As we were watching Othello in class, I noticed that the actor who played Othello is in the new series of CSI: Crime Scene Investigation. It may be just a matter of fact that I have a predilection for the old series, but with Laurence Fishburne, the show has tanked for me. Although CSI is one of my all-time favorite shows, if the new cast is in an episode that is on TV, it is nearly soporific. But as many people know, the original cast is always the "best," and most are blase when it comes to adding new characters and cutting others. Nowadays, it is herculean to sit through an hour of CSI, so I scour for the old episodes.
Another show that has altered it's original "cast" is American Idol. The original Paula, Simon, and Randy, made the show; although some of the arguments were not euphonies, I think they were very equitable in their ways. With the addition of Ellen DeGeneres and Kara DioGuardi, I think the show has whittled down its quality. And to top it all off, this season is not my favorite. I think it's the incongruous chemistry that the contestants have with the judges, and even more, the audience. Slow song after slow song makes this season absolutely straining to watch and I hope they recoup the charisma of the show-- with the missing presence of Sion Cowell.
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