season.
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