Posted 12:41 PM by Gene

This will seem very, very small-minded, but it appears today's sporting events will not be canceled. When bad things like this happen -- except for monstrosities like 9/11 -- we need the distraction. We must recognize that disaster is a fact of life in space -- America alone has lost seventeen noble astronauts in three accidents over thirty-six years -- and not let life come to a complete stop. That the big-money element enters into the equation makes the sports types look crass, but they'd look crass anyway. But we can't just think of this the whole day. Therein lies madness. Besides, all manner of bad TV will be running, shuttle disaster or no. Why should live sporting events be prohibited as if by law?

I say this because I stopped watching prime-time entertaiment decades ago -- I blame Doris Day, though I have since more than forgiven her for her singing -- and sports are my only respite, though less so as Chevy Chase Syndrome completely takes over.

Eventually I'll discuss one of the true gems (chuckle, chuckle) of TV: The Confusion Channel.