I'm losing a lot of shows this season.
02-08-04, 10:07 PM
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I'm losing a lot of shows this season.
I can't remember the last time so many of my regularly viewed shows have joined hands and walked out on me.
Friends - Finishes up in May
Sex and the City - Finishes up in two weeks.
Ed - Not official, but it's dead.
Boston Public - Again, not official, but they stopped production in the middle of the freakin season. If that's not a death sentence, I don't know what is.
The Handler - Bad spot, Fridays at 10.
ER - Still on the air, of course, but dead to me.
On the other hand, I have Whoopi, Joan of Arcadia, and Line of Fire as new shows that I watch. I've also finally started watching Third Watch. How many years has that been on the air?
Friends - Finishes up in May
Sex and the City - Finishes up in two weeks.
Ed - Not official, but it's dead.
Boston Public - Again, not official, but they stopped production in the middle of the freakin season. If that's not a death sentence, I don't know what is.
The Handler - Bad spot, Fridays at 10.
ER - Still on the air, of course, but dead to me.
On the other hand, I have Whoopi, Joan of Arcadia, and Line of Fire as new shows that I watch. I've also finally started watching Third Watch. How many years has that been on the air?
02-08-04, 10:33 PM
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I also haven't watched much of Third Watch. But every now and again I watch one and it is excellent every time. I would probably blind buy this one if it came out on dvd.
I can't remember a time when I watched less tv. Well hooked on a show that I can't miss.(i.e. record regularly) I only have 4 shows that are can't miss in my book. (Friends, Scrubs, ER & 24) NYPDBlue left me a couple of years ago when Rick Schroeder called it quits. X-files went off a few years ago. The Practice went off the deep end a few seasons ago.
I can't remember a time when I watched less tv. Well hooked on a show that I can't miss.(i.e. record regularly) I only have 4 shows that are can't miss in my book. (Friends, Scrubs, ER & 24) NYPDBlue left me a couple of years ago when Rick Schroeder called it quits. X-files went off a few years ago. The Practice went off the deep end a few seasons ago.
02-08-04, 10:36 PM
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Well, I never watched a lot of shows to begin with. After Seinfeld ended, all I bothered with was X-Files, Friends, Frasier, and Simpsons.
Now figure in the fact that I haven't watched Friends and Frasier in two years and X-Files and is kaput, then that really frees up my schedule. 'Course now, I'm actually starting to watch reality shows like American Idol, Apprentice, and My Big Fat Obnoxious Fiance. I've never bothered with these kinds of shows before, so it's kind of strange I'm watching three now. What gives?
Now figure in the fact that I haven't watched Friends and Frasier in two years and X-Files and is kaput, then that really frees up my schedule. 'Course now, I'm actually starting to watch reality shows like American Idol, Apprentice, and My Big Fat Obnoxious Fiance. I've never bothered with these kinds of shows before, so it's kind of strange I'm watching three now. What gives?
02-08-04, 10:40 PM
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Re: I'm losing a lot of shows this season.
Originally posted by Charlie Goose
Third Watch. How many years has that been on the air?
Third Watch. How many years has that been on the air?
Friends and Ed are the only shows I will be losing, and thankfully the former is finally pulling the plug.
I had watched Boston Public since day one, but I quit before the start of this season because I was just sick of the show getting worse and worse every season.
Quit watching The Handler after a couple of months.
I need some of the long-running shows I watch to end anyhow, because during the last year I have started to watch plenty of new shows.
I think ER will be done after next season. I still like it, but it's about time.
02-09-04, 12:26 AM
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Re: Re: I'm losing a lot of shows this season.
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I think ER will be done after next season. I still like it, but it's about time. [/B]
I think ER will be done after next season. I still like it, but it's about time. [/B]
i don't er will ends its run for another five years. they ratings are still solid, plus this year they introduced tons of new characters.
02-09-04, 12:32 AM
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Friends and possibly ST: Enterprise this year. I hope that it's all rumors about Enterprise, though.
02-09-04, 12:35 AM
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Originally posted by tucker
i don't er will ends its run for another five years. they ratings are still solid, plus this year they introduced tons of new characters.
i don't er will ends its run for another five years. they ratings are still solid, plus this year they introduced tons of new characters.
02-09-04, 12:53 AM
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Last year hurt.
Buffy and then OZ.
Stopped watching E.R. when Clooner and Marguiles left.
I stopped watching Friends when I broke up with my ex-girlfriend.
Now I think my tastes have gotten worse but there is still some good stuff.
Sopranos
The Shield
Real World/Road Rules Challenge
Curb Your Enthusiasm
CSI Miami
CSI Vegas
Sometimes I'll watch Survivor or Idol.
Buffy and then OZ.
Stopped watching E.R. when Clooner and Marguiles left.
I stopped watching Friends when I broke up with my ex-girlfriend.
Now I think my tastes have gotten worse but there is still some good stuff.
Sopranos
The Shield
Real World/Road Rules Challenge
Curb Your Enthusiasm
CSI Miami
CSI Vegas
Sometimes I'll watch Survivor or Idol.
02-09-04, 01:10 AM
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Re: I'm losing a lot of shows this season.
Originally posted by Charlie Goose
...Line of Fire
...Line of Fire
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02-09-04, 04:09 AM
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Of that list, only Ed mattered to me.
King of Queens is riding high.
That 70's Show is still on for another season. Too bad there's always some scheduling conflict and I can't watch it.
Then there's all the seasonal reality stuff like American Idol and the fabulous Amazing Race and the craziness that is Big Brother.
King of Queens is riding high.
That 70's Show is still on for another season. Too bad there's always some scheduling conflict and I can't watch it.
Then there's all the seasonal reality stuff like American Idol and the fabulous Amazing Race and the craziness that is Big Brother.
02-09-04, 07:49 AM
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Re: Re: Re: I'm losing a lot of shows this season.
Originally posted by tucker
i don't er will ends its run for another five years. they ratings are still solid, plus this year they introduced tons of new characters.
i don't er will ends its run for another five years. they ratings are still solid, plus this year they introduced tons of new characters.
Originally posted by MrX
I don't know if it will be 5 years but I don't see it ending anytime soon. NBC is going to need it to anchor the end of Thursday night since CBS will probably own the first two hours unless Joey is a success. Without A Trace would probably take over the 10ET timeslot without ER.
I don't know if it will be 5 years but I don't see it ending anytime soon. NBC is going to need it to anchor the end of Thursday night since CBS will probably own the first two hours unless Joey is a success. Without A Trace would probably take over the 10ET timeslot without ER.
MrX - you're right in regards to Thursday nights. If NBC doesn't have anything else to grab the ratings away from CBS, this show isn't going anywhere.
02-09-04, 10:33 AM
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I don't follow anything anymore. The last show I followed was the Shield. I usually watch late night re-runs of Frazier and Seinfeld and thats it. I have not been impressed with the Sci Fi channel for some time and Enterprise just plane sucks.
For someone that has lived in front of a tv for decades, too all of a sudden just stop watching, tells you something. Either tv is really bad or I have a life now.
For someone that has lived in front of a tv for decades, too all of a sudden just stop watching, tells you something. Either tv is really bad or I have a life now.
02-09-04, 11:19 AM
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Ed and Boomtown for me.
But given that those, along with ER and Chapelles Show, are the only shows I watched regularly, I just lost half my non-sports/news/random channel flipping viewing time.
But given that those, along with ER and Chapelles Show, are the only shows I watched regularly, I just lost half my non-sports/news/random channel flipping viewing time.
02-09-04, 12:20 PM
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If this keeps up, I'll have nothing left to watch pretty soon. So far I've lost:
Boomtown
Ed
Sex & the City
Miss Match (we'll wait and see about this one)
Around the Horn (if ESPN doesn't renew Kellerman's contract)
Enterprise (who are we kidding; this show is dead)
Does anybody know how long Six Feet Under is going to last? I seem to remember some talk awhile ago that the show would only last a couple more seasons at best.
Boomtown
Ed
Sex & the City
Miss Match (we'll wait and see about this one)
Around the Horn (if ESPN doesn't renew Kellerman's contract)
Enterprise (who are we kidding; this show is dead)
Does anybody know how long Six Feet Under is going to last? I seem to remember some talk awhile ago that the show would only last a couple more seasons at best.
02-09-04, 12:56 PM
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Next year is it for NYPD Blue
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'NYPD Blue' Will End After Dirty Dozen
(Monday, February 09 10:23 AM)
LOS ANGELES (Zap2it.com) - When it began in 1993, Steven Bochco's "NYPD Blue" drew immediate notice for its graphic language, violence and sexuality. When the police drama returns next year for its 12th and final season, perhaps it will drama most of its notice for its longevity.
ABC announced on Monday (Feb. 9) that the one-time Emmy winner for outstanding drama will be back next season, bringing the series to a satisfying end for viewers.
"There are very few dramas that are good enough to deserve a 12th season, but 'NYPD Blue' set the benchmark for quality programming when it launched back in 1993," says ABC Entertainment President Susan Lyne. "We were proud to be its network home then, and we couldn't be happier knowing that Steven, Dennis and the rest of the talented cast and crew will continue to make us proud for a 12th year."
"NYPD Blue" was created by Bochco and David Milch and won the Emmy's top drama prize in 1995. Along the way, the series has also picked up multiple writing and directing Emmys as well as four trophies for star Dennis Franz.
"We are all in agreement that the 12th season should be thought of as our final season and creatively energize ourselves towards that end," Bochco says. "Should we do brilliantly, and circumstances change, we would be delighted to revisit the possibility of life beyond 12 seasons. However, to go out after 12 strong years is great, as it's better to go out too early rather than overstay our welcome."
(Monday, February 09 10:23 AM)
LOS ANGELES (Zap2it.com) - When it began in 1993, Steven Bochco's "NYPD Blue" drew immediate notice for its graphic language, violence and sexuality. When the police drama returns next year for its 12th and final season, perhaps it will drama most of its notice for its longevity.
ABC announced on Monday (Feb. 9) that the one-time Emmy winner for outstanding drama will be back next season, bringing the series to a satisfying end for viewers.
"There are very few dramas that are good enough to deserve a 12th season, but 'NYPD Blue' set the benchmark for quality programming when it launched back in 1993," says ABC Entertainment President Susan Lyne. "We were proud to be its network home then, and we couldn't be happier knowing that Steven, Dennis and the rest of the talented cast and crew will continue to make us proud for a 12th year."
"NYPD Blue" was created by Bochco and David Milch and won the Emmy's top drama prize in 1995. Along the way, the series has also picked up multiple writing and directing Emmys as well as four trophies for star Dennis Franz.
"We are all in agreement that the 12th season should be thought of as our final season and creatively energize ourselves towards that end," Bochco says. "Should we do brilliantly, and circumstances change, we would be delighted to revisit the possibility of life beyond 12 seasons. However, to go out after 12 strong years is great, as it's better to go out too early rather than overstay our welcome."
02-09-04, 03:09 PM
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Hopefully Alias won't be added to that list.
Hopefully Alias won't be added to that list.
02-09-04, 03:34 PM
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Originally posted by juiio
Hopefully Alias won't be added to that list.
Hopefully Alias won't be added to that list.
i happy with that decision
