Every year I try to come up with a New Year’s resolution like most people. Although I’m not particularly great at following this resolution, I still try to think of something that can better my life a little bit. This year, it’s something weird! I’m going to stop watching reality TV in 2009! I have to admit, this last year I became obsessed with reality TV. I’d watch everything from “American Idol” to “Survivor” and “Amazing Race” (which is sweet) to “Dancing With the Stars.” My wife didn’t help the addiction any because we would talk about the shows and what was going on and, in time, I felt like I was starting to become a person who gossiped a bunch! It just got bad. So in 2009 my resolution is to quit watching reality TV!
When it comes to other TV, I’m still going to watch my favorites. I’m a huge fan of “The Office.” The Office is one of those shows that has so many storylines and plots going at all times, that it never gets old. I mean seriously, every character brings a different element, a different twist and a different level of hilarity to the show. If you’ve ever watched it, you’ll see that very few people in the office have all that much in common and that provides the perfect platform for chaos. And, in all honesty, Michael Scott has got to be one of the greatest characters in television history. He’s so bluntly absurd and hilarious that you can’t help but laugh at him. If you’re not a fan of The Office you need to check it out. I recommend buying a full season and watching it in its entirety on your next Delta flight!
I’m also a big fan of “Entourage.” It’s cool for me to watch because I lived in LA for 4 years and a lot of the places that they visit are familiar to me. I also can’t wait for the new season of “Flight of the Concords.” Those guys are hysterical.
So, as I usher out reality TV in 2009, you better believe that my plate is going to be full with plenty of other TV to watch. Do you have any recommendations for me? Shoot them my way! And for all you people out there who are planning on making resolutions for the New Year, I’d love to hear if you have one that is more absurd than me giving up reality TV. Comment and maybe I’ll remark on it next time.
Carson
Carson Palmer is the Quarterback of the Cincinnati Bengals and a frequent Delta flier.
January 23rd, 2009 at 12:00 pm
Entourage is a great show!
That’s all I’ve got.
January 24th, 2009 at 4:50 pm
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Prison Break
There is this lawyer show on TNT with the guy from Saved by the Bell for get what it’s called but it’s good.
Also I bet you will watch that new Reality TV show about football. Winner gets a spot in training camp with the Dallas Cowboys.
January 24th, 2009 at 6:31 pm
Carson, I’ve been reading your blog for a while now and love it. I’m a big fan and enjoy getting to read all of your posts.
Out of all of those reality shows, I do watch “The Amazing Race” and I agree that it’s great. Makes me wanna travel more myself. I’m also LOVE The Office. If you love The Office, I suggest that you watch 30 Rock as well. It comes on right after The Office and it is hilarious! Thursday nights have become my TV night.
I also suggest LOST but you have to watch it from the beginning. We got the DVDs and got sucked in. We get together with a group of our friends on Wednesday nights when it’s on. We all make dinner and then enjoy it together.
I’ve heard Entourage is great, but haven’t been able to watch any epsiodes yet. I’ll definitely have to check it out. Thanks for the recommendation.
January 26th, 2009 at 1:17 am
Carson- Have you seen Generation Kill? It’s an HBO miniseries that was on for seven weeks this summer & is about the 2003 invasion of Iraq seen from the perspective of First Recon Marines. I don’t know if HBO is re-airing it anytime soon, but it’s an AWESOME series & worth checking out.
It’s based on a book written by a reporter who was embedded with the First Recon Marines and really gives you an idea as to what life was like for them as they moved from Kuwait to Baghdad as the “tip of the spear” of the invasion, living out of their Humvees with very little rest. The series was really well done & really entertaining, with the humor of the Marines mixed in with the seriousness of the mission. Most of the Marines in the episodes are actors, though one or two of them are the actual First Recon troops portraying themselves in the series.
If it’s not on HBO anytime soon, the DVD set came out just before Christmas. It’s a little pricy, but Best Buy had it (and all the other HBO specials and series) for half-off the week before Christmas, so they might run another sale again sometime. I also saw it available on-demand on a recent Delta flight.
http://www.hbo.com/generationkill/