The future of Television - the end of the Hula Hoop for the Mind

[Schwahalala]

One thing is becoming clearer to me - the more we watch the less we like. What was once enjoyable and an afternoon activity is now passe.

The writers strike pointed out one thing - we really don't need TV. If it's not a sport - I pretty much don't watch. I have one show I watch - Lost - and I can miss that. The only comedy I find funny is Office. SNL which was my staple - I haven't seen a show live in years.

Cable is all reality TV. I don't understand what's great about watching rich people are wannable rich people screw up. They are like long Jerry Springer episodes.

I also see film's in trouble. Never bought a bootleg in my life - but I think I could find access to them.

Given a choice between watching TV are reading back threads in the Lounge - I'm all over the lounge.

[Burrito Brother]

The only channels I watch are History, Travel, National Geo, Discovery, DYI, etc. plus the HD non-network channels unless its sports. I haven't watched a major network regulary scheduled show in years.

[Sheriff Blaylock]

It is interesting how sports has exploded in popularity over the past 20 years while television is on the decline.

The internet and the endless number of cable stations has actually been a huge boost for the popularity of sports while having the opposite impact on TV.

[cardinalgirl]

I love Law and Order (not svu though), documentaries, Project Runway and Top Chef. I'm a big fan of Dog Whisperer. I catch bad girls every now and then...what a complete trainwreck.

[Schwahalala]

I love Law and Order (not svu though), documentaries, Project Runway and Top Chef. I'm a big fan of Dog Whisperer. I catch bad girls every now and then...what a complete trainwreck.

I am amazed that bad girls is on Opera's channel -

It has no redeeming value.

Watching the food channel always makes me hungry -

They should list the calorie and fat content of those meals to slow you down. A week ago I watched a guy make some pancakes that were light and fluffy and probably 500 calories a pancake. It's all I can do to not go into the Courtesy Diner and beg for a stack.

[cardinalgirl]

last year bad girls was annoying but not this bad. this is like watching a wreck at teh side of the road. it was like bitch, bitchy, slut, mean girl, don't mess with girl etc. this year it's bitch bitch bitch slut slut slut slut&thief.

the food channel is okay when they are cooking stuff I am not familiar with... watching sandra lee grill chicken tenders is not that interesting (maybe it is for guys). I don't like the shows where they go to restaurants. big effing whoop....I can go to any restaurant and watch people eat.

[El Establishment 1]

I watch a lot of TV, but in not much time. I DVR everything.

I watch:

Lost
Boston Legal
Chuck
Daily Show
Colbert Report
Weeds
Californication
Entourage
CNN
Coupling (BBC)
Anthony Bourdain: No Reservations
Biography Channel
Discover Channel
History Channel

[4thand1]

good topic. Hardly anything worth watching on TV nowadays. Forget ESPN Classic, I can't wait until the MLB Network appears on cable...

[cardinalgirl]

I watched paranormal state last night. some of those episodes absolutely creep me out. There's another show about hauntings that freaks me out too....

now I am scared of demons.