tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-691016683378293851.post3011367554196799921..comments2024-03-03T16:35:25.083-05:00Comments on Marian's Roots and Rambles: Thank you, NBC, for Not Dumbing Us DownMarianhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04738104230962644360noreply@blogger.comBlogger9125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-691016683378293851.post-18283291916678644702011-02-06T23:34:37.635-05:002011-02-06T23:34:37.635-05:00I especially agree with two of the improvements yo...I especially agree with two of the improvements you pointed out in this season. First, I don't know why the actors last season seemed insistent on "acting" (or overacting) moved by their family discoveries, making it all seem stilted and a touch embarrassing. The other thing is that new gimmick whereby the producers keep repeating blurbs of the buildup to each event before it happens, after the commercial, etc. The feeling of authenticity is lost in the attempt at producing "entertainment" for the masses, as if we wouldn't notice.Free Genealogy Guidehttp://freegenealogyguide.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-691016683378293851.post-15274775779907106502011-02-05T21:23:43.020-05:002011-02-05T21:23:43.020-05:00It was wonderful! I watched it this afternoon and ...It was wonderful! I watched it this afternoon and loved it.<br /><br />Was I the only one who was envious of her fantastic find in NARA? Or what she uncovered at the TN Statehouse?!??!! I was doing the genealogy happy dance for her!Caseyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01247489657580146489noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-691016683378293851.post-10548358209237476972011-02-05T18:40:01.961-05:002011-02-05T18:40:01.961-05:00Abby,
Exactly. That's how I felt. The only ...Abby,<br /><br />Exactly. That's how I felt. The only hype I heard was within the genealogical community who was looking for and waiting for the program to start. Imagine how many viewers they could get if they advertised each show!<br /><br />MarianMarianhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04738104230962644360noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-691016683378293851.post-53950742700263504922011-02-05T18:18:54.639-05:002011-02-05T18:18:54.639-05:00I did see advertisements on NBC this past week, bu...I did see advertisements on NBC this past week, but I don't remember seeing any before then and was wondering why there weren't any ads! I remember last year being hit over the head with the ads. And up until about 2-3 weeks ago the homepage on NBC wasn't hyping up or really mentioning season 2 at all. I didn't catch it if they did this, but it might have helped if they had replayed some of the episodes from season 1 in the time slot so people could get interested and set up their dvr's to record before the premiere.abbybhttp://desperategenie.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-691016683378293851.post-58271711916896675632011-02-05T17:23:24.871-05:002011-02-05T17:23:24.871-05:00I agree. I could not even watch all the stars last...I agree. I could not even watch all the stars last season. <br /><br />I liked that they went into some detail, and gave a little historical background for those not familiar with the laws during that time. <br /><br />I would give 4 stars. I think they ought to really think about researching for some regular people at least 2.Kimberlyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17567523164145628088noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-691016683378293851.post-40784385010345407342011-02-05T14:08:00.049-05:002011-02-05T14:08:00.049-05:00Well said, Marian. I just finished watching the ep...Well said, Marian. I just finished watching the episode on Demand and, as usual, got a little teary towards the end.Cheryll Toney Holleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01670750533120443409noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-691016683378293851.post-173770557518808432011-02-05T14:01:10.481-05:002011-02-05T14:01:10.481-05:00Excellent review. I really love your last paragrap...Excellent review. I really love your last paragraph. It's what I've tried to explain to people many a time. Most get it.<br /><br />Agree that it seemed more authentic, like she was actually doing the bulk of the research.Mavishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10241988882011440597noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-691016683378293851.post-79077348492062684712011-02-05T13:57:57.067-05:002011-02-05T13:57:57.067-05:00I agree completely - last season I felt like there...I agree completely - last season I felt like there was so much "filler". As much I enjoyed the show, it was frustrating. Last night's episode was thoroughly enjoyable.Leah Kleyleinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04796483107434706318noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-691016683378293851.post-1768576202088877362011-02-05T13:48:17.731-05:002011-02-05T13:48:17.731-05:00Well stated, especially the last few paragraphs. ...Well stated, especially the last few paragraphs. I too could not quite put my genie finger on what was different about the "feel" of the program, but, I liked it.Carolhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11754623831815018924noreply@blogger.com