tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17517257.post2604033068312751443..comments2024-03-25T19:18:14.047-04:00Comments on What's Alan Watching?: Things to watch on TV when it's dead?Alan Sepinwallhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03388147774725646742noreply@blogger.comBlogger90125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17517257.post-28914046465253223242008-12-27T13:05:00.000-05:002008-12-27T13:05:00.000-05:00TV has been in a coma for me for a while; many of ...TV has been in a coma for me for a while; many of the shows that others have been raving about didn't appeal to me. I haven't had much to watch for months, so the holiday season is more of the same. We've been watching our Netflix movies much more quickly instead of letting them languish on the table. I've also been reading more and checking out stuff on the internet.Dani In NChttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15032707452740200776noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17517257.post-13117558912058682592008-12-26T22:21:00.000-05:002008-12-26T22:21:00.000-05:00Oh! Thanks to all the commenters mentioning the Do...Oh! Thanks to all the commenters mentioning the <I>Doctor Who Christmas Special</I> I had completely forgotten and will proceed to immediate viewing!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17517257.post-80880708031996939192008-12-26T22:11:00.000-05:002008-12-26T22:11:00.000-05:00I just had my first baby, and we were in hospital ...I just had my first baby, and we were in hospital for five days (everything's fine now, he's doing lovely). It coincided perfectly with the end of new decent television. So this year the answer is: no tv! <BR/>Although, for the record, I have on the go: Season 1 of It's always sunny in Philadelphia<BR/>Considering downloading S1 of Big Bang Theory (as Season 2, despite all rational thinking on my part, has proved entertaining)<BR/>Slowly getting through "Earth 2", a "I remember seeing part of that show, I should watch it to decide if it was any good" ~ so far, so good, in an "old tv" kinda way<BR/>Need to re-watch last few BSG episodes so I post some long-overdue reviews on my blog.<BR/>Ahhh, Telelvision...Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17517257.post-27117638315048747332008-12-25T00:39:00.000-05:002008-12-25T00:39:00.000-05:00oh dear, they are starting with the metaphors.it's...oh dear, they are starting with the metaphors.<BR/><BR/>it's okay. that was one of the things I liked about Grey's. Anvils R Us.Pamela Jayehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06135379188588301400noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17517257.post-47229943344117934022008-12-24T23:48:00.000-05:002008-12-24T23:48:00.000-05:00I just watched an ep of Private Practice that was ...I just watched an ep of Private Practice that was mildly interesting. Co-worker (of the same age and status for a change) had sexual tension that didn't make me want to run screaming for the nearest remote control. I actually might have cared and wanted them to be together. This may be a good thing - if ABC doesn't cancel the show. If not, there's still Grey's (till Shonda kills it herself)<BR/><BR/>Told ya I still had stuff to watch. (one ep of brothers & sisters, and 4 or 5 eps of Boston Legal, too. And a few movies, some of which have been sitting a long time)Pamela Jayehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06135379188588301400noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17517257.post-10255956049730332942008-12-24T13:56:00.000-05:002008-12-24T13:56:00.000-05:00Scrubs is back on Jan 5th, and Friday Night Lights...Scrubs is back on Jan 5th, and Friday Night Lights shortly thereafter. I also like the highly cheesy show "Secret Life of an American Teen" which is also back Jan 5th. It is so bad, it is good.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17517257.post-50067614835634038042008-12-24T13:50:00.000-05:002008-12-24T13:50:00.000-05:00Lots of relatives in town this time of year, so my...Lots of relatives in town this time of year, so my TV watching hours are seriously reduced. But I'll watch reruns of things I like (BBT and HIMYM were both awesome this week) and watch HGTV. I can always find cheese holiday movies on the tube, too. Just saw Elf, for example. I'll also pop in some favorite "holiday" DVDs like Mixed Nuts and The Ref.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17517257.post-82579200786628324792008-12-24T10:22:00.000-05:002008-12-24T10:22:00.000-05:00I've been watching DVDs a lot lately. I'm heading ...I've been watching DVDs a lot lately. I'm heading into Season 2 of Deadwood now. And various Futurama episodes. Also wanting to get back to watching The X-Files, I left off at the Area 51 two-parter.<BR/><BR/>Watched Letterman's annual Jay Thomas story/meatball tree episode last night ... now it's xmas.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17517257.post-82541281351703148512008-12-24T09:58:00.000-05:002008-12-24T09:58:00.000-05:00I'm rewatching Grey's Anatomy for the umpteenth ti...I'm rewatching Grey's Anatomy for the umpteenth time..also the new Gundam series (animated mecha show).<BR/><BR/>I am getting close to the Denny part of season 2 though...might skip through parts of the upcoming episodes UGH. The Denny-ghost thing has thoroughly poisoned all of the previous incarnations of Grey's Denny (including but certainly not limited to harmless flirt Denny we meet in episode 2/14) And anyway, what kind of a name is Denny? Not a name that takes itself seriously.Jessicahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16683422378349027508noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17517257.post-14332622703664425132008-12-24T09:50:00.000-05:002008-12-24T09:50:00.000-05:00@amysusanne: my roommate wants to put that video o...@amysusanne: my roommate wants to put that video on the PSP that her boyfriend's taking to Iraq. The jury's still out on whether or not that's too gay for his unit.Amandahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03339131390372806266noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17517257.post-12248685553998305412008-12-24T08:38:00.000-05:002008-12-24T08:38:00.000-05:00and if all that is done, I get to watch Kate belit...<I>and if all that is done, I get to watch Kate belittling Jon while sitting right beside him.</I><BR/><BR/>Ha! It's a good thing they both have a sense of humor, or they would have killed each other long ago. :)<BR/><BR/>It occurred to me that we have both seasons of Rome on DVD, and we haven't cracked them open yet. It's time for a rewatch.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17517257.post-80043680614484183632008-12-24T02:49:00.000-05:002008-12-24T02:49:00.000-05:00I'm pretty much out of shows to watch until the in...I'm pretty much out of shows to watch until the insane burst of newbies and returns next month. Isn't it great how, the moment uni goes on break, so does ALL OF TV? *grumbles*<BR/><BR/>I've been watching The Shield with my sister for the past few weeks, as I've never seen it. We're just into S2. CCH Pounder is fantastic. Any chance you'll go back and review S1+? Also, getting my hands on The Corner (from the creator of The Wire!), Friends S1 (As I was too young first time round) and Deadwood. Might keep me occupied for December.<BR/><BR/>Also, started The Wire 2x01, but realised how much I used your blog posts to follow the story (sadly), so I'll probably rewatch S1 (with aforementioined sister, who hasn't seen it before) to get reacquainted, then watch S2 when you've started your posts again. It's so much more enjoyable with your input, I find. When I was watching 2x01 and realised there was a major S1 character whose name I still didn't know, I knew I needed to rewatch S1 and pay more attention.The Aldenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17546127190104727704noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17517257.post-20093656310990271732008-12-24T01:58:00.000-05:002008-12-24T01:58:00.000-05:001. when is the press tour?2. try to play catch-up ...1. when is the press tour?<BR/><BR/>2. try to play catch-up on things that fell behind during November sweeps (except this year, when I am watching fewer shows)<BR/><BR/>3. Clean the crap out of the DVR<BR/><BR/>4. Catch up on past blog posts here<BR/><BR/>5. Watch HIMYM from the beginning and read the posts here, which you now have tagged by season :-)<BR/><BR/>6. I have 5 library books on my bed (ignoring the pile on the floor) 4 of which are about interns, residents, hospitals, and one about doctors in general, which might be boring.<BR/><BR/>7. Have company. The roomie tells me we will be having at least a couple people fleeing Christmas with the Family (that thing on The Big Bank Theory, about Saturnalia? that's us.) I just skipped a Christmas Bible Study/Party on the excuse that I was in Boston.<BR/>Despite that, we might go see some lights somewhere. Lights are pretty. I've barely heard a Christmas song (I own some, including the last volume of my brother's mix - Holy bleep, it's Christmas. There's one song on there I love - I have to figure out what it is and rip it) and I've missed most of the crowded stores - if any of them are actually crowded. (despite the fact that I really ought to buy some knee socks at Target before they are all gone, like they were last year. oh well.)<BR/><BR/>If all else fails, there's always something interesting on the internet.<BR/><BR/>and yes, I want to watch Chuck from the Pilot as well. Maybe Big Bang too - I see they are playing reruns. I'd love to do season 1 of Mad Men again. I just found a copy of the pilot for friends in Mass - and they both liked it (yes, I forgot to bring my own DVDs and had to resort to other means, as only season 2 is online, and they don't have on demand either.)<BR/>Hopefully I have now hooked them.<BR/><BR/>TV is like drugs - once you get hooked, you have to be a pusher to your friends...<BR/><BR/>and if all that is done, I get to watch Kate belittling Jon while sitting right beside him.Pamela Jayehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06135379188588301400noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17517257.post-16130503523969017452008-12-23T22:23:00.000-05:002008-12-23T22:23:00.000-05:00I tryout shows I don't normally watch, usually the...I tryout shows I don't normally watch, usually they are at least 2 season old, but this year I am making t a minimum of three seasons old (I don't want to get into a new show and then have it cancelled) This time I am starting with Supernatural, if I like it it will take up any free time I have, If I don't then I need to find another show...Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17517257.post-68353643193441219862008-12-23T20:56:00.000-05:002008-12-23T20:56:00.000-05:00I have a few things I always rewatch at this time ...I have a few things I always rewatch at this time of year: "In Exelcis Deo" and "Noel" from <I>The West Wing</I>, "An Echolls Family Christmas" from <I>Veronica Mars</I>, <I>It's a Wonderful Life</I> and, of course, the Alistair Sim version of <I>A Christmas Carol</I>. I've also been watching <I>Love Actually</I> with the commentary on, and it's hilarious to listen to Hugh Grant make bitchy comments about Colin Firth the whole way through.<BR/><BR/>I'm hoping to catch up on a lot of movies I didn't see over the summer, and take in a few of the Oscar-bait ones that are out now, but this is the time of year when I watch the least amount of television: too much eating, drinking and being merry to do.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17517257.post-48598217321826529142008-12-23T19:11:00.000-05:002008-12-23T19:11:00.000-05:00Besides making time for a few more movies than usu...Besides making time for a few more movies than usual, I usually talk my wife into starting some BBC series that had folks frothing at the mouth at one time or another. This time it was Paul Abbot's amazing <I>State of Play</I>. But unfortunately, we couldn't make it last... we've already devoured all six hours. Since that one scored with my wife (thank you James McAvoy for opening the door,) I'm hoping she'll now finally bite on <I>Spaced</I>.... otherwise, we may have be forced to go back and finish the second half of <I>Damages</I> first season.Shawn Andersonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05703481653646144923noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17517257.post-31774620779608982212008-12-23T18:59:00.000-05:002008-12-23T18:59:00.000-05:00I picked up The West Wing Complete Series for $115...I picked up The West Wing Complete Series for $115 over on amazon last week. As I've never seen the show, that should take up my entire winter break.<BR/><BR/>I tried searching for any of your pre-blog articles on The West Wing and was disappointed to find them all archived. I was going to pay to read your end of the series recap with the top ten episodes, but the archive system wasn't responding properly.<BR/><BR/>Ah well. I just watched Celestial Navigation and that alone was worth the price of the entire series.Steven Timbermanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05505734483714313526noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17517257.post-91702783874506137412008-12-23T18:40:00.000-05:002008-12-23T18:40:00.000-05:00@Karen. That's kind of what I was getting at. In t...@Karen. That's kind of what I was getting at. In the UK, all the channels know they'll have a captive audience (particularly the BBC), so all manner of specials and TV treats arrive from 20 Dec - 4 Jan. It's the biggest and most expensive time of the year for the channels. Seems US TV just goes into hibernation and "Xmas Specials" are just Xmas-themed eps of regular programmes just before Xmas? Strange.Danhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05821524840819117719noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17517257.post-22120261042451380342008-12-23T18:39:00.000-05:002008-12-23T18:39:00.000-05:00The tv and tivo are vacationing in the attic. Can...The tv and tivo are vacationing in the attic. <BR/><BR/>Canceled cable. Can't see reupping hbo or showtime ever. I admit to cheating on the tv fast by finishing Deadwood (my first time) from Itunes. Only the finale to go. The Wire, Deadwood, and the Sopranos have ruined network tv for me. Things like Life and Burn Notice can be diverting but still so predictable. Didn't see the last of the Dexter Season and don't care. <BR/>Am going to miss Rescue Me unless it's on line like 30Rock.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17517257.post-61245948098829779502008-12-23T16:46:00.001-05:002008-12-23T16:46:00.001-05:00@Amanda: I might not watch ep6 again, but I could ...@Amanda: I might not watch ep6 again, but I could watch Jensen lipsync "Eye of the Tiger" on a loop for days without tiring of it. Shallow? Me? Yes, I am.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17517257.post-60806658214540980482008-12-23T16:46:00.000-05:002008-12-23T16:46:00.000-05:00I'll watch things I normally wouldn't, just becaus...I'll watch things I normally wouldn't, just because they're new to me. Mostly crime procedurals.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17517257.post-56092789329773280172008-12-23T16:44:00.000-05:002008-12-23T16:44:00.000-05:00I've got all of season 3 of Brotherhood saved ...I've got all of season 3 of Brotherhood saved on my computer, so I'm probably going to watch that.<BR/><BR/>Regarding that Wire box set, I spent more than $89.99 just buying the first two seasons. I already own all five seasons individually, so I'll just wait for a possible Blu Ray release. Considering the substandard compression HBO gave the video transfers on the season 4 & 5 releases, a Blu-Ray box set can't come soon enough.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17517257.post-81846765025493662172008-12-23T16:39:00.000-05:002008-12-23T16:39:00.000-05:00Mo - Thank you for the tip on The Wire set on Amaz...Mo - Thank you for the tip on The Wire set on Amazon.<BR/><BR/>It's the best gift I ever bought for myself. :)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17517257.post-48271108847402840202008-12-23T16:34:00.000-05:002008-12-23T16:34:00.000-05:00I'll be rewatching season 4 of Supernatural with m...I'll be rewatching season 4 of <I>Supernatural</I> with my roommate's boyfriend, who is home from National Guard combat training for a week and a half before he ships out to Iraq. And I will be enjoying just about every minute of it (...just don't get me started on episode 6).Amandahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03339131390372806266noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17517257.post-17014598978233150172008-12-23T16:25:00.000-05:002008-12-23T16:25:00.000-05:00We've got a DVD rotation that we weave in and out ...We've got a DVD rotation that we weave in and out of our normal TV watching. Currently, it's Sports Night (Season 1), Saturday Night Live (Season 2), Doctor Who (Season 2), Cheers (Season 1) and "Angel (Season 1.)<BR/><BR/>Also rewatching the Battlestar season 4 HD rebroadcasts we Tivoed from Universal HD.barefootjimhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02619403344304134318noreply@blogger.com