One look usually convinces viewers that these people were quite clearly women.
The show's aim is not to convince viewers that string theory is true.
Reassurance has always been Walter Cronkite's stock in trade, the ability to convince viewers that when he is on the air all will turn out well.
One reason "Twister" seems so empty and by-the-numbers is that it strains, and fails, to convince viewers of its realism.
His delivery is just bland enough to convince viewers that he is no actor.
Now, CBS is audaciously trying to convince viewers that Bo also knows enough about television to serve as a sort of critic.
If she could convince late-night viewers that she was hip, the theory went, they might take another look at her husband.
Imagine being a competing network trying to convince viewers that your series are worth an extra monthly fee, too.
Only if their programs convince viewers that they are worth seeing.
Maybe the producers hope that the rollick will convince viewers that something hilarious is being uttered every couple of seconds.