Television (2010/11 Season)

by **dxmnkd316** » Sun 9/27/09 7:55 pm

So I'm guessing the other thread fell into disrepair and Jup deleted it which is fine.

Did anyone watch the Cleveland Show tonight? I'll be shocked if this show gets beyond it's original purchase. It's worse than Family Guy, which used to be funny. Seth McFarlane is one of the most overrated writers on earth.

Also, Community, the new show on NBC is pretty good. Joel McHale is absolutely hilarious. Plus it doesn't hurt to have CHevy Chase.

by **st8ofhockey** » Sun 9/27/09 8:35 pm

That Family Guy episode was awful. They had a whole summer to think up new material and that's the best they can come up with!? With as little free time as I have to sit down and watch TV, I don't really follow a specific show week-by-week, but I have a feeling that won't be a problem this year...

by **Hobey Baker** » Sun 9/27/09 8:46 pm

Kent Hrbek has severed ties to the "Kent Hrbek Outdoors" show. Wall to Wall media bought the show two years ago. Herbie said it wasn't an amicable seperation.

by **Amonte_10** » Sun 9/27/09 9:05 pm

Hobey Baker wrote:Kent Hrbek has severed ties to the "Kent Hrbek Outdoors" show. Wall to Wall media bought the show two years ago. Herbie said it wasn't an amicable seperation.

I will miss this show!!

by **HockeyBum** » Sun 9/27/09 10:06 pm

dxmnkd316 wrote:So I'm guessing the other thread fell into disrepair and Jup deleted it which is fine.

Did anyone watch the Cleveland Show tonight? I'll be shocked if this show gets beyond it's original purchase. It's worse than Family Guy, which used to be funny. Seth McFarlane is one of the most overrated writers on earth.

I watched about 5 minutes of the Cleveland Show. What little I saw was awful enough for me to change the channel. I had to record Family Guy since I was getting the kid ready for bed, but from what I read here it's probably not worth my time to sit down and watch it.

by **Gopherguy05** » Sun 9/27/09 10:24 pm

HockeyBum wrote:
dxmnkd316 wrote:So I'm guessing the other thread fell into disrepair and Jup deleted it which is fine.

Did anyone watch the Cleveland Show tonight? I'll be shocked if this show gets beyond it's original purchase. It's worse than Family Guy, which used to be funny. Seth McFarlane is one of the most overrated writers on earth.

I watched about 5 minutes of the Cleveland Show. What little I saw was awful enough for me to change the channel. I had to record Family Guy since I was getting the kid ready for bed, but from what I read here it's probably not worth my time to sit down and watch it.

I thought it was one of the funnier episodes they had done in quite a while.....to each their own i guess...

by **dxmnkd316** » Sun 9/27/09 10:37 pm

Gopherguy05 wrote:
HockeyBum wrote:
dxmnkd316 wrote:So I'm guessing the other thread fell into disrepair and Jup deleted it which is fine.

Did anyone watch the Cleveland Show tonight? I'll be shocked if this show gets beyond it's original purchase. It's worse than Family Guy, which used to be funny. Seth McFarlane is one of the most overrated writers on earth.

I watched about 5 minutes of the Cleveland Show. What little I saw was awful enough for me to change the channel. I had to record Family Guy since I was getting the kid ready for bed, but from what I read here it's probably not worth my time to sit down and watch it.

I thought it was one of the funnier episodes they had done in quite a while.....to each their own i guess...

Sad part is, as bad as the episode was, it was one of the funnier ones in a while. Which isn't saying much. I missed American Dad (the best of the three shows) because I couldn't take Seth McFarlane anymore.

by **Slap Shot** » Mon 9/28/09 4:04 am

I only saw the first few of Family Guy (recorded the rest) but I thought it was good. I made up my mind before not to watch Cleveland - it just looked bad.

I thought Modern Family was outstanding, although it might go the way of Arrested Development as it's probably not for the stupid masses.

by **dxmnkd316** » Fri 10/02/09 4:49 pm

Either the questions on Jeopardy have gotten easier or I've gotten smarter. I know for a fact the latter isn't true so...

by **gopher6** » Fri 10/16/09 9:04 am

this weekend gophers on FSN, wild on kstc45 close to the same time , why can't we get these two contracts to work together so there are not any tape delayed gopher puck games??

by **GophGeek** » Fri 10/16/09 10:58 am

Does anyone know if FSN has installed HD cammera's at Mariucci Arena or if any of the away games will be broadcast in HD. Hockey was made for HD!

by **Lars Sauve** » Fri 10/16/09 11:02 am

gopher6 wrote:this weekend gophers on FSN, wild on kstc45 close to the same time , why can't we get these two contracts to work together so there are not any tape delayed gopher puck games??

Because there are a dozen people who like to watch Wolves games.

by **Slap Shot** » Fri 10/16/09 12:31 pm

GophGeek wrote:Does anyone know if FSN has installed HD cammera's at Mariucci Arena or if any of the away games will be broadcast in HD. Hockey was made for HD!

As of right now the only HD games are the ones scheduled on BTN.

by **Orion** » Fri 10/16/09 6:54 pm

Slap Shot wrote:
GophGeek wrote:Does anyone know if FSN has installed HD cammera's at Mariucci Arena or if any of the away games will be broadcast in HD. Hockey was made for HD!

As of right now the only HD games are the ones scheduled on BTN.

FSN doesn't want to rush into anything. They have their HD switch over set for 2029.

by **dxmnkd316** » Sat 10/31/09 2:01 am

I know this show isn't for everyone but Red Eye on fox news is one of the funniest shows on television.

by **gopheritall** » Sat 10/31/09 10:54 am

Orion wrote:
Slap Shot wrote:
GophGeek wrote:Does anyone know if FSN has installed HD cammera's at Mariucci Arena or if any of the away games will be broadcast in HD. Hockey was made for HD!

As of right now the only HD games are the ones scheduled on BTN.

FSN doesn't want to rush into anything. They have their HD switch over set for 2029.

The other stations will switch to SHD (Super HD) in 2021 so they are only goign to be 2 generations behind for 8 years...

by **Doughboy** » Sat 10/31/09 11:54 am

Flash Forward and Fringe are the highlights for me this year.

by **dxmnkd316** » Tue 11/03/09 11:51 pm

Haha, I was channel surfing and stopped on channel 2. A show called "Posh Nosh" was on. it's pretty damned funny.

by **Bushwood Gopher** » Wed 11/04/09 1:24 am

What did any of you fellow sci-fi junkies think of V?

I was a huge fan of the original miniseries/show in the 80's. The new one tonight was ok. I think it will be hard pressed to be as good as the original but we'll see.

by **nets33** » Wed 11/04/09 12:42 pm

I missed the previous thread on TV this season but I'm gonna have to say #1 show on right now has got to be Modern Family, Hilarious!

by **thedude** » Wed 11/04/09 12:45 pm

Nothing beats Curb and It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia. Both are brilliant.

by **Snowcool08** » Wed 11/04/09 6:52 pm

Although I've been watching almost every single show talked about so far, my vote for bets shows so far goes with The Big Bang Theory, Modern Family, and Community. It's good to see some decent comedies come back in the recent years. The medical dramas were getting really boring.

by **dxmnkd316** » Wed 11/04/09 8:26 pm

House is still the absolute best show on television (IMNSHO)

by **Zwak** » Wed 11/04/09 8:32 pm

dxmnkd316 wrote:House is still the absolute best show on television (IMNSHO)

Couldn't agree more. It would be very easy for this show to become stale as the premise is the same each week, but the writing keeps it fresh.

30 Rock is the (intentionally) funniest show on TV right now, IMO

by **dxmnkd316** » Wed 11/04/09 8:35 pm

Zwak wrote:
dxmnkd316 wrote:House is still the absolute best show on television (IMNSHO)

Couldn't agree more. It would be very easy for this show to become stale as the premise is the same each week, but the writing keeps it fresh.

30 Rock is the (intentionally) funniest show on TV right now, IMO

I watched that show for a while but ended up hating it. I don't remember why but I just didn't mesh with it I guess.

The writing on house is fantastic. Plus the character development is some of the best I've ever seen.

by **g_manpucker** » Wed 11/04/09 9:24 pm

dxmnkd316 wrote:House is still the absolute best show on television (IMNSHO)

I am a big fan of House, Hugh Laurie is brilliant as that character. Towards the end of last season the whole hallucination thing bugged me then the season finale totally bowled me over...I didn't see the ending coming. So far this season is good, I love the writing....I wish my doctor could be that brutally honest!

by **dxmnkd316** » Wed 11/04/09 10:17 pm

g_manpucker wrote:
dxmnkd316 wrote:House is still the absolute best show on television (IMNSHO)

I am a big fan of House, Hugh Laurie is brilliant as that character. Towards the end of last season the whole hallucination thing bugged me then the season finale totally bowled me over...I didn't see the ending coming. So far this season is good, I love the writing....I wish my doctor could be that brutally honest!

I am still a season behind.

by **Zwak** » Wed 11/04/09 10:20 pm

dxmnkd316 wrote:
g_manpucker wrote:
dxmnkd316 wrote:House is still the absolute best show on television (IMNSHO)

I am a big fan of House, Hugh Laurie is brilliant as that character. Towards the end of last season the whole hallucination thing bugged me then the season finale totally bowled me over...I didn't see the ending coming. So far this season is good, I love the writing....I wish my doctor could be that brutally honest!

I am still a season behind.

I can't believe House died.

by **dxmnkd316** » Wed 11/04/09 10:28 pm

Zwak wrote:
dxmnkd316 wrote:
g_manpucker wrote:
dxmnkd316 wrote:House is still the absolute best show on television (IMNSHO)

I am a big fan of House, Hugh Laurie is brilliant as that character. Towards the end of last season the whole hallucination thing bugged me then the season finale totally bowled me over...I didn't see the ending coming. So far this season is good, I love the writing....I wish my doctor could be that brutally honest!

I am still a season behind.

I can't believe House died.

You literally got my heart to skip a beat. Then I realized you were screwing with me. Then I realized, I hate you :wink:

by **Armadillo** » Wed 11/04/09 11:16 pm

dxmnkd316 wrote:
Zwak wrote:
dxmnkd316 wrote:
g_manpucker wrote:
dxmnkd316 wrote:House is still the absolute best show on television (IMNSHO)

I am a big fan of House, Hugh Laurie is brilliant as that character. Towards the end of last season the whole hallucination thing bugged me then the season finale totally bowled me over...I didn't see the ending coming. So far this season is good, I love the writing....I wish my doctor could be that brutally honest!

I am still a season behind.

I can't believe House died.

You literally got my heart to skip a beat. Then I realized you were screwing with me. Then I realized, I hate you

He's not joking.

by **melmac** » Thu 11/05/09 11:38 am

White Collar on USA Friday night is a new favorite for me.
Also absolutely LOVE Castle Monday night on ABC.
And Big Bang... well, it reminds me a lot of the Tech kids. :mrhappy:

by **Kelly Red** » Thu 11/05/09 11:55 am

Love Modern Family, am counting the days until Lost resumes, but my current favorite show? Shhhh, lean in so I can whisper....Sons of Anarchy. Arggg, I can't believe I admitted that I'm hooked on a show about a CA biker gang! I'm female, slightly mid-aged, normal in all relative aspects. I should be watching Desperate Housewives, The Good Wife, Ugly Betty, but noooooooo, give me biker gangs, father/son issues over power, cheap porn flick production as gang income. :lol:

by **SouthTexGopher** » Thu 1/28/10 9:13 pm

I'm

watching Gordon :censored:

Ramsay's "Kitchen :censored:

Nightmares."

The man's ability to swear is stunning. :mrgreen:

by **Orion** » Thu 1/28/10 9:42 pm

SouthTexGopher wrote:I'm watching Gordon Ramsay's "Kitchen Nightmares."

The man's ability to swear is stunning.

The odd thing is about that show is that the original British version he is actually a very nice guy and a great motivator and manager. He cusses all the time still and can really be an arse when someone is not listening or giving him crap, but the US version basically makes him out to be an arse all the time.

by **gopherhockeyfan7** » Thu 1/28/10 9:43 pm

Lost's final season starting next week. I really don't like the show as much as I did the 1st couple seasons... but I have to know what's going on! Talk about keeping people hooked...

by **SouthTexGopher** » Thu 1/28/10 9:52 pm

Orion wrote:
SouthTexGopher wrote:I'm watching Gordon Ramsay's "Kitchen Nightmares."

The man's ability to swear is stunning.

The odd thing is about that show is that the original British version he is actually a very nice guy and a great motivator and manager. He cusses all the time still and can really be an arse when someone is not listening or giving him crap, but the US version basically makes him out to be an arse all the time.

I haven't seen the US version of the show...I'm watching it on BBC America. He doesn't come across as anything but passionate on the UK version. I am liking this show - it's the first time I've watched it.

by **dxmnkd316** » Thu 1/28/10 10:12 pm

SouthTexGopher wrote:
Orion wrote:
SouthTexGopher wrote:I'm watching Gordon Ramsay's "Kitchen Nightmares."

The man's ability to swear is stunning.

The odd thing is about that show is that the original British version he is actually a very nice guy and a great motivator and manager. He cusses all the time still and can really be an arse when someone is not listening or giving him crap, but the US version basically makes him out to be an arse all the time.

I haven't seen the US version of the show...I'm watching it on BBC America. He doesn't come across as anything but passionate on the UK version. I am liking this show - it's the first time I've watched it.

I f:censored:king love kitchen nightmares. Makes me want to puke every now and then but whatever. Gordon Ramsey is the man.

by **stillgimpy** » Fri 1/29/10 11:01 am

Reading this thread is like watching or Listening to Rosen on KFAN or CCO at 5PM. I swear that guy must spend hours watching films. If he spent half that time going out to practices or games rather than taking his reports off line, he'd be a decent sportscaster once again. His coverage of hockey is terrible. He must be getting tired of his main job. WCCO is lucky the competition is weak. The woman on fox 9 does better than Rosen IMHO

by **pjoyn** » Fri 1/29/10 11:53 am

dxmnkd316 wrote:
SouthTexGopher wrote:
Orion wrote:
SouthTexGopher wrote:I'm watching Gordon Ramsay's "Kitchen Nightmares."

The man's ability to swear is stunning.

The odd thing is about that show is that the original British version he is actually a very nice guy and a great motivator and manager. He cusses all the time still and can really be an arse when someone is not listening or giving him crap, but the US version basically makes him out to be an arse all the time.

I haven't seen the US version of the show...I'm watching it on BBC America. He doesn't come across as anything but passionate on the UK version. I am liking this show - it's the first time I've watched it.

I f:censored:king love kitchen nightmares. Makes me want to puke every now and then but whatever. Gordon Ramsey is the man.

Kitchen Nightmares (BBC version) is great, but I think The F Word is a better show.

by **SouthTexGopher** » Fri 1/29/10 12:22 pm

pjoyn wrote:Kitchen Nightmares (BBC version) is great, but I think The F Word is a better show.

Last week they had a special on BBC America..."Top Gear" meets "The F Word." It was great. Here's a clip (not for the squeamish...and I'd suggest turning the sound way down if you're at work).

by **dxmnkd316** » Mon 2/01/10 1:49 am

Wow, I just finished season 4 of Dexter. I think it would be an understatement to say season 5 needs to be out now.

by **Snowcool08** » Mon 2/01/10 2:35 am

dxmnkd316 wrote:Wow, I just finished season 4 of Dexter. I think it would be an understatement to say season 5 needs to be out now.

I almost gave up on the series after a lackluster 2nd season and struggling through the first 2 episodes of season 3 on DVD, but someone told me season 4 was getting very good so I caught up and watched it. By far the best season and John Lithgow plays a great nemesis for Dexter. I have no idea where season 5 will go but I know it'll be very interesting.

by **dxmnkd316** » Mon 2/01/10 7:51 am

Snowcool08 wrote:
dxmnkd316 wrote:Wow, I just finished season 4 of Dexter. I think it would be an understatement to say season 5 needs to be out now.

I almost gave up on the series after a lackluster 2nd season and struggling through the first 2 episodes of season 3 on DVD, but someone told me season 4 was getting very good so I caught up and watched it. By far the best season and John Lithgow plays a great nemesis for Dexter. I have no idea where season 5 will go but I know it'll be very interesting.

Season 2 was ok. But yes, this season easily ranks up there with the first season.

by **dxmnkd316** » Sun 4/18/10 10:02 pm

Breaking Bad is amazing. The writing is up there with Dexter. Dexter has that quirky charm but Breaking Bad is far darker (if that's possible). Excellent show.

by **SouthTexGopher** » Thu 4/22/10 1:04 pm

An American version of Top Gear will begin showing on the History Channel this fall.

Yes, it’s true. The History channel and BBC Worldwide announced today that work has begun on an American version of TopGear, with US presenters fronting the new show.

The first series of ten episodes will air on History next fall (an American-only season not dissimilar to ‘autumn’, we believe), though exact dates are yet to be finalised. It will be hosted by Tanner Foust, Adam Ferrara and Rutledge Wood.

This version will likely be awful. 99% of what makes the UK version awesome is the three hosts. You can't replicate that.

by **gopherhockeyfan7** » Thu 4/22/10 1:08 pm

This has been one of the best seasons of South Park so far. I laughed so hard during the medicinal marijuana episode. Abosolutely glorious :lol:

by **The X Factor** » Thu 4/22/10 1:10 pm

In other news, FlashForward is really cool

by **Next Crosby** » Thu 4/22/10 1:48 pm

gopherhockeyfan7 wrote:This has been one of the best seasons of South Park so far. I laughed so hard during the medicinal marijuana episode. Abosolutely glorious

Matt Stone and Trey Parker are awesome. I love how they make fun of Tom Cruise, I hate that d-bag.

by **Luckygirl#13** » Thu 4/22/10 2:08 pm

SouthTexGopher wrote:An American version of Top Gear will begin showing on the History Channel this fall.

Yes, it’s true. The History channel and BBC Worldwide announced today that work has begun on an American version of TopGear, with US presenters fronting the new show.

The first series of ten episodes will air on History next fall (an American-only season not dissimilar to ‘autumn’, we believe), though exact dates are yet to be finalised. It will be hosted by Tanner Foust, Adam Ferrara and Rutledge Wood.

This version will likely be awful. 99% of what makes the UK version awesome is the three hosts. You can't replicate that.

I agree the American version will probably be terrible. I love this show and am addicted! Last week I asked my roommate how long it would be until the American version comes out. You knew it was inevitable. Yep...the 3 hosts make that show! And of course you can't forget about the Stig!

by **Neely** » Thu 4/22/10 2:33 pm

SouthTexGopher wrote:An American version of Top Gear will begin showing on the History Channel this fall.

Yes, it’s true. The History channel and BBC Worldwide announced today that work has begun on an American version of TopGear, with US presenters fronting the new show.

The first series of ten episodes will air on History next fall (an American-only season not dissimilar to ‘autumn’, we believe), though exact dates are yet to be finalised. It will be hosted by Tanner Foust, Adam Ferrara and Rutledge Wood.

This version will likely be awful. 99% of what makes the UK version awesome is the three hosts. You can't replicate that.

I just started watching Top Gear. Absolutely fabulous. And I agree, no way they can replicate as even though the cars are fantastic the hosts truly make the show. The episode of them trekking across Bolivia in vehicles they purchased sight unseen is tremendous.

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