Rush Limbaugh was able to effectively carry his persona well into television, but that is one bridge Dr. Laura has yet to cross. If things don't improve soon, Paramount could show her the door before the end of the season. Perhaps a new producer might be in order if it will strengthen both the quality and survivability of the show. So while I like Dr. Laura, I do fervently hope that she will improve with time and that her viewership increases. Such action on the part of concerned people across America will be necessary in order to keep the show on the air.
Most talk shows on television get the axe within the initial season.
The casualty list is both long and diverse. Phil Donahue, the master of the talk show circuit, got knocked out of the ring after nearly two decades. In addition, there have been some less illuminating personalities that have had their shows cancelled, such as Danny Bonaduce, Gabrielle Cartreris of Beverly Hills 90210 and Tempest Bledsoe of the Cosby Show fame. How these people got talk shows, I will never know. Let us hope that the news of Dr. Laura's new show and her approach to the advocacy of people taking responsibility for their lives will encourage others to not only watch and learn form her show, but to think and act for themselves.