If you could watch just one TV series... - General Discussion Discussion

[–] MissMargoChanning (6630) 7 years ago

Frasier! I have watched the entire series from the beginning to the end and I can come back and watch it all over again. I never get tired of it and I still LOL even if I have seen the episode twenty times before. I have dozens of fave episodes.

The Dick Van Dyke Show is a very good choice. I was just watching that last night. A smart and funny show!

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[–] GlenEllyn (21642) 7 years ago

The way you are with Frasier is the way I am with Dick Van Dyke - I've seen them all numerous times but I still laugh at everything - often in anticipation of what's coming.

I've seen Frasier, but to be honest, I don't think I've seen all of them. I was busy raising children during its initial run so I didn't catch up with it until it went into syndication. Maybe it's time to hit my local library and watch them from start to finish. I know there were a number of episodes that I thought were just a hoot.

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[–] MissMargoChanning (6630) 7 years ago

I have all of the seasons of Frasier on DVD, but it's all on Netflix too, so I'll watch that if I am not into anything else that's on.
Dick Van Dyke is also on Netflix too..... all the seasons. I love the one where everyone goes on a fishing trip, but Laura stays home because she has a cold. Every little noise in the house scares her. Millie comes back and the fun really begins..... So many others are great too..... the one where Laura gets her toe stuck in the tub faucet at the hotel.... Ritchie being pecked in the head by the bird.... I could go on..... LOL!

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[–] GlenEllyn (21642) 7 years ago

You made me laugh just remembering. A few years ago I bought the complete Dick Van Dyke series. My favorite is "A Ghost of A. Chantz." It's the one where they stay in a haunted cabin. My kids enjoyed Dick Van Dyke, too. They like the episode "It May Look Like a Walnut."

I don't do Netflix, but I"m sure my library will have all the Frasier DVDs.

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[–] [deleted] 7 years ago

Gunsmoke

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[–] MissMargoChanning (6630) 7 years ago

There certainly is enough episodes of Gunsmoke! You can't get tired of that show!
I loved it as a kid.

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[–] [deleted] 7 years ago

20 seasons in total - its TV heaven

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[–] GlenEllyn (21642) 7 years ago

Oh how I remember Gunsmoke! It was a Saturday night staple in our house when I was growing up. I think it was my dad's favorite show at the time. If I remember right, Lawrence Welk was on just prior to Gunsmoke.

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[–] [deleted] 7 years ago

It was my father's favorite also along with Bonanza

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[–] GlenEllyn (21642) 7 years ago

Oh, gosh. Bonanza - we watched it, too.

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[–] Frogarama (12942) 7 years ago

Frasier is definitely one of the best, tied with Simpsons as my favorite show. Still watch reruns of it, one station here in LA plays four episodes per weeknight, which is too much for me but I appreciate having it there.

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[–] Volley (3440) 7 years ago

The Office US. It just doesn't get old. I've gone through the series many times now, it's always on rotation on my Netflix list.

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[–] Catbookss (13664) 7 years ago

Mad Men. No matter how many times I see it, I always notice some new subtlety I missed.

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[–] GlenEllyn (21642) 7 years ago

That's exactly why I like watching my favorites over and over again. There's always something you missed last time around.

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[–] Catbookss (13664) 7 years ago

That's the earmark of a truly great show, in my opinion.

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[–] MissMargoChanning (6630) 7 years ago

That is another one I can never get tired of! Mad Men is the best!

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[–] Catbookss (13664) 7 years ago

I didn't know you're a Mad Man fan, MissMargo! Makes sense though.

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[–] MissMargoChanning (6630) 7 years ago

I remember that period. The early 60's to the early 70's. They did it well.

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[–] Catbookss (13664) 7 years ago

I thought so too. They did so much research in order to pull it off. Not many shows bother to that degree.

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[–] MissMargoChanning (6630) 7 years ago

You really do go back in time when you watch Mad Men. It wasn't until the early 70's before I realized that we women do have our rights. We aren't people that men can push around. We deserve respect.
That was just one aspect of this show. There is so much more.

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[–] [email protected] (690) 7 years ago

I enjoyed the subtle comedy of Mad Men. There was a scene where the daughter has a plastic bag over her head and body, and Betty tells her the dry cleaning better not be ruined. Hahaha. Doesn't even occur to her the girl might suffocate !
Or when the Drapers go on a picnic and Don just pitches beer cans into the brush, and when they are finished they just shake out the blanket with all the napkins and what-not still on it. People are still thoughtless about the environment today, but it's not as acceptable as it might have been back then.

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[–] godewey (16472) 7 years ago

That would be tough.
Dick Van Dyke would be up there for sure.
I might go with The Andy Griffith Show.
Not that it's better but it does have 250 episodes.

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[–] GlenEllyn (21642) 7 years ago

Oh yes, Andy Griffith was a favorite of mine, too. I think it would be my second choice after Dick Van Dyke.

(Psst! Don't tell anyone, but when I named my youngest son Andrew, I had Andy Griffith in mind; he was such a caring guy, I thought.)

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[–] MissMargoChanning (6630) 7 years ago

This is just too hard. You can't pick just one. Andy Griffith was such a great show. I do have to say that I prefer the ones with Barney over the ones after he left.

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[–] GlenEllyn (21642) 7 years ago

I know, it's hard. Maybe I should have said top five or something. Or maybe one comedy and one drama?

I completely agree that Andy Griffith just wasn't the same after Barney left. He really was the spark of that show.

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[–] MissMargoChanning (6630) 7 years ago

I enjoy just reading everyone else's picks. The more the better!

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[–] GlenEllyn (21642) 7 years ago

I agree. I enjoy reading what other posters think. I do find it hard to originate a post, though. Trying to find a subject that will elicit interesting responses takes some thought.

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[–] MissMargoChanning (6630) 7 years ago

You did GOOD! I am enjoying this thread.

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[–] godewey (16472) 7 years ago

I've always felt Dick Van Dyke was one show that never "jumped the shark"
The last season was as good as the first season.
Not like a lot of shows that keep going on well after their time.

I've been going through TAGS and posting about each episode. You should stop by some time and share some thoughts.
I hope to do the same with Dick Van Dyke.

Does your son know he was named after Andy Griffith ?

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[–] GlenEllyn (21642) 7 years ago

No, I've never told my son that Andy Griffith was the inspiration for his name. I never told my husband, either.

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[–] godewey (16472) 7 years ago

LOL.
That's funny. I guess it was good your husband liked the name.
At least you liked Andy and not Barney or Otis.
Not that their bad names but if they ever found out who they named after it might cause a bit of a problem.

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[–] GlenEllyn (21642) 7 years ago

I can't stop laughing!! Otis! Otis the drunk. I literally have tears streaming down my face. If the day ever comes when Andy tells me he doesn't like his name, I can say, "Well, you're lucky your name isn't Otis!"

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[–] godewey (16472) 7 years ago

LOL.

I'm glad I could help you be prepared for such a moment.

My mom once told me she almost named me Rocky. It was her second choice.
There was a boy she liked whose name was Rocky.
I often wonder how my life would be different if she named me this. If at all.

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[–] MissMargoChanning (6630) 7 years ago

"At least you liked Andy and not Barney or Otis."

Or Gomer!

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[–] GlenEllyn (21642) 7 years ago

Oh yes! Or Goober!

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[–] MissMargoChanning (6630) 7 years ago

Goober! Oh LORD!

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[–] godewey (16472) 7 years ago

So true.

Goober might actually be worse.
Some great names on that show.
Dud Walsh, Briscoe Darling. One of the fun girls was named Skippy.
Imagine explaining that one.

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[–] GlenEllyn (21642) 7 years ago

Even Opie would be awkward to explain. I don't think Floyd would go over too well, either. Emmett, Ernest, Asa, Rafe? I could go on...yes, I looked up some of the other characters on the show.

The problem we had (we're no longer married) is that my husband's name was long - 9 letters beginning with G - and Polish, so it was tricky to find a name that worked with our last name. Simple and short was what I was aiming for.

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[–] godewey (16472) 7 years ago

Those are all great examples. How could I forget Opie.

I'm glad you actually thought about it .
A lot of people don't think about how naming their kids will affect their lives.
Especially considering their last name.
I went to school with a girl named Nancy. Her middle name was Ann. Her last name was see-ann-see.
Say it all together.
The poor girl never knew what hit her.

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[–] MissMargoChanning (6630) 7 years ago

I have several others.....
Perry Mason! I watch it on Me TV each night. I don't care about how often I have seen each episode. I still enjoy it. He was the leader in courtroom drama.
The Twilight Zone should have been my Number 1 pick! I never get tired of that!
Columbo is also a show that I could watch over and over. I know this because I have watched each episode over and over.

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[–] GlenEllyn (21642) 7 years ago

I've seen a number of Perry Mason shows, but not all. I think I'll add it to my list of shows to revisit.

I recall watching some Twilight Zone episodes but they creeped me out so I haven't seen very many. To be fair, I was pretty young at the time.

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[–] MissMargoChanning (6630) 7 years ago

The Twilight Zone is actually quite thought provoking. As a kid, I thought it was all about the scares. It isn't. Most episodes have a message about the human condition. You should re visit it.

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[–] croft_alice (12180) 7 years ago

The last ship...i saw that tv show twice,already...it's quite good,and the outter limits.

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[–] GlenEllyn (21642) 7 years ago

I've never heard of The Last Ship, so I looked it up. The premise doesn't sound like something I'd normally watch because it sounds depressing to me (most of Earth's population wiped out). What is it that makes it so entertaining for you?

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[–] croft_alice (12180) 7 years ago

The pace of the action,the turning events,i like the science...the virus was interesting...a bit the same with the t-virus from resident evil...

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[–] MissMargoChanning (6630) 7 years ago

Have you ever heard of The Stand by Stephen King? It's about an accidental government leak of a super flue. It wipes out most of the population. It's also a story about good verses evil.
the book is fascinating.... long, but great! the miniseries wasn't bad either.

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[–] croft_alice (12180) 7 years ago

I've watched a while ago a tv show based after stephen king...i only remember about this is the one line..."give me what i want and i go away.Refuse me and i asssure you,i can punish"...sounds familiar?

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[–] MissMargoChanning (6630) 7 years ago

Familiar? No.
From what hownos just said, I am assuming you are talking about this stuff you are obsessed with..... Resident Evil.
I was talking about a book and it's movie adaptation.

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[–] croft_alice (12180) 7 years ago

No...the assumption is wrong,this time,MissMargo...anyway,the only book of stephen king that i read was with a father and his daughter living in a small town.The people were acting strangely and turns out to be all vampires.At the end of the book,this man sets fire to the town and leaves.I don't remember the name of the book,i read it when i was still in school.

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[–] MissMargoChanning (6630) 7 years ago

Well, if you ever find the time, always assuming you aren't too busy, you should read The Stand. You may find it interesting.

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[–] croft_alice (12180) 7 years ago

Thank you for your recommandation,MissMargo.I will check them.

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[–] [deleted] 7 years ago

I knew it would come back to Resident Evil

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[–] croft_alice (12180) 7 years ago

Oh come on,hownos...you know that i can't resist the temptation...

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[–] [deleted] 7 years ago

The Fourth Kind sucked by the way - I watched it because of you - you owe me.

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[–] croft_alice (12180) 7 years ago

Oh,well...it's not a party until something gets broken.

I'll buy you a beer,instead...a good one...i promise😉

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[–] GlenEllyn (21642) 7 years ago

I completely understand the fascination with science, so it makes sense that this would be a favorite of yours. I don't like violence but I do enjoy a good murder mystery because I'm interested in how the detectives think, and how they put the clues together to figure out who committed the crime.

Because I'm not into science fiction, I doubt I would find The Last Ship to my liking. But I really do enjoy hearing the choices of others because that's how one finds new things to explore. Thanks for chiming in!

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[–] MissMargoChanning (6630) 7 years ago

"I'm interested in how the detectives think, and how they put the clues together to figure out who committed the crime."

That is what I like about Columbo. He comes off as a slob.... a bit absent minded. Most of the murderers think he's a fool.
He's the smartest one in the room!

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[–] croft_alice (12180) 7 years ago

Or Poirot,that belgian detective...and Monk - i loved that shows...

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[–] [deleted] 7 years ago

I love Poirot - we have something in common

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[–] croft_alice (12180) 7 years ago

Precisement,mon ami😉

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[–] Stratego (31047) 7 years ago

Yes, I love Poirot. And Monk. And Columbo. I even like watching Murder She Wrote, even though Jessica very often annoys the heck out of me. I just really love murder mystery shows.

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[–] croft_alice (12180) 7 years ago

Murder she wrote...i didn't saw that show in years...how many seasons...12?

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[–] [deleted] 7 years ago

yes 12 seasons 1984-1996

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[–] Stratego (31047) 7 years ago

Yes, and some tv movies as well. But I'm not that fond of those later seasons after she moved to New York.

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[–] [deleted] 7 years ago

the Cabot Cove ones were the best

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[–] Stratego (31047) 7 years ago

Absolutely, I really liked the small town atmosphere.

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[–] Stratego (31047) 7 years ago

I've never seen that movie, but I did see her in Gaslight. Kind of funny to see a young Lansbury. She looked pretty much the same for such a long time!

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[–] GlenEllyn (21642) 7 years ago

Yes, she played the mother of Elvis Presley's character in Blue Hawaii and she was only about nine years older than he was.

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[–] MissMargoChanning (6630) 7 years ago

She was fantastic in The Manchurian Candidate! Soooo deliciously evil!

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[–] GlenEllyn (21642) 7 years ago

And that's why Columbo was so popular, don't you think? I remember watching Columbo, but doubt I've seen them all, Another show to add to my list to re-watch. Wasn't it part of a rotation of mystery TV movies on NBC? I think MacMillian & Wife, and McCloud? I think there were other shows but I can't remember what they were.

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[–] croft_alice (12180) 7 years ago

Too bad you're not into science - fiction,Glen...i wanted to recomend stargate sg1 and stargate antlantis.You'll find them interesting,i was a big fan of these shows when i was younger....but you welcome,friend😉

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[–] GlenEllyn (21642) 7 years ago

Well, maybe I'll give Stargate SG-1 a try and see what it's like. My local library has it, so it won't cost anything to try it. Who knows? Maybe it's time to try something different.

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[–] croft_alice (12180) 7 years ago

You will like it...exploring other worlds,encounter another civilizations...before you'll see the show,first you should see Stargate - the movie.The tv show is a continuation of the movie.Have fun,mate😉

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[–] GlenEllyn (21642) 7 years ago

The movie with Kurt Russell, right?

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[–] croft_alice (12180) 7 years ago

Yes,Glen...that one😉

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[–] GlenEllyn (21642) 7 years ago

Thanks! My library has it so I'll check it out.

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[–] croft_alice (12180) 7 years ago

Have fun,mate...you won't regret it😉

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[–] McQualude (4231) 7 years ago

Tough. Either: As Time Goes By or The Wire.

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[–] GlenEllyn (21642) 7 years ago

Oooh, As Time Goes By. I love that series. I feel like the characters are my friends because I've watched it so many times. It's like a comfort food. It would be in my top 5, for sure.

The Wire is too dark for me. I know it's very popular, but not my cup of tea.

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[–] keybored (2668) 7 years ago

Twin Peaks - hands down.

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