Ladies and gentleman, television has officially run out of ideas. I thought that was the case when everyone began imitating Survivor, or when they decided to create a game show that had someone choose briefcases held by scantily clad women. But, those were really just leaks from the idea bucket. The following news really means that the well has run dry, the ship has sailed, and the bright idea light has gone out.
A&E is tapping Steven Segal to star in a reality series that will chronicle his little-known life in acting law enforcement. Steven Segal: Lawman will follow Segal, who is a fully commissioned deputy with the Jefferson Parish Sheriff’s Office in Louisiana, and a team of deputies as they respond to crimes. Of course, since Segal is a man of many talents, the show will also focus on his off-duty interests including, heaven help us, his musical performances.
In a statement, Segal said it’s important to “show the nation all of the positive work being accomplished here in Louisiana” as well as see the passion and commitment that comes from the officers of Jefferson Parish in a post-Katrina environment. I totally agree. But, couldn’t A&E have just given us a show featuring the Jefferson Parish Sheriff’s Office without involving Segal? I, as well as many others, would have probably tuned in. Instead, we’ll probably avoid Steve Segal: Lawman in favor of a reality show that has scantily clad models with briefcases stranded in a tropical environment for several weeks.
Clacked by Richard Keller 
on Nov 26, 2008 @ 11:00 EST5EDT
Wow. Thanks a lot Richard. I think this post actually made my head hurt. I mean, watching a Steven Segal movie is bad enough, but a reality show where he’s an actual cop? Remind me to stay the hell out of Jefferson Parish.
Are you kidding me. There is some serious Hatin’ going on here. I’m clearing room on my DVR as we speak. Segal, un-scripted and un-plugged Hell Yea!
I’m thinking about going down to Jefferson Parish just to cause trouble, get my ass kicked by Segal himself and thrown in jail.
I wonder if he would break my arm like in marked for death. I doubt I could get him to gouge my eye out like in under seige, but it would be fun trying.
All kidding aside. I have to say there is a lot worse crap on tv every day, so while you’re watching that new Rosie O’Donnell show, i’ll be getting’ down with Segal. I wonder if they let him wear his prayer beads on the job?
If you’re anti Segal make sure you don’t get caught posting with your home ip address hanging out in the wind, because his CIA connections may track you down.
Don’t let his chef outfit fool you, he’s not just a cook.
His credited last name is spelled “Seagal.”
And don’t you think more people will watch the show due to his name-recognition, whether they like or hate him, than if it just featured the deputies no one has heard of?