Tennessee TV: A mythical network of tabloid television. It has its own set of stars, and its own set of values. And it's sweeping the nation. "If it ain't happenin' on Tennessee TV - it ain't happenin'!" When Charlie and Annie Parker appear as guests on Tennessee Talk, Charlie makes the accusation that his wife's addiction to country heart-throb Torry Don is ruining their marriage. He can never measure up to those perfect, romantic, manufactured images on the screen; or at least that's what he tells Reeva Squires, the show's oh-so-sympathetic host. As Reeva tries to mediate, Annie counters with some smarmy instances of her husband's jealousy, philandering, and neglect. Torry Don, on the other hand, has more pressing problems than Annie's distant admiration.
"I hate country music, really! I just hate it!"
Some startling revelations are in store, as Annie and Charlie reveal the shocking truth about their talk show appearances on Tennessee Tonight. Were their antics all a put on? And what about Reeva? Does she really only care "all the way to the bank?"
As Reeva takes the Parkers to task for defrauding the American public, Annie and Charlie fall further into the grip of Tennessee TV, until the difference between television and reality becomes harder and harder to tell apart.
Tennessee TV was produced in February, 1998, and is published by Brooklyn Publishers, Odessa, TX. The playwright retains rights to production and performance. It has parts for 3 men, 2 women, 2 of either gender. It is a 1 act... takes about 25 minutes, with opportuities for some live music as well.
