Do you lose interest during re-runs?
04-02-02, 05:49 PM
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Do you lose interest during re-runs?
I don't know about you, but it bums me out when shows that I like go on long periods of re-runs, or just don't air. Examples for me are "Ed" and "Gilmore Girls." I really enjoy these shows, but when they don't air a new episode for a month, I get less interested. I used to want to watch "Ed" the night it aired... but when they aired this past new episode last Wednesday, I didn't watch until yesterday (Monday).
Does absence make the heart grow fonder for you, or do you get less interested in your shows?
Fire bad!
Does absence make the heart grow fonder for you, or do you get less interested in your shows?
Fire bad!
04-02-02, 06:54 PM
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during reruns.. i watch other shows
and if those other shows catch my attention.. there is a fair chance I wont go back to the original show
of course this doesnt apply to the shows that I really enjoy alot
and if those other shows catch my attention.. there is a fair chance I wont go back to the original show
of course this doesnt apply to the shows that I really enjoy alot
04-03-02, 01:38 AM
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It depends. I used to watch Charmed but it seemed like WB would air new ones for 3-4 weeks, but then have back to back reruns. I finally got sick of it and gave up watching it all together.
On the other hand there's Farscape. I get the shakes just thinking about new eps.!
On the other hand there's Farscape. I get the shakes just thinking about new eps.!
04-03-02, 08:45 AM
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I watch so much television that re-runs give me a chance to catch my breath. I know that's sacrilegious, but sometimes it's nice to have a little break and maybe watch a show you otherwise wouldn't have time for. I think it's true that I lose a little interest in some shows, but I usually pick right back up once the new episode airs.
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04-03-02, 10:39 AM
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Originally posted by Red Dog
I get more upset with hiatuses. 2 of my favorites, Philly and Titus, are on hiatus right now.
I get more upset with hiatuses. 2 of my favorites, Philly and Titus, are on hiatus right now.
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04-03-02, 10:46 AM
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Originally posted by das Monkey
I watch so much television that re-runs give me a chance to catch my breath. I know that's sacrilegious, but sometimes it's nice to have a little break and maybe watch a show you otherwise wouldn't have time for. I think it's true that I lose a little interest in some shows, but I usually pick right back up once the new episode airs.
das
I watch so much television that re-runs give me a chance to catch my breath. I know that's sacrilegious, but sometimes it's nice to have a little break and maybe watch a show you otherwise wouldn't have time for. I think it's true that I lose a little interest in some shows, but I usually pick right back up once the new episode airs.
das
But for me there is usually something on on some channel to watch, I have my core programs, and add in 1 or 2 per season...
and usually drop 1 or 2. ER is looking dangerously close to being dropped given the whole Mark Greene storyline, I hate storylines that are obviously dragged out for months on end.
04-03-02, 02:22 PM
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Originally posted by BadlyDrawnBoy
and usually drop 1 or 2. ER is looking dangerously close to being dropped given the whole Mark Greene storyline, I hate storylines that are obviously dragged out for months on end.
and usually drop 1 or 2. ER is looking dangerously close to being dropped given the whole Mark Greene storyline, I hate storylines that are obviously dragged out for months on end.
Next episode
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04-03-02, 07:58 PM
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Greetings Programs! 
Here's the dealio for me. 90% of the shows I watch via Replay. I either use the commercials to do chores, or fly right through them. The only shows I watch live are: Buffy and Angel. I continue to watch the reruns.
During hiatus of other shows, sometimes I watch the reruns and sometimes I watch other stuff. Discovery Science and Civilization are both very addicting and so is BBC America. So, I watch those when I can as well.
However, now that I have, on DVD, season one of Angel, with season two coming out this month; I have season one and three of Buffy, with season two on the way and season four coming out either this month or next, I can pretty much watch Buffy and Angel whenever I want and sometimes that's better than most new shows and ninty percent of the reruns.
I can't wait for B5 and with TNG in full swing, I may not have time for TV!
However, if they keep coimg out with lamo "reality" TV and suck scifi shows, it may not be a bad thing.
Here's the dealio for me. 90% of the shows I watch via Replay. I either use the commercials to do chores, or fly right through them. The only shows I watch live are: Buffy and Angel. I continue to watch the reruns.
During hiatus of other shows, sometimes I watch the reruns and sometimes I watch other stuff. Discovery Science and Civilization are both very addicting and so is BBC America. So, I watch those when I can as well.
However, now that I have, on DVD, season one of Angel, with season two coming out this month; I have season one and three of Buffy, with season two on the way and season four coming out either this month or next, I can pretty much watch Buffy and Angel whenever I want and sometimes that's better than most new shows and ninty percent of the reruns.
I can't wait for B5 and with TNG in full swing, I may not have time for TV!
However, if they keep coimg out with lamo "reality" TV and suck scifi shows, it may not be a bad thing.
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Originally posted by das Monkey
I watch so much television that re-runs give me a chance to catch my breath. I know that's sacrilegious, but sometimes it's nice to have a little break and maybe watch a show you otherwise wouldn't have time for. I think it's true that I lose a little interest in some shows, but I usually pick right back up once the new episode airs.
das
I watch so much television that re-runs give me a chance to catch my breath. I know that's sacrilegious, but sometimes it's nice to have a little break and maybe watch a show you otherwise wouldn't have time for. I think it's true that I lose a little interest in some shows, but I usually pick right back up once the new episode airs.
das
If only they'd replay season one in order so I could archive those, too. Funny how it's easier for me to not watch a show at all (knowing I've got them on tape for a future wonderful marathon) than to watch each week and be on pins and needles for the next episode. Guess I'm weird.
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