True! Everwood was just Everwood. Or can you tell me what "unique thing" Everwood had? No. It was a character driven show and normal life storylines most of the time. Parenthood is also just about 4 grown up siblings who have their own different families. That's it, the rest are storylines that you can relate to, that are realistic, dramatic or funny, and the acting is great. It's not about having cool characters do cool stuff or having twists or spetacular storylines.


As I said, for NBC it's really good. For other networks it wouldn't be. But what if Parenthood was on ABC? You never know. I'm glad it is where it is, like Community, it could only survive because those two shows don't need to be watched by millions of people but just a solid fanbase.



Besides Emily, I don't search the web what "my" actors on my shows are up to in their private lifes. Sure, I go to wikipedia and read a bit how many times they got divorced and how many children they have from different partners, but besides that I don't care, I don't like gossip, so I stay away. What you write is interesting. Especially younger fans tend to mistake fiction with reality. Yes, there is a on screen couple but off screen they are just two people not being in love. It's not good if you can't seperate what you are watching on your tv from the reality that tv stations pay a lot of money to develop shows and cast people to act certain roles.




I myself are watching some new seasons. Eli Stone's 2nd season is almost through, it was not as good as season 1 was due to some necessary changes the show had to make to keep things interesting. But it's still enjoyable most of the time.

Started Boston Legal and watched 7 episodes so far. I'm not sure if I like the show, with Alan Shore and Denny Crane and also the lovely and beautiful Monica Potter as Lori Carson, there are good characters. I hope it stays solid.

Also am watching the 3rd season of 30 Rock, but I'm not so much into the show. It can be funny but like the season premiere it can also be pretty blah, meaning okay but not really funny. Since I bought 3 seasons for a good price I now watch it.

And also started Cuckoo. It's a UK comedy with Andy Samberg from The Lonely Island. He is playing a freespirited meditating alternative guy (sorry, can't describe it better in English) which is a big contrast to everything his wife's British family stands for. It has potential, is quite funny and has a nice feel to it.

There is a story with one of the parents and the struggles they go through remind me of what my parents have struggled with in terms of my sister. I don't want to give it away because its spoilery. I think I feel connected to the show because I understand a lot of the delimma's these parents are facing. As a parent, it's either your worst fear or its something you can completely relate to.



That's true, but I heard it enough times that it was enough to make me wary. But, that doesn't affect the way I feel about Sarah.



This. It's like who cares. So long as they are doing their jobs. My issue had more to do with rumors that had nothing to do with any of the main actors on the show. But, like ForVanAngel said, who knows what is real and is not real. That's why I think its good not to really know anything about actors.

I think for a lot of young people it gets muddied cause so many cast members date. So, when they break up they think it will affect the story and if they are professional they should be able to still do their jobs. That's why I think its good not to know about the personal lives of actors.

You're welcome.

Posting more during the first intermission of the Wild hockey game. lol

Thanks for the new thread, Michelle!!!

What team is that, Shu?

He is a fan if the Montreal Habs. But he is also a sports reporter

Interesting discussion about real couples that are on screen couple too. I generally don't care. I mean sure if two actors want to be together well it's their choice. I care as much as if they decide to break up this doesn't spoil the way they act in the movie/series. I didn't care that Emily/Brad were an item when they were filming Everwood as long as they played in Everwood as brother/sister and no couple (that would have been some soap opera move).

Thanks for the new thread Michelle!

Interesting discussion about real couples that are on screen couple too. I generally don't care. I mean sure if two actors want to be together well it's their choice. I care as much as if they decide to break up this doesn't spoil the way they act in the movie/series. I didn't care that Emily/Brad were an item when they were filming Everwood as long as they played in Everwood as brother/sister and no couple (that would have been some soap opera move).

Shu if your husband is sports reporter you must be exposed to sports a lot. Do you watch with him and do you root for some teams?