The tube is once again buzzing with activity. With the onset of fall, we have a whole new range of shows to choose from. Some of these will soon rocket to popularity and some will simply nosedive into oblivion. Curious? Then read on and take your pick. After all, this is a time for discovery.
Annette Lawson
Receptionist, Wharton
I mostly watch Channel 12, the how to
station. Its educational. I watch Discovery Channel, National
Geographic and cooking shows because they are at my interest level.
...I really dislike Whose Line is it Anyway? Its just
an awful, awful show.
Peter Arnold
Assistant security manager, Wharton
I watch a lot of cable TV. I
also watch Sopranos, but mostly the re-runs because I missed
the first season. I like watching cable because it has no commercials.
But I do like Sopranos because it has mystery sometimes...I
dislike the shows that my kids watch, like Nick at Night.
They are just juvenile and uninteresting.
Margaret Mary Thomas
Administrative assistant, College of Arts and Sciences
I like Everybody
Loves Raymond. Its very family oriented. It brings back memories
of my children when they were at that age. ...The show I wouldnt
ever watch would be NYPD Blue. There is too much vulgarity,
too much language. I turned it off just looking at the highlights.
Bob Schoenberg
Director, Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender Center
I dont
remember being impressed by any of the new fall television shows. I saw
Pasadena, which was kind of interesting but I doubt I will
see it again. I also saw the new show with Ellen. I was looking forward
to it, but was disappointed after I saw it. I tuned into Inside
Schwartz, which I felt was pretty inane. However, I also saw Undeclared,
which is from the same people that made Freaks and Geeks.
It is Freaks and Geeks Go To College. I found
it amusing.
Kristin R. McJunkins
Freshman Services, College of Arts and Sciences
I enjoy West
Wing. I find the dynamics of the cast very interesting. I like the
way the show is run. And I learned a lot about government. ...I dislike
all reality shows. I just think they are ridiculous. Nor do I like day
time talk shows.
Mary Wheeler
Administrative coordinator, South Asian Regional Studies
I would
have to say Buffy the Vampire Slayer. Every episode has its
own story. It is not so formulaic. Keeps you coming back. The two-hour
premiere last night was amazing.
Susan Lippo
Coordinator, Orthopedic Surgery & Research
I saw The Education
of Max Bickford. I liked it. In fact, I couldnt wait to see
the second episode!
Abhimanyu Prakash and Malaina Freedman
Originally published on October 11, 2001