https://pjmedia.com/rogerlsimon/2006/09/08/miniseries-are-to-film-as-chef-boyardee-is-to-pasta/feed/PJ Media is a leading news site covering culture, politics, faith, homeland security, and more. Our reporters and columnists provide original, in-depth analysis from a variety of perspectives.en-usThu, 11 Jun 2026 09:48:00 -0400<![CDATA[Let&#8217;s start with this &#8211; miniseries almost invariably stink. Or are completely mediocre filler ranging from the pretentious to the pseudo-sexy. In particular, those done by our major networks are the kind of industrial entertainment product, made by diverse hands at the mercy of artistically talentless executives, that leaves me running to the Home and Garden Network (which I actually like &#8211; you occasionally learn something). These enterprises are about as far from La Docle Vita or The Bicycle Thief as you can get and still be (relatively )in the same medium.]]>Fri, 08 Sep 2006 14:51:38 -0400<![CDATA[Roger L. Simon]]>https://pjmedia.com/roger-l-simon/2006/09/08/miniseries-are-to-film-as-chef-boyardee-is-to-pasta-n212966