TV stations make life easier

TV stations make life easier

I've noticed recently how much TV programs continuously change
(if one is to go by the listing in The Jakarta Post). How many
times I've looked forward to seeing a certain movie, only to find
for example a special concert with Westlife or Cher or soccer in
its replacement.

At these times, I don't remember having seen a formal
notification on the stations' part (as a courtesy), clarifying a
change in programs. I'm sure this would be extremely appreciated
by the viewers and somewhat more professional by the TV station
personnel also.

TV is a form of R&R for millions of viewers and nothing would
be more frustrating than to decide to spend a night home watching
a certain program and having to find it changed. I noticed one
time a small text running across the bottom of the TV notifying
viewers that a program was not running. At least viewers were
given a forewarning.

My other comment, with which I'm sure many would agree, is
that it would be nice if more detailed information was given
outlining the programs. How many times I have been disappointed
only to find the film to be Mandarin. Usually movies are noted as
Indonesian or just, movie. From that, one would assume it was an
American movie. Could the stations be a little more specific,
whether it be Mandarin, kung fu, American, series, sinetron or
documentary and the like.

It can be awfully frustrating, a bit like playing Russian
roulette ... (We'll see what eventuates) is not my idea of R&R.
Even if a station is unsure of the movie when giving the media
its program, surely it could make a decision on specifics
applied? Like an American thriller or diving documentary, etc.

Soccer, Baywatch, Rosalinda and some of the news programs get
plugged awfully well. One would only wish that other programs
would share the highlights of acknowledgement. However, I realize
advertising has much to do with it.

Singapore really impressed me with its variety and range of
programs, that on one occasion I almost never left my hotel room,
hypnotized by its versatility. And the information supplied on
its daily viewing.

At the moment TV seems to be inundated with political news,
overloaded with Indonesian soapies, Mandarin and Hong Kong action
movies. It would be nice if the stations could be more creative
by showing more documentaries, court cases, romance and comedies.

Also, Indonesia is such a creative and artistic place, so why
don't the stations show the art of this country, by documenting
different art areas. It is one of the topics that gives Indonesia
substance and gives positiveness and hope, instead of all the
problems that help to run this country down.

C. PARRY

Jakarta