“V” on ABC About Obama?

Sadly, no Jane Badler with big 80s hair.

I remember watching this show in the 80s (1983-1984 to be precise).  I found this writer to be very creative concerning this new show:

Imagine this. At a time of political turmoil, a charismatic, telegenic new leader arrives virtually out of nowhere. He offers a message of hope and reconciliation based on compromise and promises to marshal technology for a better future that will include universal health care.

The news media swoons in admiration — one simpering anchorman even shouts at a reporter who asks a tough question: “Why don’t you show some respect?!” The public is likewise smitten, except for a few nut cases who circulate batty rumors on the Internet about the leader’s origins and intentions. The leader, undismayed, offers assurances that are soothing, if also just a tiny bit condescending: “Embracing change is never easy.”

So, does that sound like anyone you know? Oh, wait — did I mention the leader is secretly a totalitarian space lizard who’s come here to eat us?

The original show was more a metaphor for the rise of the Nazis and the persecution of the Jews with several of the main characters being Jewish.  But I guess, as the French say, le temps c’est change.

“V” will be on at 8pm EST.

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