Why was I watching this? Oh wait, IT WAS GOOD!

[harris]

Ok I noticed that there was some struggle just coming up with the decades best, so I'll make it easier.
This thread is more of a rec thread because I am looking for some new great shows.
I like alot and am afraid that I've tapped out all the great TV shows but I know that can't be true.


p.s.- I don't like Steve Coogan.

[Reeleyes]

You're waiting for someone to say 'Perfect Strangers' aren't you?

[harris]

I was promised $1,000 the first time anyone ever says Smart Guy was the best show ever. I figured I'd try to increase my odds.

[erika]

Arrested Development. What exactly are we talking about here, Harris?

[Pastor Josh]

A while back, I found seasons one and two of Perfect Strangers pretty cheap.  It's actually pretty good.  Formulaic, predictable, gag-driven, and all that, but it does it all pretty well.  My wife loved it, and she never watched it when it was on.

[harris]

Arrested Development. What exactly are we talking about here, Harris?

It was a lame attempt to get tv rec's. But it failed.
So I changed the topic. So now we can list the shows about which we may say: "This show was horrible, but fuck it, I LOVED IT."

GUTS
Boy Meets World
Step by Step
Sister/Sister
Are You Afraid of the Dark
DDDEEEGGGRRRAAASSSIII: The Next Generation

[iAmBaronVonTito]

as a youngster, Saved By The Bell.

what a TERRIBLE show.  i have no allegiance to that show, even for nostalgic purposes.

[harris]

as a youngster, Saved By The Bell.

what a TERRIBLE show.  i have no allegiance to that show, even for nostalgic purposes.

you're right.

Looking back, Screech is the most repulsively geeky and annoying character ever. It really hurts to watch him.

[harris]

Anybody watch USA High?

[Pregnant Pause]

Anybody watch USA High?

Absolutely, good old Lazarini.

I always enjoyed Ed, but I can't decide if it was the best good show on TV or the worst good show.  It could be super cringe-worthy, but also suprisingly funny.   

[Bryan]

I know there's no accounting for taste, but harris, if you don't like Steve Coogan (esp. Alan Partridge) I can't help feeling that there's nothing I can say to help you on this one.

I second the Padre's assessment that Perfect Strangers had some reasonably funny stuff in it. Those guys had some pretty funny physical comedy bits.

Overall though, I think the overlap between best TV ever and best TV of the 00's is pretty huge. TV wasn't much good before that.

[todd]

what the fuck are we doing in this thread, exactly?

[Christina]

what the fuck are we doing in this thread, exactly?

We're talking about flower pots. Keep up.

[harris]

I know there's no accounting for taste, but harris, if you don't like Steve Coogan (esp. Alan Partridge) I can't help feeling that there's nothing I can say to help you on this one.

Ouch. Steve Coogan is like a British Will Ferrell imho. I just find him really pompous and sure of himself that everything he does is a gem and that is a real turn off to me. I know you guys eat the two up. Fair enough. Just not for me.
I just think it's a stretch to say you can't help me if I don't like him. Less that you can't  help me and more 'You suck if you don't like Steve Coogan.' Right?
Anyway, yeah the thread is dead, leave it.