Today, in order to get a break from all things politics, I watched Season 4 of The Office and half of Season 2 of 30 Rock.
Two months ago I had not watched a single episode of either series. I am not usually a fan of comedies because I find them formulaic and repetitive. I've seen Friends. I don't need to see the 237th version of it. But I have read so many great things about The Office and 30 Rock and with the lack of programming during the writers' strike I wanted to see for myself just how good they were. Add in Netflix's Watch Instantly feature, recently upgraded to unlimited viewing, and how could I not?
The Office is one of the best microcosms of society. It truly does represent so many of the different personalities than inhabit offices across this country. And I must say that I am now hook, line and sinker a fan of Jam (Jim and Pam). How cute are they? I really became a fan of that coupling in the episode where Jim couldn't speak because he owed Pam a Coke. And she brought him one to buy her because she missed talking to him that day. Adorable!
And how was I not watching 30 Rock from the beginning? I love Tina Fey. She is my second favorite Weekend Updater ever on SNL. But what I was not expecting was Alec Baldwin's performance of Jack to win me over like he did. Wow!
So, I took a break from reality today and watched a lot of good television. Yes, it does exist.
Now my fingers are crossed that the membership approves the deal that that WGA negotiators worked out so we can get some more of it sooner rather than later.
Season 4 of LOST (8PM CST) continues tonight. The premiere was most excellent. My only complaint is that there was not enough Sawyer, but then again there is never enough Sawyer to suit my tastes. Tonight's episode is entitled "Cofirmed Dead". Who could this be? Naomi? Or someone else? It seems too obvious to simply be Naomi.
Eli Stone [ABC]
I was drawn into Eli's story enough last week to continue to give Eli Stone (9PM CST) space on the old TiVo. It seems quite Ally McBealish, but I happened to like that show. And Eli sort of resembles Billy Campbell, Ally's childhood love. But any show that features Victor Garber (forever known as SpyDaddy) is a show that has a place with me.
I won't be watching Prison Break (7PM CST) tonight so much as my TiVo will. I am about 2/3 of the season behind since I have been hoarding shows because of the writers strike. But if the strike is indeed about to end, I need to get cracking soon and watch the many hours of television I have saved on my computer before the shows come back on the air in about 4-6 weeks.
Paradise Hotel [FOX Reality]
My all-time favorite reality show (next to The Amazing Race) returns to the air tonight after a 5 year absence. Paradise Hotel (12AM CST) is campy, trashy fun! It is one big glorious train wreck and I cannot wait to see if this new batch of roommates live up to the original set.
Paradise Hotel 2 will feature a mix of 11 male and female singles living, playing and hooking-up with one another in a secluded resort for the chance to win a cash prize. As in the show's first season, the singles will have to find a partner of the opposite sex to share a room with, and the contestant left without a roommate at the end of each pairing ceremony will have to leave the hotel.
I know today is the day of the big game. But if you can manage to fit in one other show today, this is the one it should be. Puppy Bowl IV (2PM CST, re-airing several times back to back) is the cutest thing on television every year. I dare you to come away from watching all of these cute puppies playing and being oh so adorable feeling depressed or in an ill mood.
This is a clip from Puppy Bowl III:
The Tudors [Showtime]
I'm hooked. The Tudors (8PM CST) is already a guilty pleasure. Episode 2 of Season 1 airs tonight.
I found I had way more questions than I had answers after watching the premiere of the fourth season - each of which are tucked under the fold for those more patient LOST fans who somehow found a way not to watch it yet. Continue reading 'LOST: 4.01 The Beginning Of The End'
Battle For The Heart & Soul Of The Republican Party
I'm Still Voting For Fred!
(at least in the Texas primary)
Notable Links
Democrats say McCain nearly abandoned GOP
Bob Cusack @ The Hill: Sen. John McCain (R-Ariz.) was close to leaving the Republican Party in 2001, weeks before then-Sen. Jim Jeffords (Vt.) famously announced his decision to become an Independent, according to former Democratic lawmakers who say they were involved in the discussions.
Hope!!
Dee @ Conservatism With Heart: First of all, Reaganism and Conservatism is not dead. Lets not get over dramatic and go this far. It may not win this election cycle but it will rear its head again in 2012.
Fixing the Primary System
Slublog @ Slublog: I don't know about the rest of you, but I'm tired of having my choices limited by the voters of two states. It's time to fix the process and make it more representative. Voters in later primary states should have a chance to make some impact on the entire field of candidates, not just who is chosen by a small pool of voters.
Why Should We Shut Up?
Rush @ Rush Limbaugh: Now the people on the McCain bandwagon are telling those of us who aren't on the McCain bandwagon, to shut up. Just be quiet. We are supposedly damaging the Republican Party.
I know today is the day of the big game. But if you can manage to fit in one other show today, this is the one it should be. 
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