Well, viewers are in for a treat on NBC this coming week. Okay, maybe not.
NBC is taking a “green” gamble to boost sagging ratings as sweeps month begins, by weaving environmental plotlines throughout its programming lineup including many primetime shows throughout “Green Week,” November 4-9.
Eco-programming will kickoff, literally, as “Football Night in America” goes dark for the final minute on November 4. Yes, because turning off those studio lights for one minute will somehow remedy the stadium lights that will burn brightly over the Dallas Cowboys and Philadelphia Eagles game for the next three hours.
According to the Web site for “Green Week,” viewers will presumably get to watch Hayden Panattiere offer the pathetic cheer, “R-E-C-Y-C-L-E, It’s our planet, let’s plant a tree” on “Heroes” November 5. Bringing a whole new meaning to the show’s previous catchphrase, “Save the Cheerleader, Save the World.”
Other shows to go green: "The Singing Bee," "30 Rock" (with guest star Al Gore), "Scrubs," "ER" and more.
The purpose of “Green Week” is “entertaining, informing and empowering Americans to lead greener lives,” according to the site. It will certainly empower me -- to change the channel.
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Turning off stadium lights
November 2, 2007 - 16:35 ET by kgTurning off stadium lights for a minute and then back on will use more energy than leaving them on.
To make this more interesting lets all turn out our lights for a minute across the US and then when we all turn them back on. The power surge will shut down the power plants and the grid will go black.
Awesome.
No no no
November 2, 2007 - 17:14 ET by c5thenThey are not turning off the stadium lights, just the studio lights where they do the pre-game show.
It's all about token-ism. Lets not actually try to do anything substantial, lets do something that looks good and we can publicize.
The day that "politician" became a career choice is the day we started losing the Republic. Let's get it back! Fred08.com
Turn out the lights at MSNBC permanently
November 2, 2007 - 17:02 ET by nkviking75C'mon, NBC, make a really big gesture and shut down MSNBC. You'll save energy and improve cable news at the same time.
When you put the clowns in charge, don't be surprised when a circus breaks out.
Amen Brother
November 2, 2007 - 20:43 ET by ricklailWhy not get rid of CNBC too. I heard that GE is trying to sell NBC.
Southern by birth, Tarheel by the grace of God!
what a waste of electricity
November 2, 2007 - 17:15 ET by Lame CherryWhat absolute stupidity as electric is MADE to fit power grids and simply not using it.....it can not be stored and
is simply wasted.
For some reason liberals all think you can preserve things in this world. They think if don't kill fur seals they will stay alive and nature just puts them on shelf instead of killing them off in horrid deaths. The same with electricity in plants produce what the community requires and turning off lights simply means the supply is not used.
Sure it will save a few bucks to the stadium or whoever, but in the old adage if you use power it costs less........big users get better deals.
NBC sure is trying to screw up it's football contract with idiotic political statements. They keep doing this and the NFL is going to put in clauses that non sanctioned events can not be featured at their events.
Hope the NFL is listening.
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NBC sure is trying to screw
November 2, 2007 - 17:41 ET by bigtimerNBC sure is trying to screw up it's football contract with idiotic political statements. They keep doing this and the NFL is going to put in clauses that non sanctioned events can not be featured at their events.
...plus throw in the leftist political loon Keith Olbermann during halftime.
Desperation time.
November 2, 2007 - 21:15 ET by general companyLittle Green Footballs is probably behind this, publicity stunt.
Well, thats what I heard? ;>D
Maybe it's just me...
November 2, 2007 - 17:30 ET by heldmyw...But I'm sick to death of having this horse doody shoved down my throat by a pack of liberal loonies. I'm giving NBC a complete miss during this circus.
What next? "Clean Colon Week" with oat bran specials and colonics featured on Prime Time TV? Katie Couric could host...
Hopefully NEWSBUSTERS will
November 2, 2007 - 18:15 ET by nicksmith112Hopefully NEWSBUSTERS will point out all the hypocrisies and wasted resources needed to spread the green word...lol
I'm a refugee from the Democratic Party.
Screamingly Original
November 2, 2007 - 18:32 ET by BlondeEco-programming will kickoff, literally, as “Football Night in America” goes dark for the final minute on November 4.
Geez, it will be just like the last episode of the Sopranos. How original.
David Gregory, do you know which damn network you lie for? ~ Uncle Jimbo, @Blackfive
Anti-greenman
November 2, 2007 - 18:58 ET by Mica the MagnificentEnough is enough! I'm going anti-green!
I'm replacing the large flourescent lamp hanging in my garage with three large, hanging 500 watt incandescent lamps. I'm going in my back yard and yank out every seedling I can find. I vow to flush the toilet 5 times, twice a day for absolutely no reason. And I'll search the internet for polar bear or whale meat, and I'll order a hundred pounds of it and feed it to my cat!
Screw them!
DoooooooooH
November 2, 2007 - 19:14 ET by nicksmith112uuuuuuuuuuuuum whale meat
I'm a refugee from the Democratic Party.
This is getting annoying.
November 2, 2007 - 19:41 ET by mostlymoderateThis is getting annoying. I thought when I graduated from college and left my liberal college town I would no longer have to put up with this "Green" hippy BS.
Dose anyone know what the
November 2, 2007 - 19:57 ET by mlongDose anyone know what the "carbon footprint" for all these NBC shows is to begin with?...because I can think of one good way to reduce it. LOL!!!!
"If we implement HillaryCare, Canadians will have no place to come for their health care." Rudy Guiliani
NBC PLEASE!! ENOUGH ALREADY
November 2, 2007 - 20:00 ET by timzankI already pass on Sunday Night Football now because of Olberdouche, so green week will really seal the deal for me.
Morons,
Absolute morons
Dallas overexposed
November 3, 2007 - 00:56 ET by UnsaneHere is a semi-related question:
What in the hell is the deal with the Cowgirls getting all these Sunday/Monday night games???
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I think this inclusion in
November 3, 2007 - 16:29 ET by ahusserI think this inclusion in mainstream programming is the "jumping the shark" for AGW. I certainly hope so. I keep thinking (like in "Mars Attacks") anytime now these (liberal) dingbat's heads will explode.