We are considering eliminating cable (and DVR) from our household and switching to free High Def antennae. So, I'm getting all anxious about it. I've decided to post some series recommendations for everyone, and I hope you guys do the same. And if you know anything about high def antennaes post that too.
I've already posted about Man Vs. Wild, so I'll just say that he continues to amaze me. Last episode he squeezed moisture out of elephant dung for nourishment. The prior episode he purposely jumped into thin ice freezing water to demonstrate the proper way to escape. He is crazy!
Here are some others I like:
Lost- The best part of this show is the intense acting performed so well by the three main characters who are currently captured and imprisoned by the Others. Kate and Sawyer are unbelievably good actors. They show a range of emotions that are completely believable and cause me to care about their fates. I completely forget that I'm watching a television show. And to anybody who was bothered by numbers and hatches enough to quit watching- those are all gone! And the island's not purgatory I promise, so now you can enjoy it knowing that they're not all dead. :)
CBS News Sunday Morning Show- I recently discovered this pleasant Sunday Morning news show that patterns itself like a Sunday newspaper. I'm delighted with this show just for the sake that the majority of their segments are GOOD news- simple interesting stories about people, places, and events. Usually a movie or music critic gives a nice review and Mo Rocca or Ben Stein give editorials. The best part is that the last segment is an unnarrated video of nature. I've never seen talking head pundits squabbling over political scraps on this show.
The Unit- This is a David Mamet written and produced show about a top secret militairy unit, like Delta Force. Unlike other spy shows such as Alias, the premises in The Unit are believable. Unfortunately, Mamet's inability to write for women sours the dialogue and makes the actresses sound phony. But this is a fun show that I think most people might ignore on their "dial".
30 Rock- People who judged this show in the first two episodes are missing a really funny show. I'll go so far as to say that it's funnier than The Office. 30 Rock is also WAY better than Aaron Snorkin's snoozefest Studio 60 on the Sunset Strip, which is a similar new series. Please for the love of good comedy give it a try.
Biggest Loser- The only thing bad about this show was Caroline Rhea's annoying voice. The cast was really interesting, the drama was built into the premise, and the results were magnificent (not to mention socially uplifting for once).
Real World: Denver- And now to end with a guilty pleasure. I've been with Real World since the beginning. I've seen it decline from a docu-soap with interesting and unique characters and social commentary to a girls gone wild slutfest provoked by free alcahol and supermodel castmembers. This year is no different regarding the fratiness of the seven roommates, but each show has been packed with romances, fights, and other scandalous intrigues. It's fun to watch the chaos.
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