Your TV Series Recommendations

[Geordie Boot Boy 0]

I like Curb Your Enthusiasm but nowhere near as much as I like Seinfeld.  I'm surprised though that anyone could really like one but strongly dislike the other.

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We've got similar tastes in comedy (Mighty Boosh, Arrested Development etc.), but I fit into that category.

 

LOVE Curb Your Enthusiasm, HATE Seinfeld. Although the latter is very, very slowly growing on me, I haven't seen any of the episodes you mention, and I think part of the problem is I started with the pilot, moved forward, gave up.

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I'm a big fan of Curb and Seinfeld, but even though they have the same creator there are plenty of people who like one and dislike/don't watch the other as they are compeltely different types of comedy.

 

I would disagree that they are completely different types of comedy. I would go as far as to say the comedy of CYE is at times the comedy of Seinfeld, just to the next level usually. I mean that it is very similar but with added strong language and more graphic content (like the episode where the crease in Larry's pants is mistaken for an erection for instance). I would say that this makes it seem more real.

 

The similarities shared between the shows are that both are largely observational in nature, both usually result in all separate stories 'coming together' at the end of the show, both have main actors who play themselves (granted, not so much a comedy point but the characters are similar in some ways*). I'd say the major reason for these similarities is that Larry David, of course, was one of the main writers for Seinfeld for a large proportion of the show; they are bound to be comedically similar.

 

* Both have successful careers in comedy, get into interesting situations, are worried about germs, etc.

[Geordie Boot Boy 0]

i haven't read all of this yet but me and my lass are well into huff on fx. it's an hbo drama about a shrink starring hank azaria. quite dark with black humour. gets the thumbs up from me.

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I've watched the first couple of episodes of this newest series to check it out. Before I watched them, I really wanted to like the show (not sure why) but it just hasn't happened for me. Don't think I'm going to bother watching any more.

[Happy Face 29]

For those that haven't tried Curb Your Enthusiasm, if you find this funny, you'll like it.....

 

The other night I was awakened by my nine-year-old. I remained in the room with her for ten minutes, whereupon she fell back asleep. Unfortunately, I had no such luck. I did manage, however, to keep a record of my brain activity. I present it herewith, strictly in the interest of science.

 

I wonder how long I've been up. It feels like at least forty minutes. Maybe I should look at the time. No, don't look at the time. How's that gonna help? I'm just curious. Don't look. DO NOT LOOK…three- thirty. Are you happy? Idiot. I told you not to look but you know everything…I can't stand this quilt. The comforter inside always slips down. I’m grabbing at nothing here! I haven't had a good quilt in a long time. Where'd this quilt come from anyway? Tomorrow I'll mention the quilt. She's not gonna like that. She'll say there's nothing wrong with the quilt and that'll be that. It's sad I can't have a quilt I rove…Rove, damn it, that’s the second time today I’ve done that. God, I hate that man. See, this is what he wants. He wants to get in your head. He wants to keep you up. You’re giving him what he wants! If he keeps us all up, we’ll be too tired to fight them. That’s their strategy, and you’re playing right into their hands. We have to start keeping them up. But how? The only things that bothers them enough to keep them up are fetuses. They love that fetus. The fetus and Jesus. Sounds like a comedy team. “Ladies and gentlemen, give a warm welcome to Fetus and Jesus…” Stop thinking about them. I can’t. Try! …Okay, I’m going to think of something else. How about that juicy nectarine I had today. Yum-my. That was dee-licious. The problem is fruit is so inconsistent. When you get a good one, it’s all luck. Fruit is like blackjack. The casino wins most of the time. But at least the casino’s not fixed. I trust the slot machines in Vegas more than the voting machines in Ohio. Even sleazy casino owners in Vegas have more credibility than this bunch…I have to stop killing insects in front of the kids. Am I setting a bad example? What’s my option? Am I supposed to start ignoring flies and ants and let them wander around like they own the place? I guess liberals aren’t supposed to kill insects. See, Rove? I kill them and I rather enjoy it. Maybe you want to sign me up. I like how if you criticize the war you don’t support the troops. You’re the ones sending them over to die, so how is it I don’t support them? If the army was made up of child molesters, then I’d support them. If we went to an all child molester army, I would be their biggest supporter. “Please don’t bring the troops home. Stay the course. Keep them there a long time.” But they’re not child molesters. And they’re not the Twins, that’s for sure. Where are the Twins? Send in the Twins. I’d like to hear that scene. “Jenna, Barbara…Daddy and I have talked it over and we want you to go fight in Iraq.” …Ah, what’s the use? Now I’m all revved up. This is what Rove wants. You’re playing right into his hands. Should I take a sleeping pill? Is that a slippery slope? It seems there are a lot more slippery slopes now than there used to be. Now everything’s a slippery slope…It’s so hot in here. I have to turn the pillow over. Why’s it so much cooler on this side? I don’t get that. I would think it would be a little cooler, but not this much cooler. No matter how hot it is, the bottom of the pillow still stays cool. One day I’d like to ask a scientist about that. Of course, I never really get to meet any scientists. You’d think I’d run into a scientist at some point. I like how they keep saying the science isn’t in on global warming. They just don’t know. No proof. But, of course, it’s in on God. Lots of proof on that. Tons of empirical evidence. They got God’s DNA. And Moses parted the Red Sea. He said, “Open sea,” and it opened. And Jesus walked on water. Those are some tricks. People must have been after Moses to do it again until he finally got sick of them and lost his temper. "No, I'm not parting it again, now leave me alone." "C'mon Moses, please?" "I said no, now get the hell outta here!" You'd think anyone who believes this stuff would be so embarassed they'd keep it to themselves. But those maniacs shout it from the rooftops and they're running our country. God talks to Bush all the time. I don’t care if you’re President, if you say God talks to you, you’re a schizophrenic and a menace to society. You should be on drugs in a mental institution, like the Son of Sam. What’s the difference between God or a dog talking to you? It’s still a voice in your head. That means you’re certifiably fucking crazy! …Look what they’re doing to me. Take a deep breath. That’s good. Listen to your breathing. That’s a meditation technique. Clears your mind. There’s a breath, that’s good. There’s another breath. I guess the science isn’t in on evolution either…No, come on, breathe. There’s a breath. Of course the planet’s only 5000 years old. Breathe, prick, breathe. What about the fucking dinosaurs?! We have the bones. They know how old the bones are! The sad thing is these nuts who founded this country fled Europe because of religious persecution. Good trade for Europe. Breathe. You have to breathe. This is what they want. I’m so thirsty. I've got to start drinking more water. It's so hard to drink, though, if you're not thirsty. You don't eat when you're not hungry. Hey, that's a good point. You actually made a good point. See, you're not stupid. "You don't eat when you're not hungry." I like that. I've gotta try to work that into a conversation. That'll raise a few eyebrows… I'm so cramped here. Look how far over she is. She's on my side. She's way past the middle. Hey, move! MOVE! I need my space, man…If they hate Hollywood so much, maybe they should just start making their own movies and TV shows. In fact, we should just split into two different countries. Then, after our stem cell research gives us the cure for all these diseases, they’ll all be trying to get across the border for our medicine, but our minutemen won’t let them. And we’ll have a lot of minutemen. I think I’ll be a minuteman. “Sorry, but our scientists worked very hard to come up with a cure for Parkinson’s and there’s only enough medicine for our people. So beat it.” …Time to turn the pillow again. No, it’s too soon. It’s not cold enough. Let’s just see. No. Turn it. No. I’m turning it. Okay, go ahead...There. It’s not cold enough. Are you happy? ...Well there’s only one way I can get to sleep now. It always works. Sure, wake her up. That’s just what every Jewish woman wants. Sex in the middle of the night. Go ahead. This I want to see.

 

“Honey.”

“What. What do you want?”

“I can’t fall back asleep.”

“So why are you waking me up?”

“There’s only one thing that’ll do it.”

“Are you crazy? Why can’t you sleep?”

“You know…”

“Because of them?”

“Yeah.”

“Come here, honey.”

Thanks again, Karl. Keep up the good work.

 

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[Happy Face 29]

Lets get a few things straight.

 

Arrested Development is one of the most consistently funny comedies around.  I can't wait for the third series to come out on DVD.  Tobias and Gob are the two stand out characters.

 

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I watched the first ten or so episodes last year and thought it was canny, but nowt special. Having returned to watch the rest, I'm now loving it. Currently 5 episodes into series 2 and getting through them fast.

 

Absoloutley brilliant. Tobias' blue man camoflage and cat like reflexes, Lucilles astonishment at the private detectives appearances and everyones head bowed glumness have had me pissing myself.

[Jimbo 133]

Just watched the 3rd episode of series 2 of Prison Break.

 

Fuck I love that show !

[Toonraider 0]

I've never really watched Grey's Anatomy, but i liked the look of it from the trailor. (which only caught my attention as they used Snow Patrol's track, chasing cars, which i am into right now) So tonight i believe a new series starts, so i will take a look.

[Scottish Mag 3]

The news is not so good for the ABC midseason replacement Traveler, about a friend who frames two best friends for a bombing (the preview looks great). ABC has chopped that order from 13 episodes to 8 episodes, so they can wrap up the storyline. Hmmm...maybe this is the first proof that the networks are beginning to understand viewer frustration at getting into serialized dramas and then leaving viewers hanging by cancelling the shows after only a few episodes.

[Guest alex]

I've never really watched Grey's Anatomy, but i liked the look of it from the trailor. (which only caught my attention as they used Snow Patrol's track, chasing cars, which i am into right now) So tonight i believe a new series starts, so i will take a look.

You call that a recommendation?

[Jimbo 133]

Day Break

 

 

Superb show, a rip off of Groundhog Day but superb none the less:

 

Detective Brett Hopper is having a really bad day, accused of killing Asst. DA Alberto Garza. He has an alibi, but no one believes him. When he realizes that he has been framed, he tries to run away but has to stop when he learns that his loved ones are also in danger. But one morning, he wakes up and relives the same day over and over again. To stop this cycle, solve the mystery and have a normal life, he must find out who framed him.

 

[Lazarus 0]

Day Break

 

 

Superb show, a rip off of Groundhog Day but superb none the less:

 

Detective Brett Hopper is having a really bad day, accused of killing Asst. DA Alberto Garza. He has an alibi, but no one believes him. When he realizes that he has been framed, he tries to run away but has to stop when he learns that his loved ones are also in danger. But one morning, he wakes up and relives the same day over and over again. To stop this cycle, solve the mystery and have a normal life, he must find out who framed him.

 

 

Is Ned Ryerson in it ?

[luckyluke 1]

I've been watching Billy Connolly's tour of England, Ireland and Wales. Really interesting as you watch him travel around the country, interspersed with bits from his live shows.

[Kid Dynamite 5917]

My name is earl series 2 is up to episode 8 now

[Toonraider 0]

I've been watching Billy Connolly's tour of England, Ireland and Wales. Really interesting as you watch him travel around the country, interspersed with bits from his live shows.

 

Yeah, ive been watching his world tour of Scotland, cant remember which channel it was on though Sure it must be a very old series now, but its well worth watching.

[luckyluke 1]

I've been watching Billy Connolly's tour of England, Ireland and Wales. Really interesting as you watch him travel around the country, interspersed with bits from his live shows.

 

Yeah, ive been watching his world tour of Scotland, cant remember which channel it was on though Sure it must be a very old series now, but its well worth watching.

 

I think this series is circa 2001.

[Sima 0]

Anyone mentioned Studio 60 yet? Aaron Sorkin writes it.

 

It's not too bad and takes a lot of ideas from Network

[Lazarus 0]

Watching a new sci fi series called 'the lost room' - seems pretty good so far.

[Toonraider 0]

I was bought the box set of the entire series of Sex and the City...so i shall be set up for awhile. Also been watching the father of the pride dvd, its very funny

[Tooj 17]

I was bought the box set of the entire series of Sex and the City...so i shall be set up for awhile. Also been watching the father of the pride dvd, its very funny

[Lazarus 0]

I was bought the box set of the entire series of Sex and the City...so i shall be set up for awhile. Also been watching the father of the pride dvd, its very funny

 

Sounds hilarious

 

http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0361179/

[Toonraider 0]

I was bought the box set of the entire series of Sex and the City...so i shall be set up for awhile. Also been watching the father of the pride dvd, its very funny

 

Eh?

[Toonraider 0]

I was bought the box set of the entire series of Sex and the City...so i shall be set up for awhile. Also been watching the father of the pride dvd, its very funny

 

Sounds hilarious

 

http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0361179/

 

tis I had to buy the DVD!!

[Tooj 17]

I was bought the box set of the entire series of Sex and the City...so i shall be set up for awhile. Also been watching the father of the pride dvd, its very funny

 

Eh?

I fucking loath Sex And The City!

[Toonraider 0]

I was bought the box set of the entire series of Sex and the City...so i shall be set up for awhile. Also been watching the father of the pride dvd, its very funny

 

Eh?

I fucking loath Sex And The City!

 

Ahh i see, yeah, so did my hubby and son....i think its a chick thing really! Whereas Desperate housewives they both enjoyed!

 

Talking of these old series, ive been watching the re-run of cold feet late nights on ITV3...good to see again.

 

I recently checked amazon for the price of the box set compilation of Six feet under and its still quite expensive Im determind to get it though, as it was one of those series i watched now and then, im sure i missed the odd episode.

[Tooj 17]

I was bought the box set of the entire series of Sex and the City...so i shall be set up for awhile. Also been watching the father of the pride dvd, its very funny

 

Eh?

I fucking loath Sex And The City!

 

Ahh i see, yeah, so did my hubby and son....i think its a chick thing really! Whereas Desperate housewives they both enjoyed!

 

Talking of these old series, ive been watching the re-run of cold feet late nights on ITV3...good to see again.

 

I recently checked amazon for the price of the box set compilation of Six feet under and its still quite expensive Im determind to get it though, as it was one of those series i watched now and then, im sure i missed the odd episode.

Unfortunately 70 quid seems the cheapest Mrs Raider.

 

http://www.find-dvd.co.uk/D076878.htm

[Toonraider 0]

I was bought the box set of the entire series of Sex and the City...so i shall be set up for awhile. Also been watching the father of the pride dvd, its very funny

 

Eh?

I fucking loath Sex And The City!

 

Ahh i see, yeah, so did my hubby and son....i think its a chick thing really! Whereas Desperate housewives they both enjoyed!

 

Talking of these old series, ive been watching the re-run of cold feet late nights on ITV3...good to see again.

 

I recently checked amazon for the price of the box set compilation of Six feet under and its still quite expensive Im determind to get it though, as it was one of those series i watched now and then, im sure i missed the odd episode.

Unfortunately 70 quid seems the cheapest Mrs Raider.

 

http://www.find-dvd.co.uk/D076878.htm

 

Hey thats a good site Jonny! Thanks

 

(yes, I'd always gone from site to site looking at prices for dvds )