Tonight on channel 4 (and, now that they've thought of it, coming soon to the other networks): THE TV NEWS SHOW AWARDS With presentations in the following categories: * Most airtime achieved with under two seconds of videotape * Best coverage of fellow news cameramen * Most inane comment by a reporter * Most normal comment by a weatherperson * Best creative use of totally indiscernable video * Best use of under-15-second pointless "human interest" story with teasers before each commercial break, totaling at least 5 minutes of air time. Broadcast live in timezones where ratings wouldn't be higher if tape delayed. Then, stay tuned for the ultimate awards show! Yes, it's ... THE FIRST SEMI-ANNUAL AWARDS SHOW AWARDS Recognizing artistic achievement in the entertaining presentation of pointless awards. Some of the award categories: * Best acceptance speech (in person) * Best acceptance speech (prerecorded) * Best acceptance speech (on behalf of the recipient) * Best video effects during commercial breaks * Best theme music adaptation to studio orchestra * Best reading of cue cards (individual) * Best reading of cue cards (group) But don't go to sleep yet! We know you have no life! That's why we'll have in-depth interviews with tonight's winners and losers on the late news! [Where do those TV announcers get all those exclamation marks from, anyway?]
(From the "Rest" of RHF)