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<p>[QUOTE=&quot;Whizb4ng, post: 2935605, member: 54140&quot;]Yes, I agree many preferred History Channel when they did real documentaries. They just didn&#039;t watch it. Some shows are hard to defend because, as you say, they are &#039;pseudo-scientific conspiracy shows&#039; but it does seem their more recent program has been doing a better job melding the popular format with more history. It is hard to convince someone to sit and listen to a stuffy academic. Why do you think they have those poorly acted fight scenes in many of these documentaries?</p><p><br /></p><p>There have already been plenty of shows about ghost hunters so I feel that is a poor example but what would be wrong with a show about Lady Gaga in the future? She has done a lot of good work and it would not be the first time a celebrity has had a historical biographical show about them. I also don&#039;t see a problem with a ghost hunter show. The possibility of ghosts and the supernatural have influenced some of the greatest writers in history.</p><p><br /></p><p>You also write of the decline of quality programming across networks. Others would argue we are potentially entering into the heyday of speculative fiction TV.</p><p><br /></p><p>It all comes down to different perspectives. I see shows like Pawn Stars, American Pickers, and American Restoration as potentially beneficial as each have made me consider my own collecting interests and realize I do not have nearly enough money for everything I want. Additionally, I do agree that some shows, such as Ancient Aliens, Swamp People and Ice Road Truckers, are not a particularly good fit.[/QUOTE]</p><p><br /></p>

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