masterrig 1 #26 September 14, 2005 QuoteQuote _____________________________________ There were GOOD TV shows on at one time. 'All In The Family', 'M.A.S.H', 'Golden Girls', 'Gunsmoke',... Now, it's like the Springsteen song; '57 - Channels... Ain't Nothin' On!' What's 'real' about reality shows? Reality is not scripted! Chuck _____________________________________ You know what? I have been watching some of the All In The Family reruns and am amazed at the amount of racist or bigoted language spoken by Archie. I don't know if that was the norm back then and probably think it's a lot more politically incorrect these days. I'm sure if a new show started with the same type of language, Jesse Jackson and Al Sharpton would be all over it screaming "RACIST!" All the same, Archie was extremely funny at times. ___________________________________________ Keep watching! You'll love, the episode where Sammy Davis jr. kisses Archie! That show, was so far ahead of it's time and it brought-out the fact that bigotry exists and racism is alive and kicking. Great, great show. Jesse Jackson has his good points but, Al Sharpton, is a former drug dealer who 'got religion'. Anyone recall the set-up of his where he claimed a young black girl was 'gang-raped' by several whites? All a set-up and he skated. His word means spit! Chuck Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lisamariewillbe 1 #27 September 14, 2005 lol the tv in the living room is old , the one in my bedroom is from when I was in highschool so its even older. Plus knowing me and tech stuff, I am sure my older son would know how to turn off any parent control, and parent controls dont control commericals... we have had cable... just I got sick of how much time they spent in front of the tv, then we tried the read for 30 mins for every 15 mins of tv. But alas my children love to read and I realized I didnt have to use that as a bribe cause then there would still be to much tv. Then with the cost for the trash I just weighed the pros and cons and canceled it ... its been 8 months and we are all still alive. Edit to add, you have several years to worry about tv and programming for your little jellybean... first worry about what happens when you take off the diaper of a little boy if the bean is that, and if it is a girl start worrying about puberty lolSudsy Fist: i don't think i'd ever say this Sudsy Fist: but you're looking damn sudsydoable in this Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BillyVance 35 #28 September 14, 2005 I sure hope its a boy, I'll tell you that much. I would be scared to death of going through a girl's pre-teen and teen years, especially if she turns out like a boy magnet. We just got a new TV to replace one that was fried by an electrical surge or something, and it comes with a password-equipped parental control... Nice! I haven't tried that feature out yet, but since your kids love to read, you're all okay. "Mediocre people don't like high achievers, and high achievers don't like mediocre people." - SIX TIME National Champion coach Nick Saban Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lindsey 0 #29 September 14, 2005 Comfortning having a bean for a child. Soon he or she will grow arms and legs....and a mind of her own. OMG!!! Reminds me of the Oompa Loompas.... "You know exactly who's to blaaaaaaaaaaame! The mother and the faaaaather. Oompa Looompa Dobadeedo......"-- A conservative is just a liberal who's been mugged. A liberal is just a conservative who's been to jail Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lisamariewillbe 1 #30 September 14, 2005 trying to get them to read about boarding school and child sweat shops.... momma needs that cute new pair of pink and black and white vans.... boys YUP agree , MUCH easier from my experience...Sudsy Fist: i don't think i'd ever say this Sudsy Fist: but you're looking damn sudsydoable in this Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lisamariewillbe 1 #31 September 14, 2005 QuoteReminds me of the Oompa Loompas ROFLMAOSudsy Fist: i don't think i'd ever say this Sudsy Fist: but you're looking damn sudsydoable in this Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BillyVance 35 #32 September 14, 2005 QuoteComfortning having a bean for a child. Soon he or she will grow arms and legs....and a mind of her own. OMG!!! As a matter of fact, our second sonogram is tomorrow morning, and the baby is now approximately the size of a lemon. I'll post the pic as soon as I can. "Mediocre people don't like high achievers, and high achievers don't like mediocre people." - SIX TIME National Champion coach Nick Saban Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lisamariewillbe 1 #33 September 14, 2005 so from beans to produce... whooohoooo does that mean we will find out if it is a she lemon or a he lemon?Sudsy Fist: i don't think i'd ever say this Sudsy Fist: but you're looking damn sudsydoable in this Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BillyVance 35 #34 September 14, 2005 Quoteso from beans to produce... whooohoooo does that mean we will find out if it is a she lemon or a he lemon? I sure hope it's not a dud, that's all! I figure we would find out the sex by the next sonogram after this one. I think they can tell by the 16th week. About a month from now..."Mediocre people don't like high achievers, and high achievers don't like mediocre people." - SIX TIME National Champion coach Nick Saban Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lindsey 0 #35 September 14, 2005 Quoteso from beans to produce... whooohoooo does that mean we will find out if it is a she lemon or a he lemon? Either way, eventually (s)he'll say "Fuck you, Daddy!" And you won't be able to do a thing! Cause you won't be able to HEAR her! It's gonna be a painful, painful adolescence for you...-- A conservative is just a liberal who's been mugged. A liberal is just a conservative who's been to jail Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BillyVance 35 #36 September 14, 2005 Correction: (s)he will have to learn not to say that to my face! I can lip-read pretty good. "Mediocre people don't like high achievers, and high achievers don't like mediocre people." - SIX TIME National Champion coach Nick Saban Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
misskriss 0 #37 September 14, 2005 congrats on your baby! I know this is off topic of the tv thing although I admit I watch it...including the show that this thread is about. Anyway... my baby was a grape instead of a bean...heeheeheee. Now look at him in my avatar. They were able to see he was a boy at 18 weeks. I'm on the home stretch now. 30 weeks and counting. Speaking of tv shows though... do you ever watch A Baby Story or any of those women giving birth all day on Discovery? I had to quit because it was freaking me out even though I've been through the experience several times already. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BillyVance 35 #38 September 14, 2005 QuoteSpeaking of tv shows though... do you ever watch A Baby Story or any of those women giving birth all day on Discovery? I had to quit because it was freaking me out even though I've been through the experience several times already. Yup, I've seen it a couple times in just the past two weeks. That's in addition to 3 or 4 books about pregnancy that my wife and I are going through now. She tells me this is her first and last pregnancy! I don't think I'd want another kid after this one anyhow... Not that we couldn't take care of another kid, but just the mood swings my wife goes through in this pregnancy is enough to convince me! "Mediocre people don't like high achievers, and high achievers don't like mediocre people." - SIX TIME National Champion coach Nick Saban Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mx757 4 #39 September 14, 2005 I haven't watched TV in years.. in fact I no longer own a TV either...the shows on networks these days are just plain dumb & stupid.... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mnealtx 0 #40 September 14, 2005 You think this is bad, wait until post-partum.... And yes, pray for a boy....that way you only have ONE little prick to worry about.... with a girl, you have to worry about ALL of them!!!Mike I love you, Shannon and Jim. POPS 9708 , SCR 14706 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Frenchy68 0 #41 September 14, 2005 QuoteWhat ever happened to... Married with Children? You sold the kids for jump tickets. Forget about marriage. I should have listened to my mother in the first place. "For once you have tasted Absinthe you will walk the earth with your eyes turned towards the gutter, for there you have been and there you will long to return." Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kelpdiver 2 #42 September 14, 2005 QuoteI never watch TV... a few hours in the last few years. I just watched part of the Fat Show on NBC where the contestants are trying to lose the most weight. What ever happened to MASH and Married with Children? Weird. It's still mostly preseason for the networks, with a lot of the summer dreck winding down and some of the crappier openers. But there's plenty of good stuff on, esp if you get FX and HBO. Arrested Development Rome - not sure yet, but it looks pretty Sundays in Philidephia Family Guy / American Dad - edgier animation than Simpsons, not too unlike Married with Children Over There Amazing Race - if most reality shows annoy you Lots of buzz about the Chris Rock show And the return of football! Some nights are congested enough I might turn on the second tivo, giving me the ability to record 4 at a time. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lawrocket 3 #43 September 14, 2005 QuoteI think the best TV shows that are still being made, in no particular order are: Scrubs I actually think it's the best show ever. My wife is hotter than your wife. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GTAVercetti 0 #44 September 14, 2005 QuoteI never watch TV... a few hours in the last few years. I just watched part of the Fat Show on NBC where the contestants are trying to lose the most weight. What ever happened to MASH and Married with Children? Weird. here are two good shows: Prison Break - silly concept but interestingly done Veronica Mars - seriously, check this one out...EXCELLENT Oh, and I will second or third or whatever that Scrubs is awesome. Too bad NBC gives it the shaft so much. Such a funny show and yet always gets a good serious message in at the end.Why yes, my license number is a palindrome. Thank you for noticing. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
