Shows that I'm not watching on TV
Last week, when Mike Oz asked us which TV shows we thought would get the ax, I sent him a reply listing a dozen shows that SHOULD be taken off the air. His response: "Dude, pick one, you moron." (I added the "you moron" clause; I know he was thinkin' it, but he's just too nice -- well, most of the time.)
So since The Beehive loves David Letterman (and Top 10 lists), here are the 10 TV shows that should just go:
10. Big Bang Theory: Because it has lasted a season too long to begin with. And, despite being called the smartest show on TV, I feel dumber after watching it. Either dumber or annoyed. Yeah, both. And it has a laugh track.
9. Two and a Half Men: Because sometimes I just don't get America. And it has a laugh track.
8. CSI: Miami: Because it should have a laugh track.
7. The Mentalist: Because that dude always has the same hair style and pompous smirk in every role he does.
6. Supernanny: Because she annoys me.
5. The Office:
Just kidding.
5a. Heroes: Because we're in the third season now, and villains who have already died twice now are still getting speaking lines. Why would I care about a hero doing something good if none of it is going to matter next season?
4. Fringe: So I don't have to hear Fox football commentators fill air time talking about how great this show is when I know that's just Fox's promotional flavor of the month.
3. Wife Swap: Because this isn't about what I thought it was gonna be about. (It's OK, I've still got a few "Swingtown"s on my DVR.)
2. Are You Smarter than a 5th Grader?: Because yes, I am smarter than a 5th grader. I know this because I get paid more than they do. Plus, I knew better than to retain knowledge that I don't need as an adult.
1. Extreme Makeover: Home Edition: Because if I wanted to cry during primetime, I'd watch CSI: Miami.
Comments:
Despite Joshua Jackson, 'Fringe' is surprisingly decent.
Posted by: Bryan Harley at October 7, 2008 7:09 PM
Will I almost decided to delete you from my myspace friends on #5. You better be joking.
I hear ya on Heroes. I never could get into that show despite the concept. That and I think the first season aired on the same night and time slot as 24. And there's no way in hell I'm gonna miss the Jack Bauer Power Hour™.
Posted by: Michael at October 7, 2008 8:27 PM
I'm not even sure if it has debuted yet but Chocolate News on Comedy Central with David Alan Grier should be cut already.
Please Comedy Central. Chappelle Show was great but stop trying to strike gold with racial humor. While you're at it bring back Halfway Home.
Posted by: Kevin B at October 7, 2008 8:30 PM
#7 - Simon Baker is dreamy and therefore should be given a chance, regardless of how ridiculous the premise (Ladies? Anybody else see "Something New"?) There just aren't that many hot TV actors around anymore.
Posted by: Erin D. at October 7, 2008 10:41 PM
Here's my 10 shows that should be put out of my (and some's) misery.
10. SURVIVOR: The thrill is gone
9. KNIGHT RIDER: Despite the sultry presence of Deanna Russo, this did NOT beg for a remake.
8. PUSHING DAISIES: Twin Peaks and any Coen brothers movies this ain't.
7. DIRTY SEXY MONEY: And I actually felt CAVEMAN & CARPOOLERS had more substance than this trash.
6. WIFE SWAP: Just a waste of dead air.
5. SUPERNANNY: See answer #6.
4. EXTREME MAKEOVER: I think we need more contemporary shows on the air.
3. THE SIMPSONS: Most people say it's gotten better with age, I haven't laughed hard after season 1, and how can you say it gets better with age, when THEY haven't aged.
2. HOW I MET YOUR MOTHER: Though I now get the concept, you can't go around calling it that name after 10 years.
1. PRISON BREAK: For the same reasons of HIMYM, you can't go around calling it that after 10 years, they should either be free, shot to death or living underground like Osama Bin Laden.
Posted by: Abel E. Jimenez at October 8, 2008 12:16 AM
I dont even KNOW the majority of these shows! You all have WAAAAAY too much time on your hands.
Read a book, friends. The crap on TV sucks.....well, except for Project Runway, Paris Hiltons BFF and Gilmore Girl reruns.
I suck, i know.
Posted by: MsJoey at October 8, 2008 11:17 AM
You know... when people throw the old "read a book" thing out there, I'm always curious to know what the last complete book they read was.
I find it's possible to both read books and enjoy my favorite television shows, but I'm also one of those people who doesn't believe you have to choose between chocolate and vanilla, or The Beatles and Elvis.
Posted by: Heather at October 8, 2008 12:51 PM
okay Heather, since you're asking, the last complete book i read was 100 Years of Solitude by Gabriel Garcia Marquez which by the way is super overrated and harder than hell to read. right now i'm in the process of reading The Prosecution of George W. Bush for Murder by Vincent Bugliosi. Before 100 years I read Drink Cultura by Jose Antonio Burciaga and before that Daughter of Fortune by Isabel Allende and and before that The Gospel According to Jesus Christ by Jose Saramago and before that blah blah blah.
OKAY I"M A NERD!!!! why you gotta call me out, Heather!?
Posted by: Ms Joey at October 8, 2008 2:00 PM
Joey you aren't a nerd, you are well versed in literature. Last book I finished was Watchman. Now that's a nerd.
Posted by: Michael at October 8, 2008 2:15 PM
Not calling you out, Ms Joey - just looking for good book suggestions. ;)
Posted by: Heather at October 8, 2008 2:20 PM
Banuelos family reunion anyone...
Will, I'm suprised CSI - Miami has made it this far! Play video games, forget about TV.
Posted by: Mr. Incognito at October 8, 2008 2:26 PM
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