Originally posted by velvetcannibal:
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Who could have ever predicted that a show with a number of "mediocre" stars where the focus of the show is dancing could get such huge ratings? Is the audience mostly the old American Bandstand viewership now grown up? I watch Gilmore Girls and tape NCIS, so I admit that I've never seen this show. What is the big attraction?
johnfischI think it has a lot to do with the fact that a lot of people just like to watch dancing. It conflicts with too many shows for my schedule, but I did enjoy it in the beginning simply because I will watch any kind of ballroom/salsa/etc dancing.
As for the stars, it's a big American ideals things. The underdog, the fallen star, rising up into the public eye again. It's like seeing a familiar friend with some of them, and it's kind of fun. Again, I've only watched a couple eps but I think that's the draw.