Please tell me I'm not the only one who occasionally refers to Jack as "Charlie"

Why didn't anybody give me a heads up that DeLurking Week was more than two freaking weeks ago?

At least, I think it was. Its creator, Sheryl of Paper Napkin, hasn't really done anything with it since 2006, but when it comes to comment-inducing events, the blogosphere isn't about to let one go without a fight, so I assume its spirit is alive and well. Right, Liz?

Anyway, for this period of delurkism, I'd like to talk about television. You know, that thing that used to be cool before last fall's writer's strike? Now it seems the best most networks can do is either put out new crap like Dance War: Bruno versus Carrie Ann or recycle older, tired crap like American Gladiator. Although dude, I'll be damned if I didn't watch twenty minutes of Dance War last night.

So, what I want to know is: how are you surviving the strike? Luke and I have embraced our Blockbuster Online membership and recently finished the first season of Lost. Why the hell we weren't watching this show before is a mystery to me, but we are loving it now. It took us about three weeks to get through season one, and we just started the first disc of the second season last night. I've also been pleased as punch that Deal or No Deal is on at least twice a week now.

Since it appears the strike's going to last for the rest of the current TV season, we're in the market for ideas of other shows we should get into. The second season of Big Love is already on our queue, and we're contemplating The Sopranos and Six Feet Under (LOVE hottie Peter Krause). And the fifteen-year-old in me is seriously considering going for Dawson's Creek, because I never caught that show, either. Dawson wasn't exactly my cup of tea, looks-wise.

OK, have at it, people! And of course, if you just want to compliment my baby, that's fine, too. She's quite delicious.

Comments

[ali]

damnit, i always call him 'charlie' and i always hear that stupid little owen kid whining "no charlie no"

[Hilary]

Did you see that chick on Deal or No Deal last night? I thought someone was finally going to win the million.

[Audrey]

Our new wii is helping us through the strike. As is being buried under so much school and freelance work that we've still got plenty of new-to-us shows backlogged in the DVR. It's helpful, for sure.

[Ellen]

I've been tearing through my Netflix especially while watching "My So-Called Life." I never watched it when it was on in the '90s, but it is SO teen-angst and SO perfect. Also, reading more, which is fun.

[Lisa]

Such a pretty baby!

Re: surviving the strike. I'll add my support for Veronica Mars and Friday Night Lights. And add the following:
* Fame (the TV show---Season 1 is on DVD)
* The Wire (one of the best shows on TV; the first four seasons are on DVD)
* Buffy the Vampire Slayer and Firefly (Joss Whedon is an underappreciated genius)
* Footballers Wives, MI5, the original Office, Mile High (British television shows are just so much better; these are all on DVD)

[Emily]

Hi. I'm delurking.

I'm adding support for Veronica Mars and Friday Night Lights. ESPECIALLY Friday Night Lights.

Also, for some weird reason I'm into Gossip Girl this season to quiet my inner teenager. You can't catch it on DVD quite yet, but you can watch full episodes on the CW website.

Your baby is absolutely adorable. I love each picture you post of her.

[Julie]

Only one other person recommended Prison Break, but I will second it!!! It is amazing, and the actors are hotties, and they are actually running a season as we speak!! On monday nights on FOX. But start at the beginning. And House too. My hubby and I make a point to watch that one.

[Kristabella]

SO CUTE! Cutest baby ever!

I always want to call Jack Charlie! Man I miss Party of 5.

I suggest Gilmore Girls, if you've never seen it.