BOOB TUBE CHRONICLES —————— by Steve Nadis
Remember the good old days, when TV was called the “boob tube” and the “idiot box,” rather than a “content service provider”? I think about that because a couple of days ago the Boston Globe had a short article about “Stacked,” a TV show starring Pamela Anderson I hadn’t heard about before. With respect to that show, both of those terms–boob tube and idiot box–seem apropos. I now know that I haven’t hit rock bottom yet because when I start watching Stacked on a regular basis, I’ll be there. The show, from what I gather from the Globe article, is about buxom women. And that’s it. Sounds like the “Hooters” (an establishment I’ve never visited) of primetime. It also reminds me of the old Tom Hanks TV show I never watched, “Bosom Buddies,” except without the buddies part. Still, I’m glad to have heard about Pamela’s show because as long as I can keep from watching it, I’ll know there’s still hope for me. On the other hand, it’ll be pretty sad if the only thing keeping me from hitting rock bottom is one trashy TV show that I refuse to watch.
Speaking of TV, which I try to steer clear of, last week Catherine commented about my “Loused” post, saying I should give the show (“Lost”) another chance. I did so and this week it was half-way decent–like the shows from the first season, without a lot of the nonsense about doomsday machines and doomsday numbers. So I’m glad she happened to see that post and set me straight to the point that I actually sat down and watched TV, which is something I never do.
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05:42:22
This show reminds of the NBC show Las Vegas. The er…uhmm…"chests" of the women characters are so prominantly displayed they really deserve guest star status. Or so people that watch TV tell me.
Does this non-TV watching apply to you only in the home (as a personal choice), or do you have a family policy of how much or no TV is to be watched at home? In any case, I feel great admiration for those who can control what they watch and not be manipulated by hype or trend.
Hey Doc, in this show, from what I gather, the chests are the stars. Hello FW: I grew up watching TV. My children average less than an hour a day, I reckon. I wish I could say that I, personally, am not manipulated by hype or trend but I am very susceptible, very suggestible, and exceedingly style-conscious…
I still don’t like Lost. I watched "The Donald" fire two that deserved it last night and enjoyed it. You didn’t have to tell me that you’re "exceedingly style-conscious," because I remember those running shorts. And, of course, how you wear them over sweatpants.
Snark: I would never watch a show like that! BTW, what channel is it on, and at what time?
Hi TB — I believe the show is on Fox. I could tell you the time but am afraid your wife would be mad at me. And thanks for your note, Windfall. I’ve never seen the Donald but it sounds like a big night. (You got to hear those famous words, " You’re fire!" twice or did he fire two at the same time?) Also thanks for that vote of confidence re. my wardrobe. "Fashion first," as they say…
Only one "you’re fired" but it was a GREAT one! Followed by a get out. I love those multi-firings. You are welcome on the fashion compliment. From your picture and description, I just know you’re somewhere in Cambridge strutting your stuff on the catwalk.
It’s a glamorous life, what can I say? The only thing that could top it is getting fired by the Donald one day.