23-04-2002 12:21									#31
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I mean, it isn't as good as The Practice, as far as law shows go, but it is fairly good.

	23-04-2002 12:23									#32
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judging amy is a chick show only. Real men would never admit to watching it unless they are watching it with their girlfriend/wife

	23-04-2002 12:23									#33
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I've never really watched Boston Public, considering I live in Australia and we only just got it here like this week, but it really didn't look that good from the commercials.

Of course the Simpsons are a must-see as well.

	23-04-2002 12:52									#34
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I don't watch much TV, but I would have to say the best (funniest) show out there is Mystery Science Theater 3000.

	23-04-2002 17:41									#35
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BP, Having Harvey Lipschitzs (SP?, besides having one of the funniest names on TV) have a black son. Or having a successful lawyer give up everything to seek fulfillment as a teacher. Or having Jeremy's mother claim to have lost her hand in a chainsaw accident. Most definately a Comedy. Which is good since it fails miserably when it tries to be drama through the use of the absurd. The drama is limited to "short shock value" to be used in promos. And a school where most of the female teachers have a great rack.


Simpsons, (the middle seasons, Now only about 1 in every three shows)

Sienfeld, (after the first season, and the final sucked)

Cheers,

Frasier, (on the downward spiral)

MASH, (the earlier seasons)

Ally McBeal, (my wife makes me watch it )

*gasp* Survivor (a reminder of just how stupid people are)

The Practice, (another Kelly show that is a comedy disguised as a drama through the use of the absurd) And how can a law firm that has the reputation of winning like they do, not seem to ever make any money.

RAH

	23-04-2002 18:09									#36
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My favorite shows-

Most British comedies PBS feels like putting on, including-

-'Allo 'Allo
-Keeping Up Appearances
-The Vicar of Dibly

And

-Law & Order: SVU
-Hogans' Heores
-Golden Girls (Don't ask me why.)

	23-04-2002 18:37									#37
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I'd watch Judging Amy over Bostin Public any day.
And not because I like Judging Amy either.

Bostin Public just seems

	23-04-2002 18:39									#38
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At this time, the only damn science fiction show that my local television networks in their infinite wisdom want to show - Stargate SG-1. But hey, it's a really good show.

	23-04-2002 18:41									#39
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My favorite shows, and the only ones I really watch on a regular basis:

Will & Grace

Queer as Folk

Friends

7th Heaven

	23-04-2002 18:43									#40
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What are the parameters?

Airing in the US right now, it would have to be Invader Zim. Forget Simpons, this is a cartoon with real bite. It's done by Jhonen (of "Johnny the Homicidal Maniac" fame), so how could it be otherwise?

Airing anywhere right now? Well, I've only seen the first episode, but .hack//SIGN is shaping up nicely. Then again, I'm an RPG junkie, especially fond of those MMORPGs.

Of all time?

The Muppet Show is way up there. Excellent stuff.

Twin Peaks. Well, first season, it did rather unravel during second. First season was great, however.

Star Trek, TOS. There are some really awful ones as well (especially season three), but for what it was, an amazing show. Even B5 can't match their top episodes, like "Amok Time" and "City on the Edge of Forever".

Daria. Found it by accident, but first season is simply amazing. About the only dramedy style cartoon made in the US ever.

Anime? Whoo boy. Magic User's Club OVA, Serial Experiments: Lain, NieA_7, I could just go on and on.

Wraith
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	23-04-2002 18:44									#41
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Farscape

	23-04-2002 18:46									#42
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My favorites currently are:

"Enterprise"
"ER"
"The Guardian"
"Judging Amy"

I think that "ER" is about to get hosed. They're killing off Dr. Green. I'm not sure that I'll watch it if they try to make Dr. Carter the main character.

	23-04-2002 19:58									#43
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Fav. TV show of all time: Burns & Allen. I loved it when George went into his den above the garage, turned on the show, started watching it, got bored and turned over to cowboys and indians.

Fav. TV show on now: West Wing. It's a modern-day fantasy, where the Democrats control the White House and liberalism reigns in America.

	23-04-2002 20:44									#44
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Homicide: Life on the street
The Law & Order spin offs pale in comparison.


Also HBO has the best production value, although they've made a couple of duds. However,
Sex In the City
Six Feet Under
Were and are great

David Atinborough also makes wonderful TV.

	23-04-2002 20:55									#45
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There isnt a comedy on tv that I care for today. Almost all repulse me in fact.

Though theyre all predictable, I like Law and Order and The Practice. NYPD Blue is still pretty good and Third Watch is interesting. Don't watch much TV I guess.

Yes, baggins, Homicide was good. Perfect example that good shows do get cancelled.

	23-04-2002 22:12									#46
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All-time favorite comedy: Cheers. Currently running favorite comedy: Becker. GREAT zingers in both, week after week.

	23-04-2002 22:16									#47
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I personally wish Ted Danson would burn a fiery death. I think he's about as funny as a cardboard box. But thats just me

	23-04-2002 22:25									#48
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Boston Public isn't a comedy or a drama. It's fantasy, a schoolboy's fantasy of what female teachers should look like .

	23-04-2002 22:27									#49
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If I had to pick ONE show as my favorite - I guess it would be Alias

	23-04-2002 22:46									#50
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quote: Originally posted by Wraith Airing in the US right now, it would have to be Invader Zim. Forget Simpons, this is a cartoon with real bite. It's done by Jhonen (of "Johnny the Homicidal Maniac" fame), so how could it be otherwise?

How could I forget Invader Zim?! I love his sidekick. He cracks me up.

	23-04-2002 22:51									#51
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quote: another Kelly show that is a comedy disguised as a drama through the use of the absurd

So then what IS a good drama? I really haven't seen one if BP and The Practice aren't it. I thought the use of the absurd was what made a good drama ... I mean better than that tripe like Star Trek, or what have you.

I admit many drama shows use a lot of comedy, such as Boston Public, First Monday, The Practice, etc... doesn't make them any less dramas.

	23-04-2002 22:55									#52
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ER was a good drama until it went on for far too long.

DEK's shows are simply too absurd. And where did you get the idea that the use of absurd made for good dramas?

I also think Seventh Heaven is a hilarious show. I've only seen two episodes, but one was over how utterly horrible it was for the 12 year old kid to flip someone off. Religious discussions and all! The other one I can't even remember, but their lives revolve around petty issues and it's the end of the world of their kids do anything remotely un-Christian.

	23-04-2002 23:01									#53
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quote: Originally posted by Imran Siddiqui quote: another Kelly show that is a comedy disguised as a drama through the use of the absurd So then what IS a good drama? I really haven't seen one if BP and The Practice aren't it. I thought the use of the absurd was what made a good drama ... I mean better than that tripe like Star Trek, or what have you. *snip*

Homicide.
The Caffinated Law & Order.

To name but two

	23-04-2002 23:14									#54
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Blah... that is what they are. Sleep fests .

Well, Law & Order can be decent at times.

	23-04-2002 23:14									#55
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I think DEK's shows are better catagorized as DARK humor.

How can any show (the practice) that continually has John Laroquette on it playing a comic homicidal gay egomaniac be considered a drama. BAH.

RAH

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quote: How can any show (the practice) that continually has John Laroquette on it playing a comic homicidal gay egomaniac be considered a drama.

Dramas can't have comedic elements in them? Then the West Wing is shot down isn't it?

	23-04-2002 23:23									#57
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Imran... based on your postings its quite clear that you generally find anything serious in tone boring.

Like LOTR.
Like Homicide.
Like Law & Order.

Professional Critics seem to disagree with your opinions... but thats to be expected, I guess.

	24-04-2002 00:05									#58
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Who said I found LOTR boring??

I said I found the first book, FOTR, boring, because it definetly was.

And yes, a lot of people think very serious dramas are boring, which is why they get canceled so quickly.

	24-04-2002 00:18									#59
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Dramas can't have comedic elements in them? Then the West Wing is shot down isn't it? [/QUOTE]

Ok, Imran, I'll concede that they can. But then you must concede that comedies can have dramatic elements. (MASH)

The West Wing is a bad example. A liberal Democrat with integrity in the White House. I personally find that very comedic.

It's a fine line. The more the absurd is used (and most of the Practice's cases are quite absurd) the more I lean towards classifying it as a comedy. Just like Ally McBeal. But I guess everyone has to make their own personal judgement on how they classify it.

RAH

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quote: But then you must concede that comedies can have dramatic elements.

Oh, of course! I never insinuated anything other.... Mash is a great show .

quote: A liberal Democrat with integrity in the White House. I personally find that very comedic.

quote: It's a fine line. The more the absurd is used (and most of the Practice's cases are quite absurd) the more I lean towards classifying it as a comedy. Just like Ally McBeal. But I guess everyone has to make their own personal judgement on how they classify it.

Hmmm... perhaps... though I call Ally a drama/comedy, more drama than comedy, but the comedy is a big portion.