This Can't Be A Good Thing, Or Is It?

Some think the writers should try to cut a deal with Google because of its plans for the TV market include generating original content and competing with major broadcasters. But today’s news is that Google is secretly cutting a deal with UK impresario Simon Fuller, whose Pop Idol became American Idol in this country. What does this mean? On the one hand, it’s  a step in an interesting direction. On the other, it’s a deal for Reality TV, not scripted programming.