John Y’s Musings from the Middle: The Indian Test Pattern

It wasn’t long ago that this was the only option for TV entertainment after 1 am.

And now you can’t find the DVD series anywhere. I guess that shouldn’t come as a surprise.

The writing was weak. Nothing much happened. Yet it was nice knowing it was an option. And when I did stare at the Indian test pattern, it had a calming effect on me.

And it became a TV institution.

I suspect someone somewhere in Hollywood is thinking of a modern remake of this time honored piece of TV history.

Maybe starring the Indian guy from the Twilight series who turns into a werewolf. I actually liked him a lot. He inspired me to start working out and I thought he was a more compelling and interesting character than the guy who played Edward Cullen.

On the other hand, the Indian role in the test pattern is eerily similar in breadth and scope to the Edward Cullen character. Quiet, stoic, brave, eccentric, bit of an outcast, and up all night without much nuance. Yeah, maybe the guy who plays Cullen would be a better fit.

This remake idea could be big. I am already seeing a sequel in the works before the first one is finished.

I love Hollywood.