The Current TiVo-Worthy List
For those of you who've recently asked (and you know who you are), here's a rundown of what yours truly, TV Boy, is actually watching these days on prime-time/evening television:
MONDAYS
Arrested Development (Fox)
If you're not watching Arrested (and you're probably not, considering the ratings), then you're missing television's smartest and funniest non-animated situation comedy. Need more information? Well... if you're so inclined, then please click on the "save this show" link in the "Official TV Boy Links" column on the right-hand side of this page.
How I Met Your Mother (CBS)
Part of the freshman class of the 2005-06 television season, Mother is the show that is restoring my faith in the three-camera sitcom. This very un-CBS-like comedy boasts an appealing cast, good writing, and an interesting premise.
TUESDAYS
Commander in Chief (ABC)
Much to my surprise, this freshman show is becoming one of my favorites. Geena Davis earns the "surprisingly solid and convincing performance of the year" award for her excellent turn as
the nation's first female president. Also very appealing (in an evil, Snidely Whiplash sort-of way) is Donald Sutherland as the speaker of the house and chief nemesis to Geena Davis' President Allen. When Emmy-nomination time comes around, don't be surprised to see the names of both of these actors on the list.
My Name is Earl (NBC)
Yet another freshman series; NBC seems to have hit paydirt by making a 180-degree turn from their usual "young urban" sitcom formula in the form of Earl. Keep an eye out for the peacock to shift Earl to Thursdays, as the first step in a strategy to reclaim dominance on that evening.
WEDNESDAYS
Lost (ABC)
What can I say about Lost? It's only the most addictive drama to come along in quite a while. The numbers. The Others. The hatch. Even the Dharma Initiative! Where the show is going is a complete mystery to me... but you know that I'll be there to find out. Rock on Mama Cass!
THURSDAYS
Everybody Hates Chris (UPN)
In one of those "when hell freezes over" moments, I am here to now stand up and admit that I watch UPN. And no, this confession will not require my enrollment in a 12-step program ("my name is Jerry, and I watch the network that gave us Homeboys in Outer Space").
FRIDAYS
Real Time with Bill Maher (HBO)
The sharpest, funniest, and most insightful politcal/current events commentary is not
found on CNN, MSNBC, or Fox News Channel; the real deal is found on HBO's Real Time, the successor to ABC's late, lamented Politically Incorrect. And if you ever have the chance to see Bill Maher's live stage show, then run, don't walk, to the box office to get your tickets. I saw him last year in Boston, and yes, he was that good.
SATURDAYS
yeah, right.
SUNDAYS
The Simpsons (Fox)
Television's smartest and funniest animated sitcom (it'd be the flat-out smartest and funniest sitcom PERIOD if it weren't for that pesky Arrested Development).
The West Wing (NBC)
First I find myself watching UPN, and then The West Wing becomes interesting television again. Who would've thought? Anyway... if you haven't seen it lately, then check out Wing's best season in two years.
Desperate Housewives (ABC)
While still a great show (and still on the must-watch list), Housewives is suffering from a second-season slump. But it's early in the season yet, so Marc Cherry still has time to wrap up that waste of time "guy in Alfre Woodard's basement" storyline and get this show back on track.
Breaking Bonaduce (VH1)
Danny Bonaduce. Yes, that Danny Bonaduce. My description could never do this show justice; instead, you MUST check it out for yourself. And believe me - you WON'T be able to stop watching (in much the way that you watch an accident scene along the side of the highway while you're stuck in traffic).
MONDAYS
Arrested Development (Fox)
If you're not watching Arrested (and you're probably not, considering the ratings), then you're missing television's smartest and funniest non-animated situation comedy. Need more information? Well... if you're so inclined, then please click on the "save this show" link in the "Official TV Boy Links" column on the right-hand side of this page.
How I Met Your Mother (CBS)
Part of the freshman class of the 2005-06 television season, Mother is the show that is restoring my faith in the three-camera sitcom. This very un-CBS-like comedy boasts an appealing cast, good writing, and an interesting premise.
TUESDAYS
Commander in Chief (ABC)
Much to my surprise, this freshman show is becoming one of my favorites. Geena Davis earns the "surprisingly solid and convincing performance of the year" award for her excellent turn as
the nation's first female president. Also very appealing (in an evil, Snidely Whiplash sort-of way) is Donald Sutherland as the speaker of the house and chief nemesis to Geena Davis' President Allen. When Emmy-nomination time comes around, don't be surprised to see the names of both of these actors on the list.My Name is Earl (NBC)
Yet another freshman series; NBC seems to have hit paydirt by making a 180-degree turn from their usual "young urban" sitcom formula in the form of Earl. Keep an eye out for the peacock to shift Earl to Thursdays, as the first step in a strategy to reclaim dominance on that evening.
WEDNESDAYS
Lost (ABC)
What can I say about Lost? It's only the most addictive drama to come along in quite a while. The numbers. The Others. The hatch. Even the Dharma Initiative! Where the show is going is a complete mystery to me... but you know that I'll be there to find out. Rock on Mama Cass!
THURSDAYS
Everybody Hates Chris (UPN)
In one of those "when hell freezes over" moments, I am here to now stand up and admit that I watch UPN. And no, this confession will not require my enrollment in a 12-step program ("my name is Jerry, and I watch the network that gave us Homeboys in Outer Space").
FRIDAYS
Real Time with Bill Maher (HBO)
The sharpest, funniest, and most insightful politcal/current events commentary is not
found on CNN, MSNBC, or Fox News Channel; the real deal is found on HBO's Real Time, the successor to ABC's late, lamented Politically Incorrect. And if you ever have the chance to see Bill Maher's live stage show, then run, don't walk, to the box office to get your tickets. I saw him last year in Boston, and yes, he was that good.SATURDAYS
yeah, right.
SUNDAYS
The Simpsons (Fox)
Television's smartest and funniest animated sitcom (it'd be the flat-out smartest and funniest sitcom PERIOD if it weren't for that pesky Arrested Development).
The West Wing (NBC)
First I find myself watching UPN, and then The West Wing becomes interesting television again. Who would've thought? Anyway... if you haven't seen it lately, then check out Wing's best season in two years.
Desperate Housewives (ABC)
While still a great show (and still on the must-watch list), Housewives is suffering from a second-season slump. But it's early in the season yet, so Marc Cherry still has time to wrap up that waste of time "guy in Alfre Woodard's basement" storyline and get this show back on track.
Breaking Bonaduce (VH1)
Danny Bonaduce. Yes, that Danny Bonaduce. My description could never do this show justice; instead, you MUST check it out for yourself. And believe me - you WON'T be able to stop watching (in much the way that you watch an accident scene along the side of the highway while you're stuck in traffic).
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SWEEPS ALERT
Just a reminder that the November sweeps begins this Thursday, November 3. Get those TiVos ad DVRs warmed-up and ready!
posted by TV Boy at 6:10 PM
2 Comments:
Dude,
I am truly surprised you don't watch shows on TV Land. It looks like you watch all Network TV. So is there a real value in having a cable box? I think not. :-(
Thanks.
Dudette --
Think about it: an interactive on-screen guide, on demand movies and series (which will soon include your favorite Howard Stern), plus a built-in digital video recorder, and the option to choose, at any given moment in time, from hundreds of programs on hundreds of channels... 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year... all at the touch of a button. And all from the comfort of your favorite chair.
Life without a cable box isn't really much of a life at all, now is it?
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