May 31

Summer Television

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Last night, after my brain had died for the day, I sat with the hubby and we flipped channels for a bit. I realized then that, despite having something like 200 channels, there was virtually nothing on. All my shows are over… American Idol won’t return until January, I think. (Chris was robbed!!) Survivor comes back in the fall. (Terry was robbed!!) When the heck is Dancing with the Stars returning??? I already miss Desperate Housewives. Did Mike die? Please say it ain’t so!

What do I get in place of all this lovely angsty worrying and wondering? Reruns. Retreads. Stuff I’ve never heard of. People I’ve never seen. None of it sounds gripping. Of course, it might have been more gripping if hubby had stopped flipping the channels long enough for me to watch more than a few seconds. *g*

So we ended up on HBO watching Big Love, the show about polygamy. Anyone seen that? Interesting. Different. Not sure I want to make it a staple in my steady TV diet. But definitely a glimpse into a different sort of life…

Bottom line: I’m taking suggestions on Summer TV. I’m trying So You Think You Can Dance. So far… Eh. Maybe later rounds will be interesting. Anyone with other recommendations?

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  1. Dana Pollard May 31st, 2006 10:37 am

    We have FIVE TVs in the house, but do I watch one of them? No. Yesterday the hubby came in while I was writing and turned the TV on to the basketball game. He sat for roughly 5 minutes, then said, “I’m going to bed.” I mumbled a reply. Next thing I knew, he was gone and the basketball game was STILL ON!

    He does this all the time. He has to ‘find’ me something to watch. He knows I don’t watch TV. I’m too busy, and nothing holds my interest.

    Ok, I lied. When I do finally make it to bed, I switch “Cold Case Files” or “Cops” to HGTV. I fall asleep to whatever is on.

    (I am addicted to A&E’s Intervention though… just don’t tell anyone.)

  2. Madison Reece June 1st, 2006 2:52 pm

    Wed night is a stinker for TV anyway. I’m like you I miss Idol already. Bones is nothing but reruns. UFC doesn’t come on till Thurs. night. What’s a girl to do? I tried the so you think you can dance, eeehhh, ok but not Idol. Tried the movies channels and nothing good there either. If you hear of something new and good to watch let us know.