As promised in previous post, and in effort to provide more manly tv programming for Jeffro, I have selected some show with "MEN" in the title, or atleast traits often used in describing men.
First let's talk about MAD MEN...little bit of bad news here Jeffro...this is on AMC...your lame-ass cable may not carry this. I suggest you look into what is called Satellite tv...there are these UFO's that beam programming right onto a dish you place on your roof. No need to worry about a little cable, when you have a DISH. but not Dish Network, I prefer DirectTV. So, if you have AMC people, set your TIVOS for next Sunday night...July 27...premiere of Season 2.
What's that I hear? A loud groan from the masses because you didn't watch Season 1? Not to worry, they have lots of episodes for viewing on http://www.amctv.com/originals/madmen/
So, what's this all about...well, it's not you usual show...in fact, that's what makes it so refreshing. It's set in the 60's, so think about all the stereotypes and racism that we have overcome...and you'll get to see it in real life on this show, which takes place in an Ad Agency. Think 'the office' but it's a drama, and the boss is not bumbling Michael Scott but a freaking hot ass Adonis, played by Jon Hamm. Mmm Hmm...finger licking good looking. I digress.
The women are very very strong characters despite the fact they are relegated to the typing pool, assuming they are not staying home birthin' the babies and smoking and drinking highballs, while changing diapers. Think June Cleaver on the way to rehab. But June Cleaver looks like Cousin Marilyn on the Munsters. The whacko wife, played by January Jones, is plagued by depression, before it was known about, and goes to a Psychiatrist, which is, of course, hush hush because only crazy people go to shrinks. Lots of husbands cheating with the secretaries, and it's just so beautifully scripted and filmed...the characters are so well developed, along with the costumes and sets...extremely well done show. As a matter of fact they won the Golden Globe for best drama last year, and are nominated for like 15 Emmys this year.
Another show, set to come back, in keeping with our men theme, is of course...Two and a Half Men. Now people, if you haven't jumped on the band wagon of this show yet, you're missing 30 minutes of the funniest tv on Monday night. Hilarious. Charlie Sheen is a womanizing bachelor who makes his living as a jingle writer. Brother, Jon Cryer, is a divorced father who can't afford to live on his own, due to alimony, etc. So Charlie let's him live in his Malibu beach front home. As always, the supporting characters make the show..the smartass housekeeper, the drunk gold digger mother, and the wacko girlfriends that sleep with Charlie each week, are what really round out a terrific show.
More men tv? Rescue Me. Firemen fighting fires and relationship issues, and all that crap. It's a good one. Rent the first 4 seasons to catch up before the new one comes along.
Ok, that's your viewing guide for today.
xoxo,
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Thanks to Cole and AmyB for walking me through all the "changes" happening to me. You are like my little homo AA support group. That 15 bucks is paying off. I get AMC now as well. It's like getting that golden ticket and having a whole new chocolate world opened up to me. I saw a few minutes of Mad Men this weekend and was kinda bored. I'll give it another look though. Thanks again. I'm off to paint my nails.
Jeffro
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