tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27662400.post8524654698785325280..comments2024-03-17T02:20:03.772-05:00Comments on Riding With The Top Down: Happyville – My FAV TV shows are back!Kathleen Eaglehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13561028604927993773noreply@blogger.comBlogger42125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27662400.post-62812690915642151412009-09-27T19:48:21.770-05:002009-09-27T19:48:21.770-05:00And do you remember the name of TC's helicopte...And do you remember the name of TC's helicopter charter company. :-)<br /><br />I have very few shows I make a point of watching, although for some reason, I plan my lunch break around What Not to Wear. That and a few cooking shows like Top Chef are the extent of my 'reality TV.' <br /><br />I find I don't have the patience for much television. I tend to tape it so I don't have to waste time on commercials.Terry Odellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11610682530545306687noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27662400.post-77716597652333392952009-09-27T19:35:05.640-05:002009-09-27T19:35:05.640-05:00At the risk of making many enemies, I am going to ...At the risk of making many enemies, I am going to disagree with all of you. I can't get into most TV shows. I don't even want to DISCUSS the reality shows--they're more unrealstic than anything I'VE ever witnessed in real life. Eek! Eating bugs and sticking octupi in my bathing suit! It's not gonna happen. Ever. Although I'll sometimes pay attention when my husband watches TV, there's little to draw me in.<br /><br />I used to watch (and enjoy) Grey's Anatomy, but all the melodrama and "incestuous" relationships among the docs strikes me as unrealistic. OK, yes, I know watching TV is supposed to be an escape--but I can't suspend my disbelief enough to watch it. While some of the characters are sympathetic, others are downright annoying.<br /><br />I'll watch the Law and Order/SVU show from time to time, and do enjoy it, but not enough to remember what day and channel it's on.<br /><br />I suspect a lot of my preference for a good book over TV or a movie is that I'm primarily auditory and not visual. The loud sounds, rapid-fire visuals, and flashing colors unsettle me. When I read a book, I guess, I have more control over my environment and can more easily submerge myself into the escape.<br /><br />A TV show I used to watch and love, and would watch if it were on again: Magnum PI. I loved Higgins almost as much as I loved Magnum. Rick was an idiot, but he was harmless...and SO like a couple of guys I knew. See? That TV show has to be over 20 years old and I remember each of the characters' names and all kinds of details about them. (Apollo and Zeus were the Dobies. THEY were more sympathetic characters than some on TV shows these days.)<br /><br />I probably watched Law and Order two weeks ago and while I know all sorts of things about Olivia Benson and her partner, I can't come up with her partner's name right now--although I do know his real first name is Christopher.<br /><br />Sigh. Maybe my "issues" are just advancing age...LINDA FAULKNERhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08059741905691302335noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27662400.post-45809344860467253912009-09-24T20:39:55.041-05:002009-09-24T20:39:55.041-05:00Linda - I agree on Castle. As Kylie said, you hav...Linda - I agree on Castle. As Kylie said, you have to suspend disbelief because some of that stuff would never happen but it's a cute show and I love the inter play between the leads<br /><br />Robynl - you hit on the one thing no one has mentioned: good happens. The old 'good triumphs over evil'. Of course that's why these shows draw us. It's the core of what's important~Cindy Gerardhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13311224531297908704noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27662400.post-9366366245516105512009-09-24T20:17:02.359-05:002009-09-24T20:17:02.359-05:00love CSI:Miami, NCIS, House, The First 48, etc.
I...love CSI:Miami, NCIS, House, The First 48, etc.<br /><br />I'm drawn to these shows because good happens, the characters become my friends and they work well together.robynlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03250071917966470701noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27662400.post-47918968235766160082009-09-24T20:12:52.037-05:002009-09-24T20:12:52.037-05:00My two favorite shows, NCIS and Castle. I really e...My two favorite shows, NCIS and Castle. I really enjoyed the season opener on both. The teamwork on NCIS and the comedy on Castle. Yes there is always a murder to solve on Castle but he always has some funny one liners. Can't wait to see if they hook them up. Also wonder if they will hook up Tony and Ziva. I also like the Mentalist. I'm so glad they moved it to Thursday because I never seemed to be able to watch it on Tuesday. And since I'm NOT a Grey's Anatomy fan I look forward to something to watch on Thursday.Linda Hendersonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06496464041656744569noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27662400.post-21389458455167088882009-09-24T18:04:13.212-05:002009-09-24T18:04:13.212-05:00Hey Mayberry mom. i agree. McGee is an unsung he...Hey Mayberry mom. i agree. McGee is an unsung hero on the show. He's so pragmatic and serious and yet he's got a little of the devil in him and he doesn't let Tony get under his skin.<br /><br />Thank for the props on LIES and being excited over Feel the Heat. I'm excited too :o)Cindy Gerardhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13311224531297908704noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27662400.post-26046379118197741882009-09-24T17:43:10.897-05:002009-09-24T17:43:10.897-05:00NCIS is my favorite show also. I have to admit to ...NCIS is my favorite show also. I have to admit to a soft spot for McGeek, I mean McGee :o)<br /><br />I love how Tony is complicated though. So much more going on under the surface than meets the eye. And I do see some similarities between him and Johnny Duane!<br /><br />Mark Harmon is EXCELLENT as Gibbs. He's a good looking man, but he's the same age as my parents, so I try not to dwell on that too much! LOL<br /><br />Looking forward to FEEL THE HEAT!Tracy Shttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06538902832996197236noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27662400.post-8879942063698418172009-09-24T17:19:08.715-05:002009-09-24T17:19:08.715-05:00Keri - you might be right about LL and Chris swapp...Keri - you might be right about LL and Chris swapping. i like LL in this but, something just isn't right.<br /><br />Mary - oh yes... dancing with the stars. Too much fun.Cindy Gerardhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13311224531297908704noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27662400.post-37646555939671198122009-09-24T15:58:34.041-05:002009-09-24T15:58:34.041-05:00Love, love, love NCIS! I just finished watching Se...Love, love, love NCIS! I just finished watching Season 6 on DVD before the seaon opener. The cast works so well together - one of my favorite episodes was when the team<br />got to meet Gibb's father.<br /><br />I did watch the opening of Criminal Minds, but I do miss Mandy Patinkin. <br /><br />Guilty pleasure is Dancing With The Stars.MaryCnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27662400.post-88375963573813837662009-09-24T15:52:19.823-05:002009-09-24T15:52:19.823-05:00Love NCIS, though the opener was a bit flippy and ...Love NCIS, though the opener was a bit flippy and made it hard to follow. Liked NCIS: LA, BUT think it would have been so much better if LL was G and Chris played LL's character. LL has that intensity and sit up and notice things that Chris just isn't bringing to the character 'G'<br /><br />Looking forward to Grey's tonight and can't wait for Castle next week. if you've never watched Castle, you could just follow Nathan Fillon on Twitter and fall for the guy. he's such a cut up. Him and Beckette have this perfect attraction chemistry and also this cute awkwardness as they step around each other. Truly one of the best shows I've seen in a long time where they came out 1st season and nailed the characters/acting/story toneKeri Fordhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03342480359177235075noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27662400.post-53080527056585033822009-09-24T15:16:40.251-05:002009-09-24T15:16:40.251-05:00Razlovers - I saw Southland advertised so I'm ...Razlovers - I saw Southland advertised so I'm pretty sure we'll be seeing it soon!<br /><br />Kathy, what was really clever about Modern Families was that there were little vignettes of each individual family all through the show then at the end you find out that they are all connected in some way. It came out of no where but yet was completely plausible. Love it when that happensCindy Gerardhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13311224531297908704noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27662400.post-11937961038690756612009-09-24T15:14:14.497-05:002009-09-24T15:14:14.497-05:00Terri - I know what it stood for once but I've...Terri - I know what it stood for once but I've forgotten. i think that makes me older than you with a shot memory :o) or maybe it's just deadline hell...:o)<br /><br />Minna - Finland. how how wonderful to have you here. And I love the show title. Sounds lovely<br /><br />You're right, Catslady. LOVE the element of humor. Gotta have it to keep things real.Cindy Gerardhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13311224531297908704noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27662400.post-25745696960247746892009-09-24T14:43:04.565-05:002009-09-24T14:43:04.565-05:00My favorites are CSI Miami, NCIS, Criminal Minds, ...My favorites are CSI Miami, NCIS, Criminal Minds, CSI and Cold Case.<br /><br />I also watch NCIS: LA (not as good as the original), Grey's Anatomy and Desperate Housewives.<br /><br />Does anyone know if Southland and Damages are coming back I also watch those, thanks?Paranormal and Romantic Suspense Reviewshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05160068916776221551noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27662400.post-69223510058593859052009-09-24T14:18:54.627-05:002009-09-24T14:18:54.627-05:00My two favorites are NCIS and Castle and then the ...My two favorites are NCIS and Castle and then the original CSI. Everything you said about the characters. The only thing I would add is these shows all have a great sense of humor to them.I really think that's what puts them above a lot of other similar shows out there.catsladyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06375770995988927860noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27662400.post-29204854430044662142009-09-24T13:01:51.748-05:002009-09-24T13:01:51.748-05:00Oh, phooey. I missed the first episode of Modern ...Oh, phooey. I missed the first episode of Modern Family? That's the problem with network TV series. You have to remember once a week. (I don't tivo.)Kathleen Eaglehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13561028604927993773noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27662400.post-89841428850673886482009-09-24T12:48:50.241-05:002009-09-24T12:48:50.241-05:00Cindy, Globe Trekker has been on tv for years. It&...Cindy, Globe Trekker has been on tv for years. It's one of the best travel shows there is. At first it was called Lonely Planet. Their webpages are still called Lonely Planet. I recommend their Thorn Tree forums. From there I've often gotten help, whether my problem has something to do with language or food...<br /><br />http://www.lonelyplanet.com/<br />http://www.lonelyplanet.com/thorntree/index.jspa<br /><br />Oh, I also occasionally watch Law and Order: UK (yes, there really is UK version!) and Last of the Summer Wine -it has been on tv here in Finland for couple of years, but in England it has been running for over 20 years.Minnahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04150644876765079753noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27662400.post-46807655064901934412009-09-24T12:43:13.630-05:002009-09-24T12:43:13.630-05:00Oh, don't tell me there are people out there w...Oh, don't tell me there are people out there who don't know the Man from U.N.C.L.E. (and I even know what the acronym stands for). I can't be that old, can I?Terry Odellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11610682530545306687noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27662400.post-43581963056114953512009-09-24T12:24:44.362-05:002009-09-24T12:24:44.362-05:00Terry - I forgot about that line! And yes, it was...Terry - I forgot about that line! And yes, it was perfect! (For those of you who didn't watch The Man From Uncle, Illya Kuryakin WAS Ducky's role in that show. Too funny!Cindy Gerardhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13311224531297908704noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27662400.post-13319540149150185942009-09-24T12:15:36.820-05:002009-09-24T12:15:36.820-05:00I'm totally into NCIS. I remember Mark Harmon ...I'm totally into NCIS. I remember Mark Harmon as a college football player. And my all-time fave line. DiNozzo (I think) says, "I wonder what Ducky looked like when he was younger." Without skipping a beat, Gibbs says, 'Illya Kuryakin.' <br /><br /><br />The Los Angeles spin off seems like it might work -- hubby loves the fancy computer stuff, and I like that there's already a glimpse into some character depth and back story.<br /><br />But I'm not proud. I've been watching 'hunk of the week' shows since ... since television was in black and white, I guess.Terry Odellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11610682530545306687noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27662400.post-77041591662862428972009-09-24T11:41:26.187-05:002009-09-24T11:41:26.187-05:00Kylie - YES on Gibbs reducing the macho woman to t...Kylie - YES on Gibbs reducing the macho woman to tears. Perfect!<br /><br />I used to watch Greys and loved it but it got really over the top for me a couple seasons ago and I stopped. I might try it again this year.<br /><br />And Medium moved from NBC to CBS did you all know that? Love that show too.Cindy Gerardhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13311224531297908704noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27662400.post-69590358381166058362009-09-24T11:26:13.503-05:002009-09-24T11:26:13.503-05:00Ohmygod didn't you just LOVE it when DiNozo an...Ohmygod didn't you just LOVE it when DiNozo and McGee thought they'd narrowed down Ziva's replacement to a tough as nails agent--then Gibbs made her cry???? There were so many awesome moments of that show. My husband and I are totally hooked.<br /><br />Tried watching NCIS LA but there's no chemistry with the characters and it sort of fizzled for me. I did really like The Good Wife and think it has lots of potential.<br /><br />I really really tried to watch Criminal Minds again last night. Love the plots--the acting not so much. <br /><br />Castle is great fun but I can't prevent myself from shouting a couple times each show--that would never happen!!!!! It requires a huge suspension of disbelief that a police department would allow a civilian anywhere near a crime scene. But it has a lot going for it, including dialogue and fantastic characterization. Throw in the sizzle between Castle and Beckett and it's still well worth watching.<br /><br />I'm still waiting for the season premiere of Grey's Anatomy and Medium.KylieBranthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02521116390801346909noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27662400.post-53493160653389884582009-09-24T11:07:44.465-05:002009-09-24T11:07:44.465-05:00Deb - well color us both happy:o)
Kathy - I watch...Deb - well color us both happy:o)<br /><br />Kathy - I watched Modern Family last night. I think I'm going to like it! Cute, quirky and funny.<br /><br />And the office is one of my all time fav comedies.Cindy Gerardhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13311224531297908704noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27662400.post-5704532387101591532009-09-24T11:03:54.700-05:002009-09-24T11:03:54.700-05:00Oh, dear. I'm such a stick-in-the-mud. I can...Oh, dear. I'm such a stick-in-the-mud. I can't even stand the trailers for "True Blood." <br /><br />I'm really looking forward to "Modern Family." It looks quirky and well-cast.<br /><br />I enjoyed "Hung." I'm glad "Mad Men is back on--love that one--have I said? "Breaking Bad" is excellent. Complex characters. And for humor, give me "30 Rock." I've also enjoyed "The Office," but I only catch it occasionally. <br /><br />"Saturday Night Live" has really climbed out of the hole it was in for a while. I don't always watch, but it's grabbed me occasionally. "Daily Show" and "Colbert" are always on my list, of course. I'm into the new season of "Project Runway," and I like the follow-up "Models of the Runway."Kathleen Eaglehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13561028604927993773noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27662400.post-11102714698109007422009-09-24T10:46:10.466-05:002009-09-24T10:46:10.466-05:00I love NCIS. Love love love.
So, I'm a happy...I love NCIS. Love love love.<br /><br />So, I'm a happy girl. Cannot wait for next week.<br /><br />I also love Bones, House, Supernatural, Big Bang, 2.5 Men.Debra Dixonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03992776098849029414noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27662400.post-3175714544196351422009-09-24T10:05:16.437-05:002009-09-24T10:05:16.437-05:00Michele - yes! on Fiona and Michael and Sam. GREA...Michele - yes! on Fiona and Michael and Sam. GREAT chemistry.<br />And HOUSE - yes, well you got him, all right. I have the season premier dvr'd and hope to find time to watch it soon.<br /><br />Marilyn - i like Law and Order SVU also but for some reason i rarely watch it except on USA reruns. I know it's a great show.Cindy Gerardhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13311224531297908704noreply@blogger.com