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Posted by Jen Star on April 22, 2005, at 20:40:19
In reply to Re: Your favorite show on tv.. Fess up.. » Spriggy, posted by Larry Hoover on April 19, 2005, at 22:39:01
oohh, I like Mythbusters, too! I enjoy watching their antics (although I cringe at their "safety awareness" sometimes....)
JenStar
Posted by Dinah on April 22, 2005, at 21:05:44
In reply to Re: Your favorite show on tv.. Fess up.. » Larry Hoover, posted by Jen Star on April 22, 2005, at 20:40:19
But I will say it looks pretty odd on my shelf of purchased DVD's next to one of my other favorites - Sex and the City.
;P
Posted by alexandra_k on April 22, 2005, at 22:52:09
In reply to I actually won't admit to one of my favorites, posted by Dinah on April 22, 2005, at 21:05:44
Oh yeah, thats funny :-)
Posted by alexandra_k on April 22, 2005, at 22:53:33
In reply to Re: Your favorite show on tv.. Fess up.., posted by Larry Hoover on April 21, 2005, at 7:39:16
> P.S. Did I mention Gray's Anatomy? I think my best five is now ten. Hmmphh.
I have the book :-)
There is a show???
Posted by Dinah on April 24, 2005, at 11:15:42
In reply to Re: I actually won't admit to one of my favorites » Dinah, posted by alexandra_k on April 22, 2005, at 22:52:09
I find it to be theologically sound (by my understanding of theology) to a degree that I don't even find in church.
I've started to cry at the end of them, which is a good sign I think. I lost my ability to cry at TV for soooo long.
Maybe next I'll regain my joy in music.
But it does look funny next to Sex and the City. So I make sure they're always side to side. Naughty and sickly sweet. They're all parts of me, illustrated by my DVD cabinet. Right there besides Quantum Leap (which reminds me I can be sexual), Hogan's Heroes (ditto), The Monkees (Davy was dreamy, Micky is dreamy lol), Charmed (which makes me stir uneasily remembering my mother and Ouji boards), Monk, Nero Wolfe, Seinfeld, Everybody Loves Raymond (my family except that I'm Ray and my husband is Debra), Barney Miller (release the seasons with Dietrich you fools), Bob Newhart, MASH, and of course the original Star Trek (which has shaped my ideals of management and leadership). My husband's got Fawlty Towers, Blackadder, Thin Blue Line, and some shows I don't really care overmuch for. My son keeps the Spongebob Squarepants and Rugrats tapes. But I took over his Thomas the Tank Engine when he outgrew them. I'd have X Files too, even though I don't understand them, except I can't afford them. I do have "Clyde Bruckman's Final Repose" my all time favorite episode on a less expensive VHS tape. And would that they would release The Wonder Years, Get Smart, The Associates, and Jim Hutton's Ellery Queen in their entirety. Oh and the Luke and Laura early adventures. (blush)
We even named our son after three characters with the same first name. But I can't tell you which three. :(
Ok. I admit it. I'm a TV junkie. Not a passive viewer by any means. TV makes me think. It's a participatory experience for me. But I confess I don't understand today's TV with its emphasis on reality shows. I feel sort of icky, like a voyeur when I chance across those programs. But I'm sure there's a reason for their popularity that I just can't see.
Posted by 10derHeart on April 24, 2005, at 20:39:48
In reply to I like Touched By An Angel, posted by Dinah on April 24, 2005, at 11:15:42
>> Quantum Leap (which reminds me I can be sexual),
Ah, have I perhaps discovered a kindred spirit who fancies the many lovely attributes of Scott Bakula?
Mmmm... (Gosh, it's been ages...did I spell his name right?)
I don't dare take a guess on the possible reminder of being sexual in Hogan's Heroes...so many men...hmmm...do tell!
But, I'll have you know, I am singing the theme song in my head over and over and can't stop! Thanks for the memory!
I adored Touched BAA. (oh dear, my acronym makes it look like a barnyard tale) Never watched an episode where I didn't at least choke up, if not cry. Feels good to cry over TV shows mostly, I think. Kind of a catharsis and it doesn't linger on once it's over, like some IRL stuff, or stupid, upsetting T.-stuff does.
Posted by Dinah on April 24, 2005, at 20:54:29
In reply to Re: I like Touched By An Angel » Dinah, posted by 10derHeart on April 24, 2005, at 20:39:48
Oh my yes. Those crinkly eyes. Sam Beckett's integrity. And that nice firm... well, I'm sure you remember. He's never been quite as attractive to me in any other role, I fear.
Bob Crane was my first truly sexualized crush. I got to kiss him IRL you know. Sigh... I'm a real sucker for crinkly eyes. Good thing my husband has them.
And yes, it does feel good to cry at a TV show. Many years went by when I wasn't able to cry when all the Whos down in Whoville joined hands to start singing. Now that is close to a crime, not to cry at that. :)
Posted by Susan47 on April 24, 2005, at 21:42:09
In reply to I like Touched By An Angel, posted by Dinah on April 24, 2005, at 11:15:42
Those reality shows are scary. But I have to admit last year when my mind was really different (can't describe it any other way) I watched Outback Jack and I loved it. It was ssoooo funny and sad, and really weird, the concept that a beautiful guy like this could be (a) real, and (b) that soft-hearted and kind to women!
And I watched the one about the mortuary family, that was interesting for a little while. This is sickening, this show about Gotti. I laughed my head off the first couple of times I ever saw it, then I felt like puking, and now it's with complete scorn that I see those characters, how can any one of them be REAL?
That's it for me. That's all the "reality" I could ever handle of "reality tv". The survivor ones are just incredibly sad. Oops, I like the one about the airport, ewww. Human behaviour is FASCINATING at an airport, absolutely fascinating. I really enjoy that one, Airline, that's it.
Posted by Dinah on April 24, 2005, at 22:11:22
In reply to Re: I like Touched By An Angel, posted by Susan47 on April 24, 2005, at 21:42:09
I have to confess that I never make my way through much of any one show.
But that's partly a personal trait.
I also can't watch a lot of "I Love Lucy" because when she does something embarassing I have to turn the channel. My husband used to get so annoyed, but I think he's caught it by now. He turns the channel before I even ask him to.
The bits of reality shows I've seen seem like an embarassing moment compilation. Or maybe the very fact that people are allowing themselves to be filmed for TV triggers me without anything further being needed.
I'm not sure. But given their popularity, I'm sure it says more about me than it does about reality shows.
Posted by Susan47 on April 25, 2005, at 12:46:15
In reply to Reality shows » Susan47, posted by Dinah on April 24, 2005, at 22:11:22
For women, you know?
Posted by Susan47 on April 25, 2005, at 12:46:53
In reply to Reality shows » Susan47, posted by Dinah on April 24, 2005, at 22:11:22
Both of them were embarrassing, IMO.
Posted by sunny10 on April 25, 2005, at 14:47:55
In reply to Samantha is another one. And Darren, posted by Susan47 on April 25, 2005, at 12:46:53
and twitch my nose all the time- scr*w Darren!!!
Posted by alexandra_k on April 25, 2005, at 18:32:29
In reply to Re: I would LOVE to be Samantha » Susan47, posted by sunny10 on April 25, 2005, at 14:47:55
Anybody like them?
Posted by TamaraJ on April 25, 2005, at 18:59:35
In reply to I like Touched By An Angel, posted by Dinah on April 24, 2005, at 11:15:42
And, I like Law and Order and the show Doc as well, and have started watching and liking a new show "Jack and Bobby". When I watch t.v. I seem to be drawn to CBC Newsworld (24 news channel with a variety of segments on current affairs) or the political channel. But, I confess to watching re-runs of MASH, Cheers and the Golden Girls from time to time. As for reality t.v., it, to me, seems to be so far from reality that I find it embarrassing, frustrating and unbearable to watch. Perhaps I am naive, but the way people behave on those shows is repugnant and really unbelievalble to me. Reality t.v. seems to bring out the worst in people, and I just have a hard time watching how mean, ruthless and cruel the participants on those show can be just to win some money. It's sick, and I just can't imagine any of those people behaving like that in real life. It seems staged to me, with the most successful participants being the ones who exhibit the most reprehensible behaviour. But, I am not a competitive person. Maybe if I was competitive, I wouldn't find the behaviour so disturbing.
Posted by damos on April 25, 2005, at 21:07:32
In reply to Re: The Sopranos, posted by alexandra_k on April 25, 2005, at 18:32:29
OH YEAH!!!! But the station that has them here stuffs around with the scheduling to the point where I'm just gonna have to get them all on DVD and watch them back from the start.
Posted by alexandra_k on April 25, 2005, at 21:16:53
In reply to Re: The Sopranos » alexandra_k, posted by damos on April 25, 2005, at 21:07:32
Yeah. I haven't seen all that many of them, but I liked what I saw very much.
They are expensive on DVD. I'd like to get them all but they are a little too expensive for me at the moment.
I also like Chicago Hope.
And ER.
I don't watch enough TV to see them all - just a few of them, but I do enjoy them.And Dr Katz.
That one is really great :-)
I'd like to get that on DVD too :-)
Posted by damos on April 25, 2005, at 21:45:55
In reply to Re: The Sopranos » damos, posted by alexandra_k on April 25, 2005, at 21:16:53
Hmmm, don't know Dr Katz, but liked the original Chicago Hope. I used to love Cracker too and have it DVD, but you're probably a tad young to remember that. Don't watch much at all now just play with puppy or sit in my room and read.
Posted by fallsfall on April 25, 2005, at 22:09:31
In reply to Re: The Sopranos, posted by alexandra_k on April 25, 2005, at 18:32:29
I'm almost done with the 3rd season. My local library has the first season, a neighboring library as seasons 1 - 4. The video rental store has them, too.
I like the therapy, but is that supervision or her own therapy??? The line seems a bit blurred. I think it is a good character study.
Posted by alexandra_k on April 26, 2005, at 0:23:34
In reply to Re: The Sopranos » alexandra_k, posted by damos on April 25, 2005, at 21:45:55
> Hmmm, don't know Dr Katz
Aw, Dr Katz is great. Its a cartoon about a therapist. And his dysfunctional son. Its terrific. Very funny.
http://www.tvtome.com/tvtome/servlet/ShowMainServlet/showid-824/Dr_Katz_Professional_Therapist/
Posted by alexandra_k on April 26, 2005, at 0:24:51
In reply to Re: The Sopranos » alexandra_k, posted by fallsfall on April 25, 2005, at 22:09:31
Hmm. I haven't watched that much of it... It is currently $99 per season (NZ$) So I'll wait till it comes down in price. I should check out the library though. Thanks for that.
Posted by Dinah on April 26, 2005, at 9:04:20
In reply to Re: The Sopranos » alexandra_k, posted by fallsfall on April 25, 2005, at 22:09:31
Is that The Sopranos you're talking about?
Posted by fallsfall on April 26, 2005, at 11:05:19
In reply to Re: The Sopranos » fallsfall, posted by Dinah on April 26, 2005, at 9:04:20
Yes, why?
Posted by Dinah on April 26, 2005, at 11:25:24
In reply to Re: The Sopranos » Dinah, posted by fallsfall on April 26, 2005, at 11:05:19
I wasn't aware of a therapy aspect to it. Who's in therapy? Is the therapist any good?
I've never been intrigued by the premise so never watched the show, but if it's got therapy in it I could always fast forward thru the rest. :)
Posted by fallsfall on April 26, 2005, at 12:05:31
In reply to Re: The Sopranos » fallsfall, posted by Dinah on April 26, 2005, at 11:25:24
The mobster boss is in therapy. His therapist is usually a pretty good therapist, and it is a fairly accurate portrayal of therapy. The therapy aspects allow a deeper character study. I certainly don't watch it for the mobster parts.
His therapist meets with another therapist, and that relationship is pretty murky. I don't think those sessions are a particularly accurate representation of either supervision or her own therapy. But the therapy that she does with the mobster is pretty good.
I don't fast forward through the rest (because the therapy makes more sense if you know what is going on in the character's lives), but I do close my eyes for the gorier parts.
P.S. This is not one to watch when your children are up - lots of violence and quite a bit of nudity.
Posted by Susan47 on April 26, 2005, at 12:38:56
In reply to Re: The Sopranos » damos, posted by alexandra_k on April 26, 2005, at 0:23:34
I'll have to watch that seriously. I've just always flipped past it. I think. I'm not even sure we get it, but the characters look familiar. I'm going to look for it. Thanks Alexandra, for sharing that, a good laugh is necessary.
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