Okay, I'll give you that one: the experts are interesting. But the main characters...oy vey.
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I've never understood the appeal of those trash picker shows. When they get done with it, it still looks like junk.
Well, I admit that sub-humanity, represented in this case by Chumlee, loses whatever imaginary appeal quickly, and that Rick's son Corey is a narcissist, and that Dad is definitely pre-braindead, and that there are too many staged family pseudo-confrontations.
American Horror Story: Hotel. This show kind of went off the rails after Coven. I still like it though and will watch. I saw some promo pics for Hotel. I just don't know...
Just gonna hope for the best. 
Gonna give Kurt Sutter's new show a chance. The Bast@rd Executioner. We'll see I guess. I think it comes on in SoA's old time slot.
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Just gonna hope for the best. Gonna give Kurt Sutter's new show a chance. The Bast@rd Executioner. We'll see I guess. I think it comes on in SoA's old time slot.
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Okay, I'm just gonna admit this:
I caught myself watching The Goldbergs this summer, mostly because it comes on before Modern Family, but also because I love Jeff Garlin and Wendy McLendon-Covey from other stuff.
When this thing came out I dismissed it as sentimental nostalgia (which it is) and assumed I would avoid it, but it's actually kind of grown on me. I don't know if I'll keep up with it; "real life" has a way of intruding -- particularly as regards television -- but this is a show that reminds me that my initial reactions are often wrong . . . or at least ill-considered.
This is a good reminder for a guy like me.
I caught myself watching The Goldbergs this summer, mostly because it comes on before Modern Family, but also because I love Jeff Garlin and Wendy McLendon-Covey from other stuff.
When this thing came out I dismissed it as sentimental nostalgia (which it is) and assumed I would avoid it, but it's actually kind of grown on me. I don't know if I'll keep up with it; "real life" has a way of intruding -- particularly as regards television -- but this is a show that reminds me that my initial reactions are often wrong . . . or at least ill-considered.
This is a good reminder for a guy like me.
You say that like its a bad thing.
Big Bang Theory. I'm still enjoying it, but unless it picks up some in ways that I can't say, I'm kinda hoping that it's starting its last season. It's a little tired. Or maybe I'm seeing where I'll get a little tired of it. Still, like M*A*S*H, it's kept up a pretty good quality of writing for quite a while now.
Flash. They've done a great job of stretching the end game on this one out quite a ways.
Grandma is hooked-ish on a few shows. Suits, Scorpion.
And skimom2, I'm not much on the reality stuff either, including pickers and hunters and hoarders. In fact, I have seen exactly zero of those shows.
My guilty sometimes-pleasure is Naked and Afraid, although the style of the show (ramping up interpersonal angst) annoys me. When I was away from home for a couple weeks, I watched the new one where they're out for 40 days. The "season" stopped halfway through, and man, it's like they mixed up competent people with a blend of lunacy and schizoid to make it interesting. I mean, really, a contestant who couldn't make it through the first time for 21 days, you think is gonna go for 40? (Didn't happen.)
Anyway, I'm back home now, and I think they're playing the last 20 days, and I'm not sure I'm going to see it, because that's a number of shows, and Grandma really kinda despises it. But on the other hand, my interest was starting to flag by the end of the first one anyway.
Flash. They've done a great job of stretching the end game on this one out quite a ways.
Grandma is hooked-ish on a few shows. Suits, Scorpion.
And skimom2, I'm not much on the reality stuff either, including pickers and hunters and hoarders. In fact, I have seen exactly zero of those shows.
My guilty sometimes-pleasure is Naked and Afraid, although the style of the show (ramping up interpersonal angst) annoys me. When I was away from home for a couple weeks, I watched the new one where they're out for 40 days. The "season" stopped halfway through, and man, it's like they mixed up competent people with a blend of lunacy and schizoid to make it interesting. I mean, really, a contestant who couldn't make it through the first time for 21 days, you think is gonna go for 40? (Didn't happen.)
Anyway, I'm back home now, and I think they're playing the last 20 days, and I'm not sure I'm going to see it, because that's a number of shows, and Grandma really kinda despises it. But on the other hand, my interest was starting to flag by the end of the first one anyway.
I never got into BBT. Sheldon creeps me out the same way Pee Wee Herman did. The guys are geeky and charming, in a geeky kind of way, and I can see the appeal. I guess. It's just not my cup of tea. And the intro segment bugs the snot out of me.
But I am curious about Sheldon's proposed proposal.
My son's sorta the same way about Sheldon. Not creeped out (Pee Wee was a weirdo who was trying to appeal to kids, and Sheldon is more of a model for Asperger's), but Sheldon is just so obnoxious and gets away with it that he annoys the beejeebers outta my son. But the show is full of literal humor, which does appeal to me, and.........
If there was ever a reason that I'd give someone who challenged my liking of the show, it would be, "Watch the episode with Howard and the robotic arm."
Anyway, yeah, I'm curious about the (non)(so far)proposal and the results of the trip to Vegas. But I'm really more into the humor than the plotlines.
Definitely WD and AHS Hotel. I'm a little intrigued by one called Scream Queens because I love Jamie Lee Curtis. But Ariana Grande is in it as well and I don't know if I can stomach that. It looks sorta teenagey but I'll probably give it a try and see how it is. Still a pretty big fan of L&O SVU. Otherwise I am sure that I will watch entirely too much while we are snowed in. You know what I'm talkin' bout Stacy!
We also like Naked and Afraid.You don't WANT to watch it but......you do anyway.We finished up the 40 day episode last week.Jeez,one guy was so nice......he would never survive the zombie apocalypse
Love BBT! Been watching since episode #1. I share many traits with Sheldon. 
Really looking forward to AHS: Hotel!
Really looking forward to AHS: Hotel!
Big Bang Theory.
Watched the season premiere on Monday. Made special time for it. Unfortunately, not impressed. Interpersonal relationships over science geek comedy.
So the first episode was The Big Marriage (except it was not). Next episode is purported to be The Big Breakup (not buying in yet). Even the themes are discouraging me.
Watched the season premiere on Monday. Made special time for it. Unfortunately, not impressed. Interpersonal relationships over science geek comedy.
So the first episode was The Big Marriage (except it was not). Next episode is purported to be The Big Breakup (not buying in yet). Even the themes are discouraging me.
Neesy
#1 fan (Annie Wilkes cousin) 1st cousin Mom's side
Looking forward to American Horror Story: Hotel (still and more after seeing teasers)
Watched Scream Queens - loved it! Funny, smart and sick. Just the way I like it
Watched Scream Queens - loved it! Funny, smart and sick. Just the way I like it
I thought Scream Queens was great, too. So campy and fun!Looking forward to American Horror Story: Hotel (still and more after seeing teasers)
Watched Scream Queens - loved it! Funny, smart and sick. Just the way I like it
Some promising shows… The Bastard Executioner… nothing like good clean family fun. Blindspot… from the commercials you’d think she never wears any clothes. Coach… M-O-O-N, that spells back to the future. Limitless… The Scarecrow on steroids.
Oh yay! That's good to hear! I have it recorded but haven't watched yet. Two positive reviews is a plus.
I can't believe you purposely sport that profile picture....
actually, I can believe it....
If nothing else, I'm loyal... and stupid.I can't believe you purposely sport that profile picture....
actually, I can believe it....