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Dear Readers.

Welcome to the New Year. 2008 was a year which marked the return on The TV Observer after a long time away. In less than three months we had published articles for our fans and readers, which received a lot of popularity from those within and outside of TVSA. Thank you for your support.

We decided to take a walk down memory lane to remind ourselves of the year past and the articles written. These are some of the articles which were very popular with readers, they are:

Observing Backstage

Note: This remains one of the most visited articles, despite the fact that it was written in 2006. I caught a promo from etv about the return of the soap. It should be interesting if not exciting to see the old faces of a great youth soap.

The LAB on SABC3

Note: I am looking forward to their new season, I hope it does not disappoint. I will be observing with a sharper eye this time. Which means should I write about, it would be my third observation on the series.

A Plan To Resurrect Isidingo

Note: We are still waiting, guys! PS: You have turned Barker Haines into a weak incompetent meandering p_______ (meaning “wimp”), from a great prime time bad guy we loved…..just so you know.

Observing a Brainy Scam on ETV

Note: I guess it’s official, anyone can ripe South African’s off, even the state broadcasters joins in on the crime! Should we wait for a new law. I heard they even run the show on Christmas….poor viewers.

Observing Vusi and Parsons Fight on Isidingo!

Note: My best moment ever, but it could have been much better. Agnes and her family must move out already. The sectional title nonsense is not on. Oh wait…. is that the producer’s way to cut down on the costs. Whatever, they just need to move.

The Observer: Zuma' TV Interview

Note: You had a lot to say and I enjoyed reading your comments, especially the different views you had. This was a result of this video and the events after, brought with them a new party. In case you mist it, here is reminder:

The Observer: Satan on Motswako!

Note: This was hectic and continues to be quite popular with readers. I don’t know what’s going on with Motswako but they are turning into sensationalist show. From a great women’s show to a mess… Are they trying to tell us something?

The Observer: I did this for you Baby!

Note: I am just thankful you are not my granny or mother.

The Observer: Weather Anchors

Note: After the blog was published, they tried to improve, but I guess it’s a work in progress. They also included a black weather anchor over at SABC3 prime-time news.


The Observer: Interview with The Lady

Note: She was the ultimate winner of the prize as voted by TVSA members. When The Lady sent me an email to tell me that her office went crazy as they delivered her hamper, I was very excited for her.

The Observer: Language on TV

Note: This blog created such a heated debate but raised issues which needed to be talked about and the majority of comments and opinions agreed with the fact that language is an issue and certain language groups are used as a tool of power and dominance.

The Observer: A Weekend Diner Turns Racist

Note: I don’t accept dinner invitations just as easily after that evening. I don’t have an appetite for racist and ignorant people. I am still haunted by the fact that a black person can think something this bad about their own race.

The Observer: Rhythm City Fight Scene

Note: The fight was very real and when I asked which actors would readers like to see get into it. Suggestions came flooding in. That was cool. PS: The TV Observer does not condone fighting or physical violence including any violence of any kind. I don’t want to get emails……..

The Observer: Robbed By A Man of God

Note: It was one of the blog’s I enjoyed reading over and over, due largely to the comments by readers. They were constructive and respectful of each other. That was fun and educational, although the subject matter was not and it remains a problem for most people.

The Observer: SA RoadLink Nightmare

Note: The saga of this transport company continues to captivate, as a lack of problem solving skills seem to be demonstrated at a super sized level. When people continue to use the services of this company because….there is no option and they need to get back home and now to work.

The Observer: Kissing on TV

Note: I am getting better just as long as I don’t think too much about it. But I have a great kisser - so problem solved, and they find my condition attractive and adorable…not what I would like to have in my mind all the time but lets just kiss each other and forget about it. It was good to know that I was not the only person with such a traumatic experience. Here is song from one of my favorite artist and trust me, kissing whilst this song plays was the highlight of my private New Years eve party before going out with friends to party hard on New Years day. It takes away all the trauma. Enjoy
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The concept behind The TV Observer was very simple --- "to create a blog were professionals and fans can discuss television honestly with insightful and healthy debate". Were the responsibility of the blog is to observe and write positive articles. Although it is not our intention nor will it be, for this blog to be a news piece or a one line wonder. We remain committed to its original intend.


This year, we ask readers and fans to please keep your comments pertinent to the articles. You are entitled to your own opinion, which we value immensely, but your comments should not contain any profanity or offend others! Continue to be unique, but do not be scared of being critical. After all, you’re constructive opinions make us improve our blog. Honesty and different views are catalysts of progressive discussions. Your comments should not be lame one liner’s like 'Interesting' ….they are seen as...Spam and will be deleted. Should you wish to post an anonymous comment go to our blogger site and you can do that without registering. All articles published on TVSA are also published on our blogger site.

We want to read your opinions, however, if you can’t read the entire blog, please note that we understand. TVSA offers a lot of blogs which are less demanding. If you have a subject you want The TV Observer to write about, feel free to send us an email, we are always on the look out for exciting articles to write. In 2008 we received a lot of suggestions and questions on new blog titles, we have already developed a couple of those blogs based on your contribution and they will be published soon. To send your email please mailtheobserver (at) yahoo.com or mailtheobserver (at) tvsa.co.za.


Ever since our strategic internet campaign, which now allows our fans to find us on Plaxo, MyBlogLog, iLike, MySpace, Facebook, LinkedIn, YouTube, Ecademy, Twitter, Blogger and now on Last.fm. We have welcomed thousands of readers from Los Angeles, Washington, Taipei, Lidingo, New South Wales, London, Amersfoort, Birlington ,Oslo, Namibia, New York, Morocco, Durban, Hong Kong, China, Oklahoma, San Diego, Oregon, Texas, Miami, Ontario, Chicago, Georgia, and many more cities around world. Most readers are from South Africa, United States and London. Thank you all for taking the time to visit The TV Observer on TVSA and on Blogger.

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