Last night I watched a rebroadcast of the premiere episode of NBC’s The Black List, which first aired Monday at 10PM, opposite Castle on ABC and the new Hostages on CBS. I probably should abandon Castle, which seems to have run its course. I’m intrigued by Hostages because of its stars, Toni Collette and Dylan McDermott, but wary of a single storyline that may stretch over years. I was relieved that The Black List will seemingly resolve each show’s main plot. James Spader is perfect for the role of a captured criminal mastermind now assisting the American government in capturing extremely bad guys. It is not repentance that motivates him but the desire to work with a young agent who, I assume, is his illegitimate daughter, played by the beautiful Megan Boone. The debut was action-packed. Unfortunately, there was nothing fresh. I’m surprised that I'm still shocked at depictions of violence on prime time network TV, since it’s so prevalent in films and cable series. This show has potential, despite the plethora of fare just like it and its obvious political correctness in casting. Then again, it is set in Washington D.C., the capital of PC.
USC has fired head football coach Lane Kiffin. I admire the swiftness of the move. The program was obviously headed in the wrong direction, 0-2 in the Pac 10 after last night’s embarrassing road loss to Arizona St., 62-41. Kiffin's record is 28-15, not bad at most schools but weak compared to the tenure of Pete Carroll, now the head coach of the Seattle Seahawks. True, Kiffin inherited NCAA sanctions that hampered recruiting, but there was no sign of stability during his tenure, and disarray has been apparent since mid-season in 2012. He was once a prodigy, becoming the Oakland Raiders coach at 31. He lasted 20 games, feuding with owner Al Davis, and then was hired by the University of Tennessee, which he stabbed in the back by fleeing to USC after one season. His star has plummeted. My guess is he will wind up an NFL assistant, like his dad, Monte. I suspect West Virginia's Dana Holgorsen's job was saved by yesterday’s upset of Oklahoma St.. I’ll be surprised if he is the Mountaineers coach next season.
I had no book sales on the street today. It seems the law of averages is catching up to me after a much better than average two-and-a-half week run.
Vic's 4th Novel: http://tinyurl.com/bszwlxh
Vic's 3rd Novel: http://tinyurl.com/7e9jty3
Vic's Website: http://members.tripod.com/vic_fortezza/Literature/
Vic's Short Story Collection (Print or Kindle): http://www.tiny.cc/Oycgb
Vic's 2nd Novel: http://tinyurl.com/6b86st6
Vic's 1st Novel: http://tiny.cc/94t5h
Vic's Screenplay on Kindle: http://tinyurl.com/cyckn3
Vic’s Short Story on Kindle: http://tinyurl.com/k95k3nx
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