To watch or not to watch

[Blue_Wildflower]

On Nov. 5th (okay, probably Nov. 6th), I will call Comcast and cancel my cable. I have gone without it before. I loved it. Besides, most of my favorite shows I can watch on the internet. For the past 11 months I have been tied to my television. I am a political junkie and it is time to kick the habit. Hopefully, blogs and newspapers will help me with my television withdrawal symptoms. lol.

[Skierchickie]

In July:
the Tour! (the only reason we have something like 180 channels is to get VS, which we only watch biking on)

Otherwise:
Chuck
Heroes
30 Rock
Masterpiece Theater or Mystery, if they are showing something good

[Crankin]

The only show I regularly watch is NCIS. I've been addicted to this show since it started. I don't like the other CSI shows, too gory for me. I think I like it because there's a connection to the Marines and hence, my son.
I also like Ugly Betty, but I don't always watch it.
But mostly, I watch news; local news, national news, CNN, Dateline, 60 minutes. I also read 2 newspapers a day.
Next semester, I have class on Tuesday nights, so I will have to watch NCIS on On Demand. Of course, that means I have to learn to use it!

[shootingstar]

I lived for 20 years in several households without a tv. So it wasn't until 2002, I began living in a home with a tv.

During that time, I did fit in some tv whenever I was staying over at my partner's place. However my home didn't have one.

At this time, I just flip on the food network channel or the travel channel when I come home. I don't have particular favourite shows at this point in life.
If he is watching some of his favourite British series, Heartbeat, etc., I will sometimes join in to watch.

No tv, is not the end of the world. I consider Internet access a greater priority. Otherwise I couldn't be here.

[Blueberry]

Next semester, I have class on Tuesday nights, so I will have to watch NCIS on On Demand. Of course, that means I have to learn to use it!

Or just watch it online: http://www.cbs.com/primetime/ncis/

CBS usually puts them up not long after they air (like the next day) and they stay up for a while. Commercials are short, so they're not really a hassle.

CA

[colby]

I guess I could live without TV, but we do have "every" channel (everything but the PPV/pay sports type channels). We watch a lot of movies on the movie channels, and TiVo a lot of shows so we don't have to watch commercials. I guess since we TiVo I know pretty well what we actually watch. Mostly a lot of background noise and not a lot of dedicated watching of the tube. Dang, this looks like a long list...

Regularly watch (and pay attention to):
Dr Who, Torchwood (BBC America or Sci-Fi)
The Office
Daily Show, Colbert Report
South Park
Kitchen Nightmares (both Fox and BBC America versions)
How It's Made (so very addictive)

Current additions:
True Blood (my husband especially watches it, I think it's just so-so)
Entourage (annoying and addictive at the same time )

Also record and watch as time permits (or background):
Futurama (seen them all, lower on the list )
Star Trek Voyager, TNG, or DS9 (we rotate)
You are What You Eat, How Clean is Your House (more BBC America)
News Hour, Democracy Now, other boring news shows (perfect for doing dishes)
ER (don't watch religiously, usually gets wiped without watching)
Law & Order, Law & Order: SVU
Saturday Night Live (perfect for TiVo, lots of fast forwarding!)

Good background TV:
History Channel, TLC (I've been sucked into those Jon & Kate + 8 marathons, too, but Trading Spaces lost me a while ago), Animal Planet, Discovery
Local sports, depending on season (record an hour or so, then fast forward through crap)

We get interesting "new" stuff via TiVo suggestions. The reality show about the Philadelphia Parking Authority is pretty funny. There's another where a class of students goes through the LA sheriff's department training, which is kind of interesting - it's interesting to see what kind of training they go through. Sometimes we watch Airline, which was originally a suggestion, too.

[Crankin]

CA, the On Demand also has the show on the next day, with no commercials. I really don't get watching TV or movies on line... my age is showing. I mean, I don't have to have the biggest screen, but I don't think I could sit in front of my lap top and watch a show! Both of kids do this. Neither have TVs.
I don't read the newspaper on line either. Love that ritual of reading the paper and drinking coffee.

[beccaB]

I used to HATE sports on TV. After I discovered how much fun HOCKEY was to watch, I had to have cable, and then HD. I recently realized I ONLY watch sports. I like any snow sports even though I don't do any, and HOCKEY!
A football game is good if I need to take a nap!

Lets go Red Wings!

[kermit]

I have to say I love my tivo. I am not a huge tv fan but NCIS, Bones and House are the weekend marathons in my house. Oh and any South Park or Family guy.

[TryToKeepUp]

So did anyone else catch the finale of army wives?? It was so good.. but i cant believe they got rid of Claudia Joy.. and talk about cliffhangers, there were so many.. I really cant wait til the third season.. I wonder when it starts. Anyone know?

[katluvr]

Have trouble watching things on a regular basis....life gets in they way.

Project Runway is a MUST...good thing it shows repeats a lot so I get caught up.

Love HBO and ShowTime on demand...that way I can catch up on series....
Just got caught on on Dexter...hmmmmm wonder what will happen next.

Just started watching True Blood.....another can't wait to figure it out type.

So those 2 series are the current thing...do a lot of going to bed early and reading. Especially now that it is getting dark! And I am 2 weeks out from 1/2 marathon....need my sleep!

[RolliePollie]

After February 2009 when everything goes digital, I probably won't have TV at all . My antenna works pretty well right now, but I don't get perfect reception as I live in the mountains about 50 miles from the TV stations. I heard that the DTV channels will all be on UHF channels and I don't get any UHF reception. I could get cable or dish, but I don't want to pay for it!!!

[Miranda]

I do not watch tv.

DH just informed me last night that our old small tv/vcr combo is not HD whatever, so OMG! *gasp* we can't get stuff while camping next season, we have to do something about that asap!

Uummm... we're "camping"... ya know, to be out near Mother Nature's wholeness and beauty. All I can say is thx gawd I have my mtb bike and trails to ride... alone.

[Momonbikemob]

There are no shows on right now that I can't miss. TV just doesn't have much appeal anymore for me. I use to love Desperate Housewives and Greys Anatomy, but they have changed so much, I don't like them much anymore. Now I just watch Heroes, the Sara Conner Chronicles, and Top Gear with my husband, when we remember. I do like How its made and some stuff on the science channel... educational and interesting. And of course, Dora the Explorer, Oswald and Zaboomafoo are incredibly popular with my kids.

[badgercat]

I use to love Desperate Housewives and Greys Anatomy, but they have changed so much, I don't like them much anymore.

Have you given Grey's a shot recently? I was getting pretty fed up the last couple seasons, but so far I've been enjoying this current season a little more.

I'm one of those people that once I get hooked on a show, though, will almost always stick it out until the bitter end... I even rode out the last two seasons of The X-Files, and sometimes I still like to pretend it never happened.