The Poojer Posted December 7, 2009 Share Posted December 7, 2009 I wonder if it will live up to the hype TNT has been giving it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KD in CA Posted December 7, 2009 Share Posted December 7, 2009 Might be worth a try, but I've never been a Ray Romano fan. It sounds a little like an HBO show I remember called Mind of the Married Man. I thought that was decent but it didn't stick around very long. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dan Posted December 7, 2009 Share Posted December 7, 2009 It looks like a show about middle-aged guys sitting around talking about how they're getting old and their priorities change and crap like that. If it is... it'll bomb. Guys, of any age, don't want to watch a show about other guys sitting around talking about their life. That's what chicks do. Guys want: action, sex, or comedy. It's pretty simple. So if no one's getting shot at or hookin up with hot babes regualry or a straight up comedy, its over before it began. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ricojes Posted December 7, 2009 Share Posted December 7, 2009 Guys want: action, sex, or comedy. It's pretty simple. Throw in Fantasy Football and you have "The League", which is pretty funny IMO...But I am going to give this one a try as well... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pine Barrens Mafia Posted December 7, 2009 Share Posted December 7, 2009 Speaking of awesome shows, SAMCRO's been putting on a show as of late. Last week's episode was the mother of all shows for dudes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Poojer Posted December 7, 2009 Author Share Posted December 7, 2009 what is SAMCRO? --- edit --- n/m looks like its the acronym for Sons of Anarchy...have yet to see it despite hearing some great things about it Speaking of awesome shows, SAMCRO's been putting on a show as of late. Last week's episode was the mother of all shows for dudes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HopsGuy Posted December 7, 2009 Share Posted December 7, 2009 Setting the Tivo. I was a fan of Andre Braugher on "Homicide: Life on the Street". He owned* that role. "He who loses control, loses." *Of course, everyone on that show was awesome. It's amazing how good actors can be when they have great scripts, directors, and DPs, right? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kegtapr Posted December 8, 2009 Share Posted December 8, 2009 Good thing for Tivo. It's core audience will need to pause it at least twice to urinate. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BillsFanNC Posted December 8, 2009 Share Posted December 8, 2009 Throw in Fantasy Football and you have "The League", which is pretty funny IMO...But I am going to give this one a try as well... The League is pretty damn funny. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PastaJoe Posted December 8, 2009 Share Posted December 8, 2009 The League is pretty damn funny. It loses points for having hotties for wives instead of the more realistic looking ones that drive men to other distractions. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HopsGuy Posted December 8, 2009 Share Posted December 8, 2009 It loses points for having hotties for wives instead of the more realistic looking ones that drive men to other distractions. "The hot ones drive you to other distractions like, hotesses, waitresses & Perkins managers." - E. Woods This Tiger thing is like comedic toy chest. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KD in CA Posted December 8, 2009 Share Posted December 8, 2009 It loses points for having hotties for wives instead of the more realistic looking ones that drive men to other distractions. Sounds like every family sitcom for the last 20 years. Average, dopey schlep married to some wise cracking babe. Hooray for originality. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
buckeyemike Posted December 8, 2009 Share Posted December 8, 2009 Average, dopey schlep married to some wise cracking babe. Hey! I resemble that remark. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ricojes Posted December 8, 2009 Share Posted December 8, 2009 Sounds like every family sitcom for the last 20 years. Average, dopey schlep married to some wise cracking babe. Hooray for originality. Not really, it's pretty original IMO. I wouldn't call them scheps either, looks like they make a good buck, I guess it depends on your definition. And really only the one has a real hot wife, the other is average, but she gets extra points for her love of football! And the dude with a hot wife still gets caught checking out other hot chicks. Very funny show, definitely geared toward dudes, I have laughed my a$$ off in all but one episode so far. The other one was still funny, but just not as good as the others... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BillsFanNC Posted December 8, 2009 Share Posted December 8, 2009 Sounds like every family sitcom for the last 20 years. Average, dopey schlep married to some wise cracking babe. Hooray for originality. No, it's definitely not your average watered down family sitcom. It's pretty raunchy with most of the jokes centered around the league members busting each others balls. Check it out on hulu. The most recent episode was a bit weak, but the first three or four were stellar in my opinion. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RayFinkle Posted December 8, 2009 Share Posted December 8, 2009 Speaking of awesome shows, SAMCRO's been putting on a show as of late. Last week's episode was the mother of all shows for dudes. Sons is the best show on TV right now. HBO missed on Mad Men and Sons....somebody over there needs to get their act together. Two shows which would absolutely kick ass on real cable. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pine Barrens Mafia Posted December 8, 2009 Share Posted December 8, 2009 Sons is the best show on TV right now. HBO missed on Mad Men and Sons....somebody over there needs to get their act together. Two shows which would absolutely kick ass on real cable. I'd be REAL upset if Sons moved to HBO. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
linksfiend Posted December 9, 2009 Share Posted December 9, 2009 Watched 'Men of a Certain Age" last night. Turned it off right after the opossum got ran over three times by a quad cab pickup then walked away. Stupid. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
plenzmd1 Posted December 9, 2009 Share Posted December 9, 2009 Watched 'Men of a Certain Age" last night. Turned it off right after the opossum got ran over three times by a quad cab pickup then walked away. Stupid. Yea, I watched the whole thing..but never really enjoyed it at all. Couple of little smirks, but thats about it.Series is set to record, will watch it one more time next week Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BillsPride12 Posted December 10, 2009 Share Posted December 10, 2009 By far, the best "guy" shows out there right now are Its Always Sunny in Philadelphia and The League Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ptannuzzo1 Posted December 10, 2009 Share Posted December 10, 2009 Watched 'Men of a Certain Age" last night. Turned it off right after the opossum got ran over three times by a quad cab pickup then walked away. Stupid. Was looking forward to it. Wathced it-- bad show. Not funny, they dont even act like real guys or friends-- they dont make fun of each other. It was a bit depressing (why would a guy want to watch it). Big deal-- they curse occasionally (sort of keepin' it real). Wont waste my time again. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pine Barrens Mafia Posted December 10, 2009 Share Posted December 10, 2009 By far, the best "guy" shows out there right now are Its Always Sunny in Philadelphia and The League Sons. I'd throw the Tudors in there, too, but I'm afraid I'd get run out on a rail. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rockpile Posted December 10, 2009 Share Posted December 10, 2009 Was looking forward to it. Wathced it-- bad show. Not funny, they dont even act like real guys or friends-- they dont make fun of each other. It was a bit depressing (why would a guy want to watch it). Big deal-- they curse occasionally (sort of keepin' it real). Wont waste my time again. I thought it was kind of depressing. I want to be entertained! If I want to be depressed, I will turn on the news, or watch the Bills. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dean Posted January 12, 2010 Share Posted January 12, 2010 OK... At first I wasn't sure about this show. While I thought the first episode was OK, I wasn't completely sold. Now, after watching several episodes I think it is one of the best shows on TV. Maybe it's because I'm a man of a certain age and can relate to these characters. The acting is superb. The writing may be even better. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Acantha Posted January 12, 2010 Share Posted January 12, 2010 OK... At first I wasn't sure about this show. While I thought the first episode was OK, I wasn't completely sold. Now, after watching several episodes I think it is one of the best shows on TV. Maybe it's because I'm a man of a certain age and can relate to these characters. The acting is superb. The writing may be even better. I haven't been watching, but if they run short of ideas they should give Tipster a call. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ricojes Posted January 12, 2010 Share Posted January 12, 2010 OK... At first I wasn't sure about this show. While I thought the first episode was OK, I wasn't completely sold. Now, after watching several episodes I think it is one of the best shows on TV. Maybe it's because I'm a man of a certain age and can relate to these characters. The acting is superb. The writing may be even better. I agree! I enjoy watching as well, although I was iffy after the first episode. It's not a "guy" show or comedy, but it was never advertised as such. But it's really well written, has great acting, with true to life story lines. I am enjoying it so far... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beerball Posted January 12, 2010 Share Posted January 12, 2010 OK... At first I wasn't sure about this show. While I thought the first episode was OK, I wasn't completely sold. Now, after watching several episodes I think it is one of the best shows on TV. Maybe it's because I'm a man of a certain age and can relate to these characters. The acting is superb. The writing may be even better. last night's episode was the first I've seen start to finish. Now that MNF is out of the way I'll be able to settle in. I thought it was well written, but even better well acted. The 'chemistry' thing between Romano and Sarah Clarke (who was extremely yummy btw) was strong. Loved the game of horse. I must admit that I thought early on that the episode was going to end with Romano finding out that Bakula set him up with a call girl. Still to be found out...did Bakula sleep with Dory? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Poojer Posted January 12, 2010 Author Share Posted January 12, 2010 :lol: last night's episode was the first I've seen start to finish. Now that MNF is out of the way I'll be able to settle in. I thought it was well written, but even better well acted. The 'chemistry' thing between Romano and Sarah Clarke (who was extremely yummy btw) was strong. Loved the game of horse. I must admit that I thought early on that the episode was going to end with Romano finding out that Bakula set him up with a call girl. Still to be found out...did Bakula sleep with Dory? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beerball Posted January 12, 2010 Share Posted January 12, 2010 :wallbash: proof Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dean Posted January 12, 2010 Share Posted January 12, 2010 last night's episode was the first I've seen start to finish. Now that MNF is out of the way I'll be able to settle in. I thought it was well written, but even better well acted. The 'chemistry' thing between Romano and Sarah Clarke (who was extremely yummy btw) was strong. Loved the game of horse. I must admit that I thought early on that the episode was going to end with Romano finding out that Bakula set him up with a call girl. Still to be found out...did Bakula sleep with Dory? The last line of the show, when the cashier reveals she really did see Romano in his office, made me laugh very loudly. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fingon Posted January 12, 2010 Share Posted January 12, 2010 I'd be REAL upset if Sons moved to HBO. There is no way that would happen. SOA is FX's biggest show, and they are making WAAAAY too much money off it to let it go. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buftex Posted January 13, 2010 Share Posted January 13, 2010 Sons is the best show on TV right now. HBO missed on Mad Men and Sons....somebody over there needs to get their act together. Two shows which would absolutely kick ass on real cable. Don't forget "Breaking Bad"... since the "Sopranos" left the air, it has come closest (with "Mad Men" close behind, see my avatar) to giving me that "can't miss" feeling about a television show. "Breaking Bad" and "Mad Men" are the only shows I make an effort to watch on their first, premier airing... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buftex Posted January 13, 2010 Share Posted January 13, 2010 By far, the best "guy" shows out there right now are Its Always Sunny in Philadelphia and The League I was sick recently...at the urging of friends, I checked out "It's Always Sunny..." cuz I felt like crap, and had nothing else to do... I gave it three episodes, and thought it was terrible. What am I missing? It was funny (not) like "Married With Childrn" to me... if the League is anything like it, I will be avoiding that one too... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WellDressed Posted February 23, 2010 Share Posted February 23, 2010 Season finale tonight: TNT 10 PM Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
linksfiend Posted February 23, 2010 Share Posted February 23, 2010 I was sick recently...at the urging of friends, I checked out "It's Always Sunny..." cuz I felt like crap, and had nothing else to do... I gave it three episodes, and thought it was terrible. What am I missing? It was funny (not) like "Married With Childrn" to me... if the League is anything like it, I will be avoiding that one too... I got into Sunny pretty early - it was an episode where they find the Nazi uniform in the basement - and I found the scene where Charlie dresses up in the Nazi uniform hysterical. That sealed the deal for me and I've been a fan ever since. I'll admit it does have it's ups and downs and I almost quit watching the show when Danny Devito first joined, but there were quite a few funny shows since. Last season, I really enjoyed the episode where they rent the Uhaul to go to the Grand Canyon. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dean Posted February 23, 2010 Share Posted February 23, 2010 Season finale tonight: TNT 10 PM Very good episode, IMO. Even if you don't really like Ray Romano, you have to admit he does a good job in this show. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WellDressed Posted February 23, 2010 Share Posted February 23, 2010 Very good episode, IMO. Even if you don't really like Ray Romano, you have to admit he does a good job in this show. This show introduced me to Romano (He's a funny guy) I've never seen an episode of 'Raymond' Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bullpen Posted February 23, 2010 Share Posted February 23, 2010 I really enjoyed this series. One of the few shows I made sure to watch every week. I see Terry working at the dealership and potential disaster next season. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Poojer Posted March 3, 2010 Author Share Posted March 3, 2010 I just finished watching the last 3 episodes of the season. I really enjoy this show...maybe I like it so much because it hits close to home as I am in that 'certain age' range. I think the characters are really well done, hell I am even rooting for the bookie to become a 'respectable' character. My biggest complaint is how they wrapped everything up so nicely at the end...not everything has to be happy, but if that is my biggest complaint then I guess they are doing a good job with it....can't wait until the next season. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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