The problem is not Giletti, the problem is who put Massimo Gilettia in charge of “La TV fa 70” (Rai1). I can hardly remember a program so rambling, so devoid of rhythm and substance, so poor in intelligence and irony; After half an hour, although Amadeus tried to liven up the conversation, I wanted to change the channel, only a sense of duty held me back. Giletti now feels like a martyr, an investigative journalist, but the “schienadrittisti” (to say it without insult, it's just a technical observation, a professional attitude) are not good for a variety show, which above all is the function TV helped to boost company pride (at one point I thought it was a Mediaset party), entertain and stimulate interest.
The occasion of the 70th anniversary should have been an event, an extraordinary evening, a celebration of what was once described as “the most important cultural institution in the country”. A story full of curiosities has been replaced by a boring and somewhat gloomy conversation among friends, with external connections bordering on amateurish, with the sole aim of celebrating Giletti's return to Rai (he and Chiambretti are the classic horses of the return, to add) . to the one in Viale Mazzini). To underline the festive spirit, Giletti even allowed himself and his old friend Antonella Clerici to make a poisonous joke about John Travolta's latest performance.
And how sad to see Giancarlo Magalli sitting like a parrot on a perch, claiming to have been a teacher to many. The programs are built on accumulation, with many, too many guests, with musical interludes that are only intended to relieve the impending boredom, with texts that were written because you don't know the topic you're talking about (the knowledge, that allows you to make connections). and making connections) never work. At midnight nothing significant had happened. As the great Lelio Luttazzi said: a tuxedo is not enough to be a presenter. The program was produced by Prime Time Entertainment management (Marcello Ciannamea).