Thursday Television
Thursday is unequivocally the best night for television, multiple quality series that can leave one at a loss if not equipped with a DVR or TIVO. I cannot say i am a fan of all these series, but I do recognize that virtually everyone has something commercially viable airing tonight.
Between CBS having Survivor and CSI, FOX having The OC, ABC having Ugly Betty and NBC airing there comedy block; depending on which shows you find preferable to others, Thursday night is the most indicative of your basic viewing habits.
Personally, regular readers of grideffect.com will know that I watch Survivor and The Office. The former, because it’s the best of its genre, and reality TV is so predominant, I figured I mine as well watch one. The latter because its the last decent sitcom on basic television (though that doesn’t say much, it is damn funny). And while I do not tune in to either one, I can certainly understand the appeal to 30 Rock and Ugly Betty. As far as the OC is concerned, there is a better alternative in terms of high school setting FNL (and that is all they have in common: setting), and a better cop drama than CSI in The Wire (Again, the only similarity being detective work, The Wire is hardly a typical cop show).
I am well aware that neither of my opinions for the last two series are widespread. In fact I am in a distinct minority, but I am trying to bend you people to my will and refine your aesthetic judgment. So if your a CSI fan, try saving that hour for Survivor or The Office and 30 Rock or Ugly Betty, and seek out DVD’s of the first season of The Wire and save the high school nostalgia for Friday Night Lights.
Speaking of which, that was a fantastic episode last night. More on that later now that I am done indoctrinating you.
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