Say "Adios" to "Ugly Betty!"

[formeraa]

I enjoyed the first two seasons of the show.  And, of course, when it debuted "Ugly Betty" was the hip flavor of the month.  But as happens with even the best shows, the hipness factor wore off. 

I could smell trouble when the producers announced that they were moving production to New York.  Granted, the setting for the show is NYC but when a producer feels the need to move production to another location to give the show, what they think would be, 'greater dimension' it usually means the show is losing its edge and audience.  So far, none of the CSI shows have been moved to the cities where the shows are set. 

I've seen the Columbian original of "Ugly Betty" and, frankly, its enduring popularity eludes me.  But then, I'm not Hispanic.

c5

Could you just see CSI:  New York moving to, say, Seattle?

[Carmine5]

I enjoyed the first two seasons of the show.  And, of course, when it debuted "Ugly Betty" was the hip flavor of the month.  But as happens with even the best shows, the hipness factor wore off. 

I could smell trouble when the producers announced that they were moving production to New York.  Granted, the setting for the show is NYC but when a producer feels the need to move production to another location to give the show, what they think would be, 'greater dimension' it usually means the show is losing its edge and audience.  So far, none of the CSI shows have been moved to the cities where the shows are set. 

I've seen the Columbian original of "Ugly Betty" and, frankly, its enduring popularity eludes me.  But then, I'm not Hispanic.

c5

Could you just see CSI:  New York moving to, say, Seattle?

What I mean is that the CSI shows are mostly shot in So. California and not in the locale in which the shows are set. 

For example, two months ago the CSI: Miami crew snarled up traffic in Long Beach, CA for nearly a week shooting scenes on Loynes Drive.  The other CSI shows are shot mostly in and around Los Angeles County.  But that hasn't hindered the franchise's popularity or ratings.

c5

[formeraa]

I enjoyed the first two seasons of the show.  And, of course, when it debuted "Ugly Betty" was the hip flavor of the month.  But as happens with even the best shows, the hipness factor wore off. 

I could smell trouble when the producers announced that they were moving production to New York.  Granted, the setting for the show is NYC but when a producer feels the need to move production to another location to give the show, what they think would be, 'greater dimension' it usually means the show is losing its edge and audience.  So far, none of the CSI shows have been moved to the cities where the shows are set. 

I've seen the Columbian original of "Ugly Betty" and, frankly, its enduring popularity eludes me.  But then, I'm not Hispanic.

c5

Could you just see CSI:  New York moving to, say, Seattle?

What I mean is that the CSI shows are mostly shot in So. California and not in the locale in which the shows are set. 

For example, two months ago the CSI: Miami crew snarled up traffic in Long Beach, CA for nearly a week shooting scenes on Loynes Drive.  The other CSI shows are shot mostly in and around Los Angeles County.  But that hasn't hindered the franchise's popularity or ratings.

c5

I guess my joke fell flat.  I totally understood what you were saying.

[Carmine5]

I enjoyed the first two seasons of the show.  And, of course, when it debuted "Ugly Betty" was the hip flavor of the month.  But as happens with even the best shows, the hipness factor wore off. 

I could smell trouble when the producers announced that they were moving production to New York.  Granted, the setting for the show is NYC but when a producer feels the need to move production to another location to give the show, what they think would be, 'greater dimension' it usually means the show is losing its edge and audience.  So far, none of the CSI shows have been moved to the cities where the shows are set. 

I've seen the Columbian original of "Ugly Betty" and, frankly, its enduring popularity eludes me.  But then, I'm not Hispanic.

c5

Could you just see CSI:  New York moving to, say, Seattle?

What I mean is that the CSI shows are mostly shot in So. California and not in the locale in which the shows are set. 

For example, two months ago the CSI: Miami crew snarled up traffic in Long Beach, CA for nearly a week shooting scenes on Loynes Drive.  The other CSI shows are shot mostly in and around Los Angeles County.  But that hasn't hindered the franchise's popularity or ratings.

c5

I guess my joke fell flat.  I totally understood what you were saying.

Sorry formeraa, I'm used to people misunderstanding me here.  Yes, trading NYC for the more prosaic, but picturesque, Seattle might not create any heat ratings-wise.  I know, how about CSI: Barstow?

c5

[Carmine5]

As a follow up, here is an article on what we can expect from the final episode of Ugly Betty (she gets her braces off and goes to England):

http://www.dailymail.co.uk/tvshowbiz/article-1255037/Ugly-Betty-FINALLY-gets-braces-America-Ferrera-flashes-white-smile-shoots-episodes.html

I was kind of hoping she and Daniel would tie the knot.  After all those two characters had been through together and the affection and bonding they developed for each other as a result, it would certainly be a logical and I think satisfying conclusion to the series.

c5

[vchimpanzee]

I wish she could get her braces off and continue as a character. She has such a pretty smile.

At least we know why she wore them so long: the gay lawyer in "Modern Family" is her orthodontist on this show and he has a crush on her. And who can blame him? She's adorable.

[formeraa]

I enjoyed the first two seasons of the show.  And, of course, when it debuted "Ugly Betty" was the hip flavor of the month.  But as happens with even the best shows, the hipness factor wore off. 

I could smell trouble when the producers announced that they were moving production to New York.  Granted, the setting for the show is NYC but when a producer feels the need to move production to another location to give the show, what they think would be, 'greater dimension' it usually means the show is losing its edge and audience.  So far, none of the CSI shows have been moved to the cities where the shows are set. 

I've seen the Columbian original of "Ugly Betty" and, frankly, its enduring popularity eludes me.  But then, I'm not Hispanic.

c5

Could you just see CSI:  New York moving to, say, Seattle?

What I mean is that the CSI shows are mostly shot in So. California and not in the locale in which the shows are set. 

For example, two months ago the CSI: Miami crew snarled up traffic in Long Beach, CA for nearly a week shooting scenes on Loynes Drive.  The other CSI shows are shot mostly in and around Los Angeles County.  But that hasn't hindered the franchise's popularity or ratings.

c5

I guess my joke fell flat.  I totally understood what you were saying.

Sorry formeraa, I'm used to people misunderstanding me here.  Yes, trading NYC for the more prosaic, but picturesque, Seattle might not create any heat ratings-wise.  I know, how about CSI: Barstow?

c5

Although slightly off-topic, have you noticed that The Medium is set in Phoenix, but it's perpetually dark and gloomy in their house?  I assure you that, unless it's always after dusk, there is NOTHING dark and gloomy about Phoenix.

[vchimpanzee]

This is goig to be a sad week.

[Michael]

loved Ugly Betty all the good shows get cancelled don't they.

[formeraa]

As a follow up, here is an article on what we can expect from the final episode of Ugly Betty (she gets her braces off and goes to England):

http://www.dailymail.co.uk/tvshowbiz/article-1255037/Ugly-Betty-FINALLY-gets-braces-America-Ferrera-flashes-white-smile-shoots-episodes.html

I was kind of hoping she and Daniel would tie the knot.  After all those two characters had been through together and the affection and bonding they developed for each other as a result, it would certainly be a logical and I think satisfying conclusion to the series.

c5

Well, you partially got your wish.  Didn't tie the knot, but looks like a budding romance!