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#1 of 46 Posted Nov-2 12:10 PM

From Conrad K Posts 6661 Last 2:22 AM
To SYSOP-Arlene [Msg # 25962.1 ]

>> The only thing I really wanted to keep was the final episode of ER <<

FWIW, Arlene, I don't recall the final episode being anything more special than the previous few episodes where they were bringing back all the former stars of the show.

I actually prefer this year's bunch of new medical dramas: Three Rivers, Trauma, and Mercy, in that order... connie

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#2 of 46 Posted Nov-2 12:26 PM

From SYSOP-Arlene Posts 8083 Last Nov-24
To Conrad K [Msg # 25962.2 25962.1 ]

>>FWIW, Arlene, I don't recall the final episode being anything more special than the previous few episodes where they were bringing back all the former stars of the show.<<

I watched it while I taped it; I liked seeing the former stars. I thought they did a good job as finales go. But nothing has equaled M*A*S*H or Newhart. I thought I might want to watch the ER finale again but it's too late. The Cable DVR box is gone. It has been replaced with a FIOS box. I really like it and FIOS Internet is a bit better than my DSL. With DSL I was averaging 1000 kbps download speed; with FIOS I get at least 34000 kbsp (so far). Some difference, huh?

>>Three Rivers, Trauma, and Mercy, in that order.<<

We watched Three Rivers last night for the first time and I've watched Mercy but not Trauma. Grey's Anatomy has seen better days. My favorite was St. Elsewhere.

Arlene

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#3 of 46 Posted Nov-2 1:33 PM

From Marte Brengle Posts 630 Last Nov-24
To SYSOP-Arlene [Msg # 25962.3 25962.2 ]

I tried to like Grey's Anatomy, I really did. But it just seemed to be concentrating too much on being "quirky." Gimme a good episode of House any day. :)

My husband likes HawthoRNe, which is another one I could take or leave.

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#4 of 46 Posted Nov-2 3:43 PM

From Conrad K Posts 6661 Last 2:22 AM
To SYSOP-Arlene [Msg # 25962.4 25962.2 ]

>> We watched Three Rivers last night for the first time and I've watched Mercy but not Trauma. <<

Arlene.. I enjoy Three Rivers. Trauma is just blood & gore (big-time accidents). Mercy's side-story is too far flung for my tastes. I never did care for Grey's Anatomy so I never bothered to watch the spin-off, Private Practice.

Another new show that I enjoy is The Forgotten which is the story of a group of volunteers who help identify John/Jane Does.. connie

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#5 of 46 Posted Nov-2 3:51 PM

From Conrad K Posts 6661 Last 2:22 AM
To Marte Brengle [Msg # 25962.5 25962.3 ]

>> Gimme a good episode of House any day. :) <<

Marte.. I enjoy House, too, but his grating style is starting to get old, too.

What I did think was interesting was that they demoted his original team to bit parts for about 1.5 seasons while they brought in a whole new team. Now I see that they have brought the old team back... connie

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#6 of 46 Posted Nov-2 4:04 PM

From Marte Brengle Posts 630 Last Nov-24
To Conrad K [Msg # 25962.6 25962.5 ]

They've brought the old team back, but I just saw a rumor that the actress who plays Cameron's going to be written out. I sure wish they'd make up their minds.

Hugh Laurie's voice is completely different when he's speaking with his natural accent. The sarcastic tone is completely gone.

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#7 of 46 Posted Nov-2 4:59 PM

From SYSOP-Arlene Posts 8083 Last Nov-24
To Conrad K [Msg # 25962.7 25962.4 ]

I should take a look at The Forgotten. It sounds interesting.

Private Practice has a great cast but the show itself leaves a lot to be desired. I still watch Grey's Anatomy.

Arlene

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#8 of 46 Posted Nov-2 5:02 PM

From SYSOP-Arlene Posts 8083 Last Nov-24
To Marte Brengle [Msg # 25962.8 25962.6 ]

Maybe I'll start watching it again.

He was Bertie Wooster in "Jeeves and Wooster."

Arlene

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#9 of 46 Posted Nov-2 5:08 PM

From Marte Brengle Posts 630 Last Nov-24
To SYSOP-Arlene [Msg # 25962.9 25962.8 ]

Yes, Hugh Laurie's been in a lot of very funny shows. I honestly didn't think he'd do very well as a rotten curmudgeon, but I haven't missed one single episode of "House" since it started.

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#10 of 46 Posted Nov-2 5:14 PM

From SYSOP-Arlene Posts 8083 Last Nov-24
To Marte Brengle [Msg # 25962.10 25962.9 ]

Now that we get these shows on demand maybe I'll track down some of the episodes.

On the plane I watched two episodes of the HBO series, "Hung." It's an interesting show.

Arlene

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#11 of 46 Posted Nov-2 6:13 PM

From 4merCL Posts 833 Last Nov-24
To Conrad K [Msg # 25962.11 25962.5 ]

>> What I did think was interesting was that they demoted his original team to bit parts for about 1.5 seasons while they brought in a whole new team. Now I see that they have brought the old team back... <<

Do you suppose that was a ploy to demonstrate that they were commodities, dispensable, and reduce their salary expectations?

Best regards, 4merCL

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#12 of 46 Posted Nov-2 6:29 PM

From Conrad K Posts 6661 Last 2:22 AM
To Marte Brengle [Msg # 25962.12 25962.6 ]

>> but I just saw a rumor that the actress who plays Cameron's going to be written out. <<

Marte.. That would be interesting. I wonder who they would bring in cuz they already canned 13, right? I guess they could bring her back. That crew definitely needs a woman's touch or they'd really be over the edge.

>> Hugh Laurie's voice is completely different when he's speaking with his natural accent. <<

His singing voice is also very different... connie

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#13 of 46 Posted Nov-2 6:34 PM

From Conrad K Posts 6661 Last 2:22 AM
To SYSOP-Arlene [Msg # 25962.13 25962.7 ]

>> I should take a look at The Forgotten. It sounds interesting. <<

Arlene.. I think it's interesting. This particular crew is led by an ex-cop (his daughter is also missing). His ex-partner asks him for help identifying John/Jane Does when the police can no longer spend more resources trying to track down the identity. I took a quick look and there really is a Forgotten Network on the web so I guess this show must be loosely created around that theme... connie

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#14 of 46 Posted Nov-2 6:39 PM

From Conrad K Posts 6661 Last 2:22 AM
To 4merCL [Msg # 25962.14 25962.11 ]

>> Do you suppose that was a ploy to demonstrate that they were commodities, dispensable, and reduce their salary expectations? <<

Could be. I don't follow movie and tv actors so I have no idea if those folks are/were "nobody's", ie, new faces on the scene. If so, then I guess they would take what they could get, including a demotion to bit parts (with possibly a cut in pay for that season). But the lead-in to the show didn't change, did it? (I always zoom thru that part) That is to say, it still featured the old crew?

I don't have a clue, of course, but the show got away with it... connie

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#15 of 46 Posted Nov-2 6:42 PM

From SYSOP-Arlene Posts 8083 Last Nov-24
To Conrad K [Msg # 25962.15 25962.13 ]

Connie,

I'll check it out tonight. Another show I watch is Criminal Minds. I liked it better when Mandy Pantinkin was on but it's still good.

Arlene

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#16 of 46 Posted Nov-2 7:16 PM

From Conrad K Posts 6661 Last 2:22 AM
To SYSOP-Arlene [Msg # 25962.16 25962.15 ]

>> Another show I watch is Criminal Minds. I liked it better when Mandy Pantinkin was on but it's still good. <<

Yes, I agree with you completely, Arlene.

Another show is CSI (Las Vegas) in the same category of "was better but still good". I liked it better when Grissom was the lead character, but now he's gone. Note, however, that his "wife" has returned to the show this season. I don't know that she helps much.

I also like Num3ers cuz I like the real life analogies of math concepts that he demonstrates... connie

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