tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1131669960192626946.post7426569815313081958..comments2024-03-26T20:43:43.436-05:00Comments on Samantha Gentry's Blog: The New Fall Television SeasonSamantha Gentryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02764092383245823784noreply@blogger.comBlogger21125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1131669960192626946.post-30791805376987250032010-10-04T15:15:37.415-05:002010-10-04T15:15:37.415-05:00P.A.: Love your avatar. I'm sure I've seen...P.A.: Love your avatar. I'm sure I've seen that character somewhere before. Oh, yeah...in the picture at the top of this blog post. I guess great minds think alike. <br /><br />Same thing happenss to me occasionally. A show I really like gets cancelled and never makes it through the first season.Samantha Gentryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02764092383245823784noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1131669960192626946.post-79012423931281101312010-10-04T13:48:47.132-05:002010-10-04T13:48:47.132-05:00The two new ones I've enjoyed the most are Law...The two new ones I've enjoyed the most are Law & Order, Los Angeles, and Blue Blood. No Ordinary Family and Chase might be fun and Detroit 187 is iffy. I watched one of The Event and didn't watch the next one. I didn't watch Hawaii 5-0. One, because it just looked like Miami Vice and that got old before it ended and I didn't like that they set a show on the most culturally and racially diverse state in the country and the main cast is two Anglo men. Why not a Hawaiian? Why not something like Neil Plakcy does in his Hawaiian books? Is Hollywood so afraid of having non-white characters in major roles? I know it was a 'remake' but other remakes have been done where the race or sex was changed.<br /><br />For old shows, I still love Family Guy and L&O SVU. And Glee. Love Glee. Not sure about Castle. The first show of the season wasn't as good as last years, but I'll watch a few more. <br /><br />So it's like most new seasons, some good ones, some so-so. With my luck the ones I like will be cancelled. LOL.Pat Brownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08824114343214016153noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1131669960192626946.post-62957715306107724412010-10-04T12:34:06.269-05:002010-10-04T12:34:06.269-05:00Veronica: Wow...another mention of Terriers. Is ...Veronica: Wow...another mention of Terriers. Is it on one of the premium channels like HBO or Showtime?<br /><br />True Bloods does have a good cast, well established actors who know their craft. I enjoyed Len Cariou's recurring character of Michael Haggarty (the British spy) on Murder She Wrote. Len and Angela Landsbury have a long history. They starred together on Broadway in Sweeney Todd.Samantha Gentryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02764092383245823784noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1131669960192626946.post-16743426188101076312010-10-04T12:29:04.346-05:002010-10-04T12:29:04.346-05:00Jules: Yes, today's Hawaii 5-0 is definitely e...Jules: Yes, today's Hawaii 5-0 is definitely edgier, more realistic, and the writing is crisper. I attribute part of that to simply bringing the show from 1968 to 2010. Today's society moves at a much faster pace than it did 42 years ago. The new version has a lot more realism to it.<br /><br />I'm not familiar with Terriers. What network airs it?Samantha Gentryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02764092383245823784noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1131669960192626946.post-76103822525185225822010-10-04T12:14:41.211-05:002010-10-04T12:14:41.211-05:00I am a fan of Terriers. I liked Donal Logue [first...I am a fan of Terriers. I liked Donal Logue [first his interesting name, the unhero-like physique and smart mouth dialogue he sported in a previous cop show whose title escapes me at this moment in time]. While recovering from rotator cuff surgery I was channel surfing and found him again--buffed, long hair, scruffy beard and sloppy hair and the same smart mouth. Along with the sad sack partner, these two are not cut from the mold PI's but real people with real problems. Excellent show. <br />I like the new Hawaii 5-0. Has anyone else seen the same facial and hand gestures between Scott Caan [did I get his first name right?] and his father James Caan? It's sorty of spooky. <br />Another hit in my house is Blue Bloods. I love Tom Selleck, though he brought Jesse Stone from Paradise to New York. The supporting cast is great, especially Donnie Wahlberg and Len Cariou who plays the grandfather. <br />thanks for the interesting topic and the opportunity to sound off.Veronica Lynchhttp://www.vlynchauthor.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1131669960192626946.post-47581376445170593712010-10-04T08:23:44.264-05:002010-10-04T08:23:44.264-05:00Oops, I could have mentioned the new season of Vam...Oops, I could have mentioned the new season of Vampire Diaries while I was at it - this year is touted as the Season of the Kat, so we know we'll see a lot of Katherine. The writing is a bit improved from the sad state it was in by the end of the last season. I see some hope for it now, but there are certain stupidities about it that still bug me. <br /><br />Also, new show, Terriers - Donal Logue, and Michael Raymond-Jacques - definitely good stuff, good writing, interesting, fast paced and funny. Realistic. These guys are not perfect private investigators, they are quite normal. Worth a definite look-see!Julie Lynn Hayeshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03574029767523627749noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1131669960192626946.post-81828436104700277612010-10-04T08:20:36.788-05:002010-10-04T08:20:36.788-05:00I've seen both the old and the new Hawaii 5-0,...I've seen both the old and the new Hawaii 5-0, and I prefer the new. Alex O'Loughlin is yummy, the writing is fresh and interesting and better than I expected from CBS. The supporting cast is great and there are definite undertones that can be read into the relationship between McGarrett and Danno, especially if you're inclined to think in that direction anyway, like I am. :)Julie Lynn Hayeshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03574029767523627749noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1131669960192626946.post-87660812393997131162010-10-03T22:06:49.794-05:002010-10-03T22:06:49.794-05:00Fiona: It sounds like you certainly lead a busy a...Fiona: It sounds like you certainly lead a busy and full life.Samantha Gentryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02764092383245823784noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1131669960192626946.post-18209410890635004112010-10-03T21:33:09.081-05:002010-10-03T21:33:09.081-05:00I have 4 kids, 2 of them are in college now, one w...I have 4 kids, 2 of them are in college now, one will go next fall, then there will be 3 at the same time. We have never paid for cable, even though entire family is into sci-fi big-time! Husband and daughter watch some shows every week...the boys watch what they want on their computers, or play games. I haven't watched any show since Angel went off the air...what was that, 5 or 6 years ago? I work multiple jobs, care for Mom, etc. If I get any spare time, I check my e-mails, then I write. Can't get books published if I never sit down to write them! I really don't think on my death-bed I will sob, wishing I had watched more TV in my lifetime! I can still sing every word from the Beverly Hillbillies. I've been scarred enough!Fiona McGierhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13495707848048468428noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1131669960192626946.post-48494948779496026592010-10-03T19:05:47.927-05:002010-10-03T19:05:47.927-05:00Mary: Yes, Castle is a fun show and his apartment...Mary: Yes, Castle is a fun show and his apartment is definitely to die for (don't even want to speculate on how many millions it would cost to buy it if it were real ). Interesting with Castle, his mother, and 15 year old daughter that the daughter is definitely the most mature. <br /><br />The Mentalist is Thursday night on CBS (10pm Eastern, 9pm Central).Samantha Gentryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02764092383245823784noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1131669960192626946.post-7583290629328985112010-10-03T18:59:53.850-05:002010-10-03T18:59:53.850-05:00Beth: I gave up CSI Vegas a long time ago. Finall...Beth: I gave up CSI Vegas a long time ago. Finally quit watching CSI Miami shortly into last season. I'm still with CSI NY. I'm recording tonight's premiere of CSI Miami. I'm willing to give it another try...we'll see on that one. I'm definitely on NCIS and NCIS LA.Samantha Gentryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02764092383245823784noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1131669960192626946.post-38021374936691017832010-10-03T18:55:49.746-05:002010-10-03T18:55:49.746-05:00Mary: I'm assuming it's filmed in Hawaii....Mary: I'm assuming it's filmed in Hawaii. The original built full production studios in Hawaii for the show and then Magnum PI was filmed in Hawaii. So, they have the facilities to accommodate another series. Besides, I think a remake could pale by comparison if the original was filmed totally on location and the remake went with LA production.Samantha Gentryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02764092383245823784noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1131669960192626946.post-64742985543625864172010-10-03T18:52:27.029-05:002010-10-03T18:52:27.029-05:00Jennifer: Yes, the relationship between Danny and...Jennifer: Yes, the relationship between Danny and McGarrett is much more interesting than the original. The remake has an edge to their relationship that give it a little extra bit of a kick--they work together so they'll have each other's back, but personally it's not as cut and dried.Samantha Gentryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02764092383245823784noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1131669960192626946.post-72175103757537185772010-10-03T18:48:35.429-05:002010-10-03T18:48:35.429-05:00Taryn: I think the concept of The Whole Truth is i...Taryn: I think the concept of The Whole Truth is interesting in that it uses both pov instead of being a show about the prosecution or a show about the defense. Rob Morrow sure moved at lightning speed into a new series. They barely had Numbers wrapped before The Whole Truth would have been in pre-production.Samantha Gentryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02764092383245823784noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1131669960192626946.post-33466333786083484062010-10-03T18:44:52.410-05:002010-10-03T18:44:52.410-05:00Julia: NCIS is a must see for me, too.
The first...Julia: NCIS is a must see for me, too.<br /><br />The first episode of Hawaii 5-0 was the pilot so there was extra time devoted to introducing the characters that goes back to story on subsequent episodes.Samantha Gentryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02764092383245823784noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1131669960192626946.post-5068448152313351312010-10-03T13:22:20.288-05:002010-10-03T13:22:20.288-05:00Thx for that great update. I only caught a few of ...Thx for that great update. I only caught a few of the new shows so it was good to hear ur take on some of them. I like Castle. He's adorable, his apartment is to die for, his daughter is delightful and Beckett is just getting more beautiful. The 'what if' factor in series TV and life is so much more intriguing and fun. If they get together, it will definitely mean the shows sad demise. I love the guy who plays the Mentalist, but I can't seem to take the effort to find out what night it's on. I like the doctor show that comes on after Grey's Anatomy. They do big story plots and they keep shuffling the deck enough to keep things interesting for viewers. Plus I used to lived down in Malibu/Santa Monica, so I love seeing the beach scenes.Modern Family cracks me up and Cougartown is actually growing on me. What else - oh, I've been painfully watching Dancing With the Stars even though their new name should be: Dancing With Anybody. I mean Bristol Palin, come on, she's famous for getting knocked up in high school. Gimme a break. I love Californication b/c of my crush on David Duchovny and Weeds and Mad Men but I'm always a season behind since I can only afford basic cable. There was a time when I only watched Showtime and HBO, never regular TV. I find most of the shows lacking. Thanks for the post...Mary Kennedy EasthamWord Actresshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04041865850513656748noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1131669960192626946.post-17938807094153573712010-10-03T13:19:20.233-05:002010-10-03T13:19:20.233-05:00My staple right now is CSI:NY (I've dropped th...My staple right now is CSI:NY (I've dropped the other two. Just don't care about them anymore), NCIS and NCIS:LA (I love Chris O'Donnell)<br /><br />Big Bang is great too, although still adjusting to the new schedule. <br /><br />I'm on the bench about Supernatural. They've lost the edge they've had with both hunting. Maybe it's just the change from the Apocalypse. But if it doesn't get more interesting soon I may have to drop it. Don't know if the Sam and Dean eyecandy is worth it anymore.<br /><br />I'm still on the bench for Stargate:Universe. Okay I watch it but it's kinda like a trainwreck..you see it coming but can't turn away. Haven has grown on me although I don't think it will become a must see. Just something to watch late Friday night.<br /><br />I can't wait for the midseason of Eureka to start. I love how they twist the "science" and make it funny.Beth Caudillhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07822034586213938181noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1131669960192626946.post-6581668016811180382010-10-03T12:30:22.166-05:002010-10-03T12:30:22.166-05:00I like the Office. I just recently started watchin...I like the Office. I just recently started watching the reruns on late nite TV, and got into it. Watched Hawaii 5-0. Although I love the handsome stars, it ain't nothing like the old one. Is it filmed in Hawaii. Or LA?Mary Ricksenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12676306822821614446noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1131669960192626946.post-42978384484926648302010-10-03T11:00:00.217-05:002010-10-03T11:00:00.217-05:00I rarely watch series TV. I gave it up to have mor...I rarely watch series TV. I gave it up to have more time to write. But who can resist the hot guys on Hawaii Five-0?? I liked both the first and second show, particularly the snarky dialogue between Dano and McGarrett. I also like the open thread of the villian's unfound body on the first show. Can Hawaii Five -0 continue to hold my attention? So far, so good:)Jennifer Jakeshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13012313645373633840noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1131669960192626946.post-21615320305698163752010-10-03T10:41:04.272-05:002010-10-03T10:41:04.272-05:00Not much into the remakes and the new shows are pr...Not much into the remakes and the new shows are pretty much leaving me cold so far. Made it through 1.5 episodes of The Event. DVR'd a lot of them because I've been super busy the last couple of weeks. Think The Whole Truth looks promising, mainly because I like Maura Tierney and Rob Morrow. <br /> But eagerly awaited returns of House, NCIS, The Good Wife, CASTLE, Dexter ... and I'm still loving all of those. <br /> And...since the Yanks are in the play-offs, looks the DVR is going to be getting more of a work out.Taryn Kincaidhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11130206764352777367noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1131669960192626946.post-55414622691247130982010-10-03T10:05:55.894-05:002010-10-03T10:05:55.894-05:00I wasn't overwhelmed with the premier of Hawai...I wasn't overwhelmed with the premier of Hawaii Five-O, but I definitely liked the second episode and I love the cast - so I have high hopes for that show. Never watched the original. <br />NCIS is a given for me and I thought the first two episodes of the season were stellar.<br />The only other show I watch is The Big Bang Theory and that's been money.<br />Law and Order has been on a long time - I think I prefer the re-runs.<br />Great topic!Julia Rachel Barretthttp://juliarachelbarrett.netnoreply@blogger.com