CBS has come back the strongest of any network vs. last year, and I think the reason is because they were the only net to get ALL their shows back after the strike: they got them back early (mid-March) and everything came back -- including the freshman shows. I think CBS is seeing the fruits of their labors pay off this year, which is cool.
(Higher HIMYM ratings could be attributed to higher usage levels, though -- more people watch TV at 8:30 than 8PM. But NPH is probably also a factor. ;)
I'm sooo happy to hear BL is doing well!!! I've got the first two eps on my DVR, and I'm anxious to see them. :) I'm glad the show got to come back and go out on its own terms. :D
You liked the DSM premiere? I got tired of the show last year, and didn't DVR it...do you think it's worth giving it a second chance? It just...never seemed like it went anywhere. No real plot. :/ And I loooove Peter Krause, so this was not a decision I made lightly. :p
Yeah, but they canceled Moonlight!!!!! Hah, yeah, it wasn't great, but still .... Overall, they are doing right and you're right.
(Higher HIMYM ratings could be attributed to higher usage levels, though -- more people watch TV at 8:30 than 8PM. But NPH is probably also a factor. ;)
No, you're wrong ... it's ALL NEIL PATRICK HARRIS!!!!!! HAH!
Boston Legal is so very good this season, you'll love it.
I did like the DSM premiere, but if you had issues with the first season I'm not sure you'd still give a shot, but if you have time ... stuff DOES happen.
Sigh...I know, but I've been reading a lot about ML lately and there seems to be the idea that it was only aired so they could get Alex O'Loughlin under contract -- that they never had any intention of renewing it. :/ So...CBS doomed ML from the start.
The other thing that nobody is saying is maybe network TV is just attracting older viewers now -- that younger viewers are...doing something else. Hence, all the older-skewing CBS shows doing well and all the other shows...not so much. :/
if you have time ... stuff DOES happen.
That's good. Last season, I was charmed by the Darling family and enjoyed their antics until...that was all it was: the Darling family antics. And Nick occasionally talking about who killed his father. Then the Blair Underwood plot came out of left field and...well, by then, I just didn't care. :x
Hmm, poor Moonlight. And, really? Alex O'Loughlin?! I just do NOT see it. Sigh.
The other thing that nobody is saying is maybe network TV is just attracting older viewers now -- that younger viewers are...doing something else. Hence, all the older-skewing CBS shows doing well and all the other shows...not so much. :/
This makes SO much sense. I think that you may be absolutely right.
Okay, yeah, stuff DEFINITELY happens then. Check out the premiere, see what you think.
My thoughts are with you on ratings. I'm so sad about Terminator as I've enjoyed it far more this season than last. But I'm already mentally saying goodbye. At least Fringe is surging.
As for Mother - whoo hoo. I'm going to give NPH all the credit too. Go NPH!!!
But I'm sad about Life. I enjoyed the first season on DVD and I have the new episode on the DVR but I must say I'm not surprised. I don't think it did that well last year and probably only survived due to the strike. Still, it might do better on Fridays. Nothing can stop that stupid CSI Miami. Sigh.
I loathe Kenley. But reality shows love their villains don't they?
Die, Kenley, die!! Seriously, did she EVER stop and think that maybe the reason that she's had to fight so hard and against everyone her whole life is because she's such a rude, obnoxious, BITCH!?!?!?Lord, YES! What is it with her? I get it, she is 25 and basically brain-dead, but come on! Why, oh why is she still on? She is no more talented than some of the departed designers, she is downright obnoxious to her peers, and she is borderline rude to the judges and Tim. Every attempt to help, guide or give her an honest opinion is met with such smug disdain, it's unbearable. And I would at least -- if not excuse, then allow -- some of it, had she shown a talent to back this attitude up! She hasn't. Her fellow contestants are right: she makes the same damn 50s dress again and again, but unlike, say, Uli from Miami two seasons ago, who also basically made the same dress, Kenley's same dress has no sophistication or even enough interest to sustain or justify it
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I just read your whole post going "YES!! YES!!! YES!!" Oh my goodness, soooooooooooooo annoying. I like Leanne, but I'd be cool with any of the three again. I just like Jerell's stuff over all the best.
Boston Legal really has been so terrific this season so far! And I was so proud of Alan for not attempting to kiss Married!Opposition a couple of episodes ago. I think that he might have, in the past, and it would have been a big mistake. He really has grown. And I absolutely adore Katie, who kicked all kinds of ass in her recent closing. And I hated Carl when they introduced him, but I adore him now.
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(Higher HIMYM ratings could be attributed to higher usage levels, though -- more people watch TV at 8:30 than 8PM. But NPH is probably also a factor. ;)
I'm sooo happy to hear BL is doing well!!! I've got the first two eps on my DVR, and I'm anxious to see them. :) I'm glad the show got to come back and go out on its own terms. :D
You liked the DSM premiere? I got tired of the show last year, and didn't DVR it...do you think it's worth giving it a second chance? It just...never seemed like it went anywhere. No real plot. :/ And I loooove Peter Krause, so this was not a decision I made lightly. :p
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(Higher HIMYM ratings could be attributed to higher usage levels, though -- more people watch TV at 8:30 than 8PM. But NPH is probably also a factor. ;)
No, you're wrong ... it's ALL NEIL PATRICK HARRIS!!!!!! HAH!
Boston Legal is so very good this season, you'll love it.
I did like the DSM premiere, but if you had issues with the first season I'm not sure you'd still give a shot, but if you have time ... stuff DOES happen.
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Sigh...I know, but I've been reading a lot about ML lately and there seems to be the idea that it was only aired so they could get Alex O'Loughlin under contract -- that they never had any intention of renewing it. :/ So...CBS doomed ML from the start.
The other thing that nobody is saying is maybe network TV is just attracting older viewers now -- that younger viewers are...doing something else. Hence, all the older-skewing CBS shows doing well and all the other shows...not so much. :/
if you have time ... stuff DOES happen.
That's good. Last season, I was charmed by the Darling family and enjoyed their antics until...that was all it was: the Darling family antics. And Nick occasionally talking about who killed his father. Then the Blair Underwood plot came out of left field and...well, by then, I just didn't care. :x
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The other thing that nobody is saying is maybe network TV is just attracting older viewers now -- that younger viewers are...doing something else. Hence, all the older-skewing CBS shows doing well and all the other shows...not so much. :/
This makes SO much sense. I think that you may be absolutely right.
Okay, yeah, stuff DEFINITELY happens then. Check out the premiere, see what you think.
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As for Mother - whoo hoo. I'm going to give NPH all the credit too. Go NPH!!!
But I'm sad about Life. I enjoyed the first season on DVD and I have the new episode on the DVR but I must say I'm not surprised. I don't think it did that well last year and probably only survived due to the strike. Still, it might do better on Fridays. Nothing can stop that stupid CSI Miami. Sigh.
I loathe Kenley. But reality shows love their villains don't they?
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I loathe Kenley. But reality shows love their villains don't they?
They do, but I can't stand THEM!!!!!!!! Ugh, she's awful. Loathsome is a good word.
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Shirley is always awesome.
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And the cast is marvelous, Katie is WONDERFUL, and again it may have taken til this final season, but they FINALLY got the perfect cast. Finally.
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