Non-Japanese TV Shows (broadcast, cable, etc.)

^ I haven't watched a single minute of any of those shows.

EDIT: Isn't Lost just a dramatic version of Gilligan's Island? :beaten:

bmwracer wrote:^ I haven't watched a single minute of any of those shows.

EDIT: Isn't Lost just a dramatic version of Gilligan's Island? :beaten:

Don't get me wrong.. Lost is only a mediocre drama IMO, but its cinematic presentation is utterly unprecedented.

I would start with Arrested Development on Hulu. It's an amazing show if you get the humor. It seems the gems often fall under the radar.

Also, Battlestar Galactica has the distinction of being the only show I've ever recommended where every single person I've recommended it to has "had to watch the whole thing" because became enthralled with it.

BMW

Being snarky about them would sound better if you hadn't just said you've never seen a minute of any of them.

Geezer wrote:

Generation Kill (HBO). Life (NBC) Boston Legal (ABC) Scrubs (NBC or ABC, I'm not sure who won the battle for it.) The Big Bang Theory (CBS) Burn Notice (USA) The Closer (TNT) Saving Grace (TNT) Psych (USA) Monk (USA)

ABC will be airing Scrubs, though I don't know when exactly. I need to catch up on that show, as I really enjoyed the few episodes I've seen so far.

I second on Burn Notice, as I've been following that over the summer. The second season so far has been good, though I feel Michael's jobs are getting a bit repetitive. Still, I like Jefferey Donovan as Michael, with the dry, witty voiceovers and that fake smile he delivers at times. Also, duct tape is an awesome weapon against drug dealers :victory: Bruce Campbell's Sam character is awesome too, providing the comic relief.

Geezer wrote:

Re: Good shows on American TV these days.

I think there are some terrific shows on now. It's just that they're not all on the 3 big networks anymore.

Generation Kill (HBO). Life (NBC) Boston Legal (ABC) Scrubs (NBC or ABC, I'm not sure who won the battle for it.) The Big Bang Theory (CBS) Burn Notice (USA) The Closer (TNT) Saving Grace (TNT) Psych (USA) Monk (USA)

Ah, the heavy burden of 500 channels.

wew. never knew that there were that many channels.

i've heard a lot of people say good things about Scrubs, i think i might have to put this on my list

phlargo wrote:-South Park: Critical Social commentary and a vehicle for unique thematic and dramatic presentation

South Park is great. Cartman rocks!

500 channels doesn't mean you're going to get better programming.

We have 5 FTA channels, 3 commercial and 2 government-sponsored. The amount of crap dished up on the commercial channels astounds me - you'd think they could come up with some decent programs between them, but really good shows are few & far between. Lots of "reality TV".

The government-sponsored channels are much better, but still no J-drama. The multicultural channel (SBS) is actually really good and has the odd J-movie at night, NHK news and The Iron Chef is coming back soon (The dubbed version).

Geezer wrote:BMW

Being snarky about them would sound better if you hadn't just said you've never seen a minute of any of them.

I was exaggerating a bit... I do know the premises of most of those shows, but none of 'em pique my interest.

bmwracer wrote:Isn't Lost just a dramatic version of Gilligan's Island? :beaten:

:lol:

More or less :)


I can see some of the younger members here going "HUH?" :headscratch:

Anime Dad wrote::lol:

More or less :)


I can see some of the younger members here going "HUH?" :headscratch:

Darn fool kids. :beaten:

bmwracer wrote:
Darn fool kids. :beaten:

Heh. Reminds me of my boss, who's in his late 50's. He's always calling one of our Japanese supplier contacts "little buddy" just like the Skipper did to Gilligan. And he owns a large boat :hehe:

Anime Dad wrote:Heh. Reminds me of my boss, who's in his late 50's. He's always calling one of our Japanese supplier contacts "little buddy" just like the Skipper did to Gilligan. And he owns a large boat :hehe:

:lol: :lol: :lol:

Is the boat called "The Minnow?" :rofl:

bmwracer wrote:
:lol: :lol: :lol:

Is the boat called "The Minnow?" :rofl:

Unfortunately not. :grumble: I'll have to get him a hat like the Skipper's :)

Anime Dad wrote:

:lol:

More or less :)


I can see some of the younger members here going "HUH?" :headscratch:

I LUFFED Gilligan's Island!!! My fav was Mary Ann! :mrgreen:

Wynter wrote:

I LUFFED Gilligan's Island!!! My fav was Mary Ann! :mrgreen:

Every teenage boy's girl-next-door fantasy. Ginger was beautiful, but unreachable ;)

Anime Dad wrote:

Every teenage boy's girl-next-door fantasy. Ginger was beautiful, but unreachable ;)

You know it's funny, but I started to really like Ginger the older I got and the more reruns they played. Every hag's dream is to look like Ginger, I s'pose. :mrgreen:

On Topic: I have my laptop in bed with me right now because I'm planning to watch X-Men: Evolution! I was finally able to download 3/4 seasons!

In a week I'll download the X-Men TV-series. Ahhhhh should bring back lotsa memories. :smitten:

Wynter wrote:

You know it's funny, but I started to really like Ginger the older I got and the more reruns they played. Every hag's dream is to look like Ginger, I s'pose. :mrgreen:

:lol:

On Topic: I have my laptop in bed with me right now because I'm planning to watch X-Men: Evolution! I was finally able to download 3/4 seasons!

In a week I'll download the X-Men TV-series. Ahhhhh should bring back lotsa memories. :smitten:

What's that, a torrent download?

Anime Dad wrote: I'll have to get him a hat like the Skipper's :)

LOL. :lol:

Don't forget the blue polo, white trousers, and navy blue deck shoes. :hehe:

Watched the latest episode of Burn Notice last night, a rather boring episode compared to previous ones. I doubt the trio could've been that clueless when spying on Carla's building, that somehow no one wouldn't have noticed them. It's something Michael brought up in previous episodes, about being lulled into a sense of control and security, right where the opponent wants them to be.

Michael's latest job was a bit boring, without any surprising twists, or witty quips about the bad guys. I guess I've been spoiled, but I hope this episode was just a minor speed bump.

Side note: I was surprised that Hulu had the episode up just hours after it had aired. Usually I have to wait until next day. Hope they keep it up.

Anime Dad wrote:

What's that, a torrent download?

Yup! :bleh: Still, three seasons only took three days.

So I watched the finale of So You Think You Can Dance. It was AWESOME!

Spoiler — click to reveal

Katee didn't win, which was totally upsetting because she was the best one, but they gave her a prize anyways, which is totally surprising because they never have before. Joshua won, which was satisfying, because he was my favourite guy.

Saw Crash, one of the episodes of The Pretender last night... Tragic, heart-wrenching episode. :sweat: