Family Plots

Frankly, Family Plots isn't worth the electricity it takes to bring it to you on your TV set.

The show goes into the daily happenings in a family-owned mortuary, which initially sounds potentially interesting, but once you really delve into it, it's quite dull.

Though I'm not into reality shows, I understand that they can be interesting because the characters are given extra provocation and testing; for example, networks would take a bunch of urbanized Americans and put them in the middle of nowhere, and they'd have to adapt and compete to win. It's not my taste, but it has potential.

Family Plots is nothing like that. There is no provocation or anything really out of the normal. It's probably the closest to reality as reality shows get. This sounds like a virtue for a reality show to have, but if you think about it, it's silly. TV was invented to entertain and, at times, to teach; reality shows, particularly of this type, are as exciting as a walk around the block. You can get the same stimulation from your every day life.

This show just plain unenlightening. Regular life is more exciting.

Out of ten stars, this show deserves zero. At least cheesy, vulgar comedies can get up to two stars. But if, really, there is no plot, the show shouldn't get any stars. Instead of a thumb up or thumb down, maybe a thumb in my mouth, because when I was a baby, I sucked on my thumb when I slept.

This show is almost as dull as watching a security camera's monitor.

Reality tv that isn't anything real! You get to see this motley, family in the day to day business of a funeral home. From body pick-ups to cleaning the sanctuary, this show gives an insight into relationships, last days and personalities I find oddly fascinating and interesting. Not sure why they took this off the air!

I think this show is entertaining and enlightening. I have never seen the workings of a mortuary and I find it quite interesting. Also the individuals that work there are very entertaining. With the blend of all their different personalities it's like being with your own family. I'm just disappointed that A&E took it off on Sunday evenings and constantly has to run shows like Miami Ink, Dog, and 24. They are so mundane compared to Family Plots. It's also boring to see them running back to back the way that they do. I think that tattooing ones body is disgusting, and Dog is the same old crap over and over again.I'm glad that I have the ability to tape the show on Tuesday Mornings. I do get to enjoy them on Sunday nights while A&E is running the crap. What also bugs me is that if you go on A&E"s website you can't leave them a message about this. They have a standard e-mail list of comments, and they won't even let you add your own. I wish A&E would bring back Family Plots on Sunday nights!

I have to admit that I find this program entertaining and down to earth. I enjoy watching cast and the story plot.

There is not enough mention on the television about the burial ritual. How we are honored and mourned when we leave this world, which we all will have to face. Therefore, the aspect I get is very refreshing and even a novelty. This might sound ghoulish but actually the way they show it is done very tastefully and not macabre.

I do not find this program boring at all. As a matter a fact, I wish it were an hour long instead of half an hour. The cast of characters are very real and I can sometimes relate with some of the family issues and the difficulties they face when it come down to the wire when meeting deadlines at the funeral home. I have plenty of deadlines to meet and it can get very crazy to say the least.

Two thumbs up. Thank you, A & E for your excellent programming!!

Understandably, not everyone is going to want to watch a show about a real funeral home, but if you stick with it, a real family emerges - one with lots of quirks and challenges, to be sure - and it includes the staff who work at the family-owned business. There are some really touching moments, and they seem to be highly respectful of their clients and care about providing proper service. Of course there's plenty of infighting, stupid melodrama, sister jealousy, weird dad with cat scenes as well. Overall, though, it really did feel like a realistic portrayal of what does go on in a small mom-pop run funeral parlor.