The one and original Partridge Family

The 1970s seem to be back.

Last week ABC launched a new drama featuring a modern day cop that wakes up to find himself fighting crime in the 1970s. “Life on Mars” debuted with big ratings. You can check out the premiere online here at the ABC Player on TheIndyChannel.com.

Speaking of the 70s, NBC is going back in time to try to revive an old ABC hit. Believe it or not, they are going to remake “The Partridge Family” for the new century. I know what you are thinking…we need another Partridge Family.

I guess this one will be a little different. It won’t necessarily feature a singing mom or a wildly painted school bus. But a press release announces it will be about a mom pimping out her kids to try to make it big. Oh…that’s nice.

The aliens are coming back, too!

As a boomer, I’m a little put off that favorite shows from my childhood are getting re-do’s. Some (like a re-boot of “Star Trek”) sound inspired. Others, like this one, reek of desperation…especially when its a network like NBC that has been trying to build shows from ideas that worked…in the past. Think about it. NBC has brought back “The Bionic Woman” (cancelled) “American Gladiators” (a hit…then cancelled) and this season’s “Knight Rider.” I mean, com’on, is an “A-Team” reimagining out of the question? Not for these guys…

And just to show that NBC isn’t the only one trying to mine the past for future hits, ABC wants to do a remake of “V” the NBC hit from the 80s about aliens invading Earth.   

I guess I can handle invading lizards. Just don’t give me another Danny Bonaduce. Please.

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This weekend 6 NEWS jumped into the HD world.

If you have HD, please take a chance to check it out and let us now what you think. All of the 6 NEWS newscasts, from Good Morning Indiana to the 6 NEWS Nightcast will now be produced and aired live in HD. 

With 6 NEWS joining the HD line-up, a majority of our line-up is now available in the clearer, sharper high-def format.

HD doesn’t just bring sharper pictures. It’s also about increased color clarity. That’s why our design team updated our look with a bolder, brighter color scheme. It’s particularly stunning in HD.

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