Several Shows Take Time to Blossom...

Namaste Peoples,

I trust you have all been keeping up with your weekly dose of television. Last night whilst watching the latest episode of Hawaii Five-O, a few thoughts nested in mind that I thought I would share with you. Take a look back at some of the shows you've watched over the years, and picture how many of them came into their stride after several episodes or a few seasons. I'm guessing you're not surprised that the answer is most, and if not most, then at the very least a lot of them!! Now with that in mind, I am appalled at the current level of leeway extended to drama shows at the moment. Hollywood is too concerned with the "bottom line" and thus is leaving us with only garbage to watch. Don't get me wrong, there is lots of good TV out there, especially on cable, however network television need to look at long-term gains, and actually give shows a chance because statistically most shows tend to blossom in later seasons, as they learn from their errors, get fan feedback etc. If they are cancelled in such a rash manner, then there will never be hope for any decent show on Network TV.

What is he talking about, you may ask?! I am now in particular ranting or voicing my rage with regards to the news I heard last week, that ABC will not be ordering more than the 13 episodes of "LAST RESORT". This in effect renders the show cancelled, which in my opinion is not just a crying shame, but a DISGRACE. I'm not sure how many people have endeavored to attempt this new show, but OMG, It is so Damn Awesome!!! Sure, it may be a little exaggerated with regard to certain aspects e.g "the nuke blast" in the pilot episode, but if TV were just as realistic as real-life it would damn sure be boring. How many things that happened in 24 were a bit exaggerated or overstated?? (that did not stop the show from being fantastic, in fact it heightened the pleasure and stakes making it more exciting to watch), and If I may add, the best seasons of 24 were season 4 and season 5... which goes to show that to get the best of the best sometimes, one must give a show time to breathe and find its way. I have full confidence in the LAST RESORT, and in comparison to most shows, especially the new ones, the plot and acting is absolutely superb!!  Someone needs to start a "SAVE THE LAST RESORT PETITION", and I'll definitely sign and spread the word (I should consider doing that).. but seriously, is there room for good shows on network TV any more.

Forget about past greats like 24, and lets look at the shows currently on air. As I mentioned, this thought came to me after the latest episode of Hawaii Five-O. I was never really into Hawaii Five-O too much, I mean in the first couple of seasons I thought it was decent and it certainly passed the time, however, I never looked forward to it like I did a show like Dexter or Fringe. But this third season has been phenomenal. The procedural story-lines and the overarching plot have been very interesting,and I'm getting more and more impressed with the show.

Even when we look to the comedy front, shows like Parks and Rec, and It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia, two of the funniest shows still airing didn't really get into the groove until their second season.. now imagine if they had been cancelled after their first season due to a lack of numbers, or the fact that they weren't that good!! Even Scrubs, the best seasons were season 2 to 5...

In reality(not the genre), very few shows have their first seasons as their best, or are simply outstanding from the get-go. In fact, the outstanding shows from the get-go(as in from the pilot) I can think of at the moment are LOST, Game of Thrones, Dexter, Boston Legal, Suits... and very few others!! Most shows that have their first season as their best, and end up going on and on, usually wither into nothingness; Case and Point: "Prison Break and Heroes". Therefore, why the hell can't ABC just give "LAST RESORT and perhaps even 666 PARK AVENUE" a chance!! By the way, I should make it clear that some shows are just crap from the get-go and should never be given the time of day, I mean seriously... Look at "The Playboy club and Charlies Angels remake" from Fall 2011.. Those shows were axed in a second, and boy they deserved it... but don't mistake poor ratings for a poor show Executives, just don't!!

All in all, it seems like more and more, Conspiracy television has no hope, or at least no hope on Network TV. In the last couple of years, shows that weren't too great, or not even that good, that had potential to become great like The Event, Rubicon, Traveler  FlashForward, Dirty Sexy Money.. all were axed perhaps a little too soon, and now it looks like LAST RESORT will join this list as the latest casualty in Conspiracy Television. What a shame!! Since it is not as easy to revive such shows like it is with animations, i.e Family guy and Futurama ( as the actors only do voices), all we can do is mourn. Thank The Heavens that they managed to revive Arrested Development though, albeit for one season, but still.

 To conclude, I think it is apt to provide a small list of my favourite shows(not including the Conspiracy ones named above) that were the victim of greed in Hollywood.. Oh How I wish these shows continued:

FIREFLY (By far on the Greatest shows ever made, Everyone should Watch it)
ARRESTED DEVELOPMENT
STUDIO 60 ON THE SUNSET STRIP
BETTER OFF TED
ELI STONE
HARRY's LAW (The second season was actually really good, compared to the first)
HOW TO MAKE IT AMERICA
DARK BLUE
SHARK
INVASION (This was so awesome)

and a few others I cannot remember at this time...

Is there Hope in the Sitcom World??!

Hey Readers,

I'm not sure how many of you agree with me on this, but in the last couple of years, there has been a lack of redeeming Sitcoms to watch on television.  With so many excellent Drama shows premiering last season for instance: Person of Interest, Once Upon a time, Homeland... One hoped that with it, we would also be exposed to some excellent new sitcoms as well to give us a little laughter between our dramas, but alas we were left hanging (unless for some reason you like the show "New girl", which in my opinion after watching 9 episodes was really mediocre at best.

We have certainly come a long way from when Sitcoms used to pretty much rule television, and in fact there was a scarcity of decent dramas that weren't procedurals. Consider, the 90s and early 2000s.. when Seinfeld, Friends and Fraiser were on the air, and then later on we were introduced to Spin City, Scrubs, Two and a Half Men (early years), even How I Met your mother in the early seasons was pretty damn incredible- but now, we're left with sitcoms in their dying stages and the new ones pretty much only reaching mediocrity.

Of course as Always, there are exceptions, and in my opinion the only sitcom I genuinely look forward to weekly is "PARKS AND RECREATION"... it is Niche, but beyond incredible. Also, when community is on, I'll admit it definitely gives me laughs on the good episodes, but in a season it has several Hit & Miss.
At the moment, Modern Family is reaching a stage where the humour has become predictable, and soon will become stale after a couple more seasons. Big Bang Theory, though still having its moments, is also quite predictable now. How I met Your mother has overstayed its welcome, and it is still a mystery to me as to how Two and a Half Men is still airing- Cancel that Bitch CBS!! 30 Rock is smart enough to know the show has run its funny cycle, and are ending the series after 6 seasons, 4 of which were phenomenal.

The question remains: Where does Hope lie in the Sitcom World?

I still don't quite have the answer, however, I can tell you where it doesn't. All the aforementioned shows, except for Parks and Rec. Happy Endings will definitely not do it, even though it too has its moments. The show is dragged down by 2 inconceivably bad actors and characters: Elisha Cuthbert as Alex and Zachary Knighton as Dave. HEAR ME: They do not belong in a sitcom or anywhere near comedy!!

So I looked to this year, having hope then I watched the previews for most: The New Normal, Ben and Kate, Guys with Kids, Partners, Animal Practice... Quite frankly, they are all just CRAP! Then I took the time to watch "Go On".. someone as talented as Matthew Perry, the genius behind Chandler Bing surely would come through. At first, the series seemed quite lackluster, not really having many haha moments because of the nature of the story.. however after the 3rd Episode, this series gets into it's stride. The latest episode that aired was hilarious, and I definitely LOL'd a bunch of times. The cast is a strange concoction of characters, however they seem to mesh quite well, and now that the morbid part of the story has passed, they have written in some pretty funny sh*t.. I would advise you give it a try, and stick with it because it definitely is getting better and better with each episode.(much like Community did with its first season)

I'm not sure it's enough to save the sitcom world, and one can only hope mid-season has better things in store for us, seeing as their about 7 or so sitcoms set to air. Though after seeing a few previews, I'm not convinced at all. What do to? Rent DVDs of the classics, especially of shows you didn't manage to watch like "JUST SHOOT ME" or "SEINFELD"... you'll get a lot more laughs then watching the crap that's on now. If you're willing to look for humour in other sources, I would advise you to dive into animation namely "ARCHER".. it is perhaps the funniest thing on television at the moment. It is simply incredible.

Loving Fall TV so much- I forget to Blog about it

Hey Friends,

So most Fall TV shows have aired about 4 episodes already, and I must say most are going incredibly well. 

DEXTER
I believe its prudent to start with Dexter seeing as it had the most phenomenal cliff hanger among-st most fall shows. Now, Season 6 of Dexter was with regards to the high-caliber nature of the show, and with 4 episodes into the new series, it is already better than the entire season 6 of Dexter. The Dex-Deb dynamic has seen an incredible shift that will make you itch for more as the episodes air once a week. The villain and the overall story arc has only just been birthed and we are yet to see what it will offer, but I can already see this season rivaling among-st the best Dexter had to offer i.e. Season 1, 2 and 4. I hope you are all tuning in!!

HOMELAND
Homeland is also off to a flying start this season, and considering that it swept pretty much all the important emmy's- one couldn't help but think that the show had alot of pressure to have an incredible follow-up season. Thus far, it is yet to disappoint, and Clair Danes as Carrie only seems to betting more incredible at the role. I'll be honest; I never believed for a second that Damian Lewis as "Brody" deserved the emmy for Best Lead Actor, when Jon Hamm and Bryan Cranston were in the same category, however, I have seen glimpses of his excellence in this season that definitely put him among the top drama actors currently on television. HOMELAND IS SPLENDID; If you're not a viewer, I suggest you change that immediately.

PERSON OF INTEREST
This show is not as widely known as the above 2, but definitely one of my favourite shows right now. Only in the second season, but with every episode seems to be getting better. It is a semi-procedural, and for me, it is very out of character to be enjoying such a show, but the writing and acting of this show are of a level rarely seen on television. The chemistry among the actors, particularly the lead 2 has not been accomplished by many shows. Moreover, the overarching storyline is also more interesting than the plot for every episode, which makes it feel like a never ending movie. 
I strongly recommend this show for all

LAST RESORT
This is the best new show that TV has to offer. The acting and the plot are beyond this world, involving survival, conspiracy, duty and honour. This show has the potential to be ABC's new Lost ( and lets pray that by my saying that, I have not jinxed it). As it is only 4 episodes in, I won't say much, only invite anyone looking for a series to watch, to look into this.

These 4 shows are by no means the only good thing about fall TV. Below are the list of other shows that I'm currently viewing on a weekly basis and enjoying. I also would recommend these shows for those looking for new television:

• Parks and Recreation
• Big Bang Theory
• The Good wife
• 666 Park Avenue
• Once Upon a Time
• Fringe
• Nikita
• It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia
• The League
• Scandal
• Go on
• Revolution
• Castle
• Hawaii Five O
• American Dad
• American Horror Story
• Modern Family
• How I met your Mother

FALL TV!!

Here People...

In the spirit of the return of Television, I have decided to offer select previews of upcoming seasons of shows that I reckon will be a BLAST!!

I hope we all enjoyed our summer, and if you're looking for a TV show to keep you company over the weekend before the start of Fall TV on 24th September 2012, get NEWSROOM!! Believe me, it is absolutely sublime!!

Anyway, without further ado, Here are some of the TV shows I'm looking forward to: both mid-season and regular fall start-ups!!

1. Spartacus (FINAL SEASON)

2. Good Wife Season 4

3. Dexter Season 7

4. Once Upon A Time Season 2

5. Fringe Season 5

6. Last Resort Season  1

7. 666 Park Avenue

8. Person of Interest Season 2

9. Homeland Season 2

10. GAME OF THRONES Season 3

No Preview as of yet, but it really does deserve a mention EVERY DAMN TIME!!

There are some decent shows out there that I have left out, so feel free to visit YOUTUBE to see em..

Enjoy

SUITS: Suave and Sophisticated!!

Goodmorning Readers,

It's good to be back after a short break. When a warm summer break comes you're way, best thing to do is take it head on, relax, give yourself a break, even from the likes of television, which I must say was quite a task for me!!

Nonetheless, I'm back, and I'm catching up with all my favourite summer shows. As expected, the first show I got my hands on was SUITS, which to me represents the creme de la creme of summer programming. In fact, you can imagine my joy when I discovered that in the mid-season we will be expecting 6 more episodes of the second season of Suits.

** SPOILERS AHEAD**

This season introduced a new dynamic to the show, and shifted focus from Mike's gimmick and his deceptions, and decided to focus more on firm politics, which for me was particularly interesting. I mean you can only make photographic memory and a lack of a law degree interesting for so long, and I applaud how the show immediately allowed for Jessica to discover the truth about Mike in the first episode rather than dragging it out for an entire season.
JESSICA PEARSON truly was a gem this season, in her acting, her story, and her clever manipulation. Expect a lot from her in the second season.

The character Daniel Hardman was also particularly good because I'm sure everyone familiar with the operation of law firms must have been wondering about the second founding partner and what his role was in the establishment and operation of the firm. His character had a lot of potential, however the execution wasn't very great because eventually, he became a very predictable character. The casting choice however was excellent because David Costabile can play both innocent and manipulative rather well... I will however hold out hope that his return will have a much larger impact; like he said after he was ousted from Pearson Hardman: "Don't Kid yourself that this is the end of the story".. I hope he lives up to that statement!

Another performance this season that was truly inspired was that of Louis Litt. His character massively stepped up in the second season, and the fact that we all know Louis is intelligent, made it all the more sweeter because we now understand why it is so difficult for him to get screwed. Now that he is Senior Partner, I'm curious to see the dynamic he will play in the firm, and how his relationship with Harvey, Jessica and Mike will change.
"Louis Litt is a Lannister" and he always pays his debts!

Expect Decent Performances from Rachel and Donna, actually Donna's performance improves as well.. All in all the show lived up to the hype of the first season, and I eagerly await Mid Season for the last few episodes of the season.

Series Rating: 9/10.

KenKritique's Emmy Nominations Prediction/Wish-list

Fellow TV Enthusiasts,


Emmy Nominations for the awards that matter i.e Drama and Comedy will be announced this Thursday. So I figured it would be fun to predict who I thought would be nominated and who would win.. The award show itself is sometime in September, but will have updated you before then. I had wanted to create a wish-list as well, however I figured it would be too biased as I don't watch all shows that are worthy of emmys.. in fact my list will include big hitters in some genres like Downton Abbey and Boardwalk Empire simply because I don't watch them, and I can't wish something to be on the list that I do not watch!!

Anyway, I'll try to make it part realistic(what I expect to be nominated, whether deserving or not) and what I would WANT to be Nominated. I will say, For all the winners.. I will select 2(Who I want to Win and Who I expect to Win).. sometimes it will overlap :-)!!


Okay then, lets get this ball rolling:


LEAD ACTOR IN A DRAMA SERIES:
1. Bryan Cranston (Breaking Bad)
2. Damian Lewis (Homeland)
3. Jon Hamm (Mad Men)
4. Hugh Laurie (House)
5. Gabriel Macht (Suits) 
6. Jim Caviezel (Person of Interest)


Predicted Winner: BRYAN CRANSTON (BREAKING BAD)
Wish List Winner: BRYAN CRANSTON (BREAKING BAD)

LEAD ACTRESS IN A DRAMA SERIES:
1. Claire Danes (Homeland)
2. Julianna Marguiles (The Good Wife)
3. Jennifer Morrison (Once Upon a Time)
4. Katey Sagal (Sons of Anarchy)
5. Elizabeth Moss (Mad Men)
6. Anna Torv (Fringe)


Predicted Winner: CLAIRE DANES (HOMELAND)
Wish List Winner: CLAIRE DANES (HOMELAND)

 SUPPORTING ACTOR IN A DRAMA SERIES:
1. Giancarlo Esposito (Breaking Bad)
2. Aaron Paul (Breaking Bad)
3. Peter Dinklage (Game of Thrones)
4. John Noble (Fringe)
5. Robert Carlyle (Once Upon a Time)
6. Michael Emerson (Person of Interest)


Predicted Winner: PETER DINKLAGE (GAME OF THRONES)
Wish List Winner: GIANCARLO ESPOSITO (BREAKING BAD)/ JOHN NOBLE (FRINGE)

SUPPORTING ACTRESS IN A DRAMA SERIES:


1. Lana Parilla (Once Upon a Time)
2. Archie Panjabi (The Good Wife)
3. Christine Baranski (The Good Wife)
4. Christina Hendricks ( Mad Men)
5. Lena Headey (Game of Thrones)
6. Taraji P. Henson (Person of Interest)


Predicted Winner: ARCHIE PANJABI (THE GOOD WIFE)
Wish-List Winner: LANA PARILLA (ONCE UPON A TIME)

BEST DRAMA SERIES:
1. Homeland
2. Breaking Bad
3. Mad Men
4. Game of Thrones
5. Person of Interest
6. Fringe


Predicted Winner: BREAKING BAD
Wish List Winner: GAME OF THRONES

LEAD ACTOR IN A COMEDY SERIES:
1. Louis C.K (Louie)
2. Jim Parsons (The Big Bang Theory)
3. Johnny Galecki (The Big Bang Theory)
4. Joel McHale (Community)
5. Don Cheadle (House of Lies)
6. Alec Baldwin (30 Rock)


Predicted Winner: JIM PARSONS (THE BIG BANG THEORY)
Wish- List Winner: JOEL MCHALE (COMMUNITY)

LEAD ACTRESS IN A COMEDY SERIES:
1. Amy Poehler (Parks and Recreation)
2. Edie Falco ( Nurse Jackie)
3. Melissa McCarthy (Mike & Molly)
4. Zooey Deschanel (The New Girl)
5. Julia Louis Dreyfus (Veep)
6. Courtney Cox (Cougar Town)


Predicted Winner: AMY POEHLER  (PARKS AND RECREATION)
Wish List Winner: AMY POEHLER (PARKS AND RECREATION)

 SUPPORTING ACTOR IN A COMEDY SERIES:
1. Ty Burrell (Modern Family)
2. Ed O'neill (Modern Family)
3. Danny Glover (Community)
4. Nick Offerman (Parks and Recreation)
5. Charlie Day (Its Always Sunny in Philadelphia)
6. Glenn Howerton (Its Always Sunny in Philadelphia)


Predicted Winner: TY BURRELL (MODERN FAMILY)
Wish-List Winner: NICK OFFERMAN (PARKS AND RECREATION)

SUPPORTING ACTRESS IN A COMEDY SERIES:
1. Sofia Vergara (Modern Family)
2. Julie Bowen (Modern Family)
3. Kirsten Bell (House of Lies)
4. Betty White (Hot in Cleveland)
5. Alison Brie (Community)
6.Kaitlin Olson (Its Always Sunny in Philadelphia)


Predicted Winner: SOFIA VERGARA (MODERN FAMILY)
Wish-List Winner: SOFIA VERGARA (MODERN FAMILY)

BEST COMEDY SERIES:
1. Modern Family
2. The New Girl
3. The Big Bang Theory
4. It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia
5. Parks and Recreation
6. Archer


Predicted Winner: MODERN FAMILY 
Wish-List Winner: PARKS AND RECREATION

There you have it Folks.. A little bit of what I think will and what I think should happen!! Agree or Disagree?? Any Comments?? Additions?? Let me know...

It's a Hospital For Children!!

Hey Friends,


Hope you aren't weeping too much at the lack of regular network programming.. I miss my regular shows too, though summer does bring some good things- you know besides SUITS and WHITE COLLAR; it gives us the opportunity to try out shows that you've heard about but never really gotten around too, hence my post today!!

Back in 2010, I had heard about the Show CHILDREN's HOSPITAL and was rather interested in the concept and had always vowed I'd give it a shot, well 2 years later I have finally come around to it, and I must say I'm really rather quite enjoying it.. It's the perfect thing if you are looking to take a 10 minute break to have a few laughs whilst at work or in the library for those of you still @ University!!


The show airs on adult swim, and my history with the channel is rather brief.. rather than watching a few of the Family Guy variations of episodes which would show some scenes that FOX wouldn't allow; the only other show I really used to follow was Frisky Dingo- which was created by Mastermind ADAM REED- You know, the guy who created "Archer"!! 

Anyway, Children's Hospital is a parady show, like 5 minute episodes of different parodies like Scrubs NCIS, but takes it to a level beyond what one would expect. Simply put: It is so DAMN RIDICULOUS, that it is actually FUNNY!!! I mean, sometimes the wit and jokes come by so fast, you don't even have time to laugh at the previous Jest! Even if I've only watched the first season; I can tell that I will enjoy the rest of the series.

My Recommendation: TRY IT: You May not Love it, but Odds are you'll Like it!!

Looking Forward to the Fall?

Apologies for the silence good people, I've been overloaded at work; and have not had much time to soothe my TV addiction. Its a good thing that its summer, but for a few gems like Breaking Bad, suits and white collar (Full Series Reviews to come) most of the TV shows during this time are CRAP!!! I mean, look at the deterioration of once prominent shows like True Blood.. its abysmal..

So Now all I can think is.. When are Fall TV Shows Back?! Hence my blog today ladies and gents, I want to know you're views.. What 3 shows are you most looking forward to this fall? (Please stick to shows that have been renewed and not upcoming premieres- there will be a different post for that)...
I'll give you my top 10 choices- but feel free to select another?!

By the way- I have not included mid-season shows in this list, these include Game of Thrones, Spartacus etc

P.S: These are not in any particular order..

The KenKritique's 10 most looked forward to shows:

1. Dexter

2. Homeland

3. Person of Interest

4. Once Upon a Time

5. Fringe: And its the Final Season!!

6. Parks and Recreation

7. Archer

8. It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia

9. The Good Wife

10. Modern Family

There are several other shows I watch during the fall that most people will be looking forward to including Castle, How I met your Mother etc... Consider them all, and let me know!!

THE BATTLE OF BLACKWATER

HALF-MAN! HALF-MAN! HALF-MAN!


I can't believe I'm doing this.. I promised myself I would not put a review on Game of Thrones until the end of the season so I could do it as a whole, but this last episode was simply to "EPIC"(haha); but seriously, the only show before this on television that I have gawked at the TV screen for an entire hour was LOST.


SPOILERS AHEAD!!


Firstly, before I get into the nitty gritty of what made this episode so great, I should state that I do not intend to repeat what or will refrain as much as possible from repeating what I've read in the IGN Review which by the way I totally endorse. For Fans of the Show.. READ THIS PLEASE:
http://www.ign.com/articles/2012/05/28/game-of-thrones-blackwater-review


Okay, So what made this episode as good as SEX. Firstly, The Half-Man was truly phenomenal in this episode. We all know that the only reason that we hesitate when we say we want the Lannisters to Crash and Burn s because Tyrion is a Lannister. He was truly brilliant in this episode perfectly balancing brave/ fearful/humorous and inspiring. The scene where they chant Half-Man makes you feel as though you are right there on the battle-field with him enjoying the spoils of his brilliant mind, only to end with the perfect "FUCK ME" as to what happens next...

Personally, I kind decide if I'm a fan of Stannis Baratheon yet, and I reckon that was the intent of George R R Martin when he created this magnificent series. He's emotionless, cold, fair and just. He's an odd combination, and despite not being able to relate with him; you feel as though his claim to the throne should be rewarded because after all- it is HIS BY RIGHTS! Stannis was the complete opposite to the pussy that is Joffrey, staying at the front lines... doing whatever it takes to win back what is rightfully his. He is Oddly inspiring in this episode, despite majority of his people getting screwed by Wildfire, including the Beloved "ONION KNIGHT"... It truly is impossible to hate him. He is the most logical and reasonable man on the show.

Oh Sansa, How I used to Hate you so!! You have truly become the character on screen that is portrayed in the book. That's right people, I'm one of the readers, but I vow to never divulge information regarding the series which I will have from my prior reading from the book. Sansa is cursed with the worst luck, and every G.O.T watcher must have a little pity for her, she literally can't catch a break! In this episode however, we see how her struggles have made her stronger, how as much as she is afraid, she is still the source of comfort for all the Women and Children at the Castle; we see her scared shitless by the Queen only to stand strong when approached by the Dog.. She truly did perform!!! A++

And Finally, Sandor Clegane!! I always felt that Rory Mccan never really got much airtime on the show, and they failed to really impact on the character of Joffrey's dog. Well, Not in this episode. He was magnificent. From the early scene with Bronn when they were butting heads, to the battle itself and he came face to face to his one true enemy: FIRE. "Fuck The King's Guard, Fuck the King".... Fuck The King Indeed.. Good for you, Dog.. Joffrey is a piece of shit anyway.

ONE FOCUS; ONE EPISODE. This season has struggled with giving each character/ scene portrayed in the stories in the book it deserves, however the Battle of Baywater got exactly what it deserves. Written by George R R Martin, just like Baelor in Season 1 which was obviously the best episode of the season; there is absolutely no doubt that this is the best episode of the series so far. 


With the Emmy's so close, if G.O.T does not win Best Drama Series, It will become clear that the Emmy's are run by idiots who know nothing about great television.