Tuesday, May 02, 2006
Boob-tube
Ive always loved watching TV. I do my household chores with the TV on, I couldn't study if the tv is not on. TV is a major part of my life and some shows lasts for a very long time that I feel like its become a part of my weekly or daily schedule. I remember how I felt bad when Ally Mcbeal ended, I felt like my week won't be the same without Frasier. How Summerland made me feel its summer and beach season all the time and how Friends somehow made the idea of living in NY city fun and adventurous.
This month of May will mark the end of a TV era. There are a lot of shows ending this season. The West Wing which I sort of followed during its early years is coming to an end. A new president will be elected, a new cabinet, a new White house staff will then emerge but the show is going to be over as President Barlet says goodbye. Will and Grace, an NBC comedy thats been happy and gay (with pun intended) is also coming to an end. There are shows that I didnt even know existed until I hear about it being cancelled but there are shows that have become so much a part of my days that I feel like I know each character so well or that Im friends with those characters on the show.
Anyway, last night was the 2nd to the last episode of 7th heaven. Its been 10 years since they first entered the world of boob-tube. Nobody thought it would last that long since its a pretty "normal" goodie two shoes family oriented tv show. With the family's dad being a preacher and the stay at home mom and a cute dog named Happy, its really a family oriented show that anyone and everyone can watch. Next week is the series finale -- Goodbye to the Camdens. I cant believe how grown up the kids are now. Some of them were only 4 and 7 yrs old when they started and now the kids are dating, getting married or have a kid. I think I will be shedding a few tears when the show comes to an end next week. I will certainly miss seeing Eric, Annie, Matt, Mary, Lucy, Simon, Ruthie and the twins every Monday night.
And then there is Charmed ... its been on air for the past 8 years. There have been countless demons and supernatural creatures in that show. Its coming to an end this month of May hopefully with the Charmed ones victorious and beating the triad and the bad guys. Its been a fun show to watch, interesting because of the magic factor and what they can do with the story using magic as a reason and cause of the things going on.
It seems like more and more of the shows that I like are saying goodbye, its time to sit back and watch the new shows take into shape and become a part of me -- my current favorites are Grey's Anatomy, The Office, Lost and House.
I still have some of the "seasonal" shows such as American Idol, America's Next top model, The Apprentice and Dancing with the Stars. :0)
Here is a list of the shows that ended recently or ending soon, Im not sure if this list is complete. Networks can decide to cancel more shows...
ABC
"Alias" - The show will end its run in May, 2006
"Emily's Reasons Why Not" - Didnt even see any of the episodes
"Hot Properties" - Saw one but didnt find it good
"Jake in Progress" - Felt bad for John Stamos as he was trying to make a comeback
"Night Stalker" - Saw one episode but got bored halfway
CBS
"Love Monkey"
"Threshold"
Fox
"Head Cases"
"Killer Instinct"
"Kitchen Confidential" -- I just love watching them cook the food
"Malcolm in the Middle" - Ends in May, 2006 - Its been a long run!
"Reunion"
"That 70's Show" - Ends in May, 2006 - Its time for the 80's I guess...
"Arrested Development" -- Funny but somehow the ratings didnt do too well
NBC
"Heist" - Just lacked appeal
"Inconceivable" - Found this show interesting, pretty annoyed that they cancelled it after 3 episodes!
"The Apprentice: Martha Stewart" - nothing like the original The Apprentice. Martha got fired!
"The Book of Daniel" -- I knew this was not going to make it from the start, its too blasphemous!
"The West Wing" - Ends in May, 2006 - The president can only serve for 2 terms
"Will & Grace" - Ends in May, 2006 - Say Goodnight Will and Grace!
The WB
"7th Heaven" - The show will end its 10-year run in May, 2006 - Will miss this show!
"Just Legal"
"Charmed" - The show will end its 8-year run on May 21, 2006 - The power of three will set them free!
"What I Like About You" -- likable till the end!
UPN
"Sex, Love & Secrets" - no idea about this show.
So to the wonderful show that are going off-air and coming to an end... Cheers! Thank you for the boob-tube memories.
This month of May will mark the end of a TV era. There are a lot of shows ending this season. The West Wing which I sort of followed during its early years is coming to an end. A new president will be elected, a new cabinet, a new White house staff will then emerge but the show is going to be over as President Barlet says goodbye. Will and Grace, an NBC comedy thats been happy and gay (with pun intended) is also coming to an end. There are shows that I didnt even know existed until I hear about it being cancelled but there are shows that have become so much a part of my days that I feel like I know each character so well or that Im friends with those characters on the show.
Anyway, last night was the 2nd to the last episode of 7th heaven. Its been 10 years since they first entered the world of boob-tube. Nobody thought it would last that long since its a pretty "normal" goodie two shoes family oriented tv show. With the family's dad being a preacher and the stay at home mom and a cute dog named Happy, its really a family oriented show that anyone and everyone can watch. Next week is the series finale -- Goodbye to the Camdens. I cant believe how grown up the kids are now. Some of them were only 4 and 7 yrs old when they started and now the kids are dating, getting married or have a kid. I think I will be shedding a few tears when the show comes to an end next week. I will certainly miss seeing Eric, Annie, Matt, Mary, Lucy, Simon, Ruthie and the twins every Monday night.
And then there is Charmed ... its been on air for the past 8 years. There have been countless demons and supernatural creatures in that show. Its coming to an end this month of May hopefully with the Charmed ones victorious and beating the triad and the bad guys. Its been a fun show to watch, interesting because of the magic factor and what they can do with the story using magic as a reason and cause of the things going on.
It seems like more and more of the shows that I like are saying goodbye, its time to sit back and watch the new shows take into shape and become a part of me -- my current favorites are Grey's Anatomy, The Office, Lost and House.
I still have some of the "seasonal" shows such as American Idol, America's Next top model, The Apprentice and Dancing with the Stars. :0)
Here is a list of the shows that ended recently or ending soon, Im not sure if this list is complete. Networks can decide to cancel more shows...
ABC
"Alias" - The show will end its run in May, 2006
"Emily's Reasons Why Not" - Didnt even see any of the episodes
"Hot Properties" - Saw one but didnt find it good
"Jake in Progress" - Felt bad for John Stamos as he was trying to make a comeback
"Night Stalker" - Saw one episode but got bored halfway
CBS
"Love Monkey"
"Threshold"
Fox
"Head Cases"
"Killer Instinct"
"Kitchen Confidential" -- I just love watching them cook the food
"Malcolm in the Middle" - Ends in May, 2006 - Its been a long run!
"Reunion"
"That 70's Show" - Ends in May, 2006 - Its time for the 80's I guess...
"Arrested Development" -- Funny but somehow the ratings didnt do too well
NBC
"Heist" - Just lacked appeal
"Inconceivable" - Found this show interesting, pretty annoyed that they cancelled it after 3 episodes!
"The Apprentice: Martha Stewart" - nothing like the original The Apprentice. Martha got fired!
"The Book of Daniel" -- I knew this was not going to make it from the start, its too blasphemous!
"The West Wing" - Ends in May, 2006 - The president can only serve for 2 terms
"Will & Grace" - Ends in May, 2006 - Say Goodnight Will and Grace!
The WB
"7th Heaven" - The show will end its 10-year run in May, 2006 - Will miss this show!
"Just Legal"
"Charmed" - The show will end its 8-year run on May 21, 2006 - The power of three will set them free!
"What I Like About You" -- likable till the end!
UPN
"Sex, Love & Secrets" - no idea about this show.
So to the wonderful show that are going off-air and coming to an end... Cheers! Thank you for the boob-tube memories.
