Posted on 05/24/2010 12:10:06 PM PDT by AlienandStranger
I’m on my 22nd viewing of the entire Sopranos series. Actually it’s just on in the background in my workspace.
I hear DeadWood is very good.
BOOKMARK
Foyle’s War (already mentioned)
...and, if you want more action, muskets and swords...
Sharpe's Rifles
In a more documentary fashion, the “Seven Up” series is a fascinating look into class and values over the years. The same set of kids from different backgrounds are interviewed every seven years to see what is happening in the lives. I think they are now in their 40’s... Again, on Netflix.
Cop Rock.
((((ducking!))))
Ken Burns’s “Civil War”
I liked it a lot too, though the format paled after a while, then they all got very old and it got grotesque.
Here’s one few may know: after doing the Irish show ‘Father Ted’ (not recommended for the spiritually strict), Ardal O’Hanlon starred in a sitcom set in a British provincial town where he was an alien superman with a peabrain. He marries a local nurse and they have a brilliant son (in the cradle, he dispenses more wisdom than the rest of the cast combined). Pretty silly but a ton of fun and played brightly by all. I think there’s only a few seasons of it, but I found it utterly innocent and loverly.
Northern Exposure — 110 hour long episodes that represents, in my opinion, the best written show in TV history. Great characters, great setting, great stories. When nothing looks good coming up on TV, I reach for my NX DVDs.
Horrific language and sexual situations that simply go beyond the pale. I would not recommend ‘Deadwood’ for the poster of this thread by any means (despite the fact that it is superbly made, excellently acted). It is just deplorable morally, however.
From the era of great television: Emergency and Adam 12. For a little more humerous: Hogan’s Heros and I Dream of Jennie.
Check out “Dead like me.” Only two seasons were made, plus one movie after the series was canceled.
Battlestar Galactica. Very spiritual (pro God) message.
Agree on both but Susan Penhaligon has been a favorite since I saw Leopard in the Snow. (and I forfeit my man card admitting that I saw that movie)
Forgot the name but British Mrs bucket???help..
King of Queens
MASH
Monk (though some of the episodes are a little edgy, not for under 14, IMO)
My parents are currently hooked on 24. I’ve never seen it.
Yeah, I re-read the original post and Deadwood wasn't a good suggestion. One of the best series I can ever remember seeing, tho.
Did anyone suggest Band of Brothers?
And I haven’t seen Sons of Anarchy mentioned yet either, but there aren’t very many episodes to watch yet.
I would recommend “Mad Men” on AMC, but it has significant sexual content, which, according to your post, is an ender.
You can pre-order HBO’s “The Pacific” and the History Channel’s “America: The Story Of Us”. Both are outstanding.
Keeping up appearances...
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