Re: Call me cynical...

As a member of Generation X, I can safely say that cynicism comes quite naturally to people my age. We grew up in the time of American hostages in Iran and Watergate (the story first broke 3 months after I was born) We are quite wary of being sold a rosy version of how things are in an attempt to cover up what is really happening. I find reality refreshing- it can be good or bad as long as it's more or less honest.







It's that very reason that led me to watch "I Spy" as a kid. Unlike other spy shows and James Bond movies, Kelly and Scotty dealt with some pretty gritty stuff. Lines of good and bad were blurred; the American government was not always right, and people did get hurt out in the world. It seemed more real to me because not everything was all shiny and happy.







Don't get me wrong: fantasy and silly and a hero jumping off a building unscathed have an important place, too. Everybody needs a break, and some people don't want reality at all. But as for me and my friends, who've only watched the show in reruns, the depth and realism of "I Spy" appeals to us, and I believe the substantive quality of the show is going to keep "I Spy" alive.