Really boring for most of the season, much better by the end. I liked the Jamie-Lynn Sigler and Turtle story line.
The Life and Times of Tim
Not sure why I kept watching this. It had its moments but the first 15 minutes were all anyone really needed to watch of this show.
Summer Heights High
I blew this show off at first. I lumped this in unfairly with Little Britain USA which I gave about 2 minutes of my time. But Mitch implored me to watch it and now I'm hooked. It is definitely a show that my late friend Terry Crummitt would have adored. I can picture him imitating all three of the main characters.
Terry
Mr. G
I even have a picture of Terry that reminds me of the above photo.Countdown With Keith Olbermann
The Rachel Maddow Show
The Daily Show
The Colbert Report
I've gotten to the point where I only watch the first three minutes of Olbermann. If I have time, I'll watch all of Maddow. I love her. Jon Stewart is hit or miss but I like checking in. Colbert is more poised to stay really funny during the Obama administration and am continually amazed at the brilliance of his character. The DVR is a magical device. I tend to watch all of these shows while doing other things.
Spectacle: Elvis Costello With ...
The jury is still out but everything seems a bit awkward thus far. Maybe it is because in the first two episodes, Elton John sat really weird during the entire show and Lou Reed is such a prick.
The 3rd episode features Bill Clinton and I'm afraid that there will be a bit of ex prez sax blowing. I wonder if Arsenio will show up too.On another note, I almost reconsidered how much I dislike the latest Jenny Lewis LP when I saw her good performance with Elvis on Letterman the other night. But SHR reminded me that that song is the only good one on the album.
South Park
Not a very good season.
The Office
This show is finally showing some wear and tear. Since Amy Ryan has left the show, it really doesn't know where it's heading. Bringing back Ryan as a temp was funny for a spell but kind of old now. I still love this show but it is a bit hit or miss thus far this season.
30 Rock
Speaking of hit or miss.
The Sarah Silverman Program
This show is played out. Give Steve and Brian their own show and be done with it.
Oh yeah, I gave Life on Mars and Fringe each about half an hour.
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"Oh yeah, I gave Life on Mars and Fringe each about half an hour."
Well, naturally, because we cannot ever agree on anything or the world would stop turning. Fringe is my favorite new show.
I love Tina Fey with a white hot passion. But maybe I will admit that 30 Rock is not as consistently fabulous as it was at first.
I think the set on the Elvis Costello show is terrible - way too busy, with lots of extraneous stuff all over the stage and chairs that are obviously uncomfortable.
They seemed to have different chairs for the Lou Reed episode but it still looked a little off - something about the way the shots are framed is really distracting and awkward but the show itself is pretty interesting. I wish there were more performances though.
Agreed on all fronts! I realize again why I love you guys. Jenny Lewis can eat last year's boots, Amy Ryan definitely upset the Office applecart when she split, and totally -- totally! -- think Sarah is lame. However, I must disagree on one point: South Park has actually been stellar of late, with great commentary on the Twilight vs. Goth kids and the raping of Indiana Jones by Steven Spielberg. Too twisted to even believe it made it past Paramount!
The Daily Show was amazing last night. They're funniest when they're either really angry or really amazed by the stupidity of the world. Last night they were blown away by the ridiculousness in Canada right now and by that Ros-Lehiten woman hagning up on Barack and both were fantastic segments. They're anger over Palin and other maniacs treating NYC as if it's "real America" while they're here but then bashing in when back in the heartland was one of my favorite pieces they've ever done. Colbert is a master and has stolen my heart. I love when he cracks himself up and struggles to keep it in. 30 Rock is still fantastic in my book but The Office is wearing thin. I miss Terry...
kristy -
you've convinced me on south park.
mas,
another thing that bothers me about the elvis costello show is the constant cutting from one camera to another? what is this - a bourne movie?
oh yeah - i also gave the 3rd season of heroes about 30 minutes.
I think you should get fined by the FCC for posting that picture of Elton John with his nutsack outline clearly visible.
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