Television thread

[Merusk]

Bruce Campbell is in another series called Burn Notice? What channel is it on?

He's a guest-star, not the main character.  It's on USA, Thursdays at 10.   It's about a spy who's been fired, the "burn notice" but he doesn't know why.  The gov't is stalking him to keep an eye out and has frozen all his assets, etc, and he has to stay in Miami 'or else.'   Bruce plays one of his friends, a former agent from the 80's who's also retired in Miami.

[HaemishM]

I remember seeing a preview for that, and promptly forgetting about it. I'll have to search the Tivo for it.

[Miasma]

The David Milch School Of Screenwriting

[WayAbvPar]

The David Milch School Of Screenwriting

Awesome. I will never forgive that fucker for leaving Deadwood hanging.

[Morfiend]

I don't see any talk about John From Cincinnati here yet. 4 episodes in and I am totally hooked. I think the guy playing John is brilliant, and the Deadwood-esque speak gives it a little edge.

What do you guys think?

[Sky]

I didn't know that guy was making that new show I had no idea about. It's a dumb name. I thought maybe John Ritter was in it.

I fuckin' loved Deadwood. What a waste of talent. I have a hard time imagining a cast as brilliant as the Deadwood cast.

[Signe]

I don't see any talk about John From Cincinnati here yet. 4 episodes in and I am totally hooked. I think the guy playing John is brilliant, and the Deadwood-esque speak gives it a little edge.

What do you guys think?

We've been watching from the start and I like it a lot.  I didn't know who was making it the frist time we saw it but the Deadwood candence made it pretty obvious. 

FYI  Dexter comes back on September 30!  Yay!

[Morfiend]

I didn't know that guy was making that new show I had no idea about. It's a dumb name. I thought maybe John Ritter was in it.

I fuckin' loved Deadwood. What a waste of talent. I have a hard time imagining a cast as brilliant as the Deadwood cast.

You have to watch the show to understand. I am totally hooked. Probably helps that I live close to the area the show is set in, and grew up in the surf culture. But damn, I enjoy that show.

[Merusk]

I thought maybe John Ritter was in it.

Now that would certainly be a trick. I take it Signe was the casting agent?

[Rasix]

I don't see any talk about John From Cincinnati here yet. 4 episodes in and I am totally hooked. I think the guy playing John is brilliant, and the Deadwood-esque speak gives it a little edge.

What do you guys think?

"John from Cincinnati" is actually pretty decent.  I'm liking it a lot so far and am already into the "I can't wait for the next episode" mode.

The premise isn't very interesting honestly.  The acting by the kid in it is cringe worthy. The Deadwood style dialog (in spots) can be a little disjointing (Charlie Utter still talks like Charlie Utter).  But somehow, it just works.  This could be a very enjoyable series if it's allowed to play out.

Haven't seen episode 4 yet. The HD run of the show comes on after my wife likes watching TV, so I'll probably watch it tonight.

And John is just awesome.  Great character played by the evil American from Wimbledon.

[Signe]

No more zombie jokes.  I'm all about the milk these days. 

John From Cincinnati is a lot more than surfing, though.  In fact, when I saw the start, I was sure I wasn't going to enjoy it BECAUSE of the surfing.  I was wrong.  It's very good.  Excellent character development, too.

[Sky]

I think that's a genetically modified cow. Its brains are in its udder. Carry on.

[Reg]

Al Bundy is in it. How can you not like a show with Al Bundy?

[Morfiend]

The acting by the kid in it is cringe worthy.

I agree to an extent, but growing up here (Southern California) I did know a few kids that acted just like that kid. So its ether horrible, or brilliant. I cant decide yet. Also, I loved Episode 4. I also am to the "I cant wait for next week" feeling. Hell, I am sort of considering stopping watching the show just so I can watch it on DVD.

[Abagadro]

My favorite line by far has to be Steady Fready's from last week when the hottie asks for Butchie.

Care to leave a message...on my face...with your ass?

[Sky]

Is that some kind of scatological come-on? Eeeww.

[Rasix]

Latest episode was your typical Milch momentum killer.  His shows have a great way of losing traction.

[Signe]

I didn't enjoy last night's episode very much.  It did seem rather disjointed.   

[HaemishM]

Bruce Campbell is in another series called Burn Notice? What channel is it on?

He's a guest-star, not the main character.  It's on USA, Thursdays at 10.   It's about a spy who's been fired, the "burn notice" but he doesn't know why.  The gov't is stalking him to keep an eye out and has frozen all his assets, etc, and he has to stay in Miami 'or else.'   Bruce plays one of his friends, a former agent from the 80's who's also retired in Miami.

For those who have not watched this show, DO SO. It is fucking great. The main character is played by Jeffrey Donovan, who I love from an old USA series that only lasted 1 season, Touching Evil. That was a great show, and this is better. Lots of clever funny lines and decent plots.

[Signe]

The weather has gone from constant TStorms and rain to hazy, hot and humid so I've been watching a bit too much TV lately.  I did see Burn Notice (twice now) and I like it.  It's very funny. 

A remake of Evil Dead is in the works, but there will be no Ash.  Bruce Campbell and Sam Rami are producing it.   Someone has started a rumour that Uwe Boll might direct.   That can not be allowed to happen.

[bhodi]

I just have to post this Signe-friendly picture - make sure to eat right!

[Furiously]

Just how much liver constitutes a servering of liver Signe?

[Signe]

IMMA VEGAMATARIANIST!

[Johny Cee]

Bruce Campbell is in another series called Burn Notice? What channel is it on?

He's a guest-star, not the main character.  It's on USA, Thursdays at 10.   It's about a spy who's been fired, the "burn notice" but he doesn't know why.  The gov't is stalking him to keep an eye out and has frozen all his assets, etc, and he has to stay in Miami 'or else.'   Bruce plays one of his friends, a former agent from the 80's who's also retired in Miami.

For those who have not watched this show, DO SO. It is fucking great. The main character is played by Jeffrey Donovan, who I love from an old USA series that only lasted 1 season, Touching Evil. That was a great show, and this is better. Lots of clever funny lines and decent plots.

I had it on while reading the other day.  It's a very typical summer run Cable program:  quirky,  of good quality,  that you'll enjoy watching.  Just like most of the other stuff I've generally enjoyed when I caught,  but haven't made the time to regularly watch (Eureka, Monk, etc.).

I like the age of designer/niche TV.

[Chimpy]

I just have to post this Signe-friendly picture - make sure to eat right!

Best.
Picture.
Ever.

[MrHat]

I'm not sure if it's been mentioned, but I'm still enjoying the hell out of 4400.

[RhyssaFireheart]

Has anyone caught Ice Road Truckers Sundays on the History channel?  Those are some crazy truck drivers, but I find it interesting to watch.

[Nevermore]

I'm not sure if it's been mentioned, but I'm still enjoying the hell out of 4400.

4400 has been fairly interesting this season so far.  It's been better since they abandoned the crappy X-Files thing they originally seemed to be going for a few season back.  It's no Heroes but it's entertaining.  I hope they keep exploring the themes of the impact of promicin on society.

[Sky]

IMMA VEGAMATARIANIST!

You eat dead retards?

[Xanthippe]

John From Cincinnati is a lot more than surfing, though.  In fact, when I saw the start, I was sure I wasn't going to enjoy it BECAUSE of the surfing.  I was wrong.  It's very good.  Excellent character development, too.

It reminds me of Deadwood.  It's got some of the Deadwood actors, and surely some of the scriptwriters.

I'm liking it, teetering on the edge of loving it or not though.

[Morfiend]

John From Cincinnati is a lot more than surfing, though.  In fact, when I saw the start, I was sure I wasn't going to enjoy it BECAUSE of the surfing.  I was wrong.  It's very good.  Excellent character development, too.

It reminds me of Deadwood.  It's got some of the Deadwood actors, and surely some of the scriptwriters.

I'm liking it, teetering on the edge of loving it or not though.

The show last week was not good. This last Sundays was amazing. The end was really good, if fucking weird as all hell.

[Johny Cee]

Some interesting stuff gleaned from aintitcool.com

- Scifi channel is producing Farscape webisodes (Henson team is on board,  but don't say if they're covering Crichton or not) and webisodes of Adama's early years. 

- The Deadwood TV Movie deal to tie up the story line may be in trouble.  Milch appears to not be pushing it,  and a large portion of the cast has other committments.

[Evil Elvis]

Sooo.... the first 2 episodes of Dexter have hit the internet.  Curse those fuckers for pushing the air date to September.

[Margalis]

I'm looking forward to Damages on FX, I love me some Glenn Close. She's good in everything.

[Oban]

Reaper, on the CW, seems like a pretty funny show.

http://cwtv.com/thecw/reaper

I watched the first episode and laughed out loud a few times.