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Post by stinger06 on Nov 8, 2012 22:24:28 GMT
Stargate!!!
Like them all. I was tempted to join the U.S. Air Force just because of the show. =o
If anyone likes astronomy even a little, then "Wonders of the solar system" and "Wonders of the Universe" by the BBC are a must watch.
All of the BBC shows with James May as the host are good too I think. He's a great presenter.
I'm also somewhat into the Discovery survival shows; Survivorman, Dual survival.
Futurama is probably my best liked animated show. Actually, "Avatar: The Last Airbender" is my favorite. (serious action, humor, and plot for a Nick show.)
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Post by OziRiS on Nov 8, 2012 22:31:46 GMT
With you ALL the way on Avatar: The Last Airbender!  I have a 6-year old who loves this show and I never really got why because I'd only seen a few minutes of a couple of episodes and it seemed like every other anime show out there. Until one weekend where I was sick and lying on the couch where Nick had an Avatar marathon that he wanted to watch. Of course, living in Denmark, the whole thing was dubbed into Danish, but it was still pretty decent. So I found it in English at a torrent site and I think I've watched it 3 times end to end now |
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Post by OziRiS on Nov 8, 2012 22:33:43 GMT
BTW, PK, I found the first season of Bob's Burgers at a torrent site as well and DAAAAMN that's a messed up show!!! ;D Thanks for pointing me in that direction |
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Post by PK on Nov 8, 2012 22:36:12 GMT
;D Glad to be of help.
Don't you wish you had kids like that?
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Post by wvengineer on Nov 9, 2012 2:05:08 GMT
About the only show I make a point of catching is World's Dumbest an truTV. There are plenty of shows that I will watch if I'm happen to catch them, like The Soup, M*A*S*H, South Park, but that's about it.
I watch movies more than anything.
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Post by srracing on Nov 9, 2012 2:45:41 GMT
I watch the news (local and networks), other than that, I may stop and watch a few minutes of TV if it is on as I pass through the room. (That inlcudes MB.) However I will spend a few more secs watching a typical History (or Discovery) show on ghosts, UFO's and big foot, etc. A great source of humor for me. (BTW, I did watch about 10 mins of The Big Bang Theory tonight. Funny, (but predictable..)
I also watch most F1 and Indy/IRL races and a few NASCAR ones.
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Post by ukjonas on Nov 9, 2012 8:34:55 GMT
SpongeBob Square pants... Not a fan but have seen every episode several times as my son does... [weeps softly] You too? Has your son discovered "Adventure Time" or "Regular Show" yet? And I thought SpongeBob didn't make much sense.  Oh yeah, Adventure Time / Regular Show.... I mean -What is that about? it almost as if the writers of these shows spent their youth on acid... and to top it all, the other thing he is really into is the CGI Star Wars the Clone Wars, where the plot is nothing like the films.. I say bring back the original Thunder Cats and X-men cartoons... I'd be happy  |
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Post by ukjonas on Nov 9, 2012 9:47:22 GMT
The American Top Gear is still finding it's way, but I think it's problem is that its too...nice. The stars don't have the quirky personalities and chemistry that the original guys do. Adam Carolla was originally suggested for one of the roles; that would have helped. Being a Brit, I guess it is going to be harder for me to pick up on the inuendos from across the pond as the people referenced with be unfamiliar. I don't see it that often either so maybe given time and the BBC iPlayer, hopefully, it will grow The shows format is fantastic entertainment and less about cars and more about lads being lads.... |
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Post by ronbo6 on Nov 10, 2012 5:46:05 GMT
The short list:
NCIS
Doctor Who
Burn Notice
White Collar
Monk re-runs
Psych
Mentalist
Big Bang Theory
South Park
Criminal Minds
Bones
CSI
Perception.
...and a few others, if time permits (hey, I got LOTS of time on my hands. I'm retired).
I DEFINITELY stay away from all the 'reality-talent' shows (singing, dancing, whatever), Survivor (better known around my house as "Camping with Psycopaths"), Big Brother, Swamp People, Jersey Shore, Duck Dynasty, Deadliest Catch, Ghost Hunters. Well, I think you get the drift here.
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Post by wvengineer on Nov 10, 2012 19:34:18 GMT
Being a Brit, I guess it is going to be harder for me to pick up on the inuendos from across the pond as the people referenced with be unfamiliar. Don't worry, it goes both ways. I watched a couple episode of the original British version of "The Office" and really didn't find them funny. There were a couple laughs, but only a dozen or so across three episodes. British humor is odd. I don't get the Office at all, but I LOVE Monty Python. Oh well... |
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Post by Avenger on Nov 10, 2012 22:51:44 GMT
British humor is odd. I don't get the Office at all, but I LOVE Monty Python. Oh well... The Office is more a subtle comedy of manners and embarrassment, and those unfamiliar with the culture and environment of British workplaces will find the subtlety going over their head. |
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Post by breesfan on Nov 13, 2012 2:48:51 GMT
I really don't watch much TV but I do watch CSI:NY and as of late I have been getting into Chicago Fire.
CSI:NY is a good show and two of my favorite actors are on there.
Chicago Fire, uh.. hehe.. hot looking firefighters... Hahahahahaha!!! ;D
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Post by Cybermortis on Nov 13, 2012 2:58:30 GMT
CSI NY is my favourite of the CSI shows, although I'd be hard pressed to say why.
Bones is definitely one of my other 'must catch' (even if that is on DVD) shows. In this case I think it is because it manages to find a balance between serious and fun - something that seems to be sadly lacking in TV shows in general.
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Post by blazerrose on Nov 13, 2012 3:28:42 GMT
I like the cerebral aspect of CSI:NY - the thought process of just how they get their bad guys. I watch a LOT of TV. Several Food Network/Cooking Channel shows - Good Eats, Nigella Kitchen, Chopped, Next Iron Chef, Iron Chef America, Sandwich King, $10 Dinners, Secrets of a Restaurant Chef, Mexican Made Easy. Discovery - Deadliest Catch, Gold Rush, Curiosity, Breaking Magic. Science Channel - Head Rush, How It's Made, Punkin Chunkin. Travel Channel - Layover, No Reservations, Bizarre Foods. History Channel - Top Shot. TNT - Leverage, Rizzoli and Isles, Major Crimes. TLC - What Not to Wear, the crazy Christmas decoration shows. Cartoon Network - Star Wars the Clone Wars networks - not so much. CSI:NY, NFL on NBC, sometimes Craig Ferguson, local news and public affairs shows. Animal Planet - Too Cute!, Puppy Bowl. I love my DVR. |
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Post by blazerrose on Nov 13, 2012 3:33:08 GMT
I will admit that, outside Mythbusters, I am addicted to NCIS. My feelings for the offshoot NCIS:LA depend on the episode. I love Deeks. He's such a goofball. |
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Post by Lex Of Sydney Australia on Nov 23, 2012 12:24:03 GMT
Ok apart from the Mythbusters I like to watch the following: Comedy: Are you being Served?: Don't you just LOVE Mr. Peacock!?! The Carry On Movies: Politically incorrect but still VERY funny! Blackadder: Baldrick you donkey!  Jeeves & Wooster Fawlty Towers Hogan's Heroes: Shultz!!! I know Nothing! M*A*S*H* Mystery/Crime: Castle Midsummer Murders Sherlock Murdoch Mysteries Sci Fi: SG1: O'Neill is such a good character. Stargate Atlantis Dr Who Star Trek: The original series is really the only one worth watching in my option Grimm Other categories: QI The Late Late Show with Craig Ferguson: Geoff Peterson is SO FUNNY! ;D I also have to admit that my 'guilty secret' is I actually like watching Ben 10 (I've seen them all at least five times) with my Goddaughter whom I babysit every Saturday morning so her Mum can get some ‘me time’ & go shopping. My Goddaughter also likes a show called The Winx Club but I find it a bit too saccharin for my tastes. ukjonas we get the Thunder Cats and X-men cartoons here as a regular Saturday morning cartoons, which I also watch with my Goddaughter. |
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Post by kharnynb on Nov 24, 2012 8:42:59 GMT
The (new to me) series "once upon a time" is pretty cool.
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Post by silverdragon on Nov 24, 2012 10:05:07 GMT
Yep... and we are proud of that....
We have Sarcasm, we use it in everyday life, what you see from me on these boards is a very much watered down version of British Humour, as over the years I have learnt that UK humour is often misunderstood by America....
We also have the ability to be self-sarcastic, taking the "rise" out of yourself can be extremely funny when done well, we have developed it as an art form...
I do not like the Office at all, as I cant STAND the person who does the lead role in the UK version... he is offensive in real life as well
As for "Do things like that REALLY happen?".....
Yes,.... not quite as frequently, but most of the situations are based on real life events...
We all know "Someone like that" for most/all of the characters in the show, and that is why its funny....
The American version is "watered down" to suit your sense of humour, as you would not get some of the references from the UK show....
Not at all saying that OUR sense of humour in any way is better at all...
Just "Different".....
You dont have the history that we have of UK comedy, references to past well known comedy sketches and shows would just go to waste unless you have seen what they are parodying?...
In the UK, The Parrot Sketch to anyone over 30 is a definite MUST as part of education, I know that some Americans dont even know who Monty Python are.
Morecambe and Wise, and the other comedy double acts such as the Two Ronnie's, when they were on television, other channels just gave up, they had no chance of even TRYING to compete with their show.... and the Christmas specials regularly broke records as the most watched show EVER.... something like 90% of the possible audience would tune in to watch it, or record it for viewing later.
They would never even dare to try putting those two on at the same time as competition... they just KNEW that they would get complaints by the thousands....
Do Americans even know who they were?.... I dont know, but I accept the possibility that you may not....
However, if you are over 30 in the UK, for you to NOT know who they were, is almost impossible.
Almost like not knowing who your President is at this time....
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Post by Lokifan on Nov 24, 2012 17:27:46 GMT
The Office actually has a lot of different versions for different audiences, according to an interview I once read with Gervais. There are (if I recall correctly) Spanish, French, Russian, Israeli, and even German versions. Each supposedly is tailored for the audience, highlighting the local "Office" stereotypes and irritations. The American "Office" boss is less arrogant than his British counterpart, and more worried about being liked than obeyed. The German boss is supposedly more of a martinet. The French version supposedly is more about who's sleeping with whom. As for the popularity of Monty Python in the US, I think you'd find that most people in their thirties and older would recognize the classic bits. I started watching them when they were on Public Televison back in the 70s. "Life of Brian" is still popular. Just a few years ago, Cleese and Idle even appeared on one of the most popular and longest running sketch comedy shows, "Saturday Night Live", and performed the Dead Parrot Sketch in its entirety: www.hulu.com/watch/102861Cleese has had a few series roles over here, not to mention his movie career. |
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Post by maxman on Nov 25, 2012 5:57:42 GMT
And of course "Big Bang Theory. Oddly enough, Leonard is my least favorite character. I think Galecki tends to over-do the character just a bit. Sort of a nerdy version of David from Roseanne. Besides having a less loving mother, Leonard IS David. They seem to be getting into having one new season a year. I think season four starts in January, and it will have a sixteen episode run (whether or not the first three will be a three episode story arc for the premiere is to be seen). |
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