American Idol Season 8

[gee_ess]

I just don't understand why the producers/directors of this show cannot figure out how to signal to these judges that they are going on too long with critiques. Adding the 4th judge has thrown a curveball in the show, and it's as if the show can't figure out what to do!

Several times in the last few weeks the last two contestants have had their critiques(read: facetime, fan time) cut short because someone, somewhere cannot get this show under control. It usually can be blamed on the Paula/Simon dynamic but no so much last night.

It is really frustrating as a fan - especially those who are tivo-ing the show, etc.

getting off my soapbox now...

[PeppyGPhiB]

The networks don't want people DVRing - DVRers don't watch commercials, which is what pays for the shows. I believe they're setting shows to go over intentionally.

[sceniczip]

Someone on the radio said they're also trying to cut into a rival show on another network. Not sure how accurate that is but I thought it was kind of amusing

[baci]

Originally Posted by PeppyGPhiB

The networks don't want people DVRing - DVRers don't watch commercials, which is what pays for the shows. I believe they're setting shows to go over intentionally.

I happen to think the same here.

Originally Posted by PeppyGPhiB

The networks don't want people DVRing - DVRers don't watch commercials, which is what pays for the shows. I believe they're setting shows to go over intentionally.

I thought about this, and that's why I've been intentionally setting my DVR to record at least 5 minutes extra. BF who used to work in master controls says that shows usually cannot go more than 5 minutes over because it effs up paid commercial space.