So, apparently TV Turnoff Week starts today, a fact that adbusters.org tries to convey with this dreamy commercial about getting a really cool tattoo (click on "Product Is You"), and this other spot about how bad performance art is (click on "TV Head").
Anyway, I don't advocate turning off your TV for a week (for a day, maybe, if you have DVR), but I figured that the Parents Television Council, the group that gave you the hot, hot clips of the Without A Trace teen orgy scene, might have some interesting things to say about it. Considering the fact that the PTC are offended by pretty much anything on TV, they probably would recommend turning it off for a week, right?
Nope. Actually, the Parents Television Council website makes no mention of TV Turnoff Week, and goes so far as to recommend a number of "Family TV Picks Of The Week."
If you were to take their recommendations, here's what you'd be watching tonight: Everybody Loves Raymond, 7:00 and 7:30 p.m. TBS: Ray feels guilty after tricking Debra, and as an example for Ally, takes piano lessons.
(I'm pretty sure this is the plot of every episode of Everybody Loves Raymond) 7th Heaven, 8:00 p.m. WB: Kevin loses his wedding ring.
(Wow. He loses his wedding ring? There's no way that fantastic storyline can't sustain an hour-long show.) Deal or No Deal, 8:00 p.m. NBC: Contestants are given the chance to win from one penny to a million dollars.
(And your children are given the chance to ogle 26 cleavage-baring models, not to mention the roguish Howie Mandel.) Sue Thomas F.B.Eye, 8:00 p.m. PAX: Sue helps congressional aide as the team investigates a journalist's murder.
(I'll give $5 to anyone who has actually watched this show. If Sue is a blind FBI agent, I'm going to send PAX a thank you card for that inspired title.) Supernanny, 9:00 p.m. ABC: A burned out mother of triples seeks help.
(If I had triples, I'd need help too. It's so relatable!)