As evidenced by the disgusting amount of re-runs and sh*tty reality shows (well, except for Supernanny. Kids making their parents cry will always be entertainment to me) the writer’s strike is still going strong. While individual companies are attempting to make deals, the cooperate conglomerate as a whole are still being greedy little bitches, their obsession with the Benjamins creating TV havoc for the rest of us.
Even though many of the writers involved in the strike are losing thousands of dollars a week, they still seem to have a sense of humor about the whole thing. This sense of humor provides countless hours of YouTube fun, including a gem entitled “Murder Unscripted”.
During the school year, I don’t watch a lot of TV. I don’t have enough time to sleep, let alone catch the newest episode of whatever Aaron Sorkin is writing in a coked-up stupor. The summer is my time to catch up, watch way too much crap, and reevaluate some of the best shows on television.
Here’s a summer list of MY must-see TV:
Ghost Hunters – Sci Fi network – The TAPS crew provide hours of “what the hell was that?!” fun in this little show on the geek channel. Ghost Hunters follows a crew of “real” paranormal investigators on their quest to find and document supernatural events. Most of the time, you just hear about things they see off camera, but every once in a while, there’s a creepy voice recording and a weird, un-explainable chair movement. It’s a lot more entertaining than it sounds…especially if you’re easily scared. Like me.
Supernanny – ABC – There’s nothing better than watching psychotic kids kick their parents’ ass, plus, TV nanny Jo Frost actually seems like she knows what she’s talking about. And I repeat…psychotic kids making their parents cry. Read More »