Favorite TV Shows

**Sonnie** · **10-01-09, 04:31 PM**

Answer some or all and use any format you desire... this is simply a guideline for those who might find it easy to use.

What is your ALL-TIME favorite TV show series? (Even if it no longer airs.)
What are your favorite current TV shows? (Even if they are not in season at the moment.)
What recently aired or new shows are you watching or looking forward to seeing?
What shows did you try out that fizzled out on you and/or outright bombed?
What are your favorite past time shows that you really liked?

1. 24: The way they do the 24 shows representing 24 hours in one day is pretty interesting and the show has always kept my attention.

2. 24
American Idol
House
CSI: Miami
CSI (Vegas)
Law & Order SVU
Leverage

3. FlashForward: The first show was very interesting and I think I may like this.

Dark Blue: I like the undercoverish nature of the show, but wish they would fore go the risqué scenes. TNT does not mind stretching it to the limits.

4. Fringe: I thought this was going to be one of the best shows I had ever seen when it began last year, but it quickly fizzled out on me. I did not even finish watching out the season after about 3-4 shows. I did pick up the first show of this new season and it was pretty good, but not sure if I will hang in there with it or not.

Eastwick: Totally bombed for me... not even sure what interested me into watching the premiere show.

5. Prison Break: I really liked this show, but I am glad it is over. I always wondered how they were going to continue the show after they broke out of prison, but they figured out a way to do it. Despite some blatant plot holes, I hung in there with it until the end.

Alias: Just a really cool show that I wish they would revive.

The Shield: I had to wade through some language on this one, albeit not a terrible lot, and it did get somewhat violent at times.

There are probably some others I have forgotten about... but this is a start anyway.

**tonyvdb** · **10-01-09, 05:33 PM**

I would have to say that my all time favorite show is more of a series, I really enjoyed the entire Star Trek series right from the original to the final series Enterprise. No I am not a Trekkie and have never been to a convention but simply enjoyed the shows.

My favorite current TV shows would be Flashpoint, Law and order, Lost and believe it or not Hells kitchen although the language does not impress me.

I am looking forward to seeing the new series Trauma but its hard to say if it can hold on to my interest in the long run.

As far as a series that I just could not get into is the new Battlestar Galactica it gust did not stick close enough to the original series of the 70's.

Shows that I liked in the past were, St Elsewhere, MASH, Sliders, Dukes of Hazard, Quantum Leap and Magnum PI.

**OvalNut** · **10-01-09, 06:50 PM**

Among more recent offerings:

1. The Unit - Is this one coming back?

2. Sarah Connor Chronicles - Is this one coming back too?

3. Criminal Minds

Agreed that Flash Forward looks quite promising.

Leverage just doesn't put it over the top for me.

I tried The Forgotten, but the acting is just not up to speed, seems more like they're phoning it in.

Tim

**Prof.** · **10-01-09, 07:41 PM**

Well my all time favourite would have to be be the original X- Files, followed closely by 24 and CSI..
LOST looked like it was going to be another one , but I LOST interest in it when nothing was ever explained!!

There has probably been others over my 55 years of adult viewing, but the old brain doeasn't quite stretch that far back these days!..

The new one FlashForward looks like it could be very good and added to the list..

**SkaBooM** · **10-02-09, 10:51 AM**

-Dexter
-Death Note
-The IT crowd (u.k. sitcom)
-lost
I also really liked Harpers island.

**Jon Liu** · **10-02-09, 11:12 AM**

Let's see...

Battlestar Galactica (2004)
Lost
The Office
CSI, CSI: NY (not a huge fan of CSI: Miami)
Pushing Daisies (too bad this one didn't really catch on)

That's about it for now.

**the_diyr** · **10-02-09, 12:18 PM**

House

Law and Order CI & SVU ( I Love Mariska ) ( Dont tell my wife )

Burn Notice

Thats about it..

I do like to watch Cartoons as well ( Favorite is Scooby Doo )

**Prof.** · **10-20-09, 12:35 AM**

Watched another episode of "FlashForward" last night and nearly turned it off..

Is anyone else getting the feeling that this is going to be like another "Lost", and just drag on and on with no real answers..and turn into a melodrama?

**salvasol** · **10-20-09, 04:32 PM**

Favorites:
All 3 CSI's (Miami, Las Vegas and NY), Criminal Minds, Law and Order (CI and SVU), Mentalist, Trauma, The Unit, Numbers, Smallville, Heroes.

Old favorites (off air, whis some to come back):
Shark, Cane, Knight Rider, Miami Vice, AirWolf, Nash Bridges....

**Sonnie** · **10-20-09, 11:32 PM**

Prof... well there is the one character from Lost on there... not sure if that is the episode you viewed.

I am going to hang in there with it for this season to see where it takes me, so far I am liking it, but it could turn me off.

I watched Fringe again... trying to get back into it for this season, but this past show was not good for me... kind of stupid.

David... you brought back some memories for me. A few shows I had forgot about. Man... what happened to Shark? That was a great show... if you like James Wood, which I do.

And Cane... whoa... what a show. I cannot believe it did not make it.

I liked Nash and Miami Vice... wish they both would come back, but ole Don is getting on up there in age, not sure he would be the right guy or not, although I always liked him in those parts, actually they are the only shows I liked him in.

**salvasol** · **10-21-09, 12:35 AM**

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Sonnie wrote:

... you brought back some memories for me. A few shows I had forgot about. Man... what happened to Shark? That was a great show... if you like James Wood, which I do.

And Cane... whoa... what a show. I cannot believe it did not make it...

Have you seen: The Good wife??? ....I think is similar to Shark (but main character is a woman.

I think that the problem with Caine was the writers strike, Remember??? ....but Who knows.

I forgot to add to my favorites: NCIS and the new NCIS Los Angeles.

**Prof.** · **10-21-09, 06:47 PM**

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Sonnie wrote:

Prof... well there is the one character from Lost on there... not sure if that is the episode you viewed.

Really!!..I haven't spotted him yet..unless he's someone I never saw on Lost ..
With a character from Lost included in the cast just makes me more suspicious..and I'm beginning to suspect that this show has been written by the same guy who wrote Lost!!

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I am going to hang in there with it for this season to see where it takes me, so far I am liking it, but it could turn me off.

I'll hang in there for a few more episodes myself, but if it doesn't come up with any plausible answers soon, that will be it for me..
Another station here runs The Mentalist at the same time slot, and I've always enjoyed that show..

**Sonnie** · **10-21-09, 07:10 PM**

Nope... not a J.J. Abrams show. He is really pretty good, just got a bit carried away with Lost.

The character dupe is Charlie.

You might want to stay to the end. Check this out: Producer: Why Flash Forward won't drive you crazy like Lost

Apparently, others have the same idea you do.

**lcaillo** · **10-21-09, 07:35 PM**

All time favorites include MASH, Hill Street Blues, Star Trek.

Currently I like NCIS sometimes a lot, sometimes it is just silly. I like Sons of Anarchy a lot. I think it is one of the best dramas around right now. I like drama that demonstrates the complexity of people living on the edge of morality and how they manage their own "ethics" within their social context. It reminds me of the Godfather movies.

As for shows that dudded for me, 24 is one of them. It should have gone one or two seasons and quit.

**Prof.** · **10-21-09, 08:09 PM**

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Sonnie wrote:

Nope... not a J.J. Abrams show. He is really pretty good, just got a bit carried away with Lost.

The character dupe is Charlie.

Charlie!!.I haven't spotted him, unless his appearance is different..
I think we might be a few episodes behind you..

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You might want to stay to the end. Check this out: Producer: Why Flash Forward won't drive you crazy like Lost

Apparently, others have the same idea you do.

Wow!..that is encouraging..I will definitely stick it out to the end of this series..
Thanks for that..

**Prof.** · **10-21-09, 08:35 PM**

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lcaillo wrote:

All time favorites include MASH, Hill Street Blues, Star Trek.

Ah!..Star Trek..How could I have left that off my all time favourites..

I watched the very first episode on TV and never stopped over all those years..including the Original Series, Generations, Deep Space 9, Voyager and Enterprise..

It would have to be my all time favourite TV show!

**lcaillo** · **10-21-09, 08:41 PM**

I will always remember the double episode with the Spock and Captain Pike incident. My first wife went into labor with my eldest son while we were watching a rerun of that one.

**Prof.** · **10-21-09, 08:48 PM**

I remember Captain Pike..but I wouldn't have a clue where I was at the time..nor for any other episodes for that matter..
I've watched Star Trek in 4 different States..including 16 different houses!!

**lcaillo** · **10-21-09, 09:41 PM**

My favorite Star Trek series are the original and Enterprise. Well, also any episodes with Seven-of-nine in them.

**Prof.** · **10-21-09, 09:48 PM**

Ah..yes..Seven-of-Nine

It would be a toss up between the original and Generations for me..

**Fincave** · **10-22-09, 05:05 AM**

There are a few shows that have really grabbed me, these would include The Sopranos, Oz (cruel but fascinating), Shield, Weeds, The West Wing (not that interested in the theme but the dialogue was brilliant),Auf Wiedersein Pet (sp?), Coupling (the British version and only the first few seasons), The Commish, M.A.S.H, 'Allo 'Allo, Californication.

**SkaBooM** · **10-29-09, 07:40 AM**

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jhnsmith978 wrote:

mine is Death Note...

I really like this one too.

**Sonnie** · **10-29-09, 07:50 AM**

I had never heard of it until now. I am not sure I could get into an animated series.

**Richard W. Haines** · **10-29-09, 08:51 AM**

My favorite TV shows are ones that have repeat potential and interest to me.
Of course this is purely subjective but my all time favorites are:

COMEDIES:

"The Honeymooners"
"Get Smart"
"It's About Time" (Public domain ony available in bootlegs)
"Captain Nice" (Public domain only available in bootlegs)
"Barney Miller" (still waiting for the other seasons to be released)
"The Abbott and Costello Show"

DRAMAS:

"Columbo"
"The Rockford Files"
"The Time Tunnel"

I enjoyed watching a number of contemporary shows including
"The Sopranos", "Desperate Housewives", "Law and Order",
"Law and Order: SVU" and "CSI" along with older shows
like "LA Law". However, after watching them once I have no desire
to see them again even though all were well made and had fine
performances. Part of the problem with many current shows is
they depict the urban setting and lifestyle ("Law and Order" etc.)
which is more difficult for me to relate to since I've spent my entire
life in the suburbs.

I guess I generally prefer sit-coms because it's entertaining to watch
the actor's comic timing and reactions over and over again, similar
to the way I watch old comedy movies ever now and then. Sort of
like listening to a favorite song over the years.

I tried the Irish version of "The Sopranos" called "The Brotherhood"
recently and just couldn't get into the characters.

"Sex and the City" TV show started out funny but the last season
was too grim and I lost interest in it.

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