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Posted by Tracey <iframe src='https://members2.boardhost.com/bewitched/info/user=imtracey' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on September 18, 2012, 6:50 am

Hi Everyone,

I just HAD to post this message so that I could vent. Yesterday evening I was watching the CBS series "2 Broke Girls" and was appalled at the language and sexual overtones in that show. I hate to sound prudish, but geez, where is the class and sophistication? The writing on many of these shows is truly lacking.

I turned off network television and put in my Bewitched DVD. Back then foul language and other rediculous dialogue was not permitted. Elizabeth Montgomery would not have stood for it.

Thanks for allowing me to get that out of my system.

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Posted by what's his name <iframe src='https://members2.boardhost.com/bewitched/info/user=flyingethan' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on September 18, 2012, 9:00 am, in reply to "Today's TV Shows"

I couldn't agree more. Some of the writing on some of the shows is excellent. However, most of the writing on most of the shows is tacky and tasteless. Much of it is downright inappropriate imo. My family watches a lot of Netflix, DVD's and Antenna TV. I don't want my kids watching most of what is on prime time.

The funny thing is that one of my 11 year old daughters favorite shows has become Dennis the Mennace. My younger sons love Leave it to Beaver and whenever I put in a Brady Bunch DVD the whole family ends up in the living room watching TV. The same with Bewitched.

If you just let yourself sit down and watch an older show you will soon forget that it is in black and white (if it is in black and white) and you will find yourself really enjoying TV without the worry of inappropriate language or behavior (not to mention the commercials).

There is definitely something to be said for older TV shows.

I demand your pickle!

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Posted by zapper <iframe src='https://members2.boardhost.com/bewitched/info/user=zapper' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on September 18, 2012, 11:03 am, in reply to "Re: Today's TV Shows"

It's not just TV. Society as a whole has lost it's class. I don't know if we'll ever get it back.

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Posted by Tracey <iframe src='https://members2.boardhost.com/bewitched/info/user=imtracey' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on September 18, 2012, 11:16 am, in reply to "Re: Today's TV Shows"

Although I do like the sitcoms on TVLand, I do miss the days when all they aired was classic television.

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I agree. The new sitcoms on TVland are surprisingly good. I really like Happily Divorced, The Soulman, and Hot In Cleavland. These aren't really family shows, but they are well done.
Still I love the classics.

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Posted by BroomCloset <iframe src='https://members2.boardhost.com/bewitched/info/user=BroomCloset' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on September 22, 2012, 1:19 pm, in reply to "Today's TV Shows"

I completely agree. Elizabeth wouldn't have tolerated or respected that on Bewitched. Elizabeth was a very classy lady. I mentioned this in my Thoughts on Bewitched post:

http://www.harpiesbizarre.com/thoughts.htm 'Legend by Steve'

Today's programming, including most "reality," is completely worthless content, as compared to classic shows like Bewitched, that featured talented real actors (many from stage), great directing, creative story-lines and original writing.

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Posted by thatwitch <iframe src='https://members2.boardhost.com/bewitched/info/user=thatwitch' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on September 23, 2012, 4:17 pm, in reply to "Re: Today's TV Shows"

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Posted by maurine <iframe src='https://members2.boardhost.com/bewitched/info/user=maurine' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on September 25, 2012, 4:16 pm, in reply to "Re: Today's TV Shows"

Honey Boo Boo, anyone?

"Witches are good! Witches are dear!"

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Posted by Tracey <iframe src='https://members2.boardhost.com/bewitched/info/user=imtracey' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on September 28, 2012, 12:23 pm, in reply to "Re: Today's TV Shows"

I know right? And people are actually viewing this garbage! I am sorry to be on my soapbox but geez...today's television has certainly gone to pot.

Could this be why "I Love Lucy" still rakes in around $20 million for CBS? 60 years after its initial debut?

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Posted by maurine <iframe src='https://members2.boardhost.com/bewitched/info/user=maurine' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on September 29, 2012, 3:55 pm, in reply to "Re: Today's TV Shows"

Saw Carol Burnett and Company on "The View," promoting the DVD of Carol's wonderful series, and, boy, did that make me nostalgic for TV of yore.

"Witches are good! Witches are dear!"

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Posted by Tracey <iframe src='https://members2.boardhost.com/bewitched/info/user=imtracey' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on September 29, 2012, 4:37 pm, in reply to "Re: Today's TV Shows"

I simply LOVE The Carol Burnett Show. Carol, Vicki, Tim and Harvey were a scream!

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Posted by Sammy74 <iframe src='https://members2.boardhost.com/bewitched/info/user=Sammy74' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on October 1, 2012, 10:51 am, in reply to "Re: Today's TV Shows"

Ugh. Couldn't agree MORE! Reality tv is disgusting. I don't watch many prime time shows at all b/c they are just trash w/the words and lack of clothing on the women. And I even have a beef w/TvLand. Their commercials have sexual content in them for their new shows, so I can't even watch I Love Lucy in the morning w/o worrying if I'll hear "Lack of Booty makes you Moody" w/the kids in the room. Thank goodness for dvd's, Netflix and TCM or I'd have nothing to watch!

I'm a stay at home mom, just like Samantha!

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Posted by Tracey <iframe src='https://members2.boardhost.com/bewitched/info/user=imtracey' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on October 1, 2012, 1:30 pm, in reply to "Re: Today's TV Shows"

I could not agree with you more Sammy74!

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Posted by zapper <iframe src='https://members2.boardhost.com/bewitched/info/user=zapper' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on October 2, 2012, 8:32 am, in reply to "Re: Today's TV Shows"

Add me to the list of "Reality TV" haters. I do not watch one reality show, and I'm kind of proud of that.
That Honeybooboo thing that Maurine mentioned just looks like a train wreck! People say I shouldn't judge a show with out trying it, but I say "I don't need to drink poison to know it will kill me".

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Posted by maurine <iframe src='https://members2.boardhost.com/bewitched/info/user=maurine' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on October 2, 2012, 9:01 am, in reply to "Re: Today's TV Shows"

Amen! And being from Georgia, I just LOVE all the idiotic stereotypes it perpetuates... *sigh*

"Witches are good! Witches are dear!"

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Posted by Melanie <iframe src='https://members2.boardhost.com/bewitched/info/user=Melanie' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on October 8, 2012, 3:10 pm, in reply to "Re: Today's TV Shows"
Queen of the Harpies

Every so often a show hits the right balance of modern and classic. I still miss The Gilmore Girls. I have Bunheads on my DVR, but haven't watched it yet. I hope it has some of that same charm. I also really like ABC's Once Upon a Time. It helps me balance my love of the classics with the more adult themes of True Blood and MadMen. Both of which I also really enjoy.

Sow's ears are not made into silk purses by the addition of a few dandelions, Samantha!

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