David, I hate to admit it but the vast majority of American TV is aimed at low grade morons. As if the programs themselves aren't bad enough, commercial time is increasing and those are another horror for anyone with living brain cells. Just to add insult to injury Phillips is developing a chip to be put in video recording devices that would prevent fast forwarding through the commercials, forcing the viewer to suffer through the interminable beasts. I don't want to get into a rant here, but American entertainment is probably some of the most mindless and pathetic in the world.