Classic TV

[kirarakim]

While I consider myself a classic film buff I wouldn't necessarily say the same about classic TV. That is mainly because while there are certain classic TV shows I know very well there are so many I don't. And while there are still tons of classic film I haven't seen it is much easier being an expert on a wide variety of film than TV

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[insaneladybug]

When I watch films, I usually prefer old ones, but between movies and TV, I'm definitely more of a TV person. It's so nice to have many adventures with the characters through a series instead of just one in a movie. Plus, when there isn't a lot of free time, it's much easier to watch an episode of a show than to dig out a movie.

Of the Nick at Nite ones you highlighted, my favorites are The Dick Van Dyke Show and The Mary Tyler Moore Show. Lucy is okay, and Get Smart is very often hilarious. LOL. I'm watching some of it right now, as I checked out a couple of discs to see guest-stars I like. I like Alan Young, but found Mr. Ed's personality quite overbearing and obnoxious a lot. And I'm not a fan of supernatural shows, as they often get into things I don't care for, like turning humans into animals. Out of curiosity, though, what is it you don't like about Darrin on Bewitched? I thought he seemed alright and felt sorry for him that Endora was always tormenting him. But then again, I pretty much only saw the show if someone I like was guest-starring.

I don't often watch Hogan's Heroes as I find the premise so preposterous (and just plain don't have a lot of time to focus on shows I'm less interested in than some others), but I usually like Hogan when I do, although I thought he was very unnecessarily obnoxious sometimes, such as one time when I hear he just randomly starts making time with Klink's girlfriend.

I like The Cheney Vase episode of Alfred Hitchcock Presents. My favorite Twilight Zone episodes are probably The Howling Man and The Changing of the Guard. The Willoughby one sounds very unsettling to me, and I don't think I'm familiar with The Silence....

[kirarakim]

Actually Mary Tyler Moore would probably be very high up on my list of favorites too, I still adore that theme song.

As for Darrin I don't know I feel it kind of wrong for him to make Samantha not use magic. I don't like how he tries to control her in that way, I did feel sorry for him when Endora picked on him but Agnes Moorehead was great. Although I really loved Elizabeth Montgomery as Samantha.

I haven't seen Mister Ed in many years so not sure what I would feel about it now. The only think I distinctly remember is Mister Ed's voice.

I never saw Changing of the Guard will have to find that ep.

When I get into a TV series I can really get into it but I tend to not get into multiple TV shows at the same time. I guess I am just more into discovering and watching classic films.

[insaneladybug]

Oh yes, the theme is classic. I find myself randomly humming it sometimes.

True, it doesn't seem good to try to control her that way. I suppose he felt he had a good reason, like not wanting her to stir things up unnecessarily or cause her to become a spectacle if anyone ever realized the truth?

Mr. Ed's voice is definitely something to remember.

It's really awesome. :)

Classic films are fun to discover too.