OT - TV Shows to watch
by homerdrew415 on Nov 30, 2008 8:28 PM PST
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So I like TV dramas/comedies/animation/etc and for whatever reasons the TV gods seem intent on killing off/canceling my favorites. I’m looking for something new and exciting that I’ve yet to try out, and who knows maybe one of you smart McC posters has something I should try out. I’m listing my favorites (in no particular order) below, so feel free to try any of them out.
- The Wire
- The Sopranos
- Deadwood (though if I ever meet David Milch, I’m kicking him in the nuts repeatedly for not finishing the show)
- Rome
- Rescue Me (1st two seasons are excellent, then they realized they could pull in female viewers by getting rid of the alcoholism, violence, and hallucinations).
- Battlestar Galactica (new series)
- Dexter
- The Shield
- Brotherhood
- Entourage (I guess…though a show called Arie Gold might have me more enthusiastic)
- Six Feet Under
- Top Gear
- Oz
- Simpsons (first 10 years), South Park, The Boondocks
- True Blood
- Scrubs
- Star Trek TNG/DS9
- Firefly
- Lost
- HBO’s Miniseries (John Adams, Band of Brothers, and the upcoming Saddam Hussein miniseries)
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how could i have forgotten about Mad Men
though I feel special because I’m part of the rare audience segment that doesn’t earn $100k annually
Down in Front Meat!
by homerdrew415 on Nov 30, 2008 9:49 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
If you like "The Wire"..
you should really read George Pelecanos books.
Film Noir on paper.
My adopted son Matt Downs. Lost in the wilderness of mediocrity.
by nvsfg on Dec 1, 2008 7:59 AM PST up reply actions 0 recs
this
Sergio Romo will gladly hand you a bench to sit on / GIANTSPACE™ / Adopted brother of the AnVil
by SoFa King Mike on Nov 30, 2008 9:06 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
I've tried it out but didn't get hooked...it's a decent diversion on Hulu though
Down in Front Meat!
by homerdrew415 on Nov 30, 2008 9:49 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
try it out harder
"Forget it Donny, you're out of your element"-Walter Sobchak
by icanplaythird on Nov 30, 2008 10:00 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
Nah.
My Dave Righetti is better than your Dave Righetti.
by howtheyscored on Dec 1, 2008 12:15 AM PST up reply actions 0 recs
It takes time, but it’s worth it.
by withclubsauce on Dec 1, 2008 6:22 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
Nah.
My Dave Righetti is better than your Dave Righetti.
by howtheyscored on Dec 1, 2008 12:15 AM PST up reply actions 0 recs
yeah.
Now you don’t know where I’m coming from!
My Dave Righetti is better than your Dave Righetti.
by howtheyscored on Dec 1, 2008 1:30 AM PST up reply actions 0 recs
Most definitely
Molina's gonna test his arm...
by Victorious Secret on Dec 1, 2008 1:08 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
Mad Men – the best show on tv. Start at the beginning.
Damages – on FX. The first season was awesome. I don’t have the same feeling about the upcoming second season.
Friday Night Lights – so, so good. Unrealistic but it has extremely hot women and football. Good acting as well.
Big Love – You will be exhausted after watching these shows. I could never have three wives.
to round it out…….
It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia – the critics have called it “Seinfeld on crack”. More like acid speedballs. I love this show.
"Why you gotta be cardin' my hos?" - Charlie Hayes
by stevieg on Nov 30, 2008 9:05 PM PST reply actions 0 recs
“The Nightman Cometh” was brilliant.
Rafael Rodriguez: Your number 8 organizational prospect before stepping a foot on American soil.
by BrianBokake on Nov 30, 2008 10:42 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
You gotta pay the troll if you want the boy’s hole!
"He called the sh** POOP!" -- Adam Sandler
by JRPhillips on Dec 1, 2008 10:02 AM PST up reply actions 0 recs
I'll +1 Big Love
That show is amazing.
Mischievously implosive purple pitching staff.
by SloIsLonelyForTheOrange on Dec 1, 2008 7:42 AM PST up reply actions 0 recs
So outside of the obvious bigamy plot
what’s the attraction to big love? i’ll freely admit I haven’t given it a chance so I know next to nothing except bill paxton should be required to say “Game over man!” over and over again.
Down in Front Meat!
by homerdrew415 on Dec 1, 2008 9:01 AM PST up reply actions 0 recs
it doesn't really focus on the bigamy
The show has great plot lines and fantastic characters. For the most part it shows the dark side and most of the struggles of having multiple wives. Give it a chance and you will be hooked.
"Why you gotta be cardin' my hos?" - Charlie Hayes
by stevieg on Dec 1, 2008 10:49 AM PST up reply actions 0 recs
It's Always Sunny
To me, this season’s been hit or miss at times, but it’s still an awesome show.
by rightcenterfielder on Dec 1, 2008 11:31 AM PST up reply actions 0 recs
YEEEEEEEEHAAAAAAAAAW!
Proud adopted parent of future big league slugger Thomas Neal
by nostocksjustbonds on Dec 1, 2008 1:39 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
Top Gear is brilliant. I’m a total car nut.
Along with the BBC theme, I’m a big fan of the new Doctor Who series and Torchwood. Yes, nerd status.
Sergio Romo will gladly hand you a bench to sit on / GIANTSPACE™ / Adopted brother of the AnVil
by SoFa King Mike on Nov 30, 2008 9:06 PM PST reply actions 0 recs
BBC America
Gavin and Stacey
Castillo got the DFA. Guestimate for Castillo DFA to come before the 2009 season = 2.
by kennv on Dec 1, 2008 7:15 AM PST up reply actions 0 recs
ahem, maybe I should say more than just the title. it’s a sitcom about a cockney guy and welsh gal getting married and their families meeting, moving in together, being bored at home without work as your spouse goes to work, etc. it runs in the vein of “the office” shows – low key poking fun at real life, with a handful of over the top characters, but without the faux-documentary interviews. Thanksgiving, BBC-America had it on marathon and it totally hooked me.
Castillo got the DFA. Guestimate for Castillo DFA to come before the 2009 season = 2.
by kennv on Dec 1, 2008 7:24 AM PST up reply actions 0 recs
Top Gear is awesome. I know people who aren’t even into cars and enjoy it.
by chilibean_3 on Dec 1, 2008 8:45 AM PST up reply actions 0 recs
Boston Legal.
Proud adoptive parent of Tim Alderson.
by Anticon23 on Nov 30, 2008 9:10 PM PST reply actions 0 recs
Love the show, unfortunately it’s the last season. The only thing that bothers me is that the writers use every episode to state their political agenda, and even though I usually agree with their political views, I want entertainment and escapism from the real world when I watch series like these, not more politics.
Brian Sabean's new dad: Firm believer in corporal punishment
by rxmeister on Dec 1, 2008 6:52 AM PST up reply actions 0 recs
The only thing that bothers me is that the writers use every episode to state their political agenda
So you love it for what – it’s one and a half dimensional characters? The surprisingly predictable story lines? Candice Bergen’s terrible acting? The fact the half the cast is changed every season? IMO, the political arguments are the only thing that save this show. Yes, they are forced into each episode, and they are generally one sided (which can be very annoying, especially when you don’t agree with them), but at least they’re pretty intelligent, definitely more intelligent than anything you’d find on The Daily Show or Colbert or anything like that. Without the political discussion, it’s just a bad Ally McBeal knockoff. At least this way its a bad Ally McBeal knockoff with a pretty interesting monologue once every few episodes.
..so allow me to present Tim Lincecum and Matt Cain as two sweet, sweet bottles of warming hooch.
by Cookyman on Dec 1, 2008 11:21 AM PST up reply actions 0 recs
Ally McBeal knockoff
is there a co-ed bathroom?
OT, it seems the cast of Ally McMeal have done well for themselves. Flockhart has Brothers and Sisters, Jane Krakowski has 30 Rock, Portia De Rossi had Arrested Development, some new show, and Ellen, Courtney Thorne Smith had According to Jim (wouldn’t ever watch it, but it did have longevity at least), Lucy Liu was catapulted into stardom… Even the kid who came on during the last season as McBeal’s kid went on to star in Heroes and Remember the Titans and stuff. Pretty impressive, really. They even had Taye Diggs, Jon Bon Jovi, and Iron Man!
"He called the sh** POOP!" -- Adam Sandler
by JRPhillips on Dec 1, 2008 11:29 AM PST up reply actions 0 recs
At the moment, I watch:
Heroes – AWFUL but it makes me lol.
House – I’m about ready to give up on this.
Pushing Daisies – ;_______;
Life – not as interesting as it was last year for some reason
The Office (US) – I’m enjoying this season
30 ROCK – ♥ ♥ ♥
Dexter – Best show on tv right now imho
I’m also catching up on Psych through Netflix (1/4 of the way through S2) and it’s stupid fun. And Gus is awesome.
And it wasn’t as good as Life on Mars (UK) but I’m looking forward to series 2 of Ashes to Ashes, whenever that’s going to happen.
Matt Cain: He'll save children, but not the Dodger children.
PABLO SANDOVAL AM STEAL DEATH, DESTROYER OF WORLDS.
by jponry on Nov 30, 2008 9:18 PM PST reply actions 0 recs
just to say
AAAAH TONIGHT’S DEXTER WAS AAAAAH.
Matt Cain: He'll save children, but not the Dodger children.
PABLO SANDOVAL AM STEAL DEATH, DESTROYER OF WORLDS.
by jponry on Nov 30, 2008 11:11 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
It's peaking right now
I wasn’t sure adding Jimmy Smits was a good idea at the time, but it’s taken the show to a whole new level.
Check out The Examined Life. Or don't. Whatever.
"I been waitin' a long time for this! I been waitin' since the f**kin' amateurs!" --WILL "THE THRILL" CLARK
by Josh from Hollywood on Dec 1, 2008 2:36 AM PST up reply actions 0 recs
I’m about to watch it on my TIVO before I go to work. Thanks for saying it was good without spoiling it!!
Brian Sabean's new dad: Firm believer in corporal punishment
by rxmeister on Dec 1, 2008 6:52 AM PST up reply actions 0 recs
Those who spoiler TV shows should be stabbed in the eyes!
/deer head
Bay City Ball
by xanthan on Dec 1, 2008 6:57 AM PST up reply actions 0 recs
the TIVO thing sort of makes it hard though. You think you can talk about the show after it airs, but so many people don’t see it until days or weeks afterwards. Maybe President Obama’s first order of business instead of this economy or Iraq thing is to address correct TIVO or In Demand etiquette.
Brian Sabean's new dad: Firm believer in corporal punishment
by rxmeister on Dec 1, 2008 8:15 AM PST up reply actions 0 recs
The man has higher priorities...
…he’s gotta get the whole BCS thing sorted out first.
Scott McClain: Great story, no place on the 2009 Giants.
by EliminateMe on Dec 1, 2008 5:07 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
I LOVE IT SO MUCH.
Matt Cain: He'll save children, but not the Dodger children.
PABLO SANDOVAL AM STEAL DEATH, DESTROYER OF WORLDS.
by jponry on Dec 1, 2008 7:22 AM PST up reply actions 0 recs
Psych is the greatest show ever. Did you catch the holiday special this weekend?
"While conservatives tell you 'leave things alone and no one will lose,' and liberals tell you 'interfere a lot and no one will lose,' baseball says 'someone will lose.' Not only says it - but insists upon it! ... Democracy is lovely, but baseball's more mature." BVCE supports SF Dugout and Manny Burriss.
by BaronVonCurrentEvents on Dec 1, 2008 7:21 AM PST up reply actions 0 recs
No, I already pushed it by getting my grandparents to watch Pushing Daisies, I wasn’t sure they would be as receptive to Psych.
Hopefully I’ll get caught up on S2, S3 and the Christmas Special soon.
Matt Cain: He'll save children, but not the Dodger children.
PABLO SANDOVAL AM STEAL DEATH, DESTROYER OF WORLDS.
by jponry on Dec 1, 2008 7:23 AM PST up reply actions 0 recs
They replay the episodes like crazy on USA so you’ll probably see it soon.
"While conservatives tell you 'leave things alone and no one will lose,' and liberals tell you 'interfere a lot and no one will lose,' baseball says 'someone will lose.' Not only says it - but insists upon it! ... Democracy is lovely, but baseball's more mature." BVCE supports SF Dugout and Manny Burriss.
by BaronVonCurrentEvents on Dec 1, 2008 7:27 AM PST up reply actions 0 recs
You're grandparents are going to be pissed
when they find out Pushing Daisies was canceled…great show and all but fuck ABC for not knowing a good show…
Down in Front Meat!
by homerdrew415 on Dec 1, 2008 9:02 AM PST up reply actions 0 recs
Oh, I mean, by getting them to let me watch it while I was at their house.
Don’t worry, I’m already pissed off about the cancellation.
Matt Cain: He'll save children, but not the Dodger children.
PABLO SANDOVAL AM STEAL DEATH, DESTROYER OF WORLDS.
by jponry on Dec 1, 2008 10:18 AM PST up reply actions 0 recs
Sons of Anarchy: FX
The Unit: CBS Sunday nights
by wilriv21 on Nov 30, 2008 9:25 PM PST reply actions 0 recs
Really? Sons of Anarchy?
...Alawys surrounded by Angels and Dodger fans... This site keeps me sane
by Giant among Angels on Nov 30, 2008 9:31 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
SOA is great. Hope its back for many years to come
by m34josh on Nov 30, 2008 10:00 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
Sons of Anarchy, The Shield
Watched the first few episodes, and found it compelling, save for the pretty-boy lead. That guy simply is wrong for that role. Katey Segal is terrific, and her character is very rich.
Vic Mackey. What can one say? One of televisions greatest characters, a hurricane let loose on the streets of Los Angeles, now reduced to wearing a funny little suit. Do your penance, Vic…three years for the Feds. C’mon man, we’re all pullin’ for you.
by biff pocoroba on Dec 1, 2008 8:28 AM PST up reply actions 0 recs
Katey Segal gets street cred for bashing the tramp’s nose in with a skateboard.
Sergio Romo will gladly hand you a bench to sit on / GIANTSPACE™ / Adopted brother of the AnVil
by SoFa King Mike on Dec 1, 2008 8:35 AM PST up reply actions 0 recs
The Unit
Is on in 10 minutes.
Insanity is just a state of mind.
by giants9107 on Nov 30, 2008 9:49 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
good show, very unrealistic, but entertaining
by sam23 on Dec 1, 2008 10:56 AM PST up reply actions 0 recs
Another “Unit” vote ! ( Not “The Unit” )
My adopted son Matt Downs. Lost in the wilderness of mediocrity.
by nvsfg on Dec 1, 2008 7:49 AM PST up reply actions 0 recs
When I finally rip myself away from my online addiction...
Harvey Birdman , Attorney At Law.
Half the kick is having grown up watching deadly serious Hanna – Barbera superheroes…and now they’re lunatics.
The same reaction when Airplane! came out , and Lloyd Bridges and Peter Graves had become comedians after years of straight drama.
Who has the fun?
Is it always the man with the gun?
- The Stranglers
by victor frankenstein on Nov 30, 2008 9:29 PM PST reply actions 0 recs
for reals mang
Venture Brothers is also quite entertaining and comes out of the same vein.
"I didn't know (after seeing a spectacular over-the-shoulder catch) whether to shit or go blind." - Former Giants Outfielder Harvey Kuenn on Willie Mays
by stealth snail on Nov 30, 2008 10:12 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
This is true
Plus, there are still new episodes on the way.
by rightcenterfielder on Dec 1, 2008 11:32 AM PST up reply actions 0 recs
Harvey Birdman is fantastic because it’s so bizarre.
"While conservatives tell you 'leave things alone and no one will lose,' and liberals tell you 'interfere a lot and no one will lose,' baseball says 'someone will lose.' Not only says it - but insists upon it! ... Democracy is lovely, but baseball's more mature." BVCE supports SF Dugout and Manny Burriss.
by BaronVonCurrentEvents on Dec 1, 2008 7:21 AM PST up reply actions 0 recs
I LOVE Harvey Birdman. One of my favorite shows ever.
When I was a kid I used to pray every night for a new bicycle. Then I realized God doesn’t work that way, so I stole one and prayed for forgiveness. - Emo Philips
Neglectful father of David Quinowski
by marcello on Dec 1, 2008 9:51 AM PST up reply actions 0 recs
Best thing about Birdman for me
It’s largely legally accurate, which is completely unnecessary but much appreciated by this law student
by dprodigy19 on Dec 1, 2008 5:16 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
Did you get that thing I sent ya?
When I was a kid I used to pray every night for a new bicycle. Then I realized God doesn’t work that way, so I stole one and prayed for forgiveness. - Emo Philips
Neglectful father of David Quinowski
by marcello on Dec 1, 2008 9:54 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
The payoff for that was golden
A discovery request ftw
by dprodigy19 on Dec 2, 2008 1:53 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
Watching all of those shows does not leave much time to have a life. But if that is what you are going for, then good job!
...Alawys surrounded by Angels and Dodger fans... This site keeps me sane
by Giant among Angels on Nov 30, 2008 9:33 PM PST reply actions 0 recs
my entertainment budget is minimal and downloading these shows keeps my expenses low
That and bay area sports and I do what I can to stretch a dollar
Down in Front Meat!
by homerdrew415 on Nov 30, 2008 9:51 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
Others have already mentioned some shows I watch, so here’s my recommendation.
The Big Bang Theory – I just recently started watching this and find it quite entertaining. The laugh track can get annoying, but it is pretty funny, especially for a nerd like me.
Some cartoons I watch:
Foster’s Home for Imaginary Friends
Chowder
The Misadventures of Flapjack
These three shows have sharp writing and clever jokes that older folks can enjoy.
by Natto on Nov 30, 2008 9:34 PM PST reply actions 0 recs
Foster’s Home for Imaginary Friends
totally… I love the theme song.
I also love:
Metalocalypse, Dragonball Z, ATHF, and Battlestar Galactica
Psycho killer, qu'est-ce que c'est?
by shikantaza on Dec 1, 2008 5:55 AM PST up reply actions 0 recs
+1 for Metalocalypse
"While conservatives tell you 'leave things alone and no one will lose,' and liberals tell you 'interfere a lot and no one will lose,' baseball says 'someone will lose.' Not only says it - but insists upon it! ... Democracy is lovely, but baseball's more mature." BVCE supports SF Dugout and Manny Burriss.
by BaronVonCurrentEvents on Dec 1, 2008 7:22 AM PST up reply actions 0 recs
Another vote..
For The Big Bang Theory. It’s a bit sad though, sometimes I even laugh at Sheldon’s jokes. I watched a few episodes as re-runs and watched the second season and one of my co-workers just gave me the first season which I watched over the weekend.
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by WalrusMan on Dec 1, 2008 6:06 AM PST up reply actions 0 recs
+1
on “The Big Bang Theory”. Oddly entertaining.
My adopted son Matt Downs. Lost in the wilderness of mediocrity.
by nvsfg on Dec 1, 2008 7:53 AM PST up reply actions 0 recs
Oddly yes..
Although I may or may not be taking notes on the subject to learn from them………………
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by WalrusMan on Dec 1, 2008 8:18 AM PST up reply actions 0 recs
I watched the pilot episode, and that told me all I needed to know about the show. All the jokes seemed to be mailed in, the premise seemed lazy… I was completely unimpressed. I kind of assumed that TBBT was just getting the ‘Til Death treatment from CBS. You know, where the show is obviously beyond awful, but the year it came out saw such a creative drought for the network that they renewed it just so the year didn’t look like a total wash. I honestly didn’t expect it would be a watched show. And the fact the show is watched by you and Natto… I guess there’s got to be some decent quality there after all!
"He called the sh** POOP!" -- Adam Sandler
by JRPhillips on Dec 1, 2008 10:17 AM PST up reply actions 0 recs
Actually..
It’s gotten better from the pilot. Pilot episodes are always a bit strange.
And what’s so wrong about Natto and I that if we watch the show that show has to be strange?
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by WalrusMan on Dec 1, 2008 10:55 AM PST up reply actions 0 recs
Not strange, more hip. You both tend to have very good taste in stuff, as far as I can tell. So a vote of confidence from the both of you is pretty impressive by me.
"He called the sh** POOP!" -- Adam Sandler
by JRPhillips on Dec 1, 2008 11:11 AM PST up reply actions 0 recs
the girl wasnt hot enough to compensate for the poor first two epsidodes. I gave up
by sam23 on Dec 1, 2008 10:57 AM PST up reply actions 0 recs
I admit I wasn’t very impressed with the first few episodes, but it improves as the show progresses, and they develop the characters more. Also, I share similar interests with the characters, which helps keep my attention.
by Natto on Dec 1, 2008 11:12 AM PST up reply actions 0 recs
So..
What you mean is that you always act like Walowitz?
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by WalrusMan on Dec 1, 2008 11:15 AM PST up reply actions 0 recs
Please, I’m not as desperate as him… I think.
by Natto on Dec 1, 2008 11:41 AM PST up reply actions 0 recs
I only watch 30 Rock and SNL and Letterman, currently. Mad Men, when it’s on. Sometimes The Office. I don’t have cable on purpose. I try not to get caught up in tv, it sucks me in and keeps me from creating.
by satyricrash on Nov 30, 2008 9:41 PM PST reply actions 0 recs
I sometimes watch Letterman, but lately I’ve just been turning the TV off after Seinfeld at 10:30 and going to bed or listening to music until Craig Ferguson is on.
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by WalrusMan on Dec 1, 2008 6:07 AM PST up reply actions 0 recs
You know what, Ferguson is actually funny.
by satyricrash on Dec 1, 2008 8:48 AM PST up reply actions 0 recs
I can tell right now that at some point I will become sick of him.
That point is not here yet.
Parties at Elton John’s house for everyone!
GROUGTHINK ALERT
by groug on Dec 1, 2008 11:03 AM PST up reply actions 0 recs
Yea.
I like him much more than any of the other late show guys but probably not enough to always be into him. So I’ll probably just fade in and out every few months. I only watch the first few segments anyway, when he’s just talking and not with guests and all.
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by WalrusMan on Dec 1, 2008 11:05 AM PST up reply actions 0 recs
Did you read
Ferguson’s novel, “Between the Bridge and The River”? It is brilliant, and, as you’d expect, hilariously funny.
Greetings, Marklar! I am Marklar! This is Marklar.
by marklar on Dec 1, 2008 2:18 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
THE OFFICE
"But if he's swinging at real flies, well, in that case there are two definite solutions: 1) Fresno 2) Ritalin." - howtheyscored
by CPGiant756 on Nov 30, 2008 9:55 PM PST reply actions 0 recs
How I Met Your Mother – Most underrated sitcom on TV in my opinion. Season: 1,2,4, skip season 3 for the most part.
Adopted son of in limbo Brad Hennessey. Beloved for a stolen base much like Dave Roberts
by AndYourBirdCanSing on Nov 30, 2008 9:56 PM PST reply actions 0 recs
Also features a hot brunette Alyson Hannigan.
by Natto on Nov 30, 2008 10:04 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
Ah, how could I forget that. The two women (the other Cobie Smulders) on the show are very easy on the eyes.
Adopted son of in limbo Brad Hennessey. Beloved for a stolen base much like Dave Roberts
by AndYourBirdCanSing on Nov 30, 2008 10:07 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
alyson hannigan is NOT hot.
Brian Sabean's new dad: Firm believer in corporal punishment
by rxmeister on Dec 1, 2008 8:16 AM PST up reply actions 0 recs
Yes she is.
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by WalrusMan on Dec 1, 2008 8:19 AM PST up reply actions 0 recs
That’s what the flute said.
Sergio Romo will gladly hand you a bench to sit on / GIANTSPACE™ / Adopted brother of the AnVil
by SoFa King Mike on Dec 1, 2008 8:36 AM PST up reply actions 0 recs
Alyson Hannigan? really? doesnt do it for me.
by sam23 on Dec 1, 2008 10:59 AM PST up reply actions 0 recs
I’d switch teams for her. Though Lily was so much cuter with the red short hair in season 1. I don’t like her Cleopatra brunette look.
"While conservatives tell you 'leave things alone and no one will lose,' and liberals tell you 'interfere a lot and no one will lose,' baseball says 'someone will lose.' Not only says it - but insists upon it! ... Democracy is lovely, but baseball's more mature." BVCE supports SF Dugout and Manny Burriss.
by BaronVonCurrentEvents on Dec 1, 2008 11:05 AM PST up reply actions 0 recs
Ha.
4-2 now. Well nevermind 5-2. Switching teams counts as 2.
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by WalrusMan on Dec 1, 2008 11:06 AM PST up reply actions 0 recs
yea you guys win fair and square, I dont think she’s ugly, I just dont get all the fuss. She seems quite average, maybe its because I cant see her as anything but the band geek.
by sam23 on Dec 1, 2008 1:43 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
Yes she is.
It’s becoming crystal clear that you and I do not see the world through the same eyes. Personally, I couldn’t live in a world in which Alyson Hannigan wasn’t smoking hot and yet Hillary Duff was.
But you seem to get by.
My Dave Righetti is better than your Dave Righetti.
by howtheyscored on Dec 1, 2008 9:55 AM PST up reply actions 1 recs
Never been that into her
Smulders is smokin’ hot, but Hannigan’s never done it for me. Different strokes for different folks, I guess (and I don’t mean that in a masturbatory way).
"He called the sh** POOP!" -- Adam Sandler
by JRPhillips on Dec 1, 2008 11:14 AM PST up reply actions 0 recs
Cobie is also really lovely. I love her character on the show too. I am totally Robin, minus the gun and cigars stuff.
"While conservatives tell you 'leave things alone and no one will lose,' and liberals tell you 'interfere a lot and no one will lose,' baseball says 'someone will lose.' Not only says it - but insists upon it! ... Democracy is lovely, but baseball's more mature." BVCE supports SF Dugout and Manny Burriss.
by BaronVonCurrentEvents on Dec 1, 2008 11:39 AM PST up reply actions 0 recs
My girlfriend is Robin with the guns minus the cigars.
Adopted son of in limbo Brad Hennessey. Beloved for a stolen base much like Dave Roberts
by AndYourBirdCanSing on Dec 1, 2008 7:00 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
I like the show that comes on before it...
The Big Bang.
by IM4Oakgal on Nov 30, 2008 10:22 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
I love HIMYM. I actually really loved season 3. I haven’t seen much of season 4, but what I have seen has left me underwhelmed.
"While conservatives tell you 'leave things alone and no one will lose,' and liberals tell you 'interfere a lot and no one will lose,' baseball says 'someone will lose.' Not only says it - but insists upon it! ... Democracy is lovely, but baseball's more mature." BVCE supports SF Dugout and Manny Burriss.
by BaronVonCurrentEvents on Dec 1, 2008 7:22 AM PST up reply actions 0 recs
oh come onnn
The Naked Man? The Woo Girls? The Best Burger In New York when Regis Philbin goes nuts?
It hasn’t been the best of the best but it’s been pretty good.
Mischievously implosive purple pitching staff.
by SloIsLonelyForTheOrange on Dec 1, 2008 7:47 AM PST up reply actions 0 recs
The end of each of the first three seasons has been just outstanding. When Marshall and Lily broke up, then the wedding, and the stuff with Stella was all fantastic to me.
I saw the season 4 premiere and the episode where they run into Stella at the restaurant. Robin’s part of that episode was funny but otherwise, I wasn’t impressed. I gather I’ve missed some really good episodes.
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by BaronVonCurrentEvents on Dec 1, 2008 7:55 AM PST up reply actions 0 recs
you have
including the whole stella thing ending. I’d reccomend watching it. Mostly good stuff, not quite as good as the first couple seasons but it’s still excellent.
Mischievously implosive purple pitching staff.
by SloIsLonelyForTheOrange on Dec 1, 2008 8:05 AM PST up reply actions 0 recs
come on?!?
How can you not be wondering what the hell is going on with the goat they keep bringing up?
Bring me the head of Barry Zito!
by elGuapo on Dec 1, 2008 12:38 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
I thought most of Season 3 was really weak and not all that funny. I hated Britney Spears on the show but the finale was good and Slapsgiving was also great.
Adopted son of in limbo Brad Hennessey. Beloved for a stolen base much like Dave Roberts
by AndYourBirdCanSing on Dec 1, 2008 7:02 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
Slapsgiving was amazing. The music video on the special features on the DVD never fails to crack me up.
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by BaronVonCurrentEvents on Dec 1, 2008 7:52 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
I watch both Big Bang and How I met your mother…or as I call it: “The How I Banged your Mother Hour”
Proud adopted parent of future big league slugger Thomas Neal
by nostocksjustbonds on Dec 1, 2008 10:53 AM PST up reply actions 0 recs
How I Banged your Mother in Two and a Half Weeks!
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by WalrusMan on Dec 1, 2008 10:56 AM PST up reply actions 0 recs
LE-GEN-
. . ..wait for it . . .
. . . hope you’re not allergic to milk. .. .
.
.
DARY!
The Bear Will Not Quit, The Bear Will Not Die.
by The Enchanter on Dec 3, 2008 3:06 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
I noticed you like The Wire and HBO miniseries
Have you checked out Generation Kill?
"Forget it Donny, you're out of your element"-Walter Sobchak
by icanplaythird on Nov 30, 2008 10:01 PM PST reply actions 0 recs
Quite dated, but...
If you enjoyed The Wire, then you owe it to yourself to watch Homicide: Life on the Street. Without it, there would be no Wire.
Also, The Corner (an HBO miniseries)
Ralph Barbieri, heal thyself.
by ThrillisGone22 on Nov 30, 2008 10:06 PM PST reply actions 0 recs
I loved H:LOTS (sounds funny to say “I love homicide”). It’s based on David Simon’s book, but he didn’t run the show the way he ran The Wire, and I think it’s different enough in feel from The Wire to be worth a look. I think Homicide is more poetic, though still gloriously grounded in the mundane details of everyday police work, and although it’s hardly a comedy it’s incredibly funny at times.
Stick to the first four seasons, though, maybe the fifth if you’re generous.
by non sequitur on Dec 1, 2008 12:49 AM PST up reply actions 0 recs
GREAT show. I was hoping someone would say this one
Also known to haunt as theghostoftravisdenker and theaccidentalghostofsergioromo.
by theghostofjasonellison on Dec 1, 2008 12:15 AM PST up reply actions 0 recs
I just don't get it
Maybe it’s the Kiwi sense of humor but I don’t go ga-ga over the song #s
Down in Front Meat!
by homerdrew415 on Dec 1, 2008 9:04 AM PST up reply actions 0 recs
its not just the songs
It’s the dialogue, too. The banter at times is pretty hilarious. But how can you not like Albi the Racist Dragon or Bowie?
by boonitez on Dec 1, 2008 4:12 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
Always Sunny in Philadelphia
The Office
Entourage
Southpark
Life and Times of Tim
and of course, if you haven’t seen the first 9 seasons of the Simpsons, do yourself a favor.
Rafael Rodriguez: Your number 8 organizational prospect before stepping a foot on American soil.
by BrianBokake on Nov 30, 2008 10:45 PM PST reply actions 0 recs
You people watching sitcoms...
420 years ago I was watching Leno monologuing on The Tonite Show…and I realized the laughter had a pattern to it.
1st joke – laughter.
2nd joke – laughter.
3rd joke – laughter , applause.
No one laughed too loud or long , and the timing was impeccable.
I then realized it was canned…and nothing’s been the same since.
The jokes they tell on your shows – they’re funny , right?
Of course they are , listen to everybody laughing at them.
That’s canned , too.
Aren’t those jokes funny enough to stand up on their own?
Why do you need to be told they’re funny?
Can’t you decide for yourself? Or do they think you’re too stupid to do that?
Like I said…nothing’s been the same since.
That’s why I watch animation – no idiot fucking laughtrack insulting my intelligence.
Who has the fun?
Is it always the man with the gun?
- The Stranglers
by victor frankenstein on Nov 30, 2008 11:11 PM PST reply actions 0 recs
For what it's worth
After giving this thread a look through, I did not see one show with a laugh track.
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by icanplaythird on Nov 30, 2008 11:17 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
Then this is not my audience.
same as it ever was…
Who has the fun?
Is it always the man with the gun?
- The Stranglers
by victor frankenstein on Nov 30, 2008 11:19 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
The laugh track sitcom is an endangered species. I can’t even think of 5 sitcoms on TV with a laugh track off the top of my head.
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by AndYourBirdCanSing on Dec 1, 2008 12:10 AM PST up reply actions 0 recs
CBS
"he walked 18; new league record! Struck out 18, another new league record! He also hit the sportswriter, the PA announcer, the bull mascot twice..."
by i did my job on Dec 1, 2008 5:48 AM PST up reply actions 0 recs
There are some shows I like with laugh tracks, although laugh tracks drive me crazy. Mostly they’re of the silly variety, mind you – NewsRadio, 3rd Rock from the Sun, etc. And I’ve been a fan of the tv version of M*A*S*H since I was a kid, and it had a laugh track. When I watched the DVDs, though, I always turned it off, which was a really nice special feature to have.
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by jcb9 on Dec 1, 2008 1:59 AM PST up reply actions 0 recs
Any show that’s capable of making Andy Dick seem funny and likable is obviously pretty special.
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by jcb9 on Dec 1, 2008 11:19 AM PST up reply actions 0 recs
Well, Jay Leno is as funny as having a heart attack while being strangled off a bridge into shark infested waters.
by satyricrash on Nov 30, 2008 11:20 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
PS. IT WOULD BE FUNNY IF IT WAS JAY LENO BEING MURDERED, HE IS TERRIBLE!!!
by satyricrash on Nov 30, 2008 11:21 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
True.
But he does have interesting automotive tastes.
http://www.bankrate.com/brm/inc/car-guide/popups/JayLeno.asp?prodtype=auto&thisponsor=cf1
Who has the fun?
Is it always the man with the gun?
- The Stranglers
by victor frankenstein on Nov 30, 2008 11:37 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
Sports Night
Besides being a great show, Sports Night helped kill off the laugh track. ABC insisted on giving it a laugh track over Aaron Sorkin’s objections. It didn’t work at all with the laugh track and they eventually dropped it.
Scott McClain: Great story, no place on the 2009 Giants.
by EliminateMe on Dec 1, 2008 5:25 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
I currently watch
CSI
CSI Miami
Amazing Race
Survivor
Eleventh Hour
Scare Tactics
Hasheem "The Dream" Thabeet or Brandon Jennings. A Warrior in 09.
With the 6th Pick in the 2009 MLB Draft, the SF Giants pick Donovan Tate.
Andre Smith in Silver & Black in 2009.
by ejdacanay on Nov 30, 2008 11:20 PM PST reply actions 0 recs
Arguement for sterilization gains momentum with evidence like the above
Then again you’re a giants fan so i’ll let it slide
Down in Front Meat!
by homerdrew415 on Dec 1, 2008 9:05 AM PST up reply actions 0 recs
CSI: Miami and CSI: New York sucks. CSI: is good.
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by WalrusMan on Dec 1, 2008 11:01 AM PST up reply actions 0 recs
No they all suck really bad. CSI sucks slightly less hard because it has less sucky actors, but really they all suck.
Sucky.
..so allow me to present Tim Lincecum and Matt Cain as two sweet, sweet bottles of warming hooch.
by Cookyman on Dec 1, 2008 11:27 AM PST up reply actions 0 recs
/ think David Caruso in Jade
Sergio Romo will gladly hand you a bench to sit on / GIANTSPACE™ / Adopted brother of the AnVil
by SoFa King Mike on Dec 1, 2008 11:45 AM PST up reply actions 0 recs
He was in some terrible horror movie called Session 9. I saw it a few years ago.
It was terrible.
/deer head
Bay City Ball
by xanthan on Dec 1, 2008 11:47 AM PST up reply actions 0 recs
Also, awesome.
/deer head
Bay City Ball
by xanthan on Dec 1, 2008 11:48 AM PST up reply actions 0 recs
Frank: Hiratio, it appears she was burned alive then put out by multiple sources of urine.
Hiratio: Well Frank, looks like somebody…(puts on glasses)…pissed her off.
YEEEEEEEAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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by SoFa King Mike on Dec 1, 2008 12:40 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
Totally Billy Baldwin style Forgetting Sarah Marshall
funny.
by lincysgiants on Dec 2, 2008 3:03 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
Some of my faves....
Always Sunny in Philly – FX
Anthony Bourdain: No Reservations – Travel Channel
NCIS – uh hello…CBS
Omar...I'm done with you. Hello Darren Ford! Come to papa.
by PacBellBoozer on Nov 30, 2008 11:32 PM PST reply actions 0 recs
The only show I care enough to watch the commercials of
(i.e. not online or via bittorrent) is House.
Monk is fun, but you have to think of it as a comedy, not a detective show.
Boston Legal— likewise, comedy, NOT law show.
I like several of the characters in Bones a lot, but the writers could do a lot more with them. Has the advantage of Michaela Conlin, who is… easy on the eyes, shall we say.
Your 2008 Athletics: It's Nothing Personal.
by PaulThomas on Dec 1, 2008 1:33 AM PST reply actions 0 recs
Monk
Great show!! It’s a pretty fun detective show at times. Best part about it is it’s the first detective show I’ve ever watched that doesn’t have a formula. Sometimes they show you who dunnit and how the crime was commited in the first five minutes. Many times they only show you one or the other. Sometimes they show you neither.
by StickRat on Dec 1, 2008 3:21 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
The best tv show ever was Freaks & Geeks. They only did 18 episodes, but it was SO FUCKING GOOD. If you haven’t seen it, it was an hour-long comedy drama about the unpopular kids in a suburban Michigan high school in 1980. It was both funny and sad, which a lot of shows have done over the years, but Freaks & Geeks did it so much better.
Most of my other favorites have been mentioned. I did also really like Sports Night, which really isn’t about sports, although there was an episode that involved the Bobby Thomson homer. It was created by Aaron Sorkin before he did The West Wing, and starred Peter Krause before he was in Six Feet Under and Felicity Huffman before she was in Desperate Housewives.
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by jcb9 on Dec 1, 2008 1:57 AM PST reply actions 0 recs
Absolutely agree on Freaks & Geeks. Did you ever watch Undeclared? It wasn’t quite as good as F & G but still pretty solid, especially with Jason Segel again playing a hilariously pathetic ex-boyfriend.
by scotterduder on Dec 1, 2008 11:39 AM PST up reply actions 0 recs
Yeah, I saw Undeclared via Netflix after it came out on DVD. It definitely had its moments, but I thought it was pretty uneven. Jason Segel was definitely the highlight of the show, though.
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by jcb9 on Dec 1, 2008 11:40 AM PST up reply actions 0 recs
Most of my favorite shows have already been named here, but one that’s been left out is ‘Breaking Bad’ on AMC. It’s only had one season so far, but it was good enough to win the lead actor (Bryan Cranston) an Emmy, and has been called the best show on TV by several critics (including Stephen King).
Check out The Examined Life. Or don't. Whatever.
"I been waitin' a long time for this! I been waitin' since the f**kin' amateurs!" --WILL "THE THRILL" CLARK
by Josh from Hollywood on Dec 1, 2008 2:44 AM PST reply actions 0 recs
I caught several episodes of Breaking Bad on AMC one day, I think they were running the entire first season, but it was very good. I heard an interview with Cranston on NPR a couple of months ago about the show and it piqued my interest. Good show.
/deer head
Bay City Ball
by xanthan on Dec 1, 2008 5:37 AM PST up reply actions 0 recs
Breaking bad is really quite good. I’ve seen episodes here and there and I’m really impressed.
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by BaronVonCurrentEvents on Dec 1, 2008 7:23 AM PST up reply actions 0 recs
I’m with Josh and the BB fans here.
Not enough meth cookin shows on TV…you paying attention Reality TV?
Meth Labs + Reality TV = Winner!
They say some players get out of bed hitting; Pablo Sandoval doesn't wait that long
by bgunn on Dec 1, 2008 8:48 AM PST up reply actions 0 recs
Most of my favorites have already been listed (Always Sunny, Dexter, etc.) but I’ve been into Storm Chasers on the Discovery Channel. It’s a bunch of guys who go out into the mid-west and chase tornadoes and stuff, pretty cool show.
I enjoyed this last season of Weeds, a little hokey but not bad. I tend to watch a lot of Science / Discovery Channel stuff. I could watch How It’s Made all day long, every day. I’m also a big fan of Jeopardy. I’ve been meaning to watch The Wire forever, but I keep putting it off. Maybe I’ll add it to my next NetFlix que.
/deer head
Bay City Ball
by xanthan on Dec 1, 2008 5:40 AM PST reply actions 0 recs
Well what I watch..
If I’m ever home to watch them that is…
The Big Bang Theory
How I Met Your Mother
Two And A Half Men
Worst Week
-All Monday night comedies on CBS. I’ve gotten to enjoy them.
House
CSI:
And not the new CSIs, the original. Can’t stress that enough. Other than that I’ll hunker down on the couch/computer and have Seinfeld on every night to watch the re-runs after I work. And Sundays I’ll put on Animation Domination for background noise, but Family Guy, American Dad, and the Simpsons have been getting worse, although King of the Hill is getting better.
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by WalrusMan on Dec 1, 2008 6:13 AM PST reply actions 0 recs
Chuck
Psych
The Boondocks (when it returns, I have faith)
How I Met Your Mother
My Name is Earl
Scrubs
The Office (US)
The Closer
I have Eli Stone and Pushing Daisies on DVD, I need to catch up on episodes I’ve missed
I also watch House, It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia, Breaking Bad, and Burn Notice here and there.
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by BaronVonCurrentEvents on Dec 1, 2008 7:26 AM PST reply actions 0 recs
Also I got into Sex and the City this summer. I know, ten years too late. I’m going through the eps on DVD.
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by BaronVonCurrentEvents on Dec 1, 2008 7:32 AM PST up reply actions 0 recs
Not too late.
Some people do just like to wait. ;-)
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by WalrusMan on Dec 1, 2008 7:39 AM PST up reply actions 0 recs
That's true
I wanted the first episode to be special.
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by BaronVonCurrentEvents on Dec 1, 2008 7:42 AM PST up reply actions 0 recs
if that's a losing your virginity joke, I'm afraid you've earned the dreaded
Down in Front Meat!
by homerdrew415 on Dec 1, 2008 9:10 AM PST up reply actions 0 recs
I thought it was pretty good
Also, talking shit by using an image with a typo in it is worthy of a triple facepalm.
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Neglectful father of David Quinowski
by marcello on Dec 1, 2008 9:56 AM PST up reply actions 1 recs
I knew there was a reason I liked marcello.
"While conservatives tell you 'leave things alone and no one will lose,' and liberals tell you 'interfere a lot and no one will lose,' baseball says 'someone will lose.' Not only says it - but insists upon it! ... Democracy is lovely, but baseball's more mature." BVCE supports SF Dugout and Manny Burriss.
by BaronVonCurrentEvents on Dec 1, 2008 11:03 AM PST up reply actions 0 recs
I think..
My sex joke was stupider than yours was. Why didn’t I get the Captain Picard facepalm? :-(
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by WalrusMan on Dec 1, 2008 11:04 AM PST up reply actions 0 recs
It ‘s a sad day when the stupid jokes on this site don’t get the recognition they deserve.
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by BaronVonCurrentEvents on Dec 1, 2008 11:07 AM PST up reply actions 0 recs
You’re telling me.
My Dave Righetti is better than your Dave Righetti.
by howtheyscored on Dec 1, 2008 12:02 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
If it was really that stupid, it would deserve a Captain Janeway facepalm.
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by jcb9 on Dec 1, 2008 12:03 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
Don't worry
Next time I’ll go for a joke that you can understand. Something like “lol balls”
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by BaronVonCurrentEvents on Dec 1, 2008 11:38 AM PST up reply actions 0 recs
Haha, you said balls….I’m easily amused, sorry.
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by marcello on Dec 1, 2008 12:12 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BBIWafgN0Rw
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by BaronVonCurrentEvents on Dec 1, 2008 7:54 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
Chuck..
I’m going to be initiated soon because my co-worker is going to bring me the seasons on a flash drive. I’m supposed to like it so we’ll see.
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by WalrusMan on Dec 1, 2008 7:38 AM PST up reply actions 0 recs
If you like humor, spy stuff (less hardcore than like, 24, but it’s not fluffy in the action department), and hot women, you’ll enjoy Chuck. The main female spy is ridiculously hot.
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by BaronVonCurrentEvents on Dec 1, 2008 7:43 AM PST up reply actions 0 recs
The main female spy is ridiculously hot.
Yes.
I haven’t been watching Chuck so much this season like I did last year, though the one episode I’ve seen was pretty good.
GROUGTHINK ALERT
by groug on Dec 1, 2008 11:05 AM PST up reply actions 0 recs
I’m not even into blondes of either gender, but Yvonne Strahovski is just stunning. Not only is she like eye poppingly sexy but she’s also just really beautiful.
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by BaronVonCurrentEvents on Dec 1, 2008 11:08 AM PST up reply actions 0 recs
I’m supposed to like it
always a daunting thought.
That said I really like Chuck. I say that because I’ve been watching for a season+, and I actually still enjoy the little running jokes, and plot lines. I’m a big Adam Baldwin fan from his Firefly days, so that may help.
Castillo got the DFA. Guestimate for Castillo DFA to come before the 2009 season = 2.
by kennv on Dec 1, 2008 7:45 AM PST up reply actions 0 recs
My girlfriend recently introduced me to Chuck
it is now one of my favs
Giants! Giants! HELP US GOD!
by j14 on Dec 1, 2008 9:45 AM PST up reply actions 0 recs
I'm a fan
It’s a fun show that doesn’t take itself too seriously. I love the nerdy/tech references.
and of course, the eye candy is nice.
by rightcenterfielder on Dec 1, 2008 11:43 AM PST up reply actions 0 recs
I posted above, but I think that if you like the romantic situational comedies above, than Gavin and Stacey, on BBC-America is for you.
Castillo got the DFA. Guestimate for Castillo DFA to come before the 2009 season = 2.
by kennv on Dec 1, 2008 7:46 AM PST up reply actions 0 recs
Skins is hilarious. You have to catch those episodes. Really awkward teenage angst.
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by SoFa King Mike on Dec 1, 2008 7:50 AM PST up reply actions 0 recs
I watch quite a few...
GUILTY PLEASURES
Chuck (Sometimes the dialogue makes me want to puke, but it’s funny and hip)
CSI (I usually watch this en masse when I’m sick)
Heroes (I had to stop watching, because it was just getting ridiculous)
JUST DAMN GOOD
Dexter – The very best show on TV, no doubt. Last night’s episode was AMAZING. So dark, but so good.
House – People will disagree, but Hugh Laurie is great and I love medical dramas.
Monk – I love OCD humor mixed with homicide.
Psych – Silly, but the banter between Shawn and Gus is hilarious and intelligent.
Life – Such a fresh take on the usual crime drama.
SNL- Is still funny, no matter what the haters say. I do miss Amy, though.
Inside the NFL – Such great insults exchanged between Cris Collinsworth and Phil Simms, with Sapp and JB being amusing spectators. Smart football show.
The Office/30 Rock – My obsession on Thursday nights. They are both intelligent, hilarious and consistent. I love Kenneth from the latter and Creed from the former.
Fringe – I have been completely pulled in by the strangeness of it.
South Park – Brilliant satire. Just gets better each year.
Entourage – Jeremy Piven is my idol. Great acting, compelling plot.
Weeds – A smart pot comedy. Doug is great.
Lost – I almost gave up on it, but it sucked me back in last season. Pure escapism.
GOLDEN OLDIES (OR NOT-ON-THE-AIR-ANYMORE-IES)
Sports Night – Best pure banter I’ve ever seen. Love every episode.
Freaks and Geeks – Apatow FTW!
Pushing Daisies – So sad to see it go…Vivid colors, great acting, bizzare and beautiful.
The Fugitive – Maybe even better than the movie.
ANYONE WHO CONSISTENTLY WATCHES THESE SHOWS DESERVES TO BE SHOT
The Biggest Loser
Bachelor Anything
American Idol (post-fad)
The Amazing Race
Survivor (still)
The O’Reily Factor
72-90 - TIMMY FOR CY YOUNG!!!
Adopted Giant: Daryl Maday - The roller coaster ride continues - Augusta to Norwich to San Jose, the latter of which has been a success so far. 1.59 ERA.
by rhys on Dec 1, 2008 8:02 AM PST reply actions 0 recs
GOLDEN OLDIES
Seinfeld and Fawlty Towers are my two indulgences.
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by WalrusMan on Dec 1, 2008 8:20 AM PST up reply actions 0 recs
I love “House” but what made them decide to give bit parts to Cameron and Chase these last two years, and bring in new doctors?? And I’m begging Cameron to ditch the blonde hair and go back to her old color.
Brian Sabean's new dad: Firm believer in corporal punishment
by rxmeister on Dec 1, 2008 8:20 AM PST up reply actions 0 recs
I’m glad they did that, Chase and Cameron are boring as hell.
Though they’re turning Thirteen into a boring character as well now.
Matt Cain: He'll save children, but not the Dodger children.
PABLO SANDOVAL AM STEAL DEATH, DESTROYER OF WORLDS.
by jponry on Dec 1, 2008 10:20 AM PST up reply actions 0 recs
HEY
THERE IS NOTING BORING ABOUT A HOT CHICK KISSING ANOTHER HOT CHICK
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by WalrusMan on Dec 1, 2008 10:58 AM PST up reply actions 0 recs
It was more the OMG THIS GUY IS MAKING THIRTEEN DO ALL THE TREATMENTS HE’S DOING AND IT’S TEACHING HER THAT SHE WANTS TO ~LIVE~ that bored me
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by jponry on Dec 1, 2008 11:25 AM PST up reply actions 0 recs
Eh
The last two season were much worse than the first three IMO, though it has more to do with the cases than the characters. I know that it’s not supposed to be that realistic, but it’s gotten completely ridiculous. I think the life saving boob job was the worst.
..so allow me to present Tim Lincecum and Matt Cain as two sweet, sweet bottles of warming hooch.
by Cookyman on Dec 1, 2008 11:36 AM PST up reply actions 0 recs
I thought S3 was the worst, S4 was better and this one has been pretty meh.
Matt Cain: He'll save children, but not the Dodger children.
PABLO SANDOVAL AM STEAL DEATH, DESTROYER OF WORLDS.
by jponry on Dec 1, 2008 11:53 AM PST up reply actions 0 recs
The drug investigation got annoying after a while, but I liked the Foreman turning into House thingy in season 3.
..so allow me to present Tim Lincecum and Matt Cain as two sweet, sweet bottles of warming hooch.
by Cookyman on Dec 1, 2008 12:31 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
I felt the character interactions were becoming much too jaded
There wasn’t any room to explore anymore.
+1 on the hair thing, though. Brunette Cameron— hot. Blonde Cameron— not.
I was watching some of the old episodes over the break, and Cameron actually looked sort of Sarah Palin-y in some of them. Not that that’s a bad thing— Sarah Palin is a good looking lady, even if she’s also an insane fundamentalist nutcase imbecile— I just thought it was sorta funny.
Your 2008 Athletics: It's Nothing Personal.
by PaulThomas on Dec 1, 2008 8:20 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
SNL- Is still funny, no matter what the haters say. I do miss Amy, though.
No, and that hasn’t been true for 10-15 years.
When I was a kid I used to pray every night for a new bicycle. Then I realized God doesn’t work that way, so I stole one and prayed for forgiveness. - Emo Philips
Neglectful father of David Quinowski
by marcello on Dec 1, 2008 9:58 AM PST up reply actions 0 recs
I think SNL has improved
and I’ve enjoyed it a lot this season. The political stuff was their big strength, but in the episodes I’ve seen this season there have been at least a few really good sketches, with most of the rest being decent.
Still defending Rich Aurilia, and the Niners' classic unis
by wjackalope on Dec 1, 2008 10:49 AM PST up reply actions 0 recs
You’re a goat! I produce Entourage!
GROUGTHINK ALERT
by groug on Dec 1, 2008 11:06 AM PST up reply actions 0 recs
If SNL
has stopped doing skits where they tell the same joke over and over again until the skit is interminally long, then maybe it has improved. But it’s been so bad for so long I have no interest in it anymore. The news was good though.
Greetings, Marklar! I am Marklar! This is Marklar.
by marklar on Dec 1, 2008 3:11 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
It’s been my experience that people ALWAYS say that SNL was bad before, but “is getting better.” I’ve been hearing that every year for about a decade now.
Personally, I think it might as well have died after Phil Hartman, Mike Meyers, and Dana Carvey left. It’s never been reliably good since then.
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by jcb9 on Dec 1, 2008 3:24 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
I think it got a lot better with the political coverage, but that’s because ALL comedy thrives with high profile political coverage. But it’ll probably slowly head right back on down to being the SNL crap we all got used to before, now that the election’s over.
It’s like giving a starving puppy lots of food for a few weeks (or, in this case, months). it starts to look really awesome! But then you run out of food and money to buy food (or something, so long as the analogy works) and slowly, slowly… well, you get the idea.
My Dave Righetti is better than your Dave Righetti.
by howtheyscored on Dec 1, 2008 4:08 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
If you go back and watch “classic” SNL -whatever the classic SNL means to you - you will find a lot of the actual shows stink. We tend to remember classic sketches and then attribute their quality to the era in which they appear. But watch a whole show from an era you consider classic and you will find that SNL always has been and always will be uneven… but that’s sketch comedy.
by satyricrash on Dec 1, 2008 4:42 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
stupid strikethru!! i’ll have your head!
by satyricrash on Dec 1, 2008 4:42 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
Absolutely 100%. The Chase/Belushi/Radner years were good, but a lot of the stuff that wasn’t classic fell absolutely flat. Steve Martin and Buck Henry tended to lift their episodes to a really high level, but many episodes were so-so. I never thought those bees were funny.
I think the late 80s/early 90s was actually SNL’s "goldn era:
- Phil Hartman
- Dana Carvey
- Kevin Nealon
- Jon Lovitz
- Nora Dunn
- Mike Myers
- Jan Hooks
- Chris Farley
- David Spade
- Rob Schneider (from Pacifica!)
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by Goofus on Dec 2, 2008 1:45 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
Forgot About "Sports Night"
A very good show that was well ahead of its time. Very intelligent humor.
I too have been watching “Fringe” from the beginning. It does have a cool sort of weirdness going on, and I like the randomness of the “Walter” character quite a bit. My only concern is that the show drifts into a “Lost” type of story line where nothing will ever be resolved.
My adopted son Matt Downs. Lost in the wilderness of mediocrity.
by nvsfg on Dec 1, 2008 8:09 AM PST reply actions 0 recs
if you dont mind a firefly esque ending of the series
Then Brimstone was a great series
as was Dark skies.
Also for a bbc show, Jekyll with hopefully future doctor James Nesbitt is a great miniseries
Garlic fries 08
by operation carrot on Dec 1, 2008 8:22 AM PST reply actions 0 recs
i’d also like to nominate Man vs. Wild on Discovery Channel. I know some of the content has been revealed as “over dramatized” or “fake” but it is still damn entertaining.
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by AndYourBirdCanSing on Dec 1, 2008 8:23 AM PST reply actions 0 recs
Survivorman > Man vs. Wild
Are Survivorman episodes coming out still? I know there were like 2 seasons of it but I haven’t had Discovery in a long time.
And I believe you meant to say “I know some of the content has been revealed as fake and most of the other content has been revealed as over dramatized…”
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by WalrusMan on Dec 1, 2008 8:30 AM PST up reply actions 0 recs
Bear Grylls doing sick stunts > Les Stroud sitting on his ass for 7 days
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by SoFa King Mike on Dec 1, 2008 8:39 AM PST up reply actions 0 recs
Does sleeping in hotels count as a sick stunt!?
/deer head
Bay City Ball
by xanthan on Dec 1, 2008 8:42 AM PST up reply actions 0 recs
It does when it’s a hotel full of lions!!!!
Coming up, I’m going to parachute my way out of this hotel and then use it to trap a lion for food. And I’m going to eat its testicles… raw.
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by SoFa King Mike on Dec 1, 2008 8:45 AM PST up reply actions 0 recs
I’d watch it.
/deer head
Bay City Ball
by xanthan on Dec 1, 2008 8:48 AM PST up reply actions 0 recs
+1
There have been new episodes coming out. I enjoy the average guy trying to survive more than the fake surviving done by the former special ops guy.
by chilibean_3 on Dec 1, 2008 8:43 AM PST up reply actions 0 recs
Yea..
even though Les Stroud is hardly the average guy (which one of us average guys could survive in the wilderness for a week), I enjoy learning how to survive on things that would be something I’d do, instead of climbing up a waterfall to be rescued, why not just walk down along the creek?
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by WalrusMan on Dec 1, 2008 11:00 AM PST up reply actions 0 recs
I'll watch either one when it's on
Survivorman is the better informational-type, survival show, but sometimes watching Les sitting around whining for 7 days gets old. As a survival-themed wacky stunt show, Man vs. Wild is entertaining, even if it is fake.
by rightcenterfielder on Dec 1, 2008 12:00 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
I don’t like Heroes but I still watch it anyway. Does anyone else think that Mad Libs is involved in the writing process for that show?
The only things that people haven’t covered so far: Mythbusters, Good Eats, Home Movies and Top Chef. I loves me the Top Chef.
Big, big +1s to No Reservations, Freaks and Geeks, The Wire, Harvey Birdman (the first season, at least) and Arrested Development
by oldjacket on Dec 1, 2008 8:24 AM PST reply actions 0 recs
You know of my Top Chef shame.
/deer head
Bay City Ball
by xanthan on Dec 1, 2008 8:27 AM PST up reply actions 0 recs
Embrace it.
ONE OF US! ONE OF US.
By the way, Jeff from the new season = Barry Zito
by oldjacket on Dec 1, 2008 8:29 AM PST up reply actions 0 recs
JEFF IS PURDY
OK, I have to ask now. Who is your favorite chef? I’m a Eugene man myself.
/hates self for watching reality TV
/deer head
Bay City Ball
by xanthan on Dec 1, 2008 8:34 AM PST up reply actions 0 recs
Eugene is totally my favorite from this season. Though I also kinda like the big dumb New Yawker and the north bay hipster lesbian. The other parts of Team Rainbow = Team Lamebow. (HOW DO YOU SCREW UP S’MORES?)
The Europeans have some serious chops, but are pretty condescending. I’m hoping Eugene surprises them at one point.
Top Chef gets a pass because no other Reality TV occasionally features Anthony Bourdain judging people.
by oldjacket on Dec 1, 2008 8:42 AM PST up reply actions 0 recs
The lolsmores was pretty funny. That guy deserved to go. I agree with you on the Europeans, they seem to know what they are doing. I kinda hate the orange mom from NJ but she redeemed herself some.
The really tall black chick with the bug eyes freaks me out. Every single time.
Eugene’s homemade BBQ grill pit thingy was awesome.
/deer head
Bay City Ball
by xanthan on Dec 1, 2008 8:51 AM PST up reply actions 0 recs
She’s just delaying the inevitable. It was good for her to get a win, but she doesn’t seem to be able to cook well with any speed.
by oldjacket on Dec 1, 2008 9:01 AM PST up reply actions 0 recs
Oh yeah, and I keep expecting bug-eye chick to spit some sort of blinding acid into someone’s eyes and then just go back to being goofy and weird looking.
by oldjacket on Dec 1, 2008 9:03 AM PST up reply actions 0 recs
Who is your favorite [Top] chef?
Have to root for the woman from San Francisco. She’s the new
chef at Absinthe…I forget her name.
They say some players get out of bed hitting; Pablo Sandoval doesn't wait that long
by bgunn on Dec 1, 2008 8:52 AM PST up reply actions 0 recs
Captain Hipster Pants is what I call her.
/deer head
Bay City Ball
by xanthan on Dec 1, 2008 8:52 AM PST up reply actions 0 recs
Jaime?
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by SoFa King Mike on Dec 1, 2008 8:53 AM PST up reply actions 0 recs
I want to go eat there now. All of her dishes have looked fantastic so far.
by oldjacket on Dec 1, 2008 8:58 AM PST up reply actions 0 recs
I haven't seen the new season
but I loved all the others
Giants! Giants! HELP US GOD!
by j14 on Dec 1, 2008 9:50 AM PST up reply actions 0 recs
Top Chef...
ooooooooooooooooooooooooh….good one…don’t know how I left that off my list.
It’s probably my #1 seed even.
Omar...I'm done with you. Hello Darren Ford! Come to papa.
by PacBellBoozer on Dec 1, 2008 7:44 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
Mythbusters..
Haven’t seen them in a long time. Again, no Discovery in a long time. But I did see them in a cameo on CSI: last.
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by WalrusMan on Dec 1, 2008 8:30 AM PST up reply actions 0 recs
Your handle isn’t a tribute to Jamie?
by oldjacket on Dec 1, 2008 8:33 AM PST up reply actions 0 recs
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by SoFa King Mike on Dec 1, 2008 8:41 AM PST up reply actions 0 recs
I like Mythbusters too
GROUGTHINK ALERT
by groug on Dec 1, 2008 11:08 AM PST up reply actions 0 recs
I think it’d make more sense if Mad Libs were involved.
by Natto on Dec 1, 2008 10:23 AM PST up reply actions 0 recs
I don’t like Heroes but I still watch it anyway.
QFT.
I can’t in good conscience recommend that show to anyone. I also can’t stop watching.
GROUGTHINK ALERT
by groug on Dec 1, 2008 11:07 AM PST up reply actions 0 recs
I would recommend the show but tell people it was canceled after the first season.
by Natto on Dec 1, 2008 11:14 AM PST up reply actions 0 recs
Yep.
Unless they’re really into ridiculous crack, I guess.
Matt Cain: He'll save children, but not the Dodger children.
PABLO SANDOVAL AM STEAL DEATH, DESTROYER OF WORLDS.
by jponry on Dec 1, 2008 11:25 AM PST up reply actions 0 recs
I guess I don't watch much TV
Here’s a list of what we automatically record on the DVR so we don’t miss an episode:
- Daily Show
- Reno 911
- South Park
- The Office (US)
- 24
- Heroes
- Check Please Bay Area
I’ll also admit that we watch “American Idol” as a guily pleasure.
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by Goofus on Dec 1, 2008 8:52 AM PST reply actions 0 recs
24?
I haven’t watched since the first day. Well the first season. Whatever you’d call that.
If I had a DVR I’d probably record every Daily Show as well.
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by WalrusMan on Dec 1, 2008 11:03 AM PST up reply actions 0 recs
Reno 911!
It’s like the “WKRP In Cincinnati” of the 21st century. Sometimes it just makes you cringe, but sometimes it is an absolute riot.
by StickRat on Dec 1, 2008 3:37 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
I used to date a cop and she said all the retarded stuff they do is pretty much dead on.
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by Goofus on Dec 1, 2008 4:02 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
Current shows (so no Wire, Deadwood, etc):
Mad Men
Breaking Bad
Daily Show/Colbert
Craig Fergusen’s late night show (w-a-y better than the other 3 late night stooges)
Bones/House/Survivor (all lgunn’s fave’s, but I dig them also)
Entourage
South Park
Top Chef
Project Runway
Simpsons
We watch alot of DVD movies in the winter, because we miss all movies/TV during baseball season (except late night stuff).
They say some players get out of bed hitting; Pablo Sandoval doesn't wait that long
by bgunn on Dec 1, 2008 9:03 AM PST reply actions 0 recs
I’m going to a taping of Colbert Report later today!
Adopted son of in limbo Brad Hennessey. Beloved for a stolen base much like Dave Roberts
by AndYourBirdCanSing on Dec 1, 2008 9:24 AM PST up reply actions 0 recs
Prove it.
Yell out the MCC gang call.
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by WalrusMan on Dec 1, 2008 11:03 AM PST up reply actions 0 recs
109?
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by AndYourBirdCanSing on Dec 1, 2008 6:45 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
Celebrity Rehab!
No writer could make this stuff up. It’s amazing………a bunch of D-list celebrities with train wrecks of lives.
Why isn't Sabean held accountable for leading the Giants into many years of mediocrity???
by oldrips on Dec 1, 2008 9:08 AM PST reply actions 0 recs
I’ve seen a lot of overlap for my favorite shows:
30 Rock
The Office (both versions are fantastic)
Chuck – It’s a fantastic show, I highly recommend
Sunny In Philly – awes.
Lost – when it returns
How I Met Your Mother
Eli Stone, though season 2 hasn’t been nearly as sharp as season 1
Star Wars, The Clone Wars. Okay, the couple episodes I’ve seen so far have been far less than stellar. And I’m not particularly enthused about it… Just thought I’d mention it’s on, though.
"He called the sh** POOP!" -- Adam Sandler
by JRPhillips on Dec 1, 2008 10:11 AM PST reply actions 0 recs
I really liked the 2D animated Clone Wars. The new 3D one has been meh.
by Natto on Dec 1, 2008 10:24 AM PST up reply actions 0 recs
Definitely
I liked the Samurai Jack feel to the first Clone Wars cartoon.
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by SoFa King Mike on Dec 1, 2008 10:28 AM PST up reply actions 0 recs
They should’ve brought Genndy Tartakovsky back. :/
by Natto on Dec 1, 2008 10:32 AM PST up reply actions 0 recs
I bought the DVD of the Tartakovsky Clone Wars. I’ll be passing on the movie/tv series. But on the positive side, no matter how meh it gets, there’s still light sabers, so it’s got that going for it.
"He called the sh** POOP!" -- Adam Sandler
by JRPhillips on Dec 1, 2008 11:21 AM PST up reply actions 0 recs
how has not one person mentioned Californication?
true best show
by kingofthacove on Dec 1, 2008 10:57 AM PST reply actions 0 recs
Is it because nobody has heard of it?
by chilibean_3 on Dec 1, 2008 11:18 AM PST up reply actions 0 recs
are you joking? how is it possible to have heard of Dexter but not Californication, when there will be an ad for it before and after each episode?
by kingofthacove on Dec 1, 2008 4:30 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
probably because there's a cease and desist order from the Red Hot Chili Peppers on that one
I actually hope that they win their lawsuit over the name. Not that I love the Album, but how dumb do you have to be to use that name for the show after being threatened with a lawsuit over and over again..
Down in Front Meat!
by homerdrew415 on Dec 1, 2008 1:51 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
Also, it’s kind of a dumb name to begin with.
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by jcb9 on Dec 1, 2008 1:58 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
Law & Order (original only)
American Experience
Burn Notice
The Office
My Boys
24
The Shield
It’s Always Sunny In Philadelphia
Robot Chicken
Family Guy
American Dad
Futurama
Big Bang Theory
Cal-Hi Sports Bay Area
Sons of Anarchy
South Park
10 Items or Less
Breaking Bad
Top Chef
Flip this House
Property Ladder
Proud adopted parent of future big league slugger Thomas Neal
by nostocksjustbonds on Dec 1, 2008 11:01 AM PST reply actions 0 recs
I did watch...
A few My Boys and found it mildly funny and time wasting. But no TBS means no My Boys.
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by WalrusMan on Dec 1, 2008 11:07 AM PST up reply actions 0 recs
Oops, IO forgot “Family Guy” from my list. I only started watching it a couple years ago but love it.
Bird bird bird bird is the word.
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by Goofus on Dec 1, 2008 11:34 AM PST up reply actions 0 recs
One of the worst episodes ever.
Family Guy has gotten worse. The earlier seasons are the best. I think someone after the Stewie Griffin Movie release they went downhill.
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by WalrusMan on Dec 1, 2008 11:47 AM PST up reply actions 0 recs
It was stupid, but I liked the “Surfin’ Bird” episode and pull it on an unsuspecting Mrs. Goofus whenever possible.
An example from two days before Thanksgiving:
Me: Babe, when you went to Safeway yesterday, you didn’t pick up the bird did you?
Her: Yes, why?
Me: Haven’t you heard?
Her: Heard what?
Me: Bird Bird, bird is the word. Bird bird bird…
It helps to understand that anyone retarded enough to marry me is automatically retarded enough to think it’s funny.
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by Goofus on Dec 1, 2008 11:53 AM PST up reply actions 0 recs
American Experience! Give me Doris Kearns Goodwin talking about LBJ!
by satyricrash on Dec 1, 2008 4:45 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
this one is the best.
Proud adopted parent of future big league slugger Thomas Neal
by nostocksjustbonds on Dec 1, 2008 8:08 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
I quite enjoy Burn Notice. Quite an entertaining show.
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by AndYourBirdCanSing on Dec 1, 2008 6:49 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
Just Started the 1st Season of Six Feet Under. Great.
Thought HBO’s Band of Brothers was/is the best TV I’ve ever watched. Really looking forward to HBO’s 2009 follow-up “The Pacific”. Should be killer.
Barney Miller
The White Shadow
Black Sheep Squadron
Now get off my lawn you damn kids.
"ever so cynical yet whimsical giants related signature"
by The Gene Hackman on Dec 1, 2008 11:11 AM PST reply actions 0 recs
One old one
The Prisoner. It was a surreal British show from the 60s. It was about a secret agent who suddenly resigns without giving the reason, and shortly thereafter wakes up in a bizarre prison village where conformity is absolute and escape is prevented by a giant, menacing bouncing ball called Rover.
It’s hard to explain, and often hard to tell what the hell was going on. Really interesting, though, and well worth watching. And the whole series was something like 15-20 episodes.
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by jcb9 on Dec 1, 2008 11:32 AM PST reply actions 0 recs
Be seeing you…
They say some players get out of bed hitting; Pablo Sandoval doesn't wait that long
by bgunn on Dec 1, 2008 11:34 AM PST up reply actions 0 recs
The Prisoner:
weirdest soundtrack EVER
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by The Gene Hackman on Dec 1, 2008 2:14 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
Oh, and also, I was a big fan of Dr. Katz: Professional Therapist, which is now out on tv. It was a cartoon on Comedy Central in the 90s. Very dry humor of the sort that wouldn’t appeal to everyone, but I thought it was hilarious.
And speaking of shows I used to watch on Comedy Central in the 90s, the original British Whose Line Is It Anyway? was really good. Blew the later American version right out of the water.
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by jcb9 on Dec 1, 2008 11:34 AM PST reply actions 0 recs
Dr. Katz was awesome, check out Home Movies if you haven’t already. Loren Bouchard was involved with both shows.
/deer head
Bay City Ball
by xanthan on Dec 1, 2008 11:40 AM PST up reply actions 0 recs
Yeah, Home Movies is in our Netflix queue. Unfortunately, so are about 450 other things, so I don’t know when we’ll get to it.
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by jcb9 on Dec 1, 2008 11:41 AM PST up reply actions 0 recs
CLICK, TOP OF QUE, MAN.
/deer head
Bay City Ball
by xanthan on Dec 1, 2008 11:42 AM PST up reply actions 0 recs
We haven’t even watched all the Dr. Katz DVDs yet!
Right now we’re watching season four of the US version of The Office. Good stuff, although I still think Pam & Jim don’t have half the chemistry of Dawn & Tim.
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by jcb9 on Dec 1, 2008 11:44 AM PST up reply actions 0 recs
So many DVDs, so little time…
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by jcb9 on Dec 1, 2008 11:53 AM PST up reply actions 0 recs
Guess the Sharksrog
What do you guys think sharksrog watches? I’m thinking he’s a History Channel fan.
/deer head
Bay City Ball
by xanthan on Dec 1, 2008 11:38 AM PST reply actions 0 recs
This is true.
/deer head
Bay City Ball
by xanthan on Dec 1, 2008 11:42 AM PST up reply actions 0 recs
Punctuated occasionally by Lincecum family home movies, smuggled out of their garage by a private eye.
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by jcb9 on Dec 1, 2008 11:43 AM PST up reply actions 0 recs
I think Sharkrog tapes himself watching Lincecum starts so he can go back and watch himself in a state of bliss.
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by Goofus on Dec 1, 2008 11:54 AM PST up reply actions 0 recs
How postmodern of him!
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by jcb9 on Dec 1, 2008 11:59 AM PST up reply actions 0 recs
on a side note
The History Channel was better when they actually showed historical subject matter. Now, it always seems to be UFO/Apocalypse/Ice Road Truckers stuff.
by rightcenterfielder on Dec 1, 2008 12:07 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
Agreed. I think every time I turn it on I’ll see a show about Atlantis or UFO’s or something.
/deer head
Bay City Ball
by xanthan on Dec 1, 2008 12:21 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
What’s wrong with UFO’s?
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by WalrusMan on Dec 1, 2008 2:00 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
I really like Cities of the Underworld.
But then, it is about history, so that makes sense.
GROUGTHINK ALERT
by groug on Dec 1, 2008 3:32 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
Other shows at least worth Tivoing
- The Closer
- Two and a Half Men
- House Hunters International
- Without a Trace (to watch the lovely Roselyn Sanchez)
- Monk
by wilriv21 on Dec 1, 2008 12:28 PM PST reply actions 0 recs
My wife and I have been borrowing Monk seasons from my parents. We’re mostly through season five. It’s fantastic stuff, highlighted (IMHO) by the dentist episode with Jon Favreau.
“Wash your hands!!!”
"He called the sh** POOP!" -- Adam Sandler
by JRPhillips on Dec 1, 2008 12:33 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
Wheres the love for the canadians?
Corner Gas might be the best sitcom going right now
Garlic fries 08
by operation carrot on Dec 1, 2008 12:48 PM PST reply actions 0 recs
I've watched it a bit..
On WGN now and then. But I can never get into it.
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by WalrusMan on Dec 1, 2008 2:00 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
One more: ‘Summer Heights High’.
Check out The Examined Life. Or don't. Whatever.
"I been waitin' a long time for this! I been waitin' since the f**kin' amateurs!" --WILL "THE THRILL" CLARK
by Josh from Hollywood on Dec 1, 2008 12:54 PM PST reply actions 0 recs
King of the Hill
I don’t set time aside to watch it, but when I catch it, I’m often rewarded. The hipsters move to Arlen was amazing. I like it for its loving funhouse mirror version of American life.
Castillo got the DFA. Guestimate for Castillo DFA to come before the 2009 season = 2.
by kennv on Dec 1, 2008 1:43 PM PST reply actions 0 recs
King of the Hill is a show that takes patience, but that’s also well worth it if you can muster said patience. I can only muster it like 20% of the time, so I don’t watch the show regularly, but I’ve really enjoyed it when I was in the mood.
My Dave Righetti is better than your Dave Righetti.
by howtheyscored on Dec 1, 2008 3:15 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
Lots of these have been mentioned before
But here goes.
The “Every Episode” shows:
Mad Men- amazing
It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia- Lots of fun, and Season 1 especially is GOLDEN
30 Rock
The Office
South Park
Chuck
Scrubs- Can’t wait for it to come back
Big Bang Theory
How I Met Your Mother- though I’m liking it less and less (generally). Cobie Smulders could be on anything and I’d watch her though
Eli Stone- cancelled :|
Daily Show
Colbert Report
Heroes- Because I hate my brain
Entourage- See Heroes, but with more pretty ladies that aren’t Hayden or Ali Larter
Shows not currently on the air that are worth watching:
Arrested Development- To test it, watch three episodes not in the first half of the first season or the last season
SportsNight- One of my favorite shows of all-time
Seinfeld- Durr
The Wire
Fawlty Towers
The Office (UK)- Stronger than the US one if you like British-style humor
by dprodigy19 on Dec 1, 2008 5:32 PM PST reply actions 0 recs
Eli Stone cancelled?
Say whaaaaaa?
"He called the sh** POOP!" -- Adam Sandler
by JRPhillips on Dec 2, 2008 9:31 AM PST up reply actions 0 recs
I know
It was incredibly irritating- such a good cast and a surprisingly solid delivery on the premise.
I’m just praying someone else picks it up.
by dprodigy19 on Dec 2, 2008 1:52 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
Just to reiterate
Heroes sucks.
Matt Cain: He'll save children, but not the Dodger children.
PABLO SANDOVAL AM STEAL DEATH, DESTROYER OF WORLDS.
by jponry on Dec 1, 2008 7:04 PM PST reply actions 0 recs
What’s the suckiest thing about Heroes?
Kristin Bell’s character deserves serious consideration.
by oldjacket on Dec 1, 2008 7:07 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
Her character had potential but they completely ruined her this season by taking away all of her sociopathery.
As for the worst thing on the show, there are really too many to choose from.
Matt Cain: He'll save children, but not the Dodger children.
PABLO SANDOVAL AM STEAL DEATH, DESTROYER OF WORLDS.
by jponry on Dec 1, 2008 7:12 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
I’m just going to say everything but Angela Petrelli, who is awesome.
Matt Cain: He'll save children, but not the Dodger children.
PABLO SANDOVAL AM STEAL DEATH, DESTROYER OF WORLDS.
by jponry on Dec 1, 2008 7:12 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
It comes and goes, sometimes in the same episode.
All of Ali Larter’s characters are pretty awful, too.
by oldjacket on Dec 1, 2008 7:47 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
I like Tracy a lot more than I liked Niki or Jessica.
Matt Cain: He'll save children, but not the Dodger children.
PABLO SANDOVAL AM STEAL DEATH, DESTROYER OF WORLDS.
by jponry on Dec 1, 2008 8:11 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
I hated the Niki/Jessica thread back when I didn’t hate everything about the show.
Those were the days.
The actress just irritates me now. It probably has nothing to do with her character.
by oldjacket on Dec 1, 2008 8:21 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
Yeah, I long for the days when that was the only thing that really irritated me about the show
;_;
Matt Cain: He'll save children, but not the Dodger children.
PABLO SANDOVAL AM STEAL DEATH, DESTROYER OF WORLDS.
by jponry on Dec 1, 2008 9:28 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
She’s probably my favorite actress (translation: she’s really really hot) and I was a big Veronica Mars fan but I cannot watch Heroes anymore. It is just a hour of my life I know I will not get back.
Adopted son of in limbo Brad Hennessey. Beloved for a stolen base much like Dave Roberts
by AndYourBirdCanSing on Dec 1, 2008 7:43 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
Worst thing about Heroes...
I vote for Mohinder: genius scientist or complete f*ing idiot depending on the needs of the episode.
Second worst thing is an overall plot arc that is getting more complicated at the same time my willingness to follow it is decreasing.
Scott McClain: Great story, no place on the 2009 Giants.
by EliminateMe on Dec 2, 2008 11:02 AM PST up reply actions 0 recs
Mohinder is a douche
I think my favorite charater is Ando.
My adopted Giant: "Raptor Jesus" Guzman
by Goofus on Dec 2, 2008 1:48 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
I like any character who doesn’t seem like a fucking moron.
In its entirety, that list reads: Ando, The Haitian
GROUGTHINK ALERT
by groug on Dec 2, 2008 2:27 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
you forgot
Angela Petrelli
Matt Cain: He'll save children, but not the Dodger children.
PABLO SANDOVAL AM STEAL DEATH, DESTROYER OF WORLDS.
by jponry on Dec 2, 2008 4:34 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
Miss “You have to let New York get destroyed Nathan” gets zero points from me.
Also, for someone who can see the future and runs the Company, she sure is doing a shitty job.
GROUGTHINK ALERT
by groug on Dec 2, 2008 5:52 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
No, she’s awesome >:(
Matt Cain: He'll save children, but not the Dodger children.
PABLO SANDOVAL AM STEAL DEATH, DESTROYER OF WORLDS.
by jponry on Dec 2, 2008 5:54 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
I wonder if the Haitian will ever get a name. It seems weird to me to call a character by his nationality.
by Natto on Dec 2, 2008 4:42 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
Not much different than the way we call you “The A-hole”.
Good call Groug, The Haitian is cool. I also like Magnito.
My adopted Giant: "Raptor Jesus" Guzman
by Goofus on Dec 2, 2008 5:05 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
The writers thought they were being clever with the “Mute Haitian”.
(say it out loud)
Matt Cain: He'll save children, but not the Dodger children.
PABLO SANDOVAL AM STEAL DEATH, DESTROYER OF WORLDS.
by jponry on Dec 2, 2008 5:52 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
Wow! That actually is clever!
Like Tina Turner in “What’s Love Got To Do With It” singing:
I’ve been thinking about a new direction.
My adopted Giant: "Raptor Jesus" Guzman
by Goofus on Dec 3, 2008 8:48 AM PST up reply actions 0 recs
nude erection?
My Dave Righetti is better than your Dave Righetti.
by howtheyscored on Dec 3, 2008 8:58 AM PST up reply actions 0 recs
Actually, strike that question mark. What else could she – or anybody, for that matter – be thinking about?
My Dave Righetti is better than your Dave Righetti.
by howtheyscored on Dec 3, 2008 8:59 AM PST up reply actions 0 recs
That bodes well for tonight’s episode.
GROUGTHINK ALERT
by groug on Dec 1, 2008 8:50 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
So you’re saying that groug’s real name is Noah?
My Dave Righetti is better than your Dave Righetti.
by howtheyscored on Dec 1, 2008 10:31 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
Seriously
I love how he watched Sylar and Elle have sex before he actually shot them.
Weirdo.
GROUGTHINK ALERT
by groug on Dec 1, 2008 11:06 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
See, I’d expect that from a Petrelli, but not so much from Noah.
Matt Cain: He'll save children, but not the Dodger children.
PABLO SANDOVAL AM STEAL DEATH, DESTROYER OF WORLDS.
by jponry on Dec 2, 2008 12:16 AM PST up reply actions 0 recs
Other Canadian imports
Trailer Park Boys. Anyone watched this yet?
Also, scanned through the posts and didn’t come across this golden oldie (sorry if it’s already been mentioned): Kids in the Hall. Bought the complete series last year to relive my childhood. As funny now as it was years then.
Noonan. Nooooonan!
by Giant Fan in Singapore on Dec 1, 2008 7:20 PM PST reply actions 0 recs
both good. but KitH is like, better more gooder.
Castillo got the DFA. Guestimate for Castillo DFA to come before the 2009 season = 2.
by kennv on Dec 1, 2008 8:52 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
Why haven't I seen ER on the list at all?!?
I haven’t watched for a few years, but have caught every one this year before it goes sleeping with the fishes.
Omar...I'm done with you. Hello Darren Ford! Come to papa.
by PacBellBoozer on Dec 1, 2008 7:49 PM PST reply actions 0 recs
I also indulge in stupid crap on Food Network. Iron Chef America is only good when Iron Chef Morimoto competes. Semi-Homemade Cooking with Sandra Lee is a half hour trainwreck. It’s so awful that I can’t not watch. This bint’s idea of “cooking” a no-bake cake is buying two large already iced sheet cakes, stacking them atop one another, then decorating them with tacky-ass cookies. Plus she’s constantly drunk and she mixes godawful cocktails every episode. It’s glorious. I do enjoy Emeril’s show and Tyler Florence’s show is good, even if they make stuff that’s ridiculously complex.
"While conservatives tell you 'leave things alone and no one will lose,' and liberals tell you 'interfere a lot and no one will lose,' baseball says 'someone will lose.' Not only says it - but insists upon it! ... Democracy is lovely, but baseball's more mature." BVCE supports SF Dugout and Manny Burriss.
by BaronVonCurrentEvents on Dec 1, 2008 8:01 PM PST reply actions 0 recs
what do you think of Emeril Green? it’s not on food network. it is instead on some other channel about watching TV and being envirofriendly. Planet Green a google search tells me.
Castillo got the DFA. Guestimate for Castillo DFA to come before the 2009 season = 2.
by kennv on Dec 1, 2008 8:54 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
A couple of years ago, my wife saw Sandra Lee “cook” what she called “Chinese pork bao buns” (“bao,” by the way, means buns) by combining Pillsbury rolls with pre-made barbecue pork from a mall fast food Chinese restaurant. If I mention that to my wife even now, she’ll be furious.
Never has a poster been more correct in the history of the internet. Ever! - ResDog on yours truly
by jcb9 on Dec 1, 2008 9:46 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
Blech. That reminds me of Kung Fu Panda where the teacher is called “Master Sifu”.
by Natto on Dec 1, 2008 9:55 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
My wife got a kick out of that. In fact, all of Singapore did.
Noonan. Nooooonan!
by Giant Fan in Singapore on Dec 1, 2008 10:38 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
“The Los Angeles Angels” is even sillier.
by non sequitur on Dec 1, 2008 10:46 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
fixed
The Los Angeles Angels down the street of Downtown Disney in Anaheim next to Garbage Grove of Orange County
Sergio Romo will gladly hand you a bench to sit on / GIANTSPACE™ / Adopted brother of the AnVil
by SoFa King Mike on Dec 2, 2008 8:34 AM PST up reply actions 0 recs
At least those are merely redundant. Stouffers sells a vegetable and steamed rice dish which for some reason they call “Chow Mein” without it being fried or containing any noodles.
by oldjacket on Dec 2, 2008 7:02 AM PST up reply actions 0 recs
Oh I love her attempts at ethnic food. Now I make half-assed pad Thai and fake stir fry, but I also make no bones about it being a trashy cheap rip off. She acts like the crap she’s making is not only good but a good idea. No.
I still remember when she cut up a bunch of cilantro during a South Asian themed episode. She mentioned that cilantro is like “Asian parsley.” Oh. Right. That’s why it’s in lots of Mexican dishes.
"While conservatives tell you 'leave things alone and no one will lose,' and liberals tell you 'interfere a lot and no one will lose,' baseball says 'someone will lose.' Not only says it - but insists upon it! ... Democracy is lovely, but baseball's more mature." BVCE supports SF Dugout and Manny Burriss.
by BaronVonCurrentEvents on Dec 2, 2008 7:24 AM PST up reply actions 0 recs
I love the boxed Pad Thai from Trader Joe’s for only a buck 39.
I could probably stomach that a lot more than watching a Caucasian woman on TV making a half ass attempt at making “Asian” food.
Sergio Romo will gladly hand you a bench to sit on / GIANTSPACE™ / Adopted brother of the AnVil
by SoFa King Mike on Dec 2, 2008 8:37 AM PST up reply actions 0 recs
Cilantro
Does come from Asia (Middle East), even if it is used in Latin American food. But then again, so does parsley, so it’s still a stupid thing to say.
..so allow me to present Tim Lincecum and Matt Cain as two sweet, sweet bottles of warming hooch.
by Cookyman on Dec 2, 2008 8:46 AM PST up reply actions 0 recs
okay, this is just my understanding, but I’m under the impression that “Chinese parsley” is “cilantro” is “coriander” – the main distinction being that cilantro is the popular name for the leaf in the US, and coriander the popular name for the seed, and especially its ground version. Someone has told me different, but dictionary dot com backs me up.
Did you now Chinese parsley is sort of like an Asian parsley?
Castillo got the DFA. Guestimate for Castillo DFA to come before the 2009 season = 2.
by kennv on Dec 2, 2008 9:07 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
I can’t stand Iron Chef America, the original is much more fascinating to me. The ingredients they use are more varied and interesting. I saw one Iron Chef America when the special ingredient was ground beef.
-_-
/deer head
Bay City Ball
by xanthan on Dec 2, 2008 5:10 AM PST up reply actions 0 recs
totally
the ingredients in Iron Chef America are lame. Two recent ones have been “Cheese” and “Thanksgiving”. wtf. On the other hand the “beer” episode was pretty good for some inspiration.
Castillo got the DFA. Guestimate for Castillo DFA to come before the 2009 season = 2.
by kennv on Dec 2, 2008 9:09 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
An oldie but a goodie
The wife and I TIVO The Practice every weekend because it runs at like 2 AM. It’s got a great cast and compelling storylines that actually lead to good moral and legal discussions. We love it.
Other than that, here’s what else is being TIVOed on UTG’s system:
HIMYM
Chuck
Heroes
House
NCIS
Fringe
The Mentalist
Psych
Monk
South Park
Family Guy (actually getting better this season)
The Office
Eleventh Hour
(Yes, we watch a lot of TV)
And, if you’re asking for my favorite shows of all time that are still watchable (& quotable), it winds down to two simple answers:
Arrested Development and Seinfeld.
STEVE HOLM! refuses to be the odd man out.
by UnleashTheGore on Dec 2, 2008 6:46 AM PST reply actions 0 recs
My List
1) Wire – Hands down, no question. Greatest show ever on TV. (Watch The Corner if you’re already a fan)
2) Sopranos – Close second.
3) Dexter – I’m in the middle of the 3rd season and it continues to get better.
4) Simpsons – Would be #1 if it didn’t start sucking over the last 6 years.
5) Family Guy – First 3 seasons are even funnier than classic Simpsons, but since then “meh.”
6) Southpark – Unlike first two cartoons, hasn’t gotten worse with time.
7) Entourage – Male version of Sex and the City: preposterous but great writing and plots that are every guy’s fantasy makes it nonstop entertainment.
8) Weeds – Being 420 friendly helps but even squares will like it.
9) Deadwood – Horrible way to go out but Swearengen carries the show.
10) Rome – Again, cut short prematurely b/c of budget issues but better writing/acting that you get on HBO makes it worth it.
11) Curb your Enthusiasm – Anybody who is Jewish or knows someone that is must watch this. Awkward social humor is very overdone now (see Office, etc) but Larry David is the kind of it.
Honorable Mention: Seinfeld, Bonds on Bonds (HAHA!)
by IVSPORT on Dec 2, 2008 11:59 AM PST reply actions 0 recs
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