I might
have more to write about movies after I finish the screenplay reading, but for
now I have more thoughts on television. The last time I did this was 2012.
These are
the shows I was watching at the time.
- White Collar
- Grimm
- Once Upon A Time
- Person of Interest
- Modern Family
- Big Bang Theory
- Jeopardy
I wrote
about it then because I was making decisions then. "Grimm",
"Once Upon A Time", and "Person of Interest" all started in
2011, and I was committing to them about the same time that I was trying out
and deciding against "Leverage" (without prejudice) and
"Alcatraz" (with extreme prejudice).
For the
three I stuck with, I started watching them all around episode 8, but I had
been reading recaps and internet forums on them, because I knew I was
interested. If I spend eight weeks reading about an interesting show before I
actually start watching, perhaps it is not surprising that three years later my
television schedule is essentially the same.
There have
been some changes. "White Collar" has concluded. That seems like it
could leave room for a new show, and technically it did, because I also started
watching "Galavant". I tried not to, but the heavy promotion during
"Once", and it's role as the hiatus replacement, pushed me there, and
then I loved it.
I don't
doubt that I could love other shows. I have had two separate friends recommend
"Forever", and I am sure there is nothing wrong with it; I just don't
want to take on anything else.
We have
added some new re-runs. In addition to occasional re-runs of "Everybody
Loves Raymond", we will also watch re-runs of "Family Feud" and
"Newhart".
"Family
Feud" is more of an opportunistic thing. It may be on before the next
thing we are going to watch, or I am waiting for my sisters to get back before
we start the recorded episode of "Jeopardy!" (The DVR is still
invaluable.)
"Newhart"
is different. Maria will look for episodes that sound interesting and record
them to watch later. It is related to our other watching. I believe their
interest started with Bob Newhart's turns as Professor Proton on "Big Bang
Theory".
This is
also pretty fun. I remember catching occasional episodes back when it
originally aired, and I liked it, it just wasn't a priority. I think I prefer
quirky patients to quirky rustics, but I don't mind spending some time in Vermont.
I do think
that since "Newhart" entered the rotation, there is less "Judge
Judy" being watched, but we have already seen quite a bit. Also, "The
Rifleman" seems to have dropped from the rotation, and I don't know if
that's a scheduling issue or if Maria lost interest. I'm okay with it.
I mention
all of this because I have deep thoughts on the dramas at least, and intend to
write about them. I have a lot to say about "Grimm".
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