CBS signs on for INXS reality show

[XNASA]

http://edition.cnn.com/2004/SHOWBIZ/TV/06/24/television.inxs.reut/

"After a healthy bidding war, CBS has landed an untitled reality series described as a cross of "American Idol," "Big Brother" and "Survivor" set in the world of rock music.

It will feature aspiring musicians competing for the chance to become the new lead singer of Australian rock band INXS, a gig that opened up after the 1997 suicide of frontman Michael Hutchence."

Does this seem ghoulish to anyone else?

[GOPisEvil]

1. Hmmmm...I dunno, AC/DC had to replace Bon Scott...but not on TV.

Hmmmm....

[XNASA]

3. But they didn't wait 7 years.

And though Bon died at his own hands more or less, it wasn't suicide.

And, as you say, it wasn't on TV.

[GOPisEvil]

4. True...the timing is suspect.

I just have a weird feeling about it all. I can't place it, but it just sounds sort of wrong.

[a_random_joel]

2. Hmmm... Maybe it'll be a suicide blonde?

*ducking*

[meegbear]

5. Sounds more Fox-ish than CBS ...

but ratings are ratings.