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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“Cheers” for sure. The ones with Coach, not Woody… Beer, billiards, restaurant upstairs…
Yes! And I’d hope that my month at Cheers would include a visit from Harry the Hat.
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.
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I would spend 15 days with the Darlings and 15 days with Ernest T. Bass.
How I Met Your Mother would be my choice
Northern Exposure
Good choice!
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.
The Young Ones would be fun, but there would be no guarantee of survival.
Plus, who wants to live on lentils and crisps for a whole month?
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!
Sit on it.
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.)
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.
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Or that show the Playboy channel used to have where it’s just hot babes slurping on crankshaft all day.
Hey, Corner Gas is pretty good! I’d never heard of it before.
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.
I was thisclose to saying General Hospital. lol. It would be hilarious.
GH would be great! I’d bitch slap so many people!!
I’m thinking Lost in Space… or Star Trek. Guess I want to go to outer space. Or I have a death wish.
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?
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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.
Not to mention Denise Crosby.
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I’d try my luck with Deanna Troi before settling for holo-girls.
So, Holodeck Four then.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6lobo3c0NFg
Would saying “no, holodeck 69” be beyond the limits of good taste?
On THIS website?! Pffft!
and when the month was coming to an end, I’d die a spectacular death, but my body would never be found.
…thus paving the way for the surprises coming up in the next season.
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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.
On the newish side, I would pick the Big Bang Theory. I’m pretty sure I could talk Penny into some sexual chicanery!
You beat me Penny, damn.
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.
Lobo lounge. Stoopy phone. And the early rosannes. Not when she won the money and turned into queen cuntal.
The Love Boat.
Lay around and drink all day, and a fresh batch of chicks every week.
I Dream of Jeannie – I’d spend the month trying to be her new “master”.
Yup!
Rocky and Bullwinkle, just because.
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.
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!
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.
Firefly
Yeah. I think I’d spend most of my month down in the engine room, if you see what I’m getting at.
There’s a plasma leak in Inara’s quarters. It’s kinda dangerous…I’ll come out when it’s safe.
“I’ll be in my bunk…”
with Mal.
America’s Most Wanted or Lifestyles of the Rich and Famous.
Leave it to Beaver……I’d kick Eddie Haskells ass!
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?
Didn’t hear it, but I saw the flags at half staff.
And perhaps you’re thinking of Lenny Pickett?
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Wait, this has to do with anything… how?
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I’d be on Cops. That way, I wouldn’t get homesick.
I thought of another show I could hang out in for a month:
Northern Exposure
Those folks just seemed so quirky and fun!
The Barefoot Contessa. I mean, really. Let’s make it pay off.
She can cook for me any day. Good call
My name is Earl
I would fit in with them
You’re a Scientologist?
No, but is a follower of Carson Daly.
I’m not sure it is appropriate, but I’d like to spend some time on The Red Green show.
Breaking bad or Dexter.
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 🙂
Relating to the Evidence link, I just saw this earlier today:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v-eK_cpTsOw
Sports Night.
Bright, witty conversation, sports in perspective, a life lesson or two.
John
Bewitched.. as a witch.. I would straighten out that Darin real fast “”
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.
Get Smart.
Max, 99, The Chief, Hymie the Robot.
Hello 99, I’m 66…….
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Family Guy … hands down!
Trailer Park Boys. It’s not rocket appliances.
Matlock or Walker Texas Ranger, cuz I’d like to sleep for a month.
Hey Jeff Kay, where’s our t-shirts?
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!
Friends, The Big Bang Theory, or The Shield.
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.
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.
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.
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I was thinking about All in the Family, too!
Or Mary Tyler Moore because I always loved that apartment.
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.
Thursdays aren’t the same without The Office. I would definitely live on that show.
THURSDAY NIGHT DONE RIGHT IS LONG GONE……….. 🙁
Maybe a “who’s that girl”?
The New Girl? I could hang with Schmidt and Nick.
Get a Life is my choice–just for the sheer weirdness!
Family Affair. Then I could bang Cissy. She was hot. Then I could go drink with Mr. French.