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The B.S. of A. with Brian Sack (2011)
Really enjoy this weird show.
I came across this show only because of my uncle who is a bit of a wingnut (though a lovable one) and who subscribes to Glenn Beck's Blaze TV... otherwise it would never have been on my radar because those aren't my politics. I don't know how to describe it. It's not a right-wing show. Libertarian-ish? Though they seem to have issues with politics in general. A lot of jokes at the expense of the NSA, drone strikes, partisan politics, Obama and Washington in general and they clearly have a problem with Lindsay Lohan (they have her OD in one episode).
I've seen most of season two (2013) at this point and there is some very smart and funny stuff to be found. It's a mix of sketch comedy and improv. They use actors from the Upright Citizen's Brigade (some of whom do really great impersonations in their panel segment). It's not on my cable network so I hope my uncle keeps his subscription.
The Twilight Zone (1959)
Watching it with the children and they love it
This is one of the best television programs in the history of television. Not talking about the shoddy remakes - talking about the ORIGINAL Twilight Zone. Sure, as in any series that lasts as long as this one you're going to have some duds. But man, when they're good they are hauntingly, amazingly good. Brilliant writing. Amazing acting. Recently set the TiVo to start recording the show and I can tell you, there are few greater pleasures for me than sitting down with my kids and watching a show that's older than I am. They don't care about the black & white. They don't care about things like corded phones ("dad, what's that?"). They get mesmerized by the stories. They don't make TV like this anymore. Or, that's not fair to say: They don't make TV like this enough. At all.
How It's Made (2001)
My kids love it!
What a joy it is to walk into the living room in the morning and see the kids watching something educational, ON THEIR OWN! Not only that, but I actually enjoy sitting with them and watching too because it's so interesting. We store multiple episodes on TiVo, read the descriptions, and decide which products we'd like to learn about. In this day and age we take everything for granted but How It's Made does a great job of taking everyday products and making the story of their creation interesting. I will never take cornflakes for granted now that I know what they go through. Ditto fire extinguishers and Wellingtons. But most important, I absolutely love the fact that my kids would rather watch this than cartoons.
Malcolm in the Middle (2000)
Loved it, now I got my kids hooked.
I loved this show back in the day. I bought all the the DVDs. I shelved all the DVDs and over the years forgot about the show. Recently, thanks to Breaking Bad, I had the urge to go back and see the "old" Bryan Cranston. You know... the happier, zanier guy as opposed to the meth maker. Lo and behold, my 9 and 11-year olds started to watch along with me and now they're hooked. I absolutely love watching it with them and seeing what they find hilarious in it. Irreverent, silly comedy that leaves me in a great mood. I suppose it's kind of the opposite of Breaking Bad. I find it amazing to see how an actor like Cranston can have such range too. If you have young kids, this show is a blast. I'll have to wait a few more years before we can watch Breaking Bad together. Maybe 20.