Based on this promo, the conceit of the show seems to be that Parker and Spitzer are chummy and playful with each other--and the ever so slightest hint of naughtiness, as when Spitzer uses the phrase "player to be named later." In slang usage, of course, "player" has a distinct other, naughty meaning that obviously CNN is fully aware of. But it's in keeping with the urbane tone they are striving to set--the two of them would rather amuse each other, and hopefully amuse us, than talk about boring issues such as . . . issues.
The Cable Gamer, listening to that light, jazzy score in the background, immediately thought back to another hour-long show about a liberated urban couple, not married to each other, one blonde, one balding--complete with a light, jazzy score in the background. That would be, of course, "Moonlighting," the 80s comedy-drama in which Cybill Shepherd and Bruce Willis bantered and teased each other for five years on ABC. Take a look at the graphic, below, for "Moonlighting" and you might see the similarity.
No wonder Parker & Spitzer seek to emulate the show. But of course, if pigs had wings, and all that.
Something tells TCG that "Parker Spitzer" won't achieve anything close to that level--and won't be around for anywhere close to five years. In fact, TCG gives the show five months.
