Okay, once again the NYTimes has verbalized one of my deepest fears: Will Lifetime change Project Runway? I mean, this is LIFETIME, for cryin’ out loud, that desert of weepy made-for-TV soap operas (most of them starring Kellie Martin or Lisa Hartman Black) and “Golden Girls” reruns. (I’d love to see their viewer demographics…) I could see PR moving to WE, which boasts a little edgier menu, including such titillating titles as “Secret Lives of Women” and “Women Behind Bars,” but Lifetime?
According to the Times, Lifetime has already taped testimonials from Heidi and Tim aimed at quelling our fears about the move, and promises it will not change PR one jot nor tittle. But are its viewers up for the likes of Christian Sirano or Jay McCarroll? Bravo just seemed like a better fit.
Update: And now Gawker weighs in on the controversy.
April 14, 2008 at 12:16 pm
Oooh. From someone that’s worked in those trenches, I hope you’re wrong but you have a valid point.