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dixieagle
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The West Wing, Frasier, Lost, Friday Night Lights
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Pinkcherrybloss
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I’ve always liked MAS*H and House.
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Filius99993
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Hmmm… I like science fiction in literature, but I can never bring myself to watch science fiction on television- waaaay to cheesy.In no particular order?
People often find it funny that I, an extremely girly girl, love sci-fi.
- The X-Files
- Farscape
- Battlestar Galactica (Um, only the new one)
- Firefly
- The West Wing
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Stratiotes
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I’m the same way - I like Ray Bradbury, Isaac Asimov, and Orson Scott Card, and Kurt Vonnegut. But, I hate to admit it in public, I still like the old reruns of that ultimate cheesey SciFi - “Lost in Space” for some reason. Don’t ask me why - I guess its boyhood nostalgia or something. I hate hate hate that stupid movie of more recent years supposedly based on the old series.
:banghead: :tsktsk: Did I say I hate the movie? Yeah, I think I would have preferred the movie keep the cheesey corn rather than attempt to rescue something serious out of it.
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Filius99993
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You see, I love all of the authors you mentioned, but I wasn’t around whenever the “Lost in Space” series was around. Pretty much the only really old science fiction film was one that Robert Heinlein was involved writing the script for… I wish I knew the name. It had a Woody Woodpecker cartoon in it, and that was really odd. Maybe there’s some odd connection between libertarians and woodpeckers… I would not know.I’m the same way - I like Ray Bradbury, Isaac Asimov, and Orson Scott Card, and Kurt Vonnegut. But, I hate to admit it in public, I still like the old reruns of that ultimate cheesey SciFi - “Lost in Space” for some reason. Don’t ask me why - I guess its boyhood nostalgia or something. I hate hate hate that stupid movie of more recent years supposedly based on the old series.
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Sailor_Kenshin
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The movie did have one bit of redeeming cheesiness:I’m the same way - I like Ray Bradbury, Isaac Asimov, and Orson Scott Card, and Kurt Vonnegut. But, I hate to admit it in public, I still like the old reruns of that ultimate cheesey SciFi - “Lost in Space” for some reason. Don’t ask me why - I guess its boyhood nostalgia or something. I hate hate hate that stupid movie of more recent years supposedly based on the old series.
"We have to go DOWN!!! THROUGH THE PLANET as it’s breaking UPPPPPP!!!
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KayDeeNici
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Oh, I love to read it as well, but that’s a hobby that can be hidden to a certain extent. I have to admit, with the exception of the X-Files*, that I like shows which are well written. I am pretty sure that it is the use of language and syntax that I admire, and not so much the science fiction setting. The writers ability to weave a story, is what catches my attention, not the backdrop. Of course, in some instances (ie, Farscape) the science fiction cannot simply take a backseat to the story being told. Otherwise, I’d like the current crop of shows on Sci-Fi. I have to say, the first four-five seasons of the West Wing are my absolute favorite. Although I have to admit a certain affinity for anything written by Aaron Sorkin.
*There were episodes of the X-Files that were brilliant. Episodes such as Home, Jose Chung’s From Outer Space, Pusher, and The Post-Modern Prometheus are probably my favorites. However, as a whole the series loses value because, well let’s face it, there were some extreme moments of cheese.
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Stratiotes
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Ah yes - how could I forget to mention Mr. Heinlein??? He is also one of my favorites… Moon is a Harsh Mistress and Starship Troopers (not the movies, just the book) are two favorites. Not sure of the series you’re trying to think of.
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Filius99993
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I can take or leave Starship Troopers, but Moon is a Harsh Mistress and Door into Summer are probably some of the best science fiction novels I’ve ever read. Not nearly as great as the Book of the New Sun, though. I don’t think Heinlein could ever top Gene Wolfe.
You see, now, I’m going to actually have to try to watch the X-Files… the only thing I can truly stand on the Sci-Fi channel is when they run their Twilight Zone marathons… they don’t show any of the newer ones from the 80s (George R. R. Martin helped write some episodes…) but the older series is better still.Oh, I love to read it as well, but that’s a hobby that can be hidden to a certain extent. I have to admit, with the exception of the X-Files*, that I like shows which are well written. I am pretty sure that it is the use of language and syntax that I admire, and not so much the science fiction setting. The writers ability to weave a story, is what catches my attention, not the backdrop. Of course, in some instances (ie, Farscape) the science fiction cannot simply take a backseat to the story being told. Otherwise, I’d like the current crop of shows on Sci-Fi. I have to say, the first four-five seasons of the West Wing are my absolute favorite. Although I have to admit a certain affinity for anything written by Aaron Sorkin.
*There were episodes of the X-Files that were brilliant. Episodes such as Home, Jose Chung’s From Outer Space, Pusher, and The Post-Modern Prometheus are probably my favorites. However, as a whole the series loses value because, well let’s face it, there were some extreme moments of cheese.
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mschrank
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Lost
My husband and son said to put in their favorite: anything and everything to do with FOOTBALL. NFL Network, ESPN, Fox Sports, Monday Night Football, Sunday Night Football, Thursday Night Football, whatever.
They, like Peyton Manning, are bummed out that the season is almost over.
I, however, feel that life is beginning again. Is it just a coincidence that football season ends just before spring???
They, like Peyton Manning, are bummed out that the season is almost over.
I, however, feel that life is beginning again. Is it just a coincidence that football season ends just before spring???
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Stratiotes
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How could I forget??? I just happened to glance at my Amazon.com wish list and remembered I had added, Rat Patrol. When I was a kid, I never missed it. “Combat” and “Ba Ba Black Sheep” were also good but not as good as the desert rats. Me and my buddies would pretend we were rat patrol a lot - makes me wonder what kids play these days…“Friends”??? Oh my…I hope not.
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Marcus_T
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There are very few current shows on that I really like. Most of my favorites are from years ago but I do like one or two current shows. My all time favorites are (in no particular order):
MASH
Home Improvement
Monk
Gilmore Girls
Andy Griffith (only when Don Knotts was in it)
Emergency
A-Team
Baa Baa Black Sheep
Coach
Gomer Pyle
McHale’s Navy
Mary Tyler Moore
Newhart
King of Queens
My Boys
News Radio
Adventures of Superman (from the 50’s and 60’s)
Alias Smith and Jones
Mad About You
Growing Pains
WKRP In Cincinnati
Thanks,
Mark
MASH
Home Improvement
Monk
Gilmore Girls
Andy Griffith (only when Don Knotts was in it)
Emergency
A-Team
Baa Baa Black Sheep
Coach
Gomer Pyle
McHale’s Navy
Mary Tyler Moore
Newhart
King of Queens
My Boys
News Radio
Adventures of Superman (from the 50’s and 60’s)
Alias Smith and Jones
Mad About You
Growing Pains
WKRP In Cincinnati
Thanks,
Mark
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Cat
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Dark Shadows.
I still carry my “Fan Club” card.
Did you know that it has been on the air somewhere in the world ever since it went off the air in 1971? That’s amazing for a “soap opera.”
In an era of riots, war, and despair, *Dark Shadows *inspired us all to discover and use our imaginations.
This show has inspired countless creative people, including Steven King, Frank Peretti, and Johnny Depp.
I consider myself to be one of those “inspired” by Dark Shadows. When I was in grade school, my brother and I couldn’t watch the show because it ended at three-thirty, the same time our school was out. So my mother–may she rest in peace–volunteered to watch it for us.
I discovered that many other children at school loved the show, but their mothers weren’t quite so accomodating. (My mother was a SAINT!)
So I started writing summaries of the show, making them as creative and entertaining as possible. Everyday, a crowd of kids would gather around me while I read my summary.
It was excellent practice in creative writing, and by the end of the school year, I won my first writing contest. By the time I was in Junior High, I was winning all kinds of writing contests.
Also, because of Dark Shadows, specifically the lead actor, Jonathan Frid, I developed an interest in theater. I was never much of an actress, although I won roles in high school plays because I was reliable and could memorize reams (wish I still could!).
But I discovered how much I enjoyed the production aspects of theater. Throughout college and my adult years, I worked with many productions, and I have even written shows and musicals for my churches.
Of course all this “theater talk” rubbed off on my children!
By the time she was five, my older daughter was saying that she wanted to be a “missionary dancer” when she grew up. She spent her childhood and teenaged years immersed in theater in her school and community, did several theater internships in high school, earned a Bachelor’s Degree in Theater, and now earns a living as a professional stage manager.
She is currently applying for grad school and hopes to earn a MFA in Theater and possibly do some work in television or film.
Who knows–maybe she will one day be involved in another production of Dark Shadows and everything will come full circle! Now doesn’t THAT sound like a Dark Shadows plot?!
I still carry my “Fan Club” card.
Did you know that it has been on the air somewhere in the world ever since it went off the air in 1971? That’s amazing for a “soap opera.”
In an era of riots, war, and despair, *Dark Shadows *inspired us all to discover and use our imaginations.
This show has inspired countless creative people, including Steven King, Frank Peretti, and Johnny Depp.
I consider myself to be one of those “inspired” by Dark Shadows. When I was in grade school, my brother and I couldn’t watch the show because it ended at three-thirty, the same time our school was out. So my mother–may she rest in peace–volunteered to watch it for us.
I discovered that many other children at school loved the show, but their mothers weren’t quite so accomodating. (My mother was a SAINT!)
So I started writing summaries of the show, making them as creative and entertaining as possible. Everyday, a crowd of kids would gather around me while I read my summary.
It was excellent practice in creative writing, and by the end of the school year, I won my first writing contest. By the time I was in Junior High, I was winning all kinds of writing contests.
Also, because of Dark Shadows, specifically the lead actor, Jonathan Frid, I developed an interest in theater. I was never much of an actress, although I won roles in high school plays because I was reliable and could memorize reams (wish I still could!).
But I discovered how much I enjoyed the production aspects of theater. Throughout college and my adult years, I worked with many productions, and I have even written shows and musicals for my churches.
Of course all this “theater talk” rubbed off on my children!
By the time she was five, my older daughter was saying that she wanted to be a “missionary dancer” when she grew up. She spent her childhood and teenaged years immersed in theater in her school and community, did several theater internships in high school, earned a Bachelor’s Degree in Theater, and now earns a living as a professional stage manager.
She is currently applying for grad school and hopes to earn a MFA in Theater and possibly do some work in television or film.
Who knows–maybe she will one day be involved in another production of Dark Shadows and everything will come full circle! Now doesn’t THAT sound like a Dark Shadows plot?!
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Archerette74
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The Cosby Show
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Hastrman
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My little brother seems to play Naruto a lot. That’s the Japanese cartoon about the kid who wants to be the leader of his town, the Ninja Village Hidden in Leaves. “Ninja”, I perhaps should explain, are basically black-ops soldiers that folklore (and their own misinformation tactics) ascribed magical powers to.
Oddly enough, that is a good role-model for children, apart from some violence. And the villain, Lord Orochimaru, being scary beyond all reason.
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Sunny77
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HI! DAVID CARUSO IS GOOD ACTOR! Love CsiMiami.
This thread started out asking about a favorite TV show (singular) but as with all such thread, the individual posters just can’t limit their choices to one!
Everyone’s lists seem to keep growing as the thread gets longer!
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