Television Discussion Thread - Page 205

iowatreat54 · 01-11-2010, 06:01 PM

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Have you seen that Celebrity Poker showdown show on (I think) either FX or Bravo? It was a few years back and not very good. 5-6 celebs would come together to play and the winner moved on to a TOC with winnings going to charities.

Dule Hill was on their a couple times, and even when not in character the guy his hilarious. Oddly enough the first time I remember seeing him before I became a Psych addict was in Holes, hah.

I have seen the show, but not with Dule Hill. It absolutely makes sense that Hill is hilarious. He just seems like the type of guy that is very easy going and has a good sense of humor in all situations. I don't necessarily think he could succeed on his own, but as a complementary actor I think he's great.

Brodeur · 01-11-2010, 06:02 PM

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Noooo way, don't take it that way. We were talking about shows being based on relationships (Jim/Pam and Chuck/Sarah). I'm a major Psych fan and saw his Avatar was Dule Hill. I guess the point was Shaun and Gus have an unmatched chemistry in the way Turk and JD did...If they ended up together I'd love the show either way. Their "guy love" (Scrubs) is what makes Psych so flipp'n hilarious.

I think a foursome with Rachel Leigh Cook and Maggie Lawson is the best ending possible.

vidae · 01-11-2010, 06:10 PM

The chemistry between Hill and Roday is absolutely perfect. They play off of each other so well. It makes the show for me.

iowatreat54 · 01-11-2010, 06:58 PM

3 hours of Chuck in 2 nights. I'm pumped!

Btw, next weeks episode title is fantastic. Chuck vs. Operation Awesome.

CashmoneyDrew · 01-11-2010, 08:02 PM

Well that was an Awesome episode of Chuck.

;)

RexGrossmans-cheesecake · 01-11-2010, 08:05 PM

Anyone watch House tonight? Ending reminded me sooo much of The Departed.

Brodeur · 01-11-2010, 08:06 PM

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Well that was an Awesome episode of Chuck.

;)

Dr. Gonzo · 01-11-2010, 08:15 PM

Breaking Bad returning March 21st. Pumped for the episode. The show is sooooooooooooooooooooooo good. Maybe my favorite currently on TV.

Brodeur · 01-11-2010, 08:17 PM

Looks like I have to watch the 2nd season before March then.

Twiddler · 01-11-2010, 08:20 PM

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Breaking Bad returning March 21st. Pumped for the episode. The show is sooooooooooooooooooooooo good. Maybe my favorite currently on TV.

Holy ****! I was in the belief that it wasn't returning until the fall. I can't wait! Such good news.

Dr. Gonzo · 01-11-2010, 08:22 PM

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Holy ****! I was in the belief that it wasn't returning until the fall. I can't wait! Such good news.

Check out the AMC website for three promo vids. They are only 16 seconds each but got me even more pumped.

Yes Brodeur, you need to watch season 2. It defied my expectations and I liked it even more than season one.

Twiddler · 01-11-2010, 08:27 PM

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Originally Posted by Dr. Gonzo

Check out the AMC website for three promo vids. They are only 16 seconds each but got me even more pumped.

Yes Brodeur, you need to watch season 2. It defied my expectations and I liked it even more than season one.

Woah. That could be epic.

And I'll second that about season 2. It was all kinds of awesome.

Brodeur · 01-11-2010, 08:31 PM

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Originally Posted by Dr. Gonzo

Check out the AMC website for three promo vids. They are only 16 seconds each but got me even more pumped.

Yes Brodeur, you need to watch season 2. It defied my expectations and I liked it even more than season one.

It's next on my list at this point. Not sure when I'll start it but soon enough.

Whistler6 · 01-11-2010, 08:42 PM

Despite how great Psych, The Office, Chuck and ANY other show can be...Breaking Bad is far and away my favorite television show.

I cannot believe it is coming back so soon. What a spring full of shows. How are we supposed to do anything productive during the week?

Forenci · 01-11-2010, 09:09 PM

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Originally Posted by VoodooMonkey

Well that was an Awesome episode of Chuck.

;)

More like..Captain Awesome. giggle.

Wait did I ruin it? Damn it!

Whistler6 · 01-11-2010, 10:37 PM

"Good evening everybody, I am the new host of Last Call with Carson Daily."
-Conan O'Brien

Awesome. Oh my God, his monologue is 30 seconds in and it's hilarious.

"NBC is expected to lose 200 million dollars next month at the Winter Olympics...Is it just me, or is that great news?"

Brodeur · 01-11-2010, 10:38 PM

Morgan Freeman's stone face on Colbert was amazing.

Whistler6 · 01-11-2010, 10:42 PM

...Wow if Conan could keep that edge for every night, he would be #1 all the time.

"I could leave TV all together and join a classier entertainment organization like hardcore pornography"

vidae · 01-12-2010, 01:46 AM

Another great Chuck episode. I love Captain Awesome.. but then again I love just about every character on that show. Two things that sorta irked me:

1. Chuck was being a little dick to Captain Awesome for most of the episode. I chalked it up to him not wanting his family in his spy life for their safety. Did anyone else catch his attitude?

2. Episodes without Morgan, Jeffster and the Buy More aren't as good to me. I love that whole group and feel that they bring a lot to the table. Oh well.

Overall I feel like something is.. missing from the show. I can't quite put my finger on it though. Still a great show and a kickass episode, just a thought.

Giantsfan1080 · 01-12-2010, 09:30 AM

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Originally Posted by Whistler6

"Good evening everybody, I am the new host of Last Call with Carson Daily."
-Conan O'Brien

Awesome. Oh my God, his monologue is 30 seconds in and it's hilarious.

"NBC is expected to lose 200 million dollars next month at the Winter Olympics...Is it just me, or is that great news?"

I'm suprised NBC is letting him take shots like that. They're probably getting high ratings though so they don't care I guess.

diabsoule · 01-12-2010, 09:38 AM

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I'm suprised NBC is letting him take shots like that. They're probably getting high ratings though so they don't care I guess.

I don't know if it's in Conan's best interest to stay with NBC

fischbowl · 01-12-2010, 10:17 AM

Conan's been shafted

vidae · 01-12-2010, 11:29 AM

Compared with NBC’s average in the time-period last season, last night’s “Chuck” is up 18 percent in 18-49 rating (2.6 vs. 2.2, live plus same day) and up 14% in total viewers (7.322 million vs. 6.409 million).

If I'm NBC, with their ratings, I'm doing backflips for these numbers, up against some very tough competition. This is looking pretty good for a fourth season so far. Granted it's only three episodes in, but the episodes are progressively getting better.

El Peefs????? · 01-12-2010, 11:39 AM

They will probably be the 3 highest rated Chuck episodes of the season, sans the finale possibly.

Its been off the air for awhile & they had really been advertising the hell out of it leading to the 3 eps. Not to mention 3 eps in 2 nights is easier to get into than 3 eps over 21 days.

vidae · 01-12-2010, 11:44 AM

The good thing is that it seems to have attracted some new fans. Whether or not they stick with the show throughout the season is yet to be determined but let's just say I'm positive about the direction going forward.

Not to mention that a group of people who have seen the first five episodes have all said that they get better and better as it goes on. The first episode was really for the new Chuck fans and last nights and the ones going forward will be more back to normal.