Given the current state of prime time broadcast television, I fear a return of inoffensive, cornball programming is upon us. Game shows have return, amateur talent shows are still popular, and NBC has sold the public that adults running an obstacle course is a ninja competition. How can variety shows not have a revival when someone as bland as Jimmy Fallon has the highest ratings among the late night hosts?

And, God help us, it will probably be hosted by Tyler Perry or some former dried out popstar from the Disney stables.