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Wednesday, September 10, 2008
I know that as either a law professor or an author, let alone both, I should say things like, "Television? Who watches television? I wouldn't even OWN a television were it not for PBS." Well, I don't care what I'm supposed to say. I'll shout it from the rooftops: I love TV. Of my faves, only the Shield has launched for the fall, and this disappointing season of Weeds is about to end, so that's a wash as far as time is concerned. I think I have room in my TV viewing schedule for another show or two. I watched the much-hyped Fringe premiere last night. Promising premise. Not sure I'm loving that lead actress though. Halfway through, I asked the husband if she was trying to fake a pseudo-foreign accent or something. Now I see she's Australian, so I guess the problem is with faking an American accent.
What new or returning shows are you waiting for?
posted by Alafair Burke at 9:09 AM
 
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I can't wait for NCIS and Criminal Mind. I watched Fringe and it looks promising. I'm also interested in My Own Worst Enemy, and The Mentalist.
Hi,
I arrived here by way of your father's books and it seems I have to make another trip to the bookstore today for your yours :-)
Didn't get a chance to see Fringe last night (DVRed it -if that's a verb-, though) but I also was looking forward to The Shield and thoroughly enjoyed last week's and yesterday's episodes.
I guess one show I'm looking foward to is named, if I remember correctly, 'Life'. It was a lot of fun last season, the dialog was offbeat and fun and the mystery surrounding every story was very tantalizing.
As to new shows, quite a few sound interesting but I won't know what's to like until I've seen them. 'Life on Mars' (about the cop who gets transported to the 70s) does sound different and fun.
Side note: a friend of mine, a long time street cop in Indianapolis (refuses most promotions because it takes him away from the work he really likes), is a bit of a cross between the Shield's Vic and Clete Purcell, physically at least and not in the least corrupt. He is a gentle soul carrying a lot of ugly stuff in his head (Viet Nam Vet were he saw a lot of combat, never mind the ugliness of police work in a big city for over twenty years), always interested in the welfare of others and has no problems taking bad guys down for the count. He is also a superb "street survival" instructor.
P.S. almost went to Hofstra Law, ended up at Seton Hall Law instead but that was a long time ago.
I tend to be a bit quirky when it comes to TV. Can't stand anything remotely "reality"...but I crack up watching Psych or Pushing Daisies. I love NCIS, Burn Notice, The Closer and Bones. I know I'm in the minority on loving Law & Order: CI. And if I make the time for another show it's usually CSI:NY - just love that Gary Sinise!!!
Jen, you're not alone, I love L&O: CI. In fact, it is the only L&O show I watch. I'm with you on CSI: NY as well as my favorite cable shows, The Closer and Burn Notice.
We just started watching season 1 of Mad Men on DVD. It's the balm.