Shark Bytes

What is up with all of the people blowing chunks on TV? (Rock of Love, both seasons and I know My Kid's a Star). Granted, I would probably have that same reaction upon meeting Danny Bonaduce, but watching people vomit is NOT entertaiment. Play some music already, for the rest of who don't wakt up at 6 in the morning!

Does any music artist bother to make videos anymore? If so, what channel could they possibly air them on? VH1 used to be such a good alternative to MTV. When MTV started their decline about 1993 with Real World (and although it was funny) Beavis and Butt-Head, VH1 could still be counted on for music. Pop-Up Video was a fun show. To me, all those "I Love" shows, while they may be played a lot, are the last vestiges of VH1. Before too long, those will go the way of the dodo and we will have the reality TV that is satruating the market. RIP VH1.

VH1 has definitely jumped the shark, but I have to say it is the internet which made it jump faster. First, it was MTV that jumped all by itself when it became RTV - Reality TV. Those shows have really made television quite unwatchable these days. VH1 still stuck to the music format and was, for a while, more popular (at least with several people I know) than MTV because of it. Now, VH1 is just about as bad as MTV. Why do I think the internet has made VH1 JTS? It seems that many new music videos come out on internet websites right away nowadays and VH1 (and MTV) rarely even bother to show them anymore. It's almost the same type of situation as movies that immediately go from the theaters to DVD. They waste no time at all doing that, just as new music videos go straight to the internet. Why not? That's where most kids are viewing them. Of course, they don't have much choice anymore since MTV and VH1 rarely show any music videos anymore.

MTV is super-lame. VH1 has almost caught up to it. Horrible. I say that VH1, like it's counterpart, MTV, JTS when it STOPPED playing music! The fact that they began showing reality shows made it even more unbearable. One is a shark jump. The other is a whale jump!

Peace.

VH1 should called the has been celebrities trying to get back into the limelight. Oh and did u guys see the commercial of that new Flava flav show on the terrible CW network. That show is probably the most blantant rip off of the odd couple ever, o wow a hip cool guy moves in with a stuck up guy like that hasnt been done before *cough cough* fresh prince of bell air

Haven't you heard their new slogan? VH-1...No music. Ever.

VH-1 officially jumped when they started showing "Faboulus Life Of..."

That was about the fall of 01???

To the poster below...

I too have wondered what is going on with VH-1 Classic. The only time that they show videos on there is in the morning and early afternoon and it seems to consistanly be "Rock Fest"...

They used to show videos ALL THE TIME and was a great relief...now they show movies and music related shows that air on the original VH-1...

VH-1 Classic will officially jump the shark as soon as "Flava OF Love" or "rock of love " turns up....

What's with the trend of all of the music video channels doing the same thing? I don't understnad how the forumla of reality shows and countdowns has proven to be successful to the point where everyone is doing it. If MTV wanted to jump on the reality show bandwagon, fine! But why did VH1 have to follow suit? The most irritating part is that they created VH1 Classic to show classic videos and then they turn around and show movies and shows on that channel as well. Now I love to watch I Love the 80s, but I don't need it everyday! Why not go back to playing videos and then interject the occasional music/pop-culture related show. Something like "Coming in April, every Satruday catch a new episode of I Love the 80s." And then when they cycle through the decade, put the show to rest for a year. Then bring it back as a special event. Remember when seeing a feature film on TV was a huge deal and you knew you just had to watch it or else you wouldn't see again? They need to stick with music videos and throw in the occasional TV event like the way it used to be.

But I digress. The reason they show these stupid shows is because some idiots are watching it. Yet those in their late 20s through early 40s who grew up on VH1 and MTV have all of the money. So why don't they listen to the people with all of the money who have been whining about the lack of music on VH1?

IMF is the best music channel out there. Too much rap, but that seems inevitable these days. At least they play videos!

"I Know My Kid's a Star" is the most reprehensible thing I have ever seen. If adults want to willfully exploit themselves on a reality TV show, fine, that's their business. And former child star/walking cautionary tale Danny Bonaduce should know much better. I can only hope that one of the special guests on the show turns out to be someone from child protective services.

Ha, Ha!!! To the poster below, you took the words right out of my mouth. I, too, have often suspected that those bandanas Bret Michaels always has on are covering up a big old bald spot. Either way, I'll stoop low enough to admit that I thought the first seasons of both the Flavor and Rock of Love were good, trashy fun. Just like "I Love the '80's" and "I Love the '90's" were okay the first time around. The problem with VH1 is that they don't let anything die. They take a concept that's semi-entertaining and run it into the ground. Which is why we now have a third season of "Flavor of Love" and a second of "Rock of Love". I mean, aren't any other washed-up rappers or rockers looking for love? Ton-Loc maybe, or one of the Nelson twins?

Who wants to date or similar shows! OMG, i'm so tired of these! Does anyone actaully play any flippin' music videos anymore? I see no point in tuning in to see ridiculous has-been Bret Michaels and which big boobed, silicone filled (both boobs and head), back stabbing bleached blonde psycho bitch will be fighting or scheming to get middle age Bret. Unless you're a guy wanting cat fights or boobs. Get a life! Me and my friend actually have a bet going that Bret is probably bald and his endless barage of hats and bandanas actually are sewn to a blonde wig. What a waste of airtime and money!

VH1's attempts to catch on to the reality show crazes is just sad, and it is another example of the downfall of television and civilization as a whole, as is the reality and celebrity show crazes. I used to love VH1 programs until "celebreality" and all of those "100
most..." and "40 most.." specials. It has gotten so unbeleivibally corny and stupid.

Does no one care about the fact that this tired "You oughta know" crap is little more than an attempt at brainwashing us into buying bad music? Get over the bad lists and "I Love" shows, they suck and always will. But if enough people DEMAND a return to playing videos VH1 will have no choice but to comply. (Hey, it could happen.)

Hey Chrissy....Don Imus has ALWAYS been a big mouth...I do like that you mentioned that Rosie O'Donnell was a VJ on this station that jumped the shark when they started to air "The Fabulous Life Of" show instead of videos....

Vh1 was actually good waaay back when Rosie O Donnell and Don Imus were Vjs. And that was in the 80s, before those two became big mouths, when VH1 use to show soft/contemporary pop music. Now, it's just another network like E! ahowing reality shows. And I even heard that Flava of Love 3 is coming.. how bad can it get.

Proud to say haven't watched it since i was educated at the college level - can you?