Random TV Thread II: Television, Continued - Page 6

cobl04 · 08-04-2011, 02:48 AM

Fawlty Towers is, by a long, long, long way, the funniest show I have ever seen.

The first time I watched the episode "The Germans" I had a stitch after ten minutes.

IWasBored · 08-04-2011, 04:27 AM

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Originally Posted by No spoken words

I think the best way to get the bare minimum out of a book or TV show is to consume them simultaneously. Well done, lifesaver.

i guess i don't get anything out of the books i read at work if i'm listening to the dispatch radio, either then. shit. i guess i should just stop reading altogether.

No spoken words · 08-04-2011, 11:36 AM

That's a wonderful comparison, very much the same thing.

Give up posting before you give up reading.

???

kramwest1 · 08-04-2011, 11:51 AM

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Originally Posted by cobl04

Fawlty Towers is, by a long, long, long way, the funniest show I have ever seen.

The first time I watched the episode "The Germans" I had a stitch after ten minutes.

My wife had never watched it before so I had the pleasure of introducing her to it. Fucking hilarious!!!

BASIL!!!

bono_212 · 08-04-2011, 04:06 PM

Did anyone watch The Dead Zone tv show? I finished the book last week and I'd always been interested in the show, but holy shit, it took 13 episodes to get to the main plot, and half of those episodes were painful. Could anyone tell me if the show gets better from season 2 on?

U2DMfan · 08-04-2011, 05:48 PM

The series with Ed Glosser was better.

Male Employee #1: Ed, I want you to meet Bob. He just joined us over in Accounting.

New Employee: Nice to meet you! [ shakes Ed's hand ]

Ed Glosser: [ falls into his trance ] Tomorrow.. on the way to work.. you're gonna buy a cup of coffee..

New Employee: [ anxious ] Yeah?

Ed Glosser: Then you're gonna hail a cab..

New Employee: Uh huh! Does the cab crash?!

Ed Glosser: No.. you're gonna leave the coffee in the cab!

New Employee: Okay.. I guess I'll just have to get another cup when I get here.

Ed Glosser: Look! you don't get it! You're wasting coffee!

bono_212 · 08-05-2011, 12:09 AM

What is that you're referring to? It feels familiar.

U2DMfan · 08-05-2011, 02:24 AM

Chris Walken spoofing his character from The Dead Zone (movie) on SNL.

LMP · 08-05-2011, 02:33 AM

You're gonna try to open it with your teeth. It's gonna taste real bad.

elevated_u2_fan · 08-05-2011, 08:25 AM

Worst shark week ever

bono_212 · 08-05-2011, 10:40 AM

Ok. I remember now. I did see the dead zone film some time ago, by accident. Liked it pretty well. Just, when I first got into Monk, it was always on the same night as Dead Zone, our reruns were or something, and I would start watching the show and have no clue what was going on, so I'd always hoped to go back to it someday.

corianderstem · 08-05-2011, 12:30 PM

I don't know if this should go in the movie thread or the TV thread ...

Has anyone been watching any of the HBO documentaries? This week I watched Hot Coffee, which was fascinating, and There's Something Wrong With Aunt Diane, which was heart-breaking and horrifying.

kramwest1 · 08-05-2011, 12:52 PM

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Originally Posted by corianderstem

I don't know if this should go in the movie thread or the TV thread ...

Has anyone been watching any of the HBO documentaries? This week I watched Hot Coffee, which was fascinating, and There's Something Wrong With Aunt Diane, which was heart-breaking and horrifying.

I've been told to see Hot Coffee. It sounds very interesting, especially on a subject that I completely blew off.

(very small pun there)

powerhour24 · 08-05-2011, 02:04 PM

I loved the Dead Zone series, I was pretty disappointed that during the time they'd lost the plot (using that term literally here) was when USA pulled the plug and it didn't get to finish the whole story. It was pretty cool to see a science fiction/mystery show married to a human drama conceit in a television series. Not to mention I'm a fan of Anthony Michael Hall.

corianderstem · 08-05-2011, 02:50 PM

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Originally Posted by kramwest1

I've been told to see Hot Coffee. It sounds very interesting, especially on a subject that I completely blew off.

It was very eye-opening about tort reform.

I'd be curious to hear an opposing argument, if there is one.

LMP · 08-05-2011, 02:57 PM

Has How to Die in Oregon been aired on HBO yet? That shit's positively wrenching.

LMP · 08-05-2011, 06:54 PM

Party Down concluded. Sadness now setting in.

bono_212 · 08-07-2011, 11:14 AM

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Originally Posted by powerhour24

I loved the Dead Zone series, I was pretty disappointed that during the time they'd lost the plot (using that term literally here) was when USA pulled the plug and it didn't get to finish the whole story. It was pretty cool to see a science fiction/mystery show married to a human drama conceit in a television series. Not to mention I'm a fan of Anthony Michael Hall.

It doesn't finish?

powerhour24 · 08-07-2011, 04:17 PM

Not exactly, it shifts the focus onto something new in the final season instead of the political Armageddon storyline. It isn't cut off on a cliff-hanger, but I definitely wish they were able to do a few more episodes. Still though, great show, especially the first 3 seasons.

MrPryck2U · 08-10-2011, 09:15 PM

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Originally Posted by corianderstem

I don't know if this should go in the movie thread or the TV thread ...

Has anyone been watching any of the HBO documentaries? This week I watched Hot Coffee, which was fascinating, and There's Something Wrong With Aunt Diane, which was heart-breaking and horrifying.

Yes, I've seen both. I liked Hot Coffee better than Aunt Diane. In Hot Coffee, the woman's story about being gang raped in Iraq was tough to see play out. In the Aunt Diane doc, it was sad to watch because we'll never really know what happened that day of the Taconic Tragedy. It didn't provide too many new insights.

08-04-2011, 02:48 AM	#101
cobl04 45:33 Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: East Point to Shaolin Posts: 59,235 Local Time: 01:19 PM	Fawlty Towers is, by a long, long, long way, the funniest show I have ever seen. The first time I watched the episode "The Germans" I had a stitch after ten minutes. __________________

08-04-2011, 04:06 PM	#105
bono_212 Blue Crack Distributor Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 83,919 Local Time: 07:19 PM	Did anyone watch The Dead Zone tv show? I finished the book last week and I'd always been interested in the show, but holy shit, it took 13 episodes to get to the main plot, and half of those episodes were painful. Could anyone tell me if the show gets better from season 2 on? __________________

08-05-2011, 12:09 AM	#107
bono_212 Blue Crack Distributor Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 83,919 Local Time: 07:19 PM	What is that you're referring to? It feels familiar. __________________

08-05-2011, 10:40 AM	#111
bono_212 Blue Crack Distributor Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 83,919 Local Time: 07:19 PM	Ok. I remember now. I did see the dead zone film some time ago, by accident. Liked it pretty well. Just, when I first got into Monk, it was always on the same night as Dead Zone, our reruns were or something, and I would start watching the show and have no clue what was going on, so I'd always hoped to go back to it someday. __________________

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08-04-2011, 11:36 AM	#103
No spoken words Blue Crack Supplier Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Where do YOU live? Posts: 43,261 Local Time: 07:19 PM	That's a wonderful comparison, very much the same thing. Give up posting before you give up reading. ???

08-04-2011, 05:48 PM	#106
U2DMfan Rock n' Roll Doggie VIP PASS Join Date: Jul 2000 Location: It's Inside A Black Hole Posts: 6,637 Local Time: 08:19 PM	The series with Ed Glosser was better. Male Employee #1: Ed, I want you to meet Bob. He just joined us over in Accounting. New Employee: Nice to meet you! [ shakes Ed's hand ] Ed Glosser: [ falls into his trance ] Tomorrow.. on the way to work.. you're gonna buy a cup of coffee.. New Employee: [ anxious ] Yeah? Ed Glosser: Then you're gonna hail a cab.. New Employee: Uh huh! Does the cab crash?! Ed Glosser: No.. you're gonna leave the coffee in the cab! New Employee: Okay.. I guess I'll just have to get another cup when I get here. Ed Glosser: Look! you don't get it! You're wasting coffee!

08-05-2011, 02:24 AM	#108
U2DMfan Rock n' Roll Doggie VIP PASS Join Date: Jul 2000 Location: It's Inside A Black Hole Posts: 6,637 Local Time: 08:19 PM	Chris Walken spoofing his character from The Dead Zone (movie) on SNL.

08-05-2011, 02:33 AM	#109
LMP Blue Crack Supplier Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Austin, TX Posts: 37,609 Local Time: 08:19 PM	You're gonna try to open it with your teeth. It's gonna taste real bad.

08-05-2011, 08:25 AM	#110
elevated_u2_fan Blue Crack Supplier Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: I'm here 'cus I don't want to go home Posts: 31,965 Local Time: 10:19 PM	Worst shark week ever

08-05-2011, 12:30 PM	#112
corianderstem Blue Crack Distributor Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Seattle Posts: 64,498 Local Time: 07:19 PM	I don't know if this should go in the movie thread or the TV thread ... Has anyone been watching any of the HBO documentaries? This week I watched Hot Coffee, which was fascinating, and There's Something Wrong With Aunt Diane, which was heart-breaking and horrifying.

08-05-2011, 02:04 PM	#114
powerhour24 ONE love, blood, life Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Boston Posts: 11,646 Local Time: 10:19 PM	I loved the Dead Zone series, I was pretty disappointed that during the time they'd lost the plot (using that term literally here) was when USA pulled the plug and it didn't get to finish the whole story. It was pretty cool to see a science fiction/mystery show married to a human drama conceit in a television series. Not to mention I'm a fan of Anthony Michael Hall.

08-05-2011, 02:57 PM	#116
LMP Blue Crack Supplier Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Austin, TX Posts: 37,609 Local Time: 08:19 PM	Has How to Die in Oregon been aired on HBO yet? That shit's positively wrenching.

08-05-2011, 06:54 PM	#117
LMP Blue Crack Supplier Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Austin, TX Posts: 37,609 Local Time: 08:19 PM	Party Down concluded. Sadness now setting in.

08-07-2011, 04:17 PM	#119
powerhour24 ONE love, blood, life Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Boston Posts: 11,646 Local Time: 10:19 PM	Not exactly, it shifts the focus onto something new in the final season instead of the political Armageddon storyline. It isn't cut off on a cliff-hanger, but I definitely wish they were able to do a few more episodes. Still though, great show, especially the first 3 seasons.