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Sex, Scandals, and Surgery: How Nip/Tuck is demanding audience attention
MICHELLE ZILIS, The Rocky Mountain Collegian
Issue date: 10/19/06 Section: Verve
While the hype buzzing around the show is increasing, it in no doubt is also being scrutinized. One particular episode featuring an orgy angered critics.
While numerous companies refused to sponsor the show after such an episode, Sony, the biggest sponsor of the show, has continued to give the show its support.
Fans and critics view the sexual content, alike, as close to porn as is feasible on cable. However, fans claim the show is on late at night on an obscure channel to make it more difficult to be viewed by kids.
"If your children are up at 11 p.m. on a school night watching FX, I think it's your own fault," O'Neill said.
No matter what the debate, the show continues to increase in viewership and recognition. When the show premiered it registered 3.7 million viewers; the audience increased to 5.7 million by the season finale of the third. Also, the series has received nominations and awards from both the Emmy's and the Golden Globe Awards.
Staff writer Michelle Zilis can be reached at verve@collegian.com.
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Want to get caught up on all the scandals?
Seasons 1, 2 and 3 are available on DVD
Season 4 is airing now on FX at 11 p.m. on Tuesday nights
While numerous companies refused to sponsor the show after such an episode, Sony, the biggest sponsor of the show, has continued to give the show its support.
Fans and critics view the sexual content, alike, as close to porn as is feasible on cable. However, fans claim the show is on late at night on an obscure channel to make it more difficult to be viewed by kids.
"If your children are up at 11 p.m. on a school night watching FX, I think it's your own fault," O'Neill said.
No matter what the debate, the show continues to increase in viewership and recognition. When the show premiered it registered 3.7 million viewers; the audience increased to 5.7 million by the season finale of the third. Also, the series has received nominations and awards from both the Emmy's and the Golden Globe Awards.
Staff writer Michelle Zilis can be reached at verve@collegian.com.
_____________________________________
Want to get caught up on all the scandals?
Seasons 1, 2 and 3 are available on DVD
Season 4 is airing now on FX at 11 p.m. on Tuesday nights
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