Comments on: Axed: Big Brother

By: fangerA101

fangerA101 — Mon, 14 Jul 2008 21:54:00 +0000

And after 8 years the format is done, they would have to REALLY vamp it up to change it. Not just casting (which is in dire need of change) but everything, from its image, to its sets, to its tacky cheesy Big Brother voice. This show needed a reality check, it seemed to think it was invincible and now they realize they cant do whatever they want and always have a guaranteed place on TV. Without Airtime, the show is worth 20 bucks
But they are spending 25 million a series (30 million according to seven) and even this series saw it chopped down to the bone, very crap prizes and less airtime (uplate gone). This was an attempt at survival, their ratings over the eight years have dropped around 60 percent, Working Dog know you end on a high note always leaving them wanting more.
This show needs a BIG break (like two years min) a different network (foxtel would have been perfect), different hosts, different look… different EVERYTHING! The excitement is gone. I personally think it should retire now with fond memories and a small degree of dignity and respect, but it is BB after all. The optimistic in me says even though its flatlined it may still be resuscitated, but it would really need to have seen the light and change its ways if it wants to survive longer.
(ps lol@ “learnt” Dave)

By: B-Do

B-Do — Mon, 14 Jul 2008 12:27:00 +0000

I dont understand...I am an international student studying abroad in Australia.

I love Big Brother. It's the only thing I can watch on TV that has Aussies on it besides the soaps!

It's so much better than over edited American reality shows where all the people are made up and look like super models.

I think it's just cultural cringe. Aussies seem to think everything Aussie is inferior to stuff from the US and the UK. You guys have a great country. Big Brother here is more interesting than it is in the USA. It's more fly on the wall.

I don't think people who hate it actually have seen the show. They just listen to dreadful talkback radio and ACA and TodayTonight and regurgitate the false outrage. It's a decent show.

By: fangerA101

fangerA101 — Mon, 14 Jul 2008 11:39:00 +0000

Let me guess? SOmeone wants more repeated American shows to fill BB’s slots and not air Australian repeats?

If I wanted to watch American TV every night of the week Id just hit the net. I watch Aussie TV to see Aussie TV

By: James

James — Mon, 14 Jul 2008 11:21:00 +0000

but is it really gone?
http://www.behindbigbrother.com/posts/2008/2265
i thinks people are sick of the same thing. maybe instead of promising changes they should of made some

By: Southpatt

Southpatt — Mon, 14 Jul 2008 09:08:00 +0000

“Now where’s those Gilligan’s Island tapes?”

By: RichoTB

RichoTB — Mon, 14 Jul 2008 03:25:00 +0000

For those who don’t know, Bondi Rescue repeats are taking the vacant Big Brother spot, after which they’ll probably just fill it up with Simpsons repeats. I’d love for them to slot Rules of Engagement or another show there, but its Ten, so we have to adjust our expectations to accomodate for their quality of programming.

Source: http://www.tvtonight.com.au/2008/07/bondi-to-rescue.html

By: PT Ryan

PT Ryan — Mon, 14 Jul 2008 00:54:00 +0000

Good riddance, and don’t EVER come back!

By: John

John — Mon, 14 Jul 2008 00:36:00 +0000

They are still returning with Friday Night Download? If I want to view funny clips, I would go onto YouTube. At least you do not have to put up with ads.

By: ozdivo

ozdivo — Mon, 14 Jul 2008 00:19:00 +0000

Good – bye!

By: Ben

Ben — Sun, 13 Jul 2008 22:56:00 +0000

I'm one of the people who have bagged BB fairly mercilessly this year... but I have watched pretty much every single show.

It is going to leave a gap yes, but hopefully some new and innovative TV will come our way.

*Cough*

By: bindi_1986

bindi_1986 — Sun, 13 Jul 2008 15:07:00 +0000

best. news. ever.
i’m dying to know what they will fill all that air time with. but i don’t think 10 has the money to go out and buy great new shows. wonder what 2009 will bring.

By: RichoTB

RichoTB — Sun, 13 Jul 2008 14:37:00 +0000

Great news!! Now get rid of Gordon Ramsay and its all good!!

By: donniedarko

donniedarko — Sun, 13 Jul 2008 14:07:00 +0000

So, 10 are axing BB, but will bring it back in 2010??? What a Joke!! It needs a permanent axing, not this 12 month break rubbish.
Anyway I am glad we won’t see this show on TV next year…. just a pity it wasn’t a permanent chop also.

By: dan

dan — Sun, 13 Jul 2008 14:01:00 +0000

Yeah I have to agree with you fangera101 the fans do complain about it all the time that is why I hardly ever go the the official forums because they just whinge about everything

The Winchester maybe they should get Jackie O to give the singing bee the kiss of death

By: Johnson

Johnson — Sun, 13 Jul 2008 13:50:00 +0000

Alex, you have some good points. If BB is going to return, it should move to summer (as is the case with the British and American counterparts) and split the programming into two:
The season launch, evictions, Friday Night Live and the finale should stay on the main channel.
The daily shows (including an extra program on Saturday nights), nomination, Big Mouth, late night coverage and specials should be shown on the new standard definition channel or the high definition channel.

By: Matt

Matt — Sun, 13 Jul 2008 13:39:00 +0000

Why do I think they’ll replace this with some cheap American “comedy”?

2 and a half men have been a top rater for 9 in this timeslot.