Easily one of the funniest skits I’ve seen on SNL.
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5 Favorite TV Shows
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04.21
In the first of what will surely be many strong opinions, I thought a list of my 5 favorite TV shows would be a good start to the blog. All of these were on the tube in the last decade, which says something about the quality of modern television.
Though I imagine this list will change as time rolls on, as it stands today, here’s my list.
#5: Mad Men
Mad Men’s the newest show on my list, so I’ll add it first. Matthew Weiner, Mad Men’s creator, worked on the Sopranos too, so some similarities can be seen as a result. Don Draper and Tony Soprano are both great “flawed heroes,” and Mad Men is fun to watch, especially because of the often-shocking 60’s references, like kids mixing cocktails for the adults at parties and the pregnant consumption of cigarettes and liquor.
#4: The Mighty Boosh
Very much a modern son of The Young Ones, and a bit more cheeky, The Mighty Boosh is hilarious. This is an example of a comedy duo that plays perfectly together, too, like Simon Pegg and Nick Frost. The IT Crowd is a great companion to the The Boosh too, as they use a lot of players interchangeably.
#3: Freaks and Geeks
One season was all they made of this outstanding show. Other than being chock-full of talent, this show really feels like a direct link to my childhood. While I may be about 5 years too young for some of the references, the stories and the perfect blend of comedy and drama (which Judd Apatow still exhibits a mastery of) makes it a winner.
#2: The Sopranos
I’m in good company on this one, I think it’s the best drama ever on TV. Tony Soprano is very flawed, and is presented so well, you feel like you know him deeply. Every single actor on the show was stellar. The show’s original promotional material was goofy (“Meet Tony Soprano: if one family doesn’t kill him, the other family will.” Ick.). As soon as season 2 hit, however, it got dark and stayed dark until the end. And, yes, I actually liked the ending.
#1: Arrested Development
Here goes: this was the funniest show ever aired on television. It came and went quickly with 3 stunted seasons, but the depth of the humor in this show should be in textbooks. It’s rapid-fire in such a way that probably no one will ever hear, get, and appreciate every joke in the show.
