[proudofthesouth]

BTW, my prayers are and have been with everyone out in California. I can't begin to imagine going through something like that cause fire has been my major phobia since I was a toddler. As terrified as I am of the occassional tornado that I get in my area its nothing like what y'all are going through.

God Bless all of you and I hope your lives return to normal as soon as possible.

[L.N. Smithee]

I was blown away by the premiere episode of Chuck. I didn't know what to expect from Chuck because my days of reading TV Guide cover to cover as it reached my mailbox have long gone. I tuned in accidently, as I was looking for Deal or No Deal (perhaps the best game show of all time), but it had been moved from the Monday @ 8 slot on NBC. That episode had everything -- belly laughs, heart-pounding action (including a totally surprising and original car crash stunt), and, of course, gorgeous women.

It reminded me of another of my fave all-time shows, She Spies, which had a limited run on NBC in 2000 before going to syndication. That isn't surprising since She Spies was obviously inspired by the success of the film version of Charlie's Angels, which starred Cameron Diaz, Drew Barrymore, and Lucy Liu. The director of Charlie's Angels -- which, by the way, I flipped off after ten minutes -- was directed by Joseph McGinty Nichol, bka "McG." McG is the creator and director of Chuck.

She Spies' first two seasons are as great as any show I have ever seen. While it was inspired by McG's Angels flick, it was funnier and wittier. It was more like a hybrid of the original Charlie's Angels TV show and, believe it or not, The Monkees, sharing that classic comedy's penchant for "breaking the fourth wall" (IOW, the actors break character to address the viewer).

Unfortunately, the lighthearted action in She Spies ended in the third season, and the producers tried to make it more like Mission Impossible meets Baywatch. Ugh. I saw the third season's premiere and never watched it again. Apparently, I wasn't alone, as it was the final season.

[mware]

I mentioned earlier that I thought that all the Law and Order spin offs were going after our troops and the Bush Administration.

Speical Victims tonight features an Arab that was murdered. As the script is playing out. He was tortured by members of the US military, who made him stand naked in front of women, sleep depreviation, the whole nine yards.

A woman who was writing a book about his life was also murdered.

This stuff is getting unwatchable.

Hollywood is kicking it up a notch.

[eleni121]

I gag on most shows..so many channels so much garbage...I end up watching endless repeat House Hunters or Fox or classic films

[highlander_UW]

I honestly haven’t watched a single show. I saw like 5 mins of one that I found offensive, but to list it is not really fair as I don’t have anything to compare it to...but it had Doogie Houser talking about hitting on women...given that he’s a homosexual it just came across as skin crawling icky. Been on the computer in place of the TV.

[EmilyGeiger]

Even though it’s not a new show, Office is still very funny to me.

[RichInOC]

I don’t really have one. I’m just surprised that “Viva Laughlin” got whacked before “Cavemen”.

[Son Of The Godfather]

I love the show Dexter on Showtime... Can't wait for next week's Never thought I'd be sympathetic towards a serial-killer character, but he only kills the baddies, so...

[RockinRight]

Love Big Bang Theory. I also like Cavemen.

[Spiff]

Only found two shows worth watching:

Mad Men - AMC - Awesome show by the producer of The Sopranos.

Pushing Daisies - Just plain fun to watch.

[sionnsar]

What is your favorite or least favorite of the new television season?
...
I have an extremely dry sense of humor and both of these shows just crack me up (especially Big Bang Theory).

I have no favorites -- I quit watching teeeheeeveee altogether several years ago.

But you say there are shows with dry humor, not the sloppy, silly or slapstick that has steadily turned me away over the decades? And no laugh tracks? (And are they broadcast? We don't have cable.)

If the answers are yes, I might turn on the telly for the second time this year.

[Anti-Christ is Hillary]

“Whats Your Favorite (Or Least Favorite) New TV Show Of This Season?”

Chuck

[tob2]

Have been watching Chuck, Journeyman, Christina Who?, and Moonlight. Think they are the best of the new shows. Also Drew Carey’s Price is Right. He is great on that one. Women’s Murder Club is good too. Have a busy tape recorder these days.

[MomwithHope]

The Office and House are my favorites. That is of course until 24 and Lost start up.
Worst I have seen is Cavemen. It stinketh.....

[azhenfud]

"Whats Your Favorite (Or Least Favorite) New TV Show Of This Season?"

NBC (Nothing But Crap)

[Tanniker Smith]

I haven’t been watching much since “Dr. Who” wrapped up its “third” season.

[Castigar]

Mad Men, on AMC

[Edit35]

All shows on the Discovery Channel and/or History Channel.

(or most anyway)

And all movies on TCM — Turner Classic Movies

Ted Turner is an a-hole supreme, but his movie channel is mezmerizing. I could watch those old black and white movies all day and night, and never get tired.

They just don’t have actors or actresses today like those in the 30s, 40s, and 50s. It’s a darn shame.

[JWinNC]

“Burn Notice” was the best show of the year in my book, but it’s on hiatus now until next year sometime.

“Bionic Woman” had potential, but is looking like a flop after the first episode.

“Life” has an intriguing plot, but it’s kind of slow and dopey.

jw

[Bat_Chemist]

Bionic Woman...Lindsay Wagner, she’s not!

[NeoCaveman]

Damages on FX

Of course its season just ended.

Can’t wait for Season 2.