A thought hit me a few weeks ...
Question: A thought hit me a few weeks ago about the show
Reba. Perhaps you and other critics should recommend this show to the more conservative viewers. While the humor isn't always top-notch, it is a comedy that has values. The WB should stick it after
7th Heaven instead. To me,
Reba is similar to
Touched by an Angel in that the show quality isn't always superior, but it does entertain and have values. Would critics such as yourself be able to suggest this show to those viewers seeking shows without the trash found in many popular shows?
Answer: Consider that message spread — but by you, not by me. I like
Reba well enough, but I wouldn't go out of my way to praise it for its "values." I don't judge shows that way, and I certainly don't intend to skew my opinions for a conservative or nonconservative mind-set — although I guess it's pretty evident that many of us champion shows that push the envelope. Besides, there are those who would no doubt take offense at
Reba because it deals with divorce, adultery, teen pregnancy, etc. You never know who'll be offended by what, so I'd just as soon deal with a show like
Reba on the basis of it being a likably mainstream but unexceptional sitcom (while noting the enormous appeal of its title star).
