Comments on: TV-aholics Anonymous with Tim

By: Jason the TVaholic

Jason the TVaholic — Fri, 09 Nov 2007 13:18:55 +0000

The only “silver lining” is that some shows that would have potentially been cancelled already have been given a chance to hang around a little longer, because of the potential of a strike. Thus, giving them longer to garner a larger audience and then possibly a full season pickup. Unfortunately, on the flip side, if the strike goes on too long, the ones that would have gotten a full season pickup and then a chance at a second, may just disappear altogether. I hope they find a resolution to this sooner than later.

By: Todd W in NC

Todd W in NC — Thu, 08 Nov 2007 10:02:45 +0000

I can *totally* relate to what Tim’s saying. I counted, and there are *21* primetime shows I’m watching this fall, but I only look forward to about 14 of them (and even some of those are occasionally disappointing). It’s almost a chore trying to fit in the other seven. If/when BSG, Lost, Jericho, New Amsterdam, and Sarah Conner Chronicles come out in 2008, the TV shedule will get even more crowded.

A few weeks ago, when I was still unemployed, I had all the time in the world. But, with a job for the last 3.5 weeks, it’s hard to fit it all in, especially since I actually get out of the house and do something one night a week, usually on Mondays, a night that four of the best shows are on. I have to stay up late to watch a couple Mon shows, then I’m behind for the rest of the week. By the time I catch up on Mon & Tue, Friday night shows roll around. Then, I spend the weekend catching up on Wed & Thurs night shows that aren’t that good in the first place.

Here’s another side effect of the WGA strike… Several shows are not going to have a normal season finale. Those shows are just going to “stop,” possibly with no satisfying end, before an unusually long gap until their fall 2008 return.

All things considered, it seems like the ideal circumstances to drop some unsatisfying new shows and some declining old ones. Even if I drop Pushing Daisies, Private Practice, Ugly Betty, Grey’s Anatomy, and *maybe* Bionic Woman and Women’s Murder Club, I’ll get several hours of my life back but still have over a dozen shows to keep me qualified as a TV addict/TV-aholic. I’m strongly considering it.

By: Pattie

Pattie — Wed, 07 Nov 2007 21:35:46 +0000

I can totally relate — not enough hours in the day to work, take care of what needs taking care of, and getting my fill of TV (Thursday night scheduling is killing me this season). I intend to take advantage of the writers’ strike to catch up on my TiVo queue. At least, that’s the plan.

By: shanna

shanna — Wed, 07 Nov 2007 21:29:27 +0000

ITA. I went out of town for 4 days and came back to so many shows it made my head spin. I’m only just now catching up and I came back to town over a week ago. Luckily there were repeats of GG last week.

Plus, now that I work 6 days a week, I find myself DVR’ing more tv than ever and falling asleep at 9 rather than 11. AND there are new cable shows premiering every week with Nip/Tuck, Real Housewives and now Project Runway returning.

I need a break

By: Linda B.

Linda B. — Wed, 07 Nov 2007 20:51:59 +0000

I completely agree w/ you about this strike possibly being a good thing for us addicts. I’m one of those that actually looks forward to summer reruns and crappy reality tv (that i don’t watch) so i can go out and have a life and/or catch up on movies on HBO, SHO, etc. that i pay for but never really watch during the regular tv season.

But, i definitely think you need to watch those 3 Dexter episodes you’ve been neglecting. They’ll give you the intellectual stimulation that BW and Cane lack.

By: Jay

Jay — Wed, 07 Nov 2007 20:47:21 +0000

FREAK!!! (Does that seem harsh?) There is never enough of T.V.! NEVER!! I’m an addict, 2. I don’t have my DVR anymore, whuich sucks, but I’ll just catch it on DVD, I’m a DVD addict 2, That’s why I’m always broke.

By: Jenny

Jenny — Wed, 07 Nov 2007 19:42:58 +0000

“My brain screams for intellectual stimulation that shows like Bionic Woman and Cane can’t provide.”

Well, there’s your problem! You are looking for stimulation from Bionic Woman and Cane! hah

But seriously Tim, I know the feeling. I get a bit overwhelmed too, although I’d bet I watch a TON more than you do, having 2 dual-tuner DVR’s that are constantly recording 4 hours at a time! lol

So yeah, while I’m dreading the lack of new tv, it may not be such a bad thing. My hubby & I may actually get caught up on movies we’ve been wanting to see. lol