Bushwood Board Of Directors (The Cream Of The Crop)
-LOST : as strong as ever in Season IV, revitalized by the flash-forwards
-It’s Always Sunny In Philadelphia : for ‘day-bow-bow’ alone, but also for Wild Card Charlie, Mac's Duster, Dennis and his Steve Winwood CD, Frank describing his life in the ways of Rambo and that big bird herself, Sweet Dee
-Friday Night Lights : as a non-Direct TV viewer Season III cannot come soon enough - maybe the best show going
-The Office : when will Toby snap? Also, bring back Holly. With apologies to Jim & Pam, Michael & Holly were the more entertaining couple
-Flight Of The Conchords : Murray Hewitt MVP
-Chuck : even better in Season II
-Pushing Daisies : if you think too long about smart and visually impressive shows like this getting cancelled while ABC keeps dreck like Grey’s Anatomy, Private Practive and Dancing with the Leftovers on the air your head will explode
-The Life And Times Of Tim : picking up where Larry David leaves off, but with a calm and ease amid the chaos
-The Soup : essential weekly commentary
-The Daily Show/The Colbert Report : required viewing this year
-Austin City Limits : WILCO and My Morning Jacket appearing recently is reason enough
-Hockey Night In Canada : the best hockey coverage out there (not that they have much competition)...the Hot Stove is always a highlight...thanks to NHL Network for carrying it this year
Bushwood Members (I Like Their Style)
-Fringe : another effective Abrams product, good cliffhangers and surprsingly funny
-Breaking Bad : better than expected, Cranston gives a strong performance
-Big Bang Theory : rapidly becoming the best comedy on Monday night
-How I Met Your Mother : Barney, Marshall and Canada-centric Robin plots make up for the perpetual drag that is Ted Mosby
-Worst Week : solid rookie entry, but it is early - will the premise hold?
-30 Rock : I think I am in the minority in preferring Season I to the following two
-True Blood : not a masterpiece by any means but highly entertaining and great cliffhangers
-Reaper : funny, clever and employs the great Ray Wise
-Life On Mars : off to a good start, and even the at times cringe-worthy scenes (the Ice Ice Baby rap jumps to mind) leave you wanting more
-Summer Heights High : for Jonah mostly
-My Boys : Gaffigan action
-Long Way Down : Ewan McGregor and Charley Boorman ride motorcycles from Scotland to South Africa in this fascinating travelogue
-Real Time with Bill Maher : weak monologues but interesting guests and New Rules
-Letterman/Kimmel/Ferguson/Conan : Letterman for his interviews and bits (Top 10/Fun Facts/Great Moments In Presidential Speeches and a special nod to Lyle the Intern); Kimmel for his interviews, strong support staff (Uncle Frank, Guillermo and Cousin Sal) and the always great Unnecessary Censorship; Ferguson for his monologues, email and interviews (often the best of the group); Conan for his bits more than his interviews.
Bushwood Staff (Solid Contributors)
-Two And A Half Men : the dirtiest show on network?
-Dirty Sexy Money : so bad it’s bad, but still fun
-Survivor : the man that is Probst holds together this consistent veteran
-The Amazing Race : best reality show?
-Saturday Night Live : by no means consistent, but some good skits and solid musical guests this year
Not Bushwood Material (Honorable Mention)
-South Park : erratic, but has its moments
-The Sarah Silverman Program : good work from Mr. Show alum Jay Johnstone and Sarah’s neighbors, Brian Posehn and Steve Agee
Caddyshack II (Yes, That Bad)
-Heroes : how many shows have fallen so far so fast - nearly a comedy at this point
-VH1's Reality Lineup : real live crazy people
-LOST : as strong as ever in Season IV, revitalized by the flash-forwards
-It’s Always Sunny In Philadelphia : for ‘day-bow-bow’ alone, but also for Wild Card Charlie, Mac's Duster, Dennis and his Steve Winwood CD, Frank describing his life in the ways of Rambo and that big bird herself, Sweet Dee
-Friday Night Lights : as a non-Direct TV viewer Season III cannot come soon enough - maybe the best show going
-The Office : when will Toby snap? Also, bring back Holly. With apologies to Jim & Pam, Michael & Holly were the more entertaining couple
-Flight Of The Conchords : Murray Hewitt MVP
-Chuck : even better in Season II
-Pushing Daisies : if you think too long about smart and visually impressive shows like this getting cancelled while ABC keeps dreck like Grey’s Anatomy, Private Practive and Dancing with the Leftovers on the air your head will explode
-The Life And Times Of Tim : picking up where Larry David leaves off, but with a calm and ease amid the chaos
-The Soup : essential weekly commentary
-The Daily Show/The Colbert Report : required viewing this year
-Austin City Limits : WILCO and My Morning Jacket appearing recently is reason enough
-Hockey Night In Canada : the best hockey coverage out there (not that they have much competition)...the Hot Stove is always a highlight...thanks to NHL Network for carrying it this year
Bushwood Members (I Like Their Style)
-Fringe : another effective Abrams product, good cliffhangers and surprsingly funny
-Breaking Bad : better than expected, Cranston gives a strong performance
-Big Bang Theory : rapidly becoming the best comedy on Monday night
-How I Met Your Mother : Barney, Marshall and Canada-centric Robin plots make up for the perpetual drag that is Ted Mosby
-Worst Week : solid rookie entry, but it is early - will the premise hold?
-30 Rock : I think I am in the minority in preferring Season I to the following two
-True Blood : not a masterpiece by any means but highly entertaining and great cliffhangers
-Reaper : funny, clever and employs the great Ray Wise
-Life On Mars : off to a good start, and even the at times cringe-worthy scenes (the Ice Ice Baby rap jumps to mind) leave you wanting more
-Summer Heights High : for Jonah mostly
-My Boys : Gaffigan action
-Long Way Down : Ewan McGregor and Charley Boorman ride motorcycles from Scotland to South Africa in this fascinating travelogue
-Real Time with Bill Maher : weak monologues but interesting guests and New Rules
-Letterman/Kimmel/Ferguson/Conan : Letterman for his interviews and bits (Top 10/Fun Facts/Great Moments In Presidential Speeches and a special nod to Lyle the Intern); Kimmel for his interviews, strong support staff (Uncle Frank, Guillermo and Cousin Sal) and the always great Unnecessary Censorship; Ferguson for his monologues, email and interviews (often the best of the group); Conan for his bits more than his interviews.
Bushwood Staff (Solid Contributors)
-Two And A Half Men : the dirtiest show on network?
-Dirty Sexy Money : so bad it’s bad, but still fun
-Survivor : the man that is Probst holds together this consistent veteran
-The Amazing Race : best reality show?
-Saturday Night Live : by no means consistent, but some good skits and solid musical guests this year
Not Bushwood Material (Honorable Mention)
-South Park : erratic, but has its moments
-The Sarah Silverman Program : good work from Mr. Show alum Jay Johnstone and Sarah’s neighbors, Brian Posehn and Steve Agee
Caddyshack II (Yes, That Bad)
-Heroes : how many shows have fallen so far so fast - nearly a comedy at this point
-VH1's Reality Lineup : real live crazy people
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