Throughout this coming winter I plan to watch as much Maple Leaf hockey as possible, documentaries that air on CBC Newsworld, TVO or PBS that intrigue me and a bunch of movies. I don't plan to watch many sitcoms, dramas or reality shows. Each year it seems I schedule less and less appointment viewing. In fact, I've got it down to six shows, only three of which I've designated as "can't miss".
Sunday nights at 20:00 EDT I watch "The Simpsons". I've been watching this one for over half my life and I'm not about to stop now. Immediately following "The Simpsons", I'm off to TMN for "Curb Your Enthusiasm" at 20:30 EDT. It's no longer as painfully hilarious as it was those first few seasons, but it still makes me laugh. After CYE, I'm back to cartoons with "Family Guy" at 21:00 EDT and "American Dad" at 21:30 EDT. I enjoy both of these shows, but part of their allure is the nice block they form with "The Simpsons" and "Curb Your Enthusiasm", giving me an enjoyable two hours of fun before the work week begins. Clearly Sunday night is the big night of appointment viewing for me as I catch four of my six shows in a single two hour time slot.
Monday night at 20:00 EDT is the new time slot for "Arrested Development" and that's my third and final "can't miss" program of the week. The ratings suck and it's on life support on a crappy night and time but I cherish every minute with this show. Last night was hilarious but it will take a miracle to get AD into a fourth season. What a shame.
Tuesday night at 22:00 EDT I watch "Rescue Me" on Showcase. It's just a neat little drama starring Denis Leary that I enjoy and I'll be sure to check it out on a Tuesday night before I crash. From Wednesday through Saturday I don't watch a single sitcom, drama or reality show. I'm big on "The Passionate Eye", "Rough Cuts" and "American Masters" when there isn't a Leafs game to watch. Taryn, on the other hand, enjoys her "Gilmore Girls", "Seventh Heaven", "Desperate Housewives" and "The O.C.".
1 day, 10 hours, 21 minutes, and 50 seconds left until the Maple Leafs opener... the best damn show in town.
