Originally Posted By AutoPost This topic is for Discussion of: <a href="http://www.laughingplace.com/w/blogs/abc/2013/12/08/abcs-possible-musical-mecca/" target="_blank"><b>12/8/13 ABC: ABC's (Possible) Musical Mecca</b></a>
Originally Posted By FerretAfros I agree that I would assume that other networks will probably be thinking about doing similar events, and look forward to what they come up with. As a way of battling the DVR for live TV, it also seemed to work well for getting people to watch it realtime And as a related matter, I also agree that they should return to the Wonderful World of Disney-type programming on Sundays. It seems that Sundays rarely have much special on now, and it was great to have a mini-event to look forward to. It seems like made-for-TV movies have fallen out of fashion in recent years (unless you're Hallmark or Lifetime, where they're going strong as ever), so it will be interesting to see if this potentially changes that
Originally Posted By magic0214 I know that mini-series are having this resurgence (ABC is getting on spies this January) after the Hatfields & McCoys success, so hopefully this Sound of Music LIVE! special encourages not only live musical theater on TV, but made-for-TV musicals as well.
Originally Posted By gmaletic I don't buy that this success could easily be repeated. It was a novelty; now it's over. The response just wasn't positive enough to think that people would want to try it again in the near future.
Originally Posted By mawnck >>I don't buy that this success could easily be repeated.<< This. One successful broadcast does not a trend make. And since so many viewers were underwhelmed by this one, the next one will probably elicit much less interest.
Originally Posted By magic0214 I know that NBC will want to do another one of some sort, especially since they need the ratings more than the Kardashians need another tabloid rumor. I really think this time around, they will pick someone who they know is popular, yet also has stage experience or knows how to act and sing. If that one does well, then I think the trend will become a trend.
Originally Posted By FerretAfros >>I really think this time around, they will pick someone who they know is popular, yet also has stage experience or knows how to act and sing<< Just spitballing ideas here, but Neil Patrick Harris's long-running stint on How I Met Your Mother is in its final season right now. Just saying...
Originally Posted By Jim in Merced CA <Just spitballing ideas here, but Neil Patrick Harris's long-running stint on How I Met Your Mother is in its final season right now. Just saying...> Now THERES your Maria VonTrapp!
Originally Posted By Jim in Merced CA <Just spitballing ideas here, but Neil Patrick Harris's long-running stint on How I Met Your Mother is in its final season right now. Just saying...> Now THERES your Maria VonTrapp!
Originally Posted By FerretAfros In a not-so-surprising move, NBC has already announced intentions to make this an annual tradition: <a target="blank" rel="nofollow" href="http://tv.yahoo.com/news/nbc-emboldened-sound-music-success-launches-annual-franchise-013842245.html">http://tv.yahoo.com/news/nbc-e...245.html</a> A couple interesting pieces of information from the article: - They're looking for a music star who can act for next year's broadcast (not an actor who can sing?) - Carrie Underwood spent 10 months preparing for The Sound of Music (though perhaps a little longer would have helped)
Originally Posted By magic0214 I know Carrie bought/rented an apartment in NYC for something like 5 months. I know they are really trying for a family friendly musical with recognizable songs, which means I am predicting either Singin' in the Rain or White Christmas (I want to hear "Sisters" sung by Kelly Clarkson and Laura Benanti)
Originally Posted By phruby I'm all for made for TV movies and specials. There seems to be a lot of Christmas specials this year. This is all good. Make TV viewing an event again. The less Reality-TV the better!!
