03-18-2009, 03:32 PM | #151 |
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I am surprised to see so much Journeyman talk, didn't realize it had so much love. Personally, I think it had a chance to be better and more popular than Quantum Leap.
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03-18-2009, 03:37 PM | #152 |
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I remember when Fox had The Simpsons, Woops, Married With Children, Flying Blind (w/ Tea Leoni), and Herman's Head all one the same night.
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03-18-2009, 03:42 PM | #153 |
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03-18-2009, 03:45 PM | #154 |
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03-18-2009, 03:56 PM | #155 |
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Only if they bring back Johnny Fever as the teach and erase Billy Connolly's reign from the continuity.
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03-18-2009, 08:30 PM | #156 | |
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Another odd bird. Wow. I actually loved the pilot; its probably only 3rd to Jaynestown and Mrs. Reynolds in my favorite episodes. I thought the 2nd episode was more action-y and therefore less interesting. |
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03-18-2009, 08:32 PM | #157 |
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Jaynestown was fantastic, loved that one
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03-18-2009, 08:38 PM | #158 |
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Definitely Sportsnite, i loved that show.
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03-18-2009, 08:42 PM | #159 | |
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I agree with this, although I'd also throw in Out of Gas as one of the best.
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03-19-2009, 06:41 PM | #160 |
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Best primetime lineup in television history.
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03-19-2009, 07:32 PM | #161 |
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You'll get your wish this upcoming year, since they're remaking this show.
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03-19-2009, 07:40 PM | #162 |
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Tales of the Gold Monkey
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03-19-2009, 08:29 PM | #163 |
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03-20-2009, 05:14 AM | #164 |
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03-20-2009, 07:46 AM | #165 |
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Well, I sure don't see Woops! anywhere on your list.
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I think my favorites are "Out of Gas", "War Stories", and "Ariel." That's the thing about this show. I've watched all of the episodes multiple times and never really get tired of it. I can't say the same for, say, Battlestar Galactica. It's a great series. In fact, no sci-fi series has ever done space combat/tactics any better. That said, I've never had the desire to watch a single episode over again.
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Oh man, I had no idea what Pumpy was talking about until you gave me some context. Although, I'd say there's at least an 80% chance it was spelled Whoops, not Woops. Anyway, good stuff. |
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03-20-2009, 09:19 AM | #168 |
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Gah, IMDB proves I'm a moran. Oh well.
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Love that show! I still watch the reruns on Hallmark.
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11-28-2009, 11:53 PM | #171 |
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Alright guys, I was at Best Buy today and I saw Firefly on sale for $13 today and picked it up after remembering how people enjoyed it on this thread. If I don't like it I'll feel that FOFC's members collectively owe me $13 that I'll never get back. I'm looking forward to it though, you lot are usually alright in your collective taste.
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11-29-2009, 12:14 AM | #172 | |
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Add me to the list. They're doing "season 3" In a comic book miniseries. We'll see if that's any good, but it's not the same. |
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11-29-2009, 12:15 AM | #173 |
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Still say Veronica Mars.
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11-29-2009, 12:18 AM | #174 |
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I just got Firefly on Blu-Ray. I watched the first episode again tonight. Fuck, was that a good show. Unbelievably good.
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11-29-2009, 01:11 AM | #175 | |
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All very solid picks. I'll even toss in a very current one - Dollhouse. The show has grown considerably from mid season 1 to now... and I think it could really come into it's own given more time. Shame it wont get that time. |
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11-29-2009, 01:25 AM | #176 |
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The Tonight Show with Johnny Carson.
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11-29-2009, 01:32 AM | #177 |
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Gotta go with the Critic & Sports Night. The Critic is a show that would fit perfectly on FOX Sunday nights. I guess it got canceled because Hollywood just stopped making bad movies...right?
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11-29-2009, 01:35 AM | #178 |
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Undeclared.
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Showrunner Bryan Fuller is doing the same thing with the Pushing Daisies franchise. I haven't purchased a comic book in years but I am interested to see what he does with the characters and how he wraps up the story.
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12-02-2009, 12:20 PM | #182 |
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Very good show, and they need to go back to the original intro music. Love K-Bell! |
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There are several that people have mentioned that I will second, third, fourth, etc.
Sportsnite- I love this show, bought all the episodes and am impressed at how well it has held up. Deadwood- Terrific show but too much a niche with the western concept I guess. I'm a big Timothy Olyphant fan and this definitely makes my list. The Sopranos- I would've liked to see either the eventual fall of Tony Soprano (although I love the character) be it through a gang war or if he were put through trial. I think that a season of 'The Trial of Tony Soprano' could've been great. News Radio- Another one that I've bought the set of, and it was so underrated/underappreciated. Of course, I am a bit saddened when I see the brilliance that is Phil Hartman. Firefly- Never saw it but the reputation it has here and among my co-workers is enough for me to say, bring it back. One day I'll have to pick up the series on DVD or Blu-Ray and then I'll share the love. Playmakers- I think had the show had a firmer footing from the beginning, they could have spaced out the melodrama a bit more. I felt like they were rushing the storylines because they thought the axe could fall all along. I think given the right channel and a two year commitment, this could've been a great show. Life on Mars and Southland (I know that it is sort of around but...)- Both were great cop shows that I think expanded the genre in new ways. The time-travel dynamic of Life on Mars and the contrast between modern police work and that of the 70's was terrific television. There best episodes were the ones with little to no mention of his 'real' life. Southland reminds me a lot of The Wire, but does a slightly better job IMO of hashing out the life, challenges, and routines of the police across the spectrum of beat walker to detective and up the chain of command. |
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Frasier is one of the best sitcoms of all time imo. I actually was hoping they would run a spinoff with Frasier moving to Chicago to be with his new girlfriend (Laura Linney?). It did seem to lose some steam at the end, but the dialogue was incredible and the characters were very easy to relate to. Quote:
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12-02-2009, 07:10 PM | #188 |
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Newsradio. But only if it would mean Phil Hartman was still alive.
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My newest entry to this list is "Life"
This was a clever cop show that would have taken hold if they had ever run it in a time slot where it would garner attention. It ran against Lost, Grey's anatomy, and Criminal Minds...I'm sure others as well. It was also shuffled around to multiple nights. I kept hoping they'd throw it up on Tuesday's at 10:00...The Law and Order slot. It languished, and ended after two seasons. If you didn't catch it, do yourself a favor and get the DVDs. |
12-02-2009, 07:26 PM | #190 |
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I really miss Flying Blind.
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12-02-2009, 07:27 PM | #191 |
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And Arrested Development is playing on IFC right now
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12-02-2009, 07:43 PM | #192 |
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I'd like to see if Parker Lewis ever lost. How hard could it be to reunite that cast? I don't think any of them are working regularly these days.
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I loved "Life." Damien Lewis and Sarah Shahi were great as the leads. I wasn't a big fan of the addition of Donal Logue in season two but otherwise thought it was a good show.
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The correct answer is still Woops!
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It really is up there with Firefly as the series I wish hadn't been canceled. Life is actually one I'm happy to say that I caught from the first episode, as I liked Damian Lewis from Band of Brothers. Firefly, I enjoyed while it was on air, but didn't follow close enough to catch more than about four episodes. It was pretty hard to keep up with. So I really "discovered" Firefly from the full season DVDs. |
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Early Edition - One of my favorite uplifting shows. Watching the 2nd season right now heh Sports Night Max Headroom Ed Andy Richter Controls the Universe Eli Stone Once and Again Space: Above and Beyond The Adventures of Brisco County Jr. - a fun scifi/comedy/western way ahead of its time John Doe Nowhere Man - Sucks this show had to be on UPN, or else it would have probably gone on longer Quantum Leap Titus - This show so hilarous, shame it only got 3 seasons American Dreams Newsradio - My favorite sitcom of all time. Phil Hartman was amazing as Bill McNeil Everwood Men in Trees - Although the 2nd season wasnt nearly as good, i still wanted more |
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Sadly, yes...got 1 season of awesomeness and nothing more
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