Why is "Gross TV” all the rage? - Sitcoms Online Message Boards

TMC · 08-16-2014, 02:12 AM

http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/bas...goodman-725576

“The Knick” and “Outlander” are the latest in a spate of new TV shows that are becoming grosser and grosser. As Tim Goodman notes, "Boundaries need to be pushed in such a crowded landscape. But violence and decay can't make or break a series; wince-inducing shock can't be the selling point. With so much competition, the rush to outgross the grossest can't possibly last. Nor should it.”
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Mace Dolex · 08-16-2014, 03:14 AM

I thought the title "Gross TV" was referring to the abundance of raunchy sexual humor in sitcoms today.

king of comedy · 08-16-2014, 07:46 AM

That's what I thought too.

UMFaninMD · 08-17-2014, 12:30 PM

I had a feeling it was going to be about the gore on cable shows but I also thought he'd mention the raunchy sexual humor too.

08-16-2014, 02:12 AM	#1
TMC Member Forum Idol Join Date: Jan 09, 2001 Posts: 126,449	Why is "Gross TV” all the rage? http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/bas...goodman-725576 “The Knick” and “Outlander” are the latest in a spate of new TV shows that are becoming grosser and grosser. As Tim Goodman notes, "Boundaries need to be pushed in such a crowded landscape. But violence and decay can't make or break a series; wince-inducing shock can't be the selling point. With so much competition, the rush to outgross the grossest can't possibly last. Nor should it.” Read more at http://www.hitfix.com/tv-tattle#HZAdZwdy1PwSBg5S.99

08-16-2014, 03:14 AM	#2
Mace Dolex Member Senior Member Join Date: Aug 12, 2013 Posts: 2,669	I thought the title "Gross TV" was referring to the abundance of raunchy sexual humor in sitcoms today.

08-16-2014, 07:46 AM	#3
king of comedy Member Forum Veteran Join Date: Aug 31, 2012 Location: New Jersey Posts: 5,140	That's what I thought too.

08-17-2014, 12:30 PM	#4
UMFaninMD I love a mystery Senior Member Join Date: Apr 19, 2011 Location: Maryland Posts: 1,287	I had a feeling it was going to be about the gore on cable shows but I also thought he'd mention the raunchy sexual humor too.