I had lunch yesterday with AB and RW and during the discussion we talked about what TV shows you watch every week. The conversation led us to "If you could only watch three shows every week–not channels but shows–what would they be?"
I gave it a little time to pause and am almost embarrassed to say what my three shows are:
- The Office – I like the goofiness of the cast and especially the character that Steve Carell plays in Michael Scott. I love the dry sense of humor and the flow of the show.
- Survivor – I really enjoy the challenges, the competition and strategy of the game. I have been watching it for ten years and truly do enjoy the show.
- Deal or No Deal – I like Howie Mandel and the way he gets the contestants into the show. I also enjoy trying to figure out what the banker is going to offer prior to him offering it. Ok I will admit it I always liked math!
Not sure what it says about me that I picked these shows. Interesting that I picked a reality, comedy and game show!
Ok your turn.
- What do you think of my choices?
- What are the three shows you would watch every week?
I look forward to reading your comments.
Rhonda Ellis says:
Well, I have to admit that I generally don’t watch any “mainstream” shows. You know, those that “everybody” is currently watching like the American Idols, Biggest Loser, etc.. Plus, I tend to stay away from “reality” shows. I mean, after all, isn’t the phrase “reality TV” an oxymoron??
But, I digress. Regarding your 3 shows, once in a blue moon I will watch parts of Deal or No Deal. I love Howie! Have never watched Survivor (and won’t) and never watched The Office but I do like Steve Carrell in most of his movies. Of course, to each his own ’cause I bet you will laugh at my 3 choices.
If I could only watch 3, they would be 1) The Big Bang Theory, 2) Two and a Half Men and 3) the NASCAR race — whichever track they are racing at that week.
These are the only 3 I make sure I don’t miss. Except for in the summer which is when the season runs for a new show on USA called Royal Pains. Last summer was its 1st season and it was an automatic hit.
merle says:
#1 NCIS and NCIS reruns on USA…
#2 HGTV Househunters and almost anything else
#3 The Good Wife & Biggest Loser (tie for 3rd)
Also tune in to Food Network when I can’t sleep for reruns of “Diners, etc.”
Don’t miss new “The Locater”
jennifer says:
I love Big Bang & The Office but not in my top three.
1) 30 Rock – This cracks me up every week and Alec Baldwin’s character is hilarious.
2) Cougar Town – I did not expect to like this show (for some reason) but it is VERY funny. I would not give it up.
3) Modern Family – another funny one…seems to be a trend here.
I do watch dramas also, but I could live without them. I don’t watch *reality* or game shows, although I think I would probably like deal or no deal since I am a math person also.
Jeremy Bromberg says:
1) Modern Family – Funny, exaggerated twist
2) Tosh.0 – very wrong, and very funny
3) CSI Vegas – I’ll never argue it’s great, only that I enjoy it
Not far behind: Big Bang, 2.5 Men, and occasionally Food Network stuff like The Best Thing I Ever Ate; Diners, Drive-ins, etc.
Best of all: TiVo!
John Joseph says:
Most mainstream network TV in the evenings is a form of escapism and relaxation so I would never think of critiquing anyone’s viewing habits. My own favorite shows are “24″ , Law and Order reruns on TNT and Bones.
Bob T says:
No need to be embarrassed, Merrill. I agree with two of your choices- my must see list is:
The Office
Survivor
Lost
With 30 Rock a close fourth.
Bob Graham says:
One problem I have in picking three shows is that some of my favorites are cable series that only have 12-16 episodes in a season. So when they’re on I’m totally hooked on Mad Men, True Blood and South Park.
But my top 3 for “regular, year-long” series are
1. The Office
2. 30 Rock
3. How I Met Your Mother
all of which, I think, consistently bring the funny.
Melanie says:
Well, I now know that I watch too much reality TV. Oh well.
1 – The Amazing Race. The countries are beautiful and the characters are fun.
2 – Survivor. Again, the countries are beautiful and the characters are fun. I also like working through the strategy.
3 – Criminal Minds OR Mentalist OR Law & Order SVU – Any one of those.
stephenie gordon says:
I had to ponder this one all day which made me realize that I probably watch too much TV. Though as John Joseph says above, it is a form of escapism. I love so many shows. I had to think of the ones I am sad about when they are removed from the DVR before I get to see them:
Gossip Girl
CSI (las vegas)
Top Chef
However I love that the sitcom is back in style! How I met your mother and big bang are fantastic! And that new parenthood show so far has been great but can’t put it on the list since there have only been two episodes.
Why only 3 merrill!!!
chris hauck says:
So I don’t have a TV signal of any kind at home. But when I get out on the road I can’t stop watching reruns of NCIS and Law & Order, regardless of the version. Every once in a while I’ll watch Parks & Recreation or 30 Rock on Hulu. My wife is a huge Grey’s Anatomy fan, so I end up watching it as well, but we are a season behind because we watch the DVDs on netflix. There isn’t anything that I can’t live without. We gave up commercial TV about 10 years ago, so of course I miss sports the most.
Dan Krason says:
If I could vote for cancelled shows, Arrested Development would top the list. Current favorites, prioritized…
1. Modern Family. Head & shoulders above the rest, IMHO.
2. 30 Rock. Too funny, especially for someone that used to work at GE.
3. The Office. I’m still a fan, thought the marriage/baby storyline make me think it may have jumped the shark…
Uncle J says:
Hi Merrill,
Our top three shows are:1) NCIS 2) Bones 3) Castle & Mentalist tied. We are not much into reality shows. We do like clever dialogue, interesting characters who play off each other and good story lines.
Karen Dawson says:
My favorites are: House, Barefoot Contessa (cooking show) and my new one, The Good Wife.
Sorry Merrill, but I hate THE Office…I guess I don’t get that humor, and I can’t stand Steve Carrell.
I think what bothers me most about all the family sitcoms today is all the fathers have characters that seem to be portrayed as idiots…certainly not good role models. There hasn’t been a good ‘father figure” since Bill Cosby.
That’s my soapbox.
Jeffrey Lorber says:
1. Criminal Minds because I might grow up to be a serial killer and want to know how to avoid the law.
2. Survivor because we have an office pool for every show – 10 people get two players = $10 entry – I am out $50 and counting!
3. Squawkbox so I can see how much money I am going to lose in the market each day