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"Writer's Strike - Let's Watch DVDs"
Posted by trigirl on 12-29-07 at 09:41 AM
We are running out of new shows to watch because of the writer's strike, so I think that I will get DVDs of shows that I have been meaning to watch and catch up. Partly because of the number of posts on this board, I think I will rent Friday Night Lights and Jericho. What about you?

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"RE: Writer's Strike - Let's Watch DVDs"
Posted by Sahara on 12-29-07 at 12:56 PM
I am definitely renting "Monk"! I already rented Season One. There are not very many shows that I can sit and watch three shows in one sitting and still want more.


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"RE: Writer's Strike - Let's Watch DVDs"
Posted by mattben on 12-30-07 at 04:14 PM
That makes sense. I probably forget most of season 1's episodes for Monk. Worth watching. How did they explain the shift to his new nurse/assistant whenever that happened?

"RE: Writer's Strike - Let's Watch DVDs"
Posted by Estee on 12-31-07 at 01:25 PM
Sharona went back to her ex-husband and moved away to do so. Natalie was tangled up in a case Monk was assigned and was half-hired, half-kidnapped into the role.
"RE: Writer's Strike - Let's Watch DVDs"
Posted by emydi on 12-30-07 at 12:02 PM
i just watched al of season 4 of the Wire on ON Demand over the last 3 days... season 5 starts next sun. I have to get 1-3 Seasons

But it took a lot out of me to watch it together very intense show great

"RE: Writer's Strike - Let's Watch DVDs"
Posted by samboohoo on 12-31-07 at 12:24 PM
I just recently saw FNL the movie.

I am currently waiting on Three and a Half Men. Also in my queue (that I've never seen):

Lost
Boston Legal
Grey's
ER



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"RE: Writer's Strike - Let's Watch DVDs"
Posted by KwietOne on 12-31-07 at 01:23 PM
I've been going to Hulu.com to check out Life and catch up on Family Guy episodes.
"RE: Writer's Strike - Let's Watch DVDs"
Posted by blacknwhitedog on 12-31-07 at 04:25 PM
I just watched all of season 1 of The Unit. I'ma about to re-watch Lost season 3 and DH is watching Smallville.



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"FRIDAY NIGHT LIGHTS....is a must!"
Posted by aquariaqueen on 12-31-07 at 05:58 PM
Season 1 DVD set should get you hooked. Great acting and excellent minor/subtle details!!!


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Posted by foonermints on 12-31-07 at 10:57 PM
I worry about you, trigirl.

"RE: Writer's Strike - Let's Watch DVDs"
Posted by Cygnus X1 on 01-17-08 at 08:55 AM
Ladycub and I kicked it old school and borrowed some of the original Bob Newhart Show DVDs from the local library.

We don't often laugh out loud at sitcoms (especially American ones), but this show is hilarious. Yes, I saw it as a kid, but there were so many subtle jokes that I never could have gotten then.

The show was very well written, and it used something that's lacking from many shows today: TIMING. Be it a period of silence from Bob or an untimely entrance from the dopey Bill Daily or Peter Bonerz, the unexpected turned out to be the expected. And Suzanne Pleshette was every bit Bob's equal as Emily (unlike Mary Frann in Newhart, who was just there for show), while Marcia Wallace showed that she didn't have to fit the stereotypical secretary administrative assistant role to get a laugh.

While the show is dated in terms of decor and fashion, the subject matter is still relevant today. Maybe more so.

"RE: Writer's Strike - Let's Watch DVDs"
Posted by CTgirl on 01-17-08 at 02:52 PM
I used to love that show I when I was a kid too - I'm sure that a lot of the double entendres went over my head.

And as far as Emily vs. Joanna, the ending of Newhart says it all! One of my most favorite endings of a TV show ever.

"RE: Writer's Strike - Let's Watch DVDs"
Posted by emydi on 01-21-08 at 09:34 AM
RIP Emily...I thought of this post when I saw her obit in paper this am
"RE: Writer's Strike - Let's Watch DVDs"
Posted by Cygnus X1 on 01-25-08 at 05:43 PM
We had just asked each other whether she was still around when we started watching these.

Suzanne Pleshette died of lung cancer, and you could tell that it had an effect on her voice.

God rest her soul.

"LOL!"
Posted by bullzeye on 01-27-08 at 12:02 PM
I just realized the irony of this thread - a large part of the the reason there is a strike is due to the fact that the writers aren't getting their fair share of residuals from DVD's. And here we are talking about what DVD's we will be watching due to the strike!


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"RE: LOL!"
Posted by agman on 01-27-08 at 06:52 PM
*forhead slap* LOL


"Irony"
Posted by trigirl on 01-28-08 at 10:47 AM
You are absolutely right! That is why I completely agree with the WGA and am glad they are holding tough.


"RE: Irony"
Posted by bullzeye on 01-28-08 at 11:36 AM
It's interesting. I am not much of a union supporter, but I also agree with the stand that the writers have taken on this one. In my opinion, they are/have been getting fleeced.


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