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If You Had to Be Trapped Inside a TV Show for a Month, Which One Would You Choose?

December 10, 2013 By Jeff 86 Comments

Andy Griffith Show
I don’t believe we’ve ever done this one before, which is a rarity at this point. If, through an unlikely series of events, you were required to live a month inside a television show, which one would you choose, and why?

I automatically gravitate toward sitcoms. And, in my mind there are plenty of great ones, and two that stand alone. They are The Andy Griffith Show, and Seinfeld. I believe those two shows are the best-written, best-acted, most enduring TV comedies of them all. I know that’s probably controversial, but tough shit. It’s the way I see it.

However, Seinfeld would be a poor choice for a month-long visit. Jerry, George, Elaine, and Kramer wouldn’t welcome me into their world. There’s not a chance. So, I’d basically be living in New York City during the ’90s. Not a horrible situation, but it feels like I could do better.

Mayberry would be a decent option. The people would be friendlier, and I could have lunch at the Blue Bird Diner, and get a haircut from Floyd. It’s almost like the entire town is a character unto itself, and I could submerge myself in it. Even if Andy and Barney wouldn’t give me the time of day. Ya know?

Of course, it might be a tactical error going for the great sitcoms. Gilligan’s Island would be an interesting month, although I don’t know what kind of bathroom situation they have there. And it would be non-stop hilarity living with The Beverly Hillbillies, or the Hooterville of Green Acres.

Or I could go another direction, and choose a drama. Like, say, Twin Peaks. That might be cool. I was also thinking about The Twilight Zone, but believe I’d quickly tire of a humorless man in a suit fucking with my head all the time. That would get old, real fast.

So, what do you think? I’m going with Andy and the gang. What would be your choice, and for what reasons? Please tell us about it in the comments section below.

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  1. Robert Colburn says

    December 10, 2013 at 1:58 pm

    “Cheers” for sure. The ones with Coach, not Woody… Beer, billiards, restaurant upstairs…

    Reply
    • Dogberry says

      December 10, 2013 at 2:25 pm

      Yes! And I’d hope that my month at Cheers would include a visit from Harry the Hat.

      Reply
    • chill says

      December 10, 2013 at 4:17 pm

      Dammit, that’s what I was going to say.

      Great TV does not necessarily correspond to a great real-life situation. So no cop shows, for instance. But a bar full of somewhat-friendly funny people, I think I could handle. And plus, they’ll have a real bathroom.
      .

      Reply
    • Garrett says

      December 17, 2013 at 4:24 am

      I would spend 15 days with the Darlings and 15 days with Ernest T. Bass.

      Reply
  2. Erin says

    December 10, 2013 at 1:58 pm

    How I Met Your Mother would be my choice

    Reply
  3. Ognir says

    December 10, 2013 at 1:59 pm

    Northern Exposure

    Reply
    • Jeff says

      December 10, 2013 at 2:07 pm

      Good choice!

      Reply
      • Ognir says

        December 10, 2013 at 2:58 pm

        I just began watching the show for the first time since it went off the air. I had never seen the first few episodes before.

        For those who don’t know – the guy that played Chris is from WV.

        Reply
  4. Jeff says

    December 10, 2013 at 2:12 pm

    The Young Ones would be fun, but there would be no guarantee of survival.

    Reply
    • Dogberry says

      December 10, 2013 at 2:23 pm

      Plus, who wants to live on lentils and crisps for a whole month?

      Reply
  5. Billy Joel says

    December 10, 2013 at 2:17 pm

    Happy Days.

    It seems like the young ladies on that show were pretty darned friendly, if you know what I mean.

    Just don’t piss off the Fonz!

    Reply
    • Wisely McD says

      December 11, 2013 at 5:50 pm

      Sit on it.

      Reply
  6. Dogberry says

    December 10, 2013 at 2:22 pm

    I’d have gone with Northern Exposure too, but since that’s taken, I’ll say Newhart. (I could have gone with Freaks and Geeks,but I already lived that one for a few years.)

    Reply
  7. icecycle66 says

    December 10, 2013 at 2:24 pm

    Corner Gas. (If you haven’t watched it, go to youtube and do so. Brent Butt is right up my alley.)

    It seems nice and safe. The worst that could happen is getting a bit cold. Or perhaps contracting pink eye. That’s all well worth the trade of relative normalcy.

    There’s a hotel with a bar in it, a restaurant, a booze/insurance store, and a gas station where they don’t mind you hanging out so long as you can keep up with the witty banter and return your VHS tapes on time.

    What else would you need if you are stuck in some place for 30 days. Also, the law enforcement is a bit relaxed so long as you don’t park in the wrong place.

    It’s also in Canada, which is like stepping into a slightly off alternate reality itself.

    Again, if you’ve never watched Corner Gas, go watch it.

    —

    Or that show the Playboy channel used to have where it’s just hot babes slurping on crankshaft all day.

    Reply
    • Ed says

      December 10, 2013 at 8:44 pm

      Hey, Corner Gas is pretty good! I’d never heard of it before.

      Reply
  8. Alice in WV says

    December 10, 2013 at 2:31 pm

    maybe All My Children. I know everyone’s secrets and histories and would love to be overly dramatic! I would turn away from someone when we spoke and look off into the distance. I’d slap a few people and set out to destroy their lives! If I ever met my evil twin, we’d have a few drinks and share a few laughs. evil laughs.

    Reply
    • Erin says

      December 10, 2013 at 3:04 pm

      I was thisclose to saying General Hospital. lol. It would be hilarious.

      Reply
      • Alice in WV says

        December 12, 2013 at 2:31 pm

        GH would be great! I’d bitch slap so many people!!

        Reply
  9. WB in OH says

    December 10, 2013 at 2:31 pm

    I’m thinking Lost in Space… or Star Trek. Guess I want to go to outer space. Or I have a death wish.

    Reply
    • chill says

      December 10, 2013 at 4:24 pm

      Star Trek would be cool, BUT: As much as I’d like to think I would be wearing a blue shirt, I’m afraid it would end up being a red one. Do you get a choice?
      .

      Reply
    • Jorge says

      December 10, 2013 at 7:43 pm

      Star Trek NextGen. I’d camp out in the holodeck with holograms of Jennifer Aniston, Tina Fey, Julia Roberts and a few others. I’d stay in there for the whole month provided I didn’t die of dehydration first

      And going back to a recent topic, there’s one time I’d be happy to have a 48 hour erection.

      Reply
      • chill says

        December 10, 2013 at 8:04 pm

        Not to mention Denise Crosby.
        .

        Reply
      • Ed says

        December 10, 2013 at 8:13 pm

        I’d try my luck with Deanna Troi before settling for holo-girls.

        Reply
      • Gretchen says

        December 11, 2013 at 10:36 am

        So, Holodeck Four then.

        https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6lobo3c0NFg

        Reply
        • Jorge says

          December 11, 2013 at 11:42 am

          Would saying “no, holodeck 69” be beyond the limits of good taste?

          Reply
          • Gretchen says

            December 11, 2013 at 2:40 pm

            On THIS website?! Pffft!

            Reply
  10. Alice in WV says

    December 10, 2013 at 2:32 pm

    and when the month was coming to an end, I’d die a spectacular death, but my body would never be found.

    Reply
    • chill says

      December 10, 2013 at 4:19 pm

      …thus paving the way for the surprises coming up in the next season.
      .

      Reply
  11. Griff says

    December 10, 2013 at 2:33 pm

    Parks and Rec.
    Low stake gov’t job, Rashida Jones hanging around all the time, Ron Swanson as your meat grillin’ boss, Lil Sebastian.

    Option 2: Wonder Years.

    Reply
  12. Miketheripper says

    December 10, 2013 at 2:35 pm

    On the newish side, I would pick the Big Bang Theory. I’m pretty sure I could talk Penny into some sexual chicanery!

    Reply
    • hardoxdan says

      December 10, 2013 at 8:05 pm

      You beat me Penny, damn.

      Reply
  13. madz1962 says

    December 10, 2013 at 2:55 pm

    Rosanne because I would love to hang with Dan. But I would probably end up as a drunken floozy at the logo lounge. Maybe golden girls because I would love to trade wits with bea Arthur.

    Reply
    • madz1962 says

      December 10, 2013 at 2:57 pm

      Lobo lounge. Stoopy phone. And the early rosannes. Not when she won the money and turned into queen cuntal.

      Reply
  14. Skully says

    December 10, 2013 at 3:06 pm

    The Love Boat.
    Lay around and drink all day, and a fresh batch of chicks every week.

    Reply
  15. Nads says

    December 10, 2013 at 3:09 pm

    I Dream of Jeannie – I’d spend the month trying to be her new “master”.

    Reply
    • John Smith says

      December 10, 2013 at 3:57 pm

      Yup!

      Reply
  16. Clueless says

    December 10, 2013 at 3:21 pm

    Rocky and Bullwinkle, just because.

    Reply
  17. Tyrosine says

    December 10, 2013 at 3:21 pm

    If it’s just a month I’d go with the Walking Dead. I’d likely get some well needed exercise, could work out some frustrations on the undead hoards, and I think could fit fairly well into Rick’s group.

    Anything more than a month and I’d miss health care, hot showers, ice, and the other comforts of modern life, but a month would be fun.

    Reply
    • Alice in WV says

      December 12, 2013 at 2:33 pm

      I’d end up with a crossbow arrow thru my skull in 15 mins – not because I’m a walker, but because I’m a stalker. Love me some Daryl Dixon!

      Reply
  18. Bill in WV says

    December 10, 2013 at 3:24 pm

    M*A*S*H – Nothing better than coming back to reality after a month with a couple of stumps and pissing through a hose the rest of my life.

    Reply
  19. mi2tall says

    December 10, 2013 at 3:30 pm

    Firefly

    Reply
    • Dogberry says

      December 10, 2013 at 3:34 pm

      Yeah. I think I’d spend most of my month down in the engine room, if you see what I’m getting at.

      Reply
      • mi2tall says

        December 10, 2013 at 3:39 pm

        There’s a plasma leak in Inara’s quarters. It’s kinda dangerous…I’ll come out when it’s safe.

        Reply
    • Miss Q says

      December 13, 2013 at 11:37 am

      “I’ll be in my bunk…”

      with Mal.

      Reply
  20. Doug says

    December 10, 2013 at 3:42 pm

    America’s Most Wanted or Lifestyles of the Rich and Famous.

    Reply
  21. johnnyonthespot says

    December 10, 2013 at 3:42 pm

    Leave it to Beaver……I’d kick Eddie Haskells ass!

    Reply
    • shinywilly says

      December 10, 2013 at 6:38 pm

      Speaking of…..Did anyone else hear that the Obama ordered all flags to be flown at 1/2 mast to honor the death of Larry Mondello?

      Reply
      • chill says

        December 10, 2013 at 6:53 pm

        Didn’t hear it, but I saw the flags at half staff.

        And perhaps you’re thinking of Lenny Pickett?
        .

        Reply
        • chill says

          December 10, 2013 at 6:57 pm

          Wait, this has to do with anything… how?
          .

          Reply
  22. John Smith says

    December 10, 2013 at 3:58 pm

    I’d be on Cops. That way, I wouldn’t get homesick.

    Reply
  23. Billy Joel says

    December 10, 2013 at 4:12 pm

    I thought of another show I could hang out in for a month:

    Northern Exposure

    Those folks just seemed so quirky and fun!

    Reply
  24. Greg says

    December 10, 2013 at 4:39 pm

    The Barefoot Contessa. I mean, really. Let’s make it pay off.

    Reply
    • madz1962 says

      December 10, 2013 at 6:51 pm

      She can cook for me any day. Good call

      Reply
  25. ron says

    December 10, 2013 at 5:06 pm

    My name is Earl
    I would fit in with them

    Reply
    • Dogberry says

      December 10, 2013 at 5:30 pm

      You’re a Scientologist?

      Reply
      • Miss Q says

        December 13, 2013 at 11:39 am

        No, but is a follower of Carson Daly.

        Reply
  26. jim britton says

    December 10, 2013 at 5:30 pm

    I’m not sure it is appropriate, but I’d like to spend some time on The Red Green show.

    Reply
  27. TR says

    December 10, 2013 at 7:43 pm

    Breaking bad or Dexter.

    Reply
    • Christy B says

      December 11, 2013 at 1:19 pm

      I was going to say Breaking Bad as well but you beat me to it TR! Jeff asked for an explanation as to why…I’m thinking it goes without saying 🙂

      Reply
  28. Biff says

    December 10, 2013 at 7:56 pm

    Relating to the Evidence link, I just saw this earlier today:

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v-eK_cpTsOw

    Reply
  29. johnthebasket says

    December 10, 2013 at 9:09 pm

    Sports Night.

    Bright, witty conversation, sports in perspective, a life lesson or two.

    John

    Reply
  30. Cathy says

    December 10, 2013 at 9:17 pm

    Bewitched.. as a witch.. I would straighten out that Darin real fast “”

    Reply
  31. suz says

    December 10, 2013 at 9:53 pm

    I chose Misfits, but only if I can have a cool power. I don’t want to go around turning people inside out, or knitting the future.

    My first choice was True Blood, but I figured I’d never make it a month without becoming a snack for one creature or another.

    Reply
  32. The Mole says

    December 10, 2013 at 10:20 pm

    Get Smart.

    Max, 99, The Chief, Hymie the Robot.

    Hello 99, I’m 66…….

    Reply
  33. druglife says

    December 11, 2013 at 12:11 am

    Hmmm lets see i would go with Sons of Anarchy probably i mean hell riding Harleys around and commiting tons of felonies with no consequence heck yea sounds fun. for 2nd pick i would go with Trailer Park Boys. Smoking dope and drinking all day with Bubbles, Ricky And Julian all the while tormenting the worlds greatest drunk Mr. Lahey oh yeah would be a blast. I think Breaking Bad would be pretty cool to as long as i wasn’t a tweaker yea i know my name is druglife but even i have lines i won’t cross.

    Reply
  34. revashane says

    December 11, 2013 at 9:16 am

    The Addams Family. All that money and can behave off the scale weird. Knowing my luck I’d get my head stuck in Uncle Festers vise.

    Reply
  35. Gretchen says

    December 11, 2013 at 11:04 am

    Pushing Daisies or Community. The former for being a quirky technicolor banquet for the eyes and the latter because while I’m already at a dysfunctional community college, it would be far more tolerable if at least Dean Pelton were spicing things up. Plus paintball.

    Reply
  36. Chuck says

    December 11, 2013 at 11:28 am

    A-Team – Travelling in a clandestine fashion (always having to drug mr. T if we go by plane) – solving problems for those who have been screwed/disadvantaged – getting to shoot guns, blow shit up, weld homemade tanks together – and do it all without killing anyone or getting into any more trouble than i already am – and getting away with it – not to mention hanging with howling mad murdoch!

    but i guess he was howling mad in star trek too – but i would ride with hannibal over captain picard.

    Reply
  37. lew in bama says

    December 11, 2013 at 2:09 pm

    Friends. It was always one of my favorites.
    Northern Exposure might be cool, but I hate winter so no go there.
    I wouldn’t mind tooling around Magnum PI for a month. I’m drawn to the mustache.

    Reply
  38. Never Mind the Bollocks says

    December 11, 2013 at 3:37 pm

    Family Guy … hands down!

    Reply
  39. T-STORM says

    December 11, 2013 at 3:53 pm

    Trailer Park Boys. It’s not rocket appliances.

    Reply
  40. Bill in WV says

    December 11, 2013 at 4:36 pm

    Matlock or Walker Texas Ranger, cuz I’d like to sleep for a month.

    Reply
  41. JR in Sammamish says

    December 11, 2013 at 9:46 pm

    Hey Jeff Kay, where’s our t-shirts?

    Reply
  42. M says

    December 11, 2013 at 9:49 pm

    Designing Women, definitely. I’d love to discuss politics and society with Julia. Red Dwarf would be fun, too. But the absolute best would be Call the Midwife!

    Reply
  43. Skippy in WV says

    December 11, 2013 at 11:18 pm

    Friends, The Big Bang Theory, or The Shield.

    Reply
  44. WV Bumblebee says

    December 11, 2013 at 11:44 pm

    This is EASY, That 70’s Show! As a 2nd choice Happy Days.

    Now here’s the age difference, my daughter (27 and a PhD Chemist), picked Jess and her 2nd choice That 70’s Show.

    But we both LOVE Big Bang and watch it every time we can, we’ve seen most episodes 3+ times and keep watching them.

    Reply
  45. bikerchick says

    December 12, 2013 at 7:56 am

    My first choice is Boardwalk Empire. I love that era in history.

    My second choice is Seinfeld.

    My third choice is All in the Family. Archie was priceless.

    Reply
    • chill says

      December 12, 2013 at 8:05 am

      If you like Boardwalk Empire, you might also like the movie Miller’s Crossing. It’s a gangster film by the Coen Brothers, set during Prohibition and featuring, yes, Steve Buscemi. Good movie.
      .

      Reply
    • madz1962 says

      December 12, 2013 at 10:58 am

      I was thinking about All in the Family, too!
      Or Mary Tyler Moore because I always loved that apartment.

      Reply
  46. Lucie in Tampa says

    December 12, 2013 at 4:27 pm

    Ok don’t boo me, but I would want to either be on Lost or The Office, some of my favorite laughs have been office pranks & I learned bunchs from The Office.

    Reply
    • Alice in WV says

      December 12, 2013 at 7:14 pm

      Thursdays aren’t the same without The Office. I would definitely live on that show.

      Reply
      • Lucie in Tampa says

        December 13, 2013 at 2:58 pm

        THURSDAY NIGHT DONE RIGHT IS LONG GONE……….. 🙁

        Reply
    • Lucie in Tampa says

      December 13, 2013 at 2:59 pm

      Maybe a “who’s that girl”?

      Reply
      • Alice in WV says

        December 13, 2013 at 5:28 pm

        The New Girl? I could hang with Schmidt and Nick.

        Reply
  47. The4thStooge says

    December 12, 2013 at 10:49 pm

    Get a Life is my choice–just for the sheer weirdness!

    Reply
  48. The Qweezy Mark says

    December 14, 2013 at 4:21 pm

    Family Affair. Then I could bang Cissy. She was hot. Then I could go drink with Mr. French.

    Reply

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