Are You Listening? The Listener “I Am An Adult” Thursdays, 9/8 C, NBC Written by Michael Amo Directed by Clement Virgo I’m not sure how the math on this show went: Third Watch plus Mediumplus some generic PI show equals a hit? The Listener mixes genres like fruit in a blender, seeking just the right mix. This can be a risky idea—just ask the creators of Firefly or Brisco County, Jr. There’s a chance, though, that audiences in America are ready to try something a little different during this summer of lowered expectations. After all, it has to be better than re-runs and reality programming, right? This Canadian television…
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The Listener: “Emotional Rescue”
Beige. I’ll Paint the Series Beige. The Listener “Emotional Rescue” Thursdays, 9/8 C, NBC Written by Russ Cochrane Directed by Ken Girotti We’ve been following the adventures of the knight errant since Sir Galahad first appeared in medieval romances, so there’s not much new to be found in The Listener’s Toby Logan. His armor is an EMT uniform and his steed is a city ambulance, but his mission seems to be the same: rescuing the forlorn and championing the downtrodden. This second episode shows some improvement over the pilot but highlights some of the flaws in the concept—at what point are…