The Television Show Test Thread

[Reply #240 on:]

Yeah, seems like all TV producers can think up are shows about cops or hospitals. Just once I'd like to see a TV show set in a Post Office.


"Boss! Boss! This parcel is ticking!!"

"Looks like someone's getting a clock for Christmas."

YEEEEAAAAAAH...

Awesome!

"There's a woman at the front desk demanding a book of Elvis commemorative stamps, but we haven't had those for years!"
"Tell her we're sorry...but Elvis has left the building."
YEEEAAAAAAH!

Somebody has to make that show!

[Reply #241 on:]

I'm starting to like The Dollhouse.

But thats probably mostly because of Dushku and Acker.

[Reply #242 on:]

Hahaha, Doctor T's was better than mine.

[Reply #243 on:]

Yes, but I can only steal good ideas, not create them.

[Reply #244 on:]

You *ARE* Hollywood.

[Reply #245 on:]

I just really hope Steve Wozniak wins Dancing With the Stars he just really seems like such a nice guy and he's having so much fun.

[Reply #246 on:]

Too many dudes named Steve.

[Reply #247 on:]

Steve-o injured himself I hope he is making a full recovery his partner seemed really down in the dumps and boy is melissa HOT when she salsas:eek:

[Reply #248 on:]

What? 
Nothing is on Tuesdays.

[Reply #249 on:]

Fringe comes on on Tuesdays but it is on hiatus until April

It has Pacey in it and Matthew Abaddon too

[Reply #250 on:]

Fringe = vapid, heavy-handed ripoff of The X-Files.

[Reply #251 on:]

When I first saw the commercials, I thought to myself, "X-files with a chick who's less hot than Gillian Anderson and the black guy who steals thoughts from Heroes."  Then I realized all women are less hot than Gillian Anderson and that wasn't the guy from Heroes.  Disappointing all around.

So the show isn't great?

[Reply #252 on:]

It's actually alright. Just lacking in subtlety. The writers think that by making the phenomenon 'science-y' then that eliminates the need for mystery and ambiguity to curb viewer disbelief. The X-Files was such a success because most of the time the fantastical element is never fully revealed and the facts remain in question. Fringe just slaps you in the face and says "There's something fantastic, laid bare, no question - deal with it". To me that sort of spoils the fun.
It's really only saved by the crazy old professor guy who's absolutely hilarious.

I love Gillian too. As an adolescent I used to watch her on the show and then retreat to my bedroom for hours at a time. She made a man of me

[Reply #253 on:]

What? 
Nothing is on Tuesdays.

Everything is on Tuesdays, The Simpsons, then Worst Week which I think is a terrible show and I don't watch it, but after that is How I Met Your Mother, then Bones and then Ashes to Ashes, which is a spin-off from Life on Mars, the first show wasn't all too good but I think I'll keep watching it anyway.

[Reply #254 on:]

Tuesdays- The Simpsons, then a choice of neighbours or futurama, then whatever the hell is on austar, then lie to me

[Reply #255 on:]

Just started season 4 The Wire.




LOLERCAUST!

[Reply #256 on:]

My dad made that his ring tone for a little while.

My god, I love Clay Davis.

Also S4 was my favourite season of The Wire, I think, so yay!

[Reply #257 on:]

Dollhouse Ep 6.

Farking amazing. Really bammed it up a notch, and the pudgy dude(What's he been in recently? Was he in Chuck not that long ago?)'s story was pretty sad. The fight between Echo and FBI dude was freaken awesome, as was the "Look out he's got a gun" bit. I hope this one has staying power and doesn't get cancelled. Also, can't help by squeee BADGER! whenever he comes on screen, i love how Joss recycles his cast. ^_^

[Reply #258 on:]

I'm a bit behind on Dollhouse. Must watch ep 5 and 6 this week to catch up. Nice to hear you liked ep 6 so much, I'll make sure I pay extra attention to it!

[Reply #259 on:]

Seriously, it's a real game changer. It's changed it from an average "What's she going to be this week!" kind of show, to a "JESUSCHRISTINEEDTOSEENEXTWEEK SEPNOW!" kinda thing...

[Reply #260 on:]

Season 1 of The Wire is the best.

Dollhouse is my favorite show right now.  They've been building and building and Episode 6 got me so hype.  Someone make a Dollhouse thread.

[Reply #261 on:]

Checking out Carnivale, not bad. Not bad at all.

[Reply #262 on:]

Ahh that is better. Nearly gave up there Mr Wheadon but episode six has given me hope again. Hell now I think of it most of his series take a little time to warm up, both Buffy and Angel did not really hit their stride til the second seasons. Let's hope that now it is more interesting it will not be canceled.

Other TV shinnanigans. Watch Nathen Barley over the weekend, nice to see a show by Chris Morris and Charlie Brooker. Lots of fun and also quite scary that I have met quite a few people who are just like many of the characters in the show. The idiots are winning.

Finally for those who do not know and live in the UK. The Wire starts on 30th March BBC2 and it appears they will be showing it throughout the week. So if yu have not seen the show please watch it is well woth it

[Reply #263 on:]

Fun Tuesdays are back. How I Met Your Mother, Little Britain USA and Bones. Makes me actually look forward to Tuesdays.

[Reply #264 on:]

Seriously, it's a real game changer. It's changed it from an average "What's she going to be this week!" kind of show, to a "JESUSCHRISTINEEDTOSEENEXTWEEK SEPNOW!" kinda thing...

SWEET... you're right. Ep 6 starts bringing it. Definitely.

Off to watch ep 7 now...

[Reply #265 on:]

How I Met Your Mother is brilliant. I think half of it is thanks to the awesomeness of a fella called Barney Stinson.

[Reply #266 on:]

Not a bad show, I've seen the first 2 seasons, definitely enjoy NPH as Barney

[Reply #267 on:]

He pretty much makes that show!

But it also has a similar formula to Family Guy, don't you think? They tell alot of stories through amusing flashbacks that are often pretty unreal

Still.. i love it too.

[Reply #268 on:]

The Inbetweeners: any show that has a guy projectile vomiting on a young childs head is ok in my books!

It's simple, like Skins without all the DRAMA, and it's funnier.

[Reply #269 on:]

Oh my god I am so looking forward to The Inbetweeners. I like the trailer to it where Neils head stuck to a chair and somebody pulled Will's trousers while he giving out leflets.

[Reply #270 on:]

The Wire is really not my thing.

[Reply #271 on:]

No, i wouldn't imagine it to be.

Also, Yay Omar's dong!

[Reply #272 on:]

Charlie Brookers Newswipe!

Go go go Brooker fans!

[Reply #273 on:]

I just bought The Wire DVDs on ebay.
Will you love me now, chay?!

[Reply #274 on:]

So I'm watching Torchwood via Netflix.  It seems to me that for being one of Earth's last lines of defense, Torchwood seems woefully unprepared to deal with the threats it encounters on a weekly basis.

[Reply #275 on:]

And what are the odds that everyone on its payroll is bisexual?

[Reply #276 on:]

I just bought The Wire DVDs on ebay.
Will you love me now, chay?!

Always.

[Reply #277 on:]

I watched the first couple of episodes of The Wire, it looks pretty good, I think I'll be sticking with it

[Reply #278 on:]

Sorry Tweek, Birthday Clown has already pledged his love (and a number of other things) to Chay. Maybe Books will love you or something.

[Reply #279 on:]

"the fuck did I do?" Is the Wire's "I've got a bad feeling about this" isn't it?

Except it's always McNulty saying it rather then various characters.