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gravenewworld
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Breaking Bad is easily one of the best shows on TV. Mad Men is also. AMC has very very good programs.
Good TV Shows To Watch: Suggestions Wanted
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Discussion Overview
The discussion revolves around suggestions for TV shows to watch, with participants sharing their viewing experiences and preferences. The scope includes both current and older series across various genres, including sci-fi, drama, and comedy.
Discussion Character
- Exploratory
- Debate/contested
- Conceptual clarification
Main Points Raised
- One participant lists numerous TV shows they have watched, expressing a desire for new recommendations.
- Another participant suggests "24" and "The Office," noting their popularity, while the original poster expresses hesitation about "24" due to personal taste.
- Several participants reflect on their past viewing habits, with one mentioning a period of excessive TV watching followed by a decision to limit new shows.
- Recommendations include "Firefly," "Dollhouse," "Rescue Me," and "Babylon 5," with varying opinions on their merits and styles.
- Some participants share their experiences with specific shows, such as "Smallville," "Eurika," "House," and "Dexter," indicating mixed feelings about their quality over time.
- There is mention of the older "Doctor Who" series, with one participant noting the need for a certain tolerance for its low-budget production values.
- Discussions about the writing quality of shows like "Babylon 5" and "Firefly" highlight differing views on their storytelling effectiveness.
Areas of Agreement / Disagreement
Participants express a variety of preferences and opinions, with no clear consensus on which shows are the best recommendations. Some participants agree on the quality of certain series, while others remain skeptical or indifferent.
Contextual Notes
Participants' recommendations are influenced by personal tastes and past viewing experiences, which may not align with others' preferences. There is also a recognition of the subjective nature of comedy and drama in TV shows.
Who May Find This Useful
Individuals seeking new TV show recommendations, particularly in the sci-fi, drama, and comedy genres, may find this discussion helpful.
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Huckleberry
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lisab said:Yeah, I tend to agree. When Seinfeld was funny, it could be really, really funny. But I could go a long time between those moments.
I always got a lot of laughs from The Muppets. Goofy humor, just for the sake of goofy humor, with a dash of sophistication...just a dash, though, not enough to spoil it.
I liked The Muppet Show also. Yeah, it is humor for humor's sake, but it is light-hearted and friendly. They do their skit and move onto something fresh. The characters are endearing and have personality. The use of muppet actors provokes my imagination. I don't think the show would be nearly as interesting without them. It probably also didn't hurt that I was a child when I watched most of the episodes, not that it subtracts from the quality of the show at all, but it did make a large impression at an early age. It is sometimes silly, but in a fun and carefree kind of way that is appealing to me. I think I would enjoy it as much now as I did then.
I also liked Benny Hill and Monty Python. British humor in general is good. I have yet to watch The Office or Keeping Up Appearances, but they sound like something I might also enjoy. I'll get around to them eventually.
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Jimmy Snyder
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The best show I remember was about an Indian. There wasn't much action, but the image was clear. There were numbers and crosshairs, but that's all I remember. TV certainly has gone downhill since then.
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turbo
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That one was VERY popular. They used to play it all night long up here. The theme song was a bit bland, but eventually, you got used to it.jimmysnyder said:
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Ivan Seeking
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