Random TV Thread II: Television, Continued - Page 8

kramwest1 · 08-21-2011, 10:35 AM

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Originally Posted by LemonMelon

Watched the pilot of Home Movies on Netflix today just to see how bad the animation used to be. It looks like a 5 year old drew a bunch of epileptics on a hot, hazy day and Adult Swim jumped right on board. I'm so glad they did; it's an amazing show, and the writers went right for the throat with the McGuirk/Brendan's mom date being the pilot.

I love Home Movies. Squigglevision was the thing. I'm not entirely sure why, but it works.
I can't remember the episode's name, but the one where McGuirk gets lost in the woods with a cult and the kids go to acting/performing summer camp is awesome.

Check out Science Court for an even earlier iteration of Squigglevision.

corianderstem · 08-21-2011, 11:51 AM

Has there just been the one season of Archer so far? If so, when does it come back on?

Lancemc · 08-21-2011, 11:59 AM

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Originally Posted by corianderstem

Has there just been the one season of Archer so far? If so, when does it come back on?

A second season aired somewhat recently. Not sure when exactly as I'm waiting to pick it up on DVD to watch.

In other news, I'm halfway through Breaking Bad and it's faaaaaaar exceeding my expectations. Already I'd say it's giving Mad Men a run for its money as my favorite currently airing drama.

corianderstem · 08-21-2011, 12:00 PM

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Originally Posted by Lancemc

A second season aired somewhat recently. Not sure when exactly as I'm waiting to pick it up on DVD to watch.

Cool, thanks. I'll add it to my Netflix queue so it'll get in there when it's released. (Edit: not on the site yet)

kramwest1 · 08-21-2011, 01:43 PM

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Originally Posted by corianderstem

Has there just been the one season of Archer so far? If so, when does it come back on?

That's one I subscribe to on iTunes. About the same price as DVDs but you generally get the episode the day after it airs.

deep · 08-23-2011, 12:04 AM

I watched these documentaries several years ago

The Clicker - HBO to re-air West Memphis 3 documentaries

they are worth watching,
these 3 have been in the news, recently.

Imperor · 08-23-2011, 06:49 PM

Got HBO free for three months. I'm overwhelmed with stuff to watch, but first order of business will be catching up on Curb.

cobl04 · 08-24-2011, 04:54 AM

I have season one of that show, but I'm not sure I'll get any more. It's so hard to watch.

Imperor · 08-24-2011, 08:36 AM

Your loss. Every time I come back to it after taking some time off, it amazes me how easy it is to forget how funny it is when you don't have HBO. Nothing makes me laugh as hard as Curb. But as far as current comedies go, the best, the funniest, and my favorite are probably three different shows. Weird how that works out.

corianderstem · 08-24-2011, 12:39 PM

Two discs into Firefly, and I've finally hit a stretch of episodes I'm enjoying. Slow starter.

Will have to watch the movie again after I'm done with the series.

cobl04 · 08-24-2011, 06:32 PM

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Originally Posted by Imperor

Your loss. Every time I come back to it after taking some time off, it amazes me how easy it is to forget how funny it is when you don't have HBO. Nothing makes me laugh as hard as Curb. But as far as current comedies go, the best, the funniest, and my favorite are probably three different shows. Weird how that works out.

Sure is. I think it was the dermatologist episode that did it for me. It was just one horrendous thing after another. Not saying it wasn't funny, just so hard to watch. Louie, Community & Parks & Rec?

Imperor · 08-24-2011, 07:30 PM

The best for me is Louie for all the reasons we've already gone off on the past few weeks. It's as perfect as TV gets. The funniest is Curb since it absolutely makes me laugh the hardest and probably the most consistently over the course of an episode. And my favorite is still very much Community. With all due respect to every other comedy I'm obsessed with, of course.

GirlsAloudFan · 08-24-2011, 07:41 PM

Word.

I think 30 Rock is probably still king for me, although some of these younger kids are nipping at its heels.

We've talked about it before, but it really is incredible that a good number of the best comedies of the last 10 years are on the same network, on the same night, back to back.

I'm gonna be telling my grandkids about this shit.

"A long, long time ago, sonny, we had this thing called television, and Thursday nights on NBC was something to behold...now get me a fucking beer."

cobl04 · 08-24-2011, 08:43 PM

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Originally Posted by Imperor

And my favorite is still very much Community. With all due respect to every other comedy I'm obsessed with, of course.

I thought maybe you had gone off it a bit last season (like most people did) so I'm glad to read this.

I remain eternally jealous that you Americans get so many good goddam TV shows. I barely watch TV; I'd almost never leave the house if I lived over yonder.

LUNEDEMINUIT · 08-25-2011, 09:34 PM

This is totally random,but i still laugh out loud watching reruns of "All in the family".Specially the first 5 seasons,before Mike and Gloria moved out.Carroll O'Connor was just brillant.

Of all of the many histyrical lines of Archie,this is my fav......it's toward Edith:

"Oh that's allright,Edith.You know you main problem is that your tongue is racing with your brain.........and your brain always loses..

LOL!!!

Cin · 08-26-2011, 01:12 AM

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Originally Posted by cobl04

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I remain eternally jealous that you Americans get so many good goddam TV shows. I barely watch TV; I'd almost never leave the house if I lived over yonder.

I'd be the same Danny.

Even now I'll wait til a show has had one or two good seasons to start watching it. Guess that sucks for ratings though. \

about 3/4 through season one of Sons of Anarchy. Hope it can keep it up but I'm not hopeful.

deep · 08-26-2011, 01:21 AM

I've watched all of Sons of Anarchy , it is pretty good. I think you will find it worth your time.

Cin · 08-26-2011, 01:33 AM

thanks deep

It's pretty interesting, keeps you hooked. If I looked anything like Katey Sagal at 57?

kramwest1 · 08-26-2011, 09:00 AM

Anyone watching Rising: Rebuilding Ground Zero on the Discovery Channel?
Rising : Rebuilding Ground Zero : Discovery Channel : Discovery Channel

Really fascinating inside look at the building of Tower 1 and the Sept. 11 Museum. Lots of accounts from survivors, first responders, construction workers and architects.
Two of the exec. producers are Steven Spielberg and Danny Forster. I really enjoy Danny Forster from his Build It Bigger and Build It Greener series.

deep · 08-27-2011, 11:12 PM

Anyone that has HBO OnDemand should give Capadocia a watch.

It is a HBO series set in a women's prison in Mexico. It is really good.

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08-23-2011, 12:04 AM	#146
deep Blue Crack Addict Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: A far distance down. Posts: 28,603 Local Time: 06:18 PM	I watched these documentaries several years ago The Clicker - HBO to re-air West Memphis 3 documentaries they are worth watching, these 3 have been in the news, recently.

08-23-2011, 06:49 PM	#147
Imperor Rock n' Roll Doggie FOB Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Austin Posts: 9,046 Local Time: 08:18 PM	Got HBO free for three months. I'm overwhelmed with stuff to watch, but first order of business will be catching up on Curb.

08-24-2011, 04:54 AM	#148
cobl04 45:33 Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: East Point to Shaolin Posts: 59,235 Local Time: 01:18 PM	I have season one of that show, but I'm not sure I'll get any more. It's so hard to watch.

08-24-2011, 08:36 AM	#149
Imperor Rock n' Roll Doggie FOB Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Austin Posts: 9,046 Local Time: 08:18 PM	Your loss. Every time I come back to it after taking some time off, it amazes me how easy it is to forget how funny it is when you don't have HBO. Nothing makes me laugh as hard as Curb. But as far as current comedies go, the best, the funniest, and my favorite are probably three different shows. Weird how that works out.

08-24-2011, 12:39 PM	#150
corianderstem Blue Crack Distributor Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Seattle Posts: 64,498 Local Time: 07:18 PM	Two discs into Firefly, and I've finally hit a stretch of episodes I'm enjoying. Slow starter. Will have to watch the movie again after I'm done with the series.

08-24-2011, 07:30 PM	#152
Imperor Rock n' Roll Doggie FOB Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Austin Posts: 9,046 Local Time: 08:18 PM	The best for me is Louie for all the reasons we've already gone off on the past few weeks. It's as perfect as TV gets. The funniest is Curb since it absolutely makes me laugh the hardest and probably the most consistently over the course of an episode. And my favorite is still very much Community. With all due respect to every other comedy I'm obsessed with, of course.

08-24-2011, 07:41 PM	#153
GirlsAloudFan Blue Crack Addict Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Chicago Posts: 26,588 Local Time: 08:18 PM	Word. I think 30 Rock is probably still king for me, although some of these younger kids are nipping at its heels. We've talked about it before, but it really is incredible that a good number of the best comedies of the last 10 years are on the same network, on the same night, back to back. I'm gonna be telling my grandkids about this shit. "A long, long time ago, sonny, we had this thing called television, and Thursday nights on NBC was something to behold...now get me a fucking beer."

08-25-2011, 09:34 PM	#155
LUNEDEMINUIT Acrobat Join Date: Aug 2011 Posts: 493 Local Time: 10:18 PM	This is totally random,but i still laugh out loud watching reruns of "All in the family".Specially the first 5 seasons,before Mike and Gloria moved out.Carroll O'Connor was just brillant. Of all of the many histyrical lines of Archie,this is my fav......it's toward Edith: "Oh that's allright,Edith.You know you main problem is that your tongue is racing with your brain.........and your brain always loses.. LOL!!!

08-26-2011, 01:21 AM	#157
deep Blue Crack Addict Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: A far distance down. Posts: 28,603 Local Time: 06:18 PM	I've watched all of Sons of Anarchy , it is pretty good. I think you will find it worth your time.

08-26-2011, 01:33 AM	#158
Cin Blue Crack Addict Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: in the gutter, looking at the stars. . .and smiling Posts: 21,901 Local Time: 01:18 PM	thanks deep It's pretty interesting, keeps you hooked. If I looked anything like Katey Sagal at 57?