OT: TV thread

[Donnie Shulzhoffer]

I just finished watching The Penguin.

I am split down the middle of Holy Shit what great writing and acting vs Dear God that was depressing

 

[Gee Wally]

I just finished watching The Penguin.

I am split down the middle of Holy Shit what great writing and acting vs Dear God that was depressing

it really was something. I think you summed it up pretty much nuts on.

 

[Donnie Shulzhoffer]

it really was something. I think you summed it up pretty much nuts on.

I walked away from it with melancholy

 

[Gee Wally]

I think it hit just as they intended. Great writing. But yep me too.

 

[McGarnagle]

I just watched the entire season of Man On the Inside in one sitting. It's funny and Ted Danson is great, but also heartwarming. If you've ever had elderly relatives in those kinds of homes, it'd resonate. I don't get emotional over TV or movies, but there were a few times it almost got me.

 

[Fenway]

 

[jgatie]

WKRP has three of the top 5 funniest bits in TV history. The Turkey Drop, The Phone Police, and the one where Johnny and Venus take an impaired test and Johnny gets better at it the more he drinks.

 

[RoccoF14]

I still have this tshirt lying around somewhere…

 

[Donnie Shulzhoffer]

If you ever wondered about the lyrics to the end credits song.

 

[Blowfish]

WKRP has three of the top 5 funniest bits in TV history. The Turkey Drop, The Phone Police, and the one where Johnny and Venus take an impaired test and Johnny gets better at it the more he drinks.

I love that scene but ranking top bits is silly when you consider all Brit comedy, seinfeld, all in the family, cheers, etc.

 

[Donnie Shulzhoffer]

I love that scene but ranking top bits is silly when you consider all Brit comedy, seinfeld, all in the family, cheers, etc.

You just lost all credibility by telling us to consider all Brit comedy

 

[GordonHowe]

Solid gold.

"Oh, the humanity!"

"[H]as just been bombed with live turkeys.

"Film at 11:00."

"As God as my witness, I thought turkeys could fly."

 

[GordonHowe]

SNL started Season 50 tonight but it was almost cancelled after one episode. These 2 minutes were all anybody remembered. NBC didn't push the cancel button........



Lorne Michaels wanted to kill him but then saw the reaction of the audience........Kaufman had been ordered NOT to do this skit.

He also banned Elvis Costello, and The Mats were definitely not asked back.

Who else?

Lorne...

These ‘Saturday Night Live’ Books Bring Studio 8H to Your Living Room

Oral histories and rollicking memoirs by former “S.N.L.” cast members like Molly Shannon and Leslie Jones take you behind the scenes of the comedy juggernaut.

www.nytimes.com

watched the first two episodes of Tragically Hip`s Doc No Dress Rehearsal

They spoke about their first roadie into the USA and how they simply couldn`t gain even a quarter of support from the US markets and how they played to half empty venues

My buddies and I drove up from Ottawa to Burlington Vermont to watch one of the gigs in the early 90`s as they were getting big in Canada and was astounded at how empty it was, had the pleasure of sitting with the band post show as they came out of their dressing room to hang with the 60-70 ppl in attendance for a quick drink before they hit the road, all super gracious and down to earth and they performed like they would have in front of 20,000

Such a great band

Good Canadian boys, eh?

 

[Blowfish]

For those who enjoy Black Mirror. I highly recommend series called Room 104.

 

[McGarnagle]

I just started that new show with Ray Romano and Lisa Kudrow, it's way darker than I was expecting given the cast.

Linda Cardellini though...yowza.

 

[GordonHowe]

5 must-watch movies & TV shows streaming right now

Streaming right now: What to watch and the best of what's new on Netflix, Hulu, HBO Max, Disney+, Apple TV+, Peacock, and Paramount+.

www.boston.com

Technically, should post in the movie , but I'm lazy.

Besides, all can found on TV streaming services.

Or alternative means.

Three's the charm,

 

[GordonHowe]

Best TV Episodes of 2024

Examples from “The Bear,” “Blue Lights,” “Chimp Crazy” and others topped our three TV critics’ list of standout episodes this year.

www.nytimes.com

 

[BostonBob]

Since this is the TV thread I guess this should be OK. Anybody here own or have an opinion ( good or bad ) about Hisense TVs ???? Apparently over the last 4 or 5 years Hisense has gone from a bargain bin brand to one of the better TV brands out there. I've been doing some research and the Hisense U88N ( I think it's called the U8N in the States ) has very good reviews when it comes to sports viewing which is my main requirement. Right now the 65-inch version is selling for just under $1500 so I am hoping that I can get it a lot cheaper this coming Boxing Day. Any input will be greatly appreciated.

 

[JAD]

Since this is the TV thread I guess this should be OK. Anybody here own or have an opinion ( good or bad ) about Hisense TVs ???? Apparently over the last 4 or 5 years Hisense has gone from a bargain bin brand to one of the better TV brands out there. I've been doing some research and the Hisense U88N ( I think it's called the U8N in the States ) has very good reviews when it comes to sports viewing which is my main requirement. Right now the 65-inch version is selling for just under $1500 so I am hoping that I can get it a lot cheaper this coming Boxing Day. Any input will be greatly appreciated.

I bought a 42 inch Hisense about 5 - 7 years ago. I never had a problem with it. When I got my Samsung 4k 86-inch 3 years ago, I gave the Hisense to my son. He uses it primarily for gaming. He is still using it. I used it primarily for watching movies. There are better TVs with better picture resolution and features, but for the money at the time it served it's purpose flawlessly. I don't know if that helps any. Do you do diligence. Also, wait for a sale on whatever you do buy.

 

[Blowfish]

Watching Landman but man are they ever trying hard to be controversial. More annoying than anything.

 

[BostonBob]

Do you do diligence. Also, wait for a sale on whatever you do buy.

I have been doing a lot of research since this will likely be the last top-end TV I ever buy and the Hisense U8N gets good ratings in all the categories that I care about. I am a bit leery of getting a TV off Amazon Canada because I've read a lot of customer reviews stating that their TV arrived damaged and then had to go through the hassle of shipping it back to Amazon. One good thing is that Hisense is just about to release the U9N ( this year's version of the U8N ) which should definitely help to lower the price of the U8N. Thanks for your input.

 

[McGarnagle]

I finally watched the Penguin

First, I can't believe that's Colin Farrell. But I loved everything with him and Vic. The stuff with Sofia just dragged and was awful IMO. The ending was crazy, but I liked it, maybe the best characterisation of the birth of a villain I've seen. It balanced how the circumstances around him helped make him the way he is, but he isn't a normal guy who just fell into this situation either.

Good show, generally.

 

[NeelyDan]

Watching Landman but man are they ever trying hard to be controversial. More annoying than anything.

I am thoroughly enjoying that show

 

[ODAAT]

I just watched the entire season of Man On the Inside in one sitting. It's funny and Ted Danson is great, but also heartwarming. If you've ever had elderly relatives in those kinds of homes, it'd resonate. I don't get emotional over TV or movies, but there were a few times it almost got me.

for sure, was a solid representation of senior living centers (I`ve both worked in one and had family in one), I was sort of shocked that the show sort of hit me emotionally

 

[NeelyDan]

If anyone’s not seen Afterlife with Ricky Gervais, it’s the type of show you watch multiple times - at least for me