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Suggestions for TV viewing.
« on: December 22, 2018, 05:38:51 PM »
I have no idea if anyone is interested or if anyone will have anything to add, but since we have a couple of music threads, a biscuit  thread and even a what are you eating thread, I thought I'd add this one.

My purpose is to bring only one series to folks attention. If I have seen a more compelling TV series I can't remember it. 

So if you want a series with genuine human drama  and immersion with nary a Super Hero in sight but so much common human heroics, give  "Call the Midwife" a go....if you have not already. 

I found the first seven series on Netflix and have heard heard series 8 and 9 have been commissioned by the BBC.... plus some Christmas specials.  Absolutely nothing gun related, pro or con, just a compelling heartwarming story.

P.S. Have your allergy meds handy.

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Re: Suggestions for TV viewing.
« Reply #1 on: December 22, 2018, 06:06:27 PM »
I never saw it but just checked and PBS is showing it. There's going to be a Holiday Special on Christmas.
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Re: Suggestions for TV viewing.
« Reply #2 on: December 22, 2018, 07:24:30 PM »
Give it a try...not just the Christmas special, but the regular episodes.

I'll buy you a beer if you, or anyone, if you don't like it when you are in town    :) :)
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Is life so dear, or peace so sweet, as to be purchased at the price of chains and slavery? Forbid it, Almighty God! I know not what course others may take; but as for me, give me liberty or give me death!"
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"Good intentions will always be pleaded for every assumption of authority. It is hardly too strong to say that the Constitution was made to guard the people against the dangers of good intentions. There are men in all ages who mean to govern well, but they mean to govern. They promise to be good masters, but they mean to be masters."
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Re: Suggestions for TV viewing.
« Reply #3 on: December 22, 2018, 09:53:56 PM »
Make it a birch beer and I'll consider it.
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Re: Suggestions for TV viewing.
« Reply #4 on: December 23, 2018, 08:04:35 AM »
Solus, I will happily encourage members to watch your suggested TV drama.  Call the Midwife is a captivating tale.  Bunny and I have enjoyed watching the series on our local PBS station.  There are moments when my tired, old ears have a bit of trouble with some of the accents, but the struggle is worth it.

As a further suggestion, there are any number of excellent series available through Amazon Prime--many of them produced in the U.K.  Currently, Bunny and I are enjoying Catastrophe.  Story line involves an American ad agency guy who has a brief affair with a British school teacher nearing the end-zone of her ticking clock.  She ends up pregnant and he ends up in England, married to her, and faced with a lot of cultural learning.  Funny, dramatic, and an all around great tale.

There is also another series set outside of New York in the 1980s called Red Oaks.  Quite an interesting watch.  Shows a part of America I knew very little about.  You get the first three seasons with Prime membership.

So sit back and enjoy a little tube time.

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Re: Suggestions for TV viewing.
« Reply #5 on: December 23, 2018, 06:42:28 PM »
I'm watching Dead like me on amazon now. Not heart warming, no really good plot, I just think it's funny. I'm on episode 14 of season one. Grim reaper....good stuff!
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Re: Suggestions for TV viewing.
« Reply #6 on: December 24, 2018, 04:24:35 PM »
Quote from: jumbofrank on December 22, 2018, 09:53:56 PM
Make it a birch beer and I'll consider it.

Jumbo, I have one of those chillin' in the fridge right now.


Solus, I'll check it out.
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Re: Suggestions for TV viewing.
« Reply #7 on: December 24, 2018, 04:35:00 PM »
I'll have to look into Birch Beer...=)))
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Re: Suggestions for TV viewing.
« Reply #8 on: December 24, 2018, 07:12:34 PM »
Quote from: PegLeg45 on December 24, 2018, 04:24:35 PM
Jumbo, I have one of those chillin' in the fridge right now.


Solus, I'll check it out.

I'll have to settle for diet root beer. I think I have 3 bottles left.

There are several shows I'd like to see but I'm still 80 episodes behind on the shows I haven't quit watching yet, including the whole season of TWD. I have to delete more shows from my computer. I keep trimming back but can't get caught up.
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Re: Suggestions for TV viewing.
« Reply #9 on: December 24, 2018, 10:39:44 PM »
Quote from: jumbofrank on December 24, 2018, 07:12:34 PM
I'll have to settle for diet root beer. I think I have 3 bottles left.

There are several shows I'd like to see but I'm still 80 episodes behind on the shows I haven't quit watching yet, including the whole season of TWD. I have to delete more shows from my computer. I keep trimming back but can't get caught up.

I don't drink regular sodas often, but I treat myself a couple times a month to a good root beer. If you can find them, Red Arrow is the best followed by Sioux City's stuff (that's the brand of the birch beer that's in the fridge). Norton's is pretty good and they carry a diet root beer. I like A&W and MUG diet root beer also. The Red Arrow, Norton's and Sioux City drinks can be found at Cracker Barrel (along with a lot of other old style sodas made with cane sugar like they are supposed to), and I'll catch them on 1/2 price clearance from time to time (because a label is scratched or such).


As to the TV shows, I don't watch a lot of newer series shows. I guess TWD is the only series I watch any more. The last one before that was Sons of Anarchy, and I have all seasons on DVD now.
I like several shows on History Channel, but I have gotten into watching old western series shows that were before my time or came on channels that we didn't get when I was a kid. I can Youtube many of them but a lot come on Encore Western channel and INSP channel on DishNet.

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For the Patriots of this country, the Constitution is second only to the Bible for most. For those who love this country, but do not share my personal beliefs, it is their Bible. To them nothing comes before the Constitution of these United States of America. For this we are all labeled potential terrorists. ~ Dean Garrison

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