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10-14-05, 10:00 AM
#26
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apeyard had the best lineup.
I voted Jericho in this matchup, although I find the Rome choice very curious (I think it is a good show, but far too soon to be in this kind of contest).
I voted Jericho in this matchup, although I find the Rome choice very curious (I think it is a good show, but far too soon to be in this kind of contest).
10-14-05, 12:00 PM
#31
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Well, I've gone with both these guys throughout, but the end is a bit easier for me. The choice of B5 and Firefly carried me through this far with das. As much as it's an unpopular opinion, I only made it through half of Sports Night and I've never even seen Schmo or Wonder Years.
My final vote goes to: Jericho
Well, I've gone with both these guys throughout, but the end is a bit easier for me. The choice of B5 and Firefly carried me through this far with das. As much as it's an unpopular opinion, I only made it through half of Sports Night and I've never even seen Schmo or Wonder Years.
My final vote goes to: Jericho
das
10-14-05, 12:33 PM
#35
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Originally Posted by Red Dog
apeyard had the best lineup.
I voted Jericho in this matchup, although I find the Rome choice very curious (I think it is a good show, but far too soon to be in this kind of contest).
I voted Jericho in this matchup, although I find the Rome choice very curious (I think it is a good show, but far too soon to be in this kind of contest).
I had to take Rome, otherwise I'd be severely lacking in a show with male nudity. And what else will fill the gap? Dennis Franz' butt?
Seriously though, I took Rome as my last pick, mainly because it was so unique and different as a show. And thoroughly entertaining. Maybe a reach, but it was my last pick.
As a side note, I would argue that I went for more variety that some think. I don't think of shows as strict drama vs. comedy. Instead I went for a western (Deadwood), sci-fi (Babylon 5), thriller/action (24), dramedy (Desperate Housewives), some stricter drama (The Shield, The Sopranos), and whatever you might classify Rome as (an epic?). If you went to a video store, that's at least 5 different genres sections to look in. A lot of these shows I thought were nothing like what's available on TV, so I tried to aim for the unique as one of my goals.
10-14-05, 12:35 PM
#36
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Originally Posted by B.A.
I meant to vote for Jericho, but I accidentally voted for das. 
10-14-05, 12:41 PM
#37
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10-14-05, 12:51 PM
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Originally Posted by Jericho
I had to take Rome, otherwise I'd be severely lacking in a show with male nudity. And what else will fill the gap? Dennis Franz' butt?
Seriously though, I took Rome as my last pick, mainly because it was so unique and different as a show. And thoroughly entertaining. Maybe a reach, but it was my last pick.
As a side note, I would argue that I went for more variety that some think. I don't think of shows as strict drama vs. comedy. Instead I went for a western (Deadwood), sci-fi (Babylon 5), thriller/action (24), dramedy (Desperate Housewives), some stricter drama (The Shield, The Sopranos), and whatever you might classify Rome as (an epic?). If you went to a video store, that's at least 5 different genres sections to look in. A lot of these shows I thought were nothing like what's available on TV, so I tried to aim for the unique as one of my goals.
Seriously though, I took Rome as my last pick, mainly because it was so unique and different as a show. And thoroughly entertaining. Maybe a reach, but it was my last pick.
As a side note, I would argue that I went for more variety that some think. I don't think of shows as strict drama vs. comedy. Instead I went for a western (Deadwood), sci-fi (Babylon 5), thriller/action (24), dramedy (Desperate Housewives), some stricter drama (The Shield, The Sopranos), and whatever you might classify Rome as (an epic?). If you went to a video store, that's at least 5 different genres sections to look in. A lot of these shows I thought were nothing like what's available on TV, so I tried to aim for the unique as one of my goals.
If you were looking for male nudity in a high quality drama, you should have gone with Oz.
I just can't see the justification for Rome where there were so many great dramas not on anybody's list (unless I missed them): L.A. Law, Picket Fences, Murder One, Hill Street Blues.
10-14-05, 12:55 PM
#41
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• Jericho •
Seriously though, I took Rome as my last pick, mainly because it was so unique and different as a show. And thoroughly entertaining. Maybe a reach, but it was my last pick.
Seriously though, I took Rome as my last pick, mainly because it was so unique and different as a show. And thoroughly entertaining. Maybe a reach, but it was my last pick.
That you'd copy my picture idea just underscores that.
das
10-14-05, 12:59 PM
#42
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Originally Posted by das Monkey
Being completely honest and meaning no offense, I also thought it showed a lack of creativity to take both B5's 4th season and Deadwood's 2nd after people had already picked better seasons.
That you'd copy my picture idea just underscores that.
das
That you'd copy my picture idea just underscores that.
das
10-14-05, 01:46 PM
#44
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But would you pass up Babylon Season 4 if someone else took Season 3?
But would you pass up Babylon Season 4 if someone else took Season 3?
Maybe you got amnesia and forgot someone else had taken better seasons. 
das
10-14-05, 02:38 PM
#45
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Originally Posted by das Monkey
Sadly, yeah. That's why I grabbed it 1st. I couldn't bear the thought of someone else taking it. But it was the combo of two second picks that I was commenting on. Maybe you got amnesia and forgot someone else had taken better seasons.
das
Maybe you got amnesia and forgot someone else had taken better seasons. das
10-14-05, 02:55 PM
#46
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Originally Posted by Red Dog
If you were looking for male nudity in a high quality drama, you should have gone with Oz.
I just can't see the justification for Rome where there were so many great dramas not on anybody's list (unless I missed them): L.A. Law, Picket Fences, Murder One, Hill Street Blues.
I just can't see the justification for Rome where there were so many great dramas not on anybody's list (unless I missed them): L.A. Law, Picket Fences, Murder One, Hill Street Blues.
The shows I did pick are simply shows that I watch, that I like, and that fit my "theme". Certainly I could have chosen other, more respected shows, but I was just having fun with it. Besides, there were enough episodes of Rome out there to equal a british season or a Mr. Show season. I felt that was enough.
10-14-05, 02:58 PM
#47
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Originally Posted by das Monkey
Sadly, yeah. That's why I grabbed it 1st. I couldn't bear the thought of someone else taking it. But it was the combo of two second picks that I was commenting on. Maybe you got amnesia and forgot someone else had taken better seasons.
das
Maybe you got amnesia and forgot someone else had taken better seasons. das
10-14-05, 03:16 PM
#49
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Does that count?
Does that count?
To address Red Dog, I came very, very close to taking Hill Street but went with Homicide instead. There just wasn't room for two cop shows, so I stopped there. More recent shows like The Shield would have been more strategically advantageous, but I think Homicide (and The Wire) represent the genre at its absolute best.
das
10-14-05, 03:22 PM
#50
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Originally Posted by das Monkey
Sure.
To address Red Dog, I came very, very close to taking Hill Street but went with Homicide instead. There just wasn't room for two cop shows, so I stopped there. More recent shows like The Shield would have been more strategically advantageous, but I think Homicide (and The Wire) represent the genre at its absolute best.
das
To address Red Dog, I came very, very close to taking Hill Street but went with Homicide instead. There just wasn't room for two cop shows, so I stopped there. More recent shows like The Shield would have been more strategically advantageous, but I think Homicide (and The Wire) represent the genre at its absolute best.
das
