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Latter_Feeling2656 t1_jddk5k2 wrote

It can provide some historic context. From what's written today, you'd think it a complete aberration that Hogan's Heroes made it on the air, but it was nominated for best comedy Emmy three times, Bob Crane for best actor twice, Werner Klemperer for best supporting actor five straight years, winning twice. That level of recognition argues strongly that it was a very mainstream show, and that the show itself should be looked at instead of dismissed because of an uncomfortable concept.

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willtag70 t1_jddk3o6 wrote

I value them at zero. The entire concept to me is silly and meaningless. There is no one best performance, any more than there's one best painting or song or most beautiful person. These awards only exist as self-promotion advertisements, and there's a huge amount of money and politics that goes on behind the scenes to influence the voting because of the extra revenue the winners generate. It's all a pretense. But if people enjoy it there's little harm.

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The_Firmament t1_jddjtrr wrote

I wanted to love this show. All signs pointed toward it being in my wheelhouse, but I could only make it through like 5 or so episodes. I think it has less to do with its quality and maybe to do with it being stuck in the formulaic, procedurals of the time? Since they had to have 20+ episodes a season I could already feel stuff being dragged out or used as filler or becoming repetitious.

I've tried twice to get into it, but it just didn't grab me, which still surprises me. I don't know, kinda bummed. I would wager people will suggest to stick with it and The Monster of the Week thing falls by the wayside after a while, so I would ask, where that begins and would it still work if I just skipped to that?

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waitingtoleave t1_jddjjm7 wrote

Wow, RIP. Reading through his bio and accomplishments made me sad and happy -- practically at the same time.

Michael had a hand in so many things! To start off as a boy who struggled in school and a young man with his stories rejected, and then become such a successful creative force... That's wonderful. I'm sure he waged a valiant war against his illness, and I hope he is in a much better place.

Seeing all the shows he helped make and recognizing quite a few of them from my past.. I'm quite proud of Michael. Rest easy!

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unitedfan6191 OP t1_jddjcmq wrote

That opens up a whole new can of worms when you start using words like “deserve.”

We all have our own interpretations of what that means and even if the performance you’re thinking “deserves” to win an award and most people agree with your sentiment, there are usually at least a few other performances on a similar level competing so I think it can be a tricky business deciding who most “deserves” an award because I feel their performance would still be out of this world whether they win an award or not.

But I think I get where you’re coming from and an award can be good validation and if it means a lot to the actor/writer/whatever then I will root for them.

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x6ftundx t1_jddim9j wrote

remember all of these award shows are run by the people who are awarding the shows.

It's just a publicity contest and drama is scripted... Leonardo DiCaprio, never won before but up seven times blah blah blah

this is why I never watch or care for them. Oscars... really, you think a bunch of people actually tell who the winner is? COME ON MAN...

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Thomas_JCG t1_jddikw8 wrote

I'm a huge fan of the series, and my answer would be no. They had a really solid premise but kinda lost themselves on the plot, to the point most people can't even tell you what was going on. If you want to watch it, check the "monster-of-the-week" episodes, that's where the show shined the most.

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