tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28337090.post7051292108826357814..comments2024-03-24T18:58:13.583-07:00Comments on Divers and Sundry: UpDivers and Sundryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01759655568104782267noreply@blogger.comBlogger1125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28337090.post-61476179040043331272010-03-28T03:51:59.982-07:002010-03-28T03:51:59.982-07:00I read a book more then two decades ago called som...I read a book more then two decades ago called something like "The Business of Hollywood Cliches." It was very fascinating and dealt with the topic like you discussed here. I forget who wrote it (I think he was a psych doctor) but it delved into both the psychology of the cliches as well as the real-world business aspect of the cliche.<br /><br />If I remember correctly, the "real-world" aspect of a husband losing their wife is that most shows can't afford to have more then one headliner. Also, it allows for a revolving door of romantic interests that can "audition" for a more permanent role if they really strike a chord with the audience. Finally, the instability of being single allows for a greater variety in scripts and more leeway in those scripts.<br /><br />Again, I'm just brushing the surface because the book goes fairly in depth. Probably a little obsolete now and it dealt mostly with the TV business aspect of cliches but still a very good read. I've never looked at a plot the same way again...Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com