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A Place of Light · 22-04-2010, 23:40

Chowder.
It has moments of comedy genius.

volospian · 05-05-2010, 08:45

I caught the pilot showing of a new series a couple of years ago when on holiday in SA (2008). I really enjoyed it, but it wasn't on over here when I got back. However, I was flicking around the other day and stumbled upon an episode... The only trouble being, it's half way through god knows what series now...

It's called Burn Notice. It's about some CIA agent who is "burnt" (sacked) in the middle of an operation. He gets out alive (obviously, or there wouldn't be much of a series

) and then returns to try and find out who ordered his burning and why. *shrugs* I like it. It's about the only yank tv program that I've seen that I can watch.

Greenlizard0 · 05-05-2010, 11:21

Managed to catch the pilot and second episode of Gravity. All the reviews seem to slate it, but well, compared to some of the drivel out there I honestly don't think it's that bad.

It's about people who survive their suicide attempts. It has the slightly emo looking girl from Weeds (fatty girl's older sister) as the lead.

camerajuan · 10-05-2010, 05:13

Throwing my lot into the pot. I fear judgement.

The Mentalist - Smug git but still amazes me how the CBI agents are still baffled by his behaviour every episode.

Big Bang Theory - Have to be a bit of a geek to get some of the jokes, thankfully I'm there. Also, Kaley Cuoco helps a lot.

How I Met Your Mother - Hilarious, Genius, Alison Hannigan. Need I say more?

Chuck - Better every episode - and also awesome soundtrack(Glasvegas, Twisted Sister, Embrace)

Cougartown - VERY sceptical at first, thought it would just be old divorcee's chasing 20-somethings but it gets funnier as you watch it.

Law & Order SVU - Working out who did it is almost impossible sometimes, keeps me watching.

Never Mind The Buzzcocks - More please, some musicians are too public-unknowingly hilarious to stop this show. Kelly Jones, Josh Groban & Bernard Cribbins(though I knew he was daft from Fawlty Towers)were fantastic on the last series.

Big Fat Quiz of the Year - I know its only on once a year but simply for putting Sean Lock & James Corden on the same team one year and Russell Brand & Jonathon Ross the next is Einstein-esque. Lock's rant on kids is legendary(http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TfFSxyrCnLk)

Old Skule Timelessness

Seinfeld - Absolute perfection of a sitcom. Apart from the end, it shouldn't have ended.

Red Dwarf - Sci-Fi Sitcom, how does that work? I don't know. But its amazing. 3 TV specials with no live audience were un-necessary and unfunny. Bad idea boys.

Fawlty Towers - 12 episodes, 12 hernias! Awesome.

Tom & Jerry - Pecos Pest, best cartoon ever by far. Last one Fred Quimby was involved with and last good one.

BBx · 10-05-2010, 13:04

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Originally Posted by Dymetrie

True Blood - Vampire drama set in the deep south of the US with a british star (although like Hugh Laurie he's pulling off an excellent american accent).

Hugh Laurie's rubbish American accent is very annoying!!!

If you like Dexter, I recommend My Name is Earl - although its probably been around for a while, I watched it the other day and it was quite amusing

BB x

SidewinderINC · 10-05-2010, 18:19

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Originally Posted by volospian

I caught the pilot showing of a new series a couple of years ago when on holiday in SA (2008). I really enjoyed it, but it wasn't on over here when I got back. However, I was flicking around the other day and stumbled upon an episode... The only trouble being, it's half way through god knows what series now...

It's called Burn Notice. It's about some CIA agent who is "burnt" (sacked) in the middle of an operation. He gets out alive (obviously, or there wouldn't be much of a series

) and then returns to try and find out who ordered his burning and why. *shrugs* I like it. It's about the only yank tv program that I've seen that I can watch.

Season 4 starts airing on the 4th of June

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Originally Posted by BBx

Hugh Laurie's rubbish American accent is very annoying!!!

If you like Dexter, I recommend My Name is Earl - although its probably been around for a while, I watched it the other day and it was quite amusing

BB x

Dex and Earl are nothing alike, not sure how you could say if you like one you'll like the other :s

Dymetrie · 11-05-2010, 16:46

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Originally Posted by SidewinderINC

Season 4 starts airing on the 4th of June

Dex and Earl are nothing alike, not sure how you could say if you like one you'll like the other :s

Agreed.

Not a fan of Earl, really. I find it quite childish and the Scientology connotations are worrying, to say the least!

Jhadur · 26-07-2010, 11:55

I think there's a few people on here that watch similar TV shows to me and Sam so here's a list of the new seasons starting this September in the US:

Monday 20th: House MD

Tuesday 21st: NCIS and NCIS LA

Wednesday 22nd: Criminal Minds

Thursday 23rd: Fringe, CSI:Vegas, Bones

Friday 24th: CSI:NY

Gonna be a busy week

Also the new season of Lie to Me starts in November, couldn't find an exact date though.

Fayshun · 26-07-2010, 12:32

Just finished Generation Kill, which I'd heard nothing about apart from being recommended by a couple of people at work. It's the story of the 1st Recon Marines and a Rolling Stone reporter in Iraq, during the first assault on Baghdad. Sand, crap superiors, lack of batteries, food and decent kit. Oh and crapping in holes in the sand.

All I can say is, I'm glad I'm not a US Marine...

BBx · 26-07-2010, 13:03

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Originally Posted by SidewinderINC

Dex and Earl are nothing alike, not sure how you could say if you like one you'll like the other :s

I fail!

I think I meant Everybody Hates Chris.

Not sure where that came from!!!

BB x

05-05-2010, 08:45	#62
volospian Vodka Martini Join Date: May 2009 Posts: 786	I caught the pilot showing of a new series a couple of years ago when on holiday in SA (2008). I really enjoyed it, but it wasn't on over here when I got back. However, I was flicking around the other day and stumbled upon an episode... The only trouble being, it's half way through god knows what series now... It's called Burn Notice. It's about some CIA agent who is "burnt" (sacked) in the middle of an operation. He gets out alive (obviously, or there wouldn't be much of a series) and then returns to try and find out who ordered his burning and why. shrugs I like it. It's about the only yank tv program that I've seen that I can watch.

05-05-2010, 11:21	#63
Greenlizard0 Vodka Martini Join Date: Jun 2008 Posts: 717	Managed to catch the pilot and second episode of Gravity. All the reviews seem to slate it, but well, compared to some of the drivel out there I honestly don't think it's that bad. It's about people who survive their suicide attempts. It has the slightly emo looking girl from Weeds (fatty girl's older sister) as the lead. __________________

10-05-2010, 05:13	#64
camerajuan Long Island Iced Tea Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Southampton Posts: 211	Throwing my lot into the pot. I fear judgement. The Mentalist - Smug git but still amazes me how the CBI agents are still baffled by his behaviour every episode. Big Bang Theory - Have to be a bit of a geek to get some of the jokes, thankfully I'm there. Also, Kaley Cuoco helps a lot. How I Met Your Mother - Hilarious, Genius, Alison Hannigan. Need I say more? Chuck - Better every episode - and also awesome soundtrack(Glasvegas, Twisted Sister, Embrace) Cougartown - VERY sceptical at first, thought it would just be old divorcee's chasing 20-somethings but it gets funnier as you watch it. Law & Order SVU - Working out who did it is almost impossible sometimes, keeps me watching. Never Mind The Buzzcocks - More please, some musicians are too public-unknowingly hilarious to stop this show. Kelly Jones, Josh Groban & Bernard Cribbins(though I knew he was daft from Fawlty Towers)were fantastic on the last series. Big Fat Quiz of the Year - I know its only on once a year but simply for putting Sean Lock & James Corden on the same team one year and Russell Brand & Jonathon Ross the next is Einstein-esque. Lock's rant on kids is legendary(http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TfFSxyrCnLk) Old Skule Timelessness Seinfeld - Absolute perfection of a sitcom. Apart from the end, it shouldn't have ended. Red Dwarf - Sci-Fi Sitcom, how does that work? I don't know. But its amazing. 3 TV specials with no live audience were un-necessary and unfunny. Bad idea boys. Fawlty Towers - 12 episodes, 12 hernias! Awesome. Tom & Jerry - Pecos Pest, best cartoon ever by far. Last one Fred Quimby was involved with and last good one. __________________ British by law, Scottish by birth, Highlander by the grace of God.............Alba gu Braith My Papa - 31/12/28 - 25/1/2011 Goodnight old man, I'll miss you

26-07-2010, 11:55	#68
Jhadur Peter Pan Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Lost Inside My Head Posts: 1,068	I think there's a few people on here that watch similar TV shows to me and Sam so here's a list of the new seasons starting this September in the US: Monday 20th: House MD Tuesday 21st: NCIS and NCIS LA Wednesday 22nd: Criminal Minds Thursday 23rd: Fringe, CSI:Vegas, Bones Friday 24th: CSI:NY Gonna be a busy week Also the new season of Lie to Me starts in November, couldn't find an exact date though. __________________ "Life moves pretty fast. If you don't stop and look around once in awhile, you could miss it."

26-07-2010, 12:32	#69
Fayshun Rocket Fuel Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Adrift in the Orca Posts: 6,845	Just finished Generation Kill, which I'd heard nothing about apart from being recommended by a couple of people at work. It's the story of the 1st Recon Marines and a Rolling Stone reporter in Iraq, during the first assault on Baghdad. Sand, crap superiors, lack of batteries, food and decent kit. Oh and crapping in holes in the sand. All I can say is, I'm glad I'm not a US Marine... __________________ We must move forward not backward, upwards not forward, and always twirling, twirling, twirling...

22-04-2010, 23:40	#61
A Place of Light Absinthe Join Date: Dec 2007 Posts: 1,247	Chowder. It has moments of comedy genius.