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American Culture and SWINGTOWN!

 
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caniff



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PostPosted: Thu Jun 05, 2008 2:16 pm    Post subject: American Culture and SWINGTOWN! Reply with quote

http://edition.cnn.com/video/#/video/showbiz/2008/06/05/wynter.swingtown.cnn

'The Waltons' this isn't. What's your take on this style of network TV programming?
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Ya-ta Boy



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PostPosted: Thu Jun 05, 2008 4:29 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

They could have picked a better decade than the 70's.

Maybe they'll handle it in a good way. My first reaction, without having had the chance to see it yet, is that it is just an excuse to use sex to make money. Not too unlike many other TV programs. However, the premise seems pretty limited. I mean, is there anything specific to a swinger lifestyle outside of the mate swapping? The thrust, if I may be so bold, of each episode will be to get the actors' clothes off and into bed. Won't everything else just be irritating filler?
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caniff



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PostPosted: Thu Jun 05, 2008 9:23 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

I agree, YTB, that the premise seems pretty thin. There will at least be some initial curiosity, however. Ultimately it appears to be a dirty nighttime soap opera where people smoke doobies and boink each other. Maybe the soundtrack will be good.

Seems like cable shows are seeping into network prime-time.
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toong tao daeng



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PostPosted: Sun Jun 08, 2008 8:52 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

I downloaded it the other night, and am looking forward to watching it....but I agree, I don't see how you can base an entire series on this premise.
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