Commentary #31: “July TV Show Photo Challenge” (Day 26)

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Favorite Sci-Fi Show

I’ll admit, science fiction hasn’t been my favorite genre.

However, thanks to my husband, I’ve been warming up to it over the years.

As I was researching this post, I realized there are quite a few sci-fi shows that I have enjoyed, within the last six years or so:

  • Firefly (2002-2003)
  • Lost (2004-2010)
  • Fringe (2008-2013)
  • The multiple Star Trek series (We’re working through Voyager (1995-2001) now, which I like a lot, but TNG [1987-1994] is my personal favorite.)
  • The Outer Limits (1995-2002) [Broadcast on the aptly-named Comet channel through our antenna.]
  • Beyond Belief: Fact or Fiction (1997-2002)
  • Futurama (1999-2013)
  • Jessica Jones (2015-present)
  • The Flash (2014-present)
  • Buffy the Vampire Slayer (1997-2003)
  • The X-Files (1993-2016)
  • Doctor Who (1963-present)
  • The Twilight Zone (1959-1964)

However, there is one that stands out.

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Quantum Leap!


My husband introduced me to this show via Netflix. He was old enough to remember watching several episodes while it was on the air (1989-1993), as well as when it was picked up for syndication.

For me, I’d never heard of it. I recognized Scott Bakula from other shows, but that was it.

I quickly fell in love. I like the concept of time travel, and mash that with history and historical fiction, and you’ve got me hooked.

We stopped watching it on a regular basis because some of the episodes are very sad and depressing. There was one particular episode that made both of us cry!

However, I want to pick it up again and finish the series, one episode at a time. Sad, or not, it’s a really good show!


Have you seen Quantum Leap?

What are your thoughts?


Until the next headline, Laura Beth 🙂

Commentary #30: “July TV Show Photo Challenge” (Day 25)

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Favorite TV Cop

Oh, man. If you couldn’t tell already, I really, really like shows with cops!

But, I gotta go with a girl for this one!

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Olivia Benson, portrayed by Mariska Hargitay, from Law & Order: SVU.


She’s as tough as nails. She’s a bad-ass. She can be ruthless!

But, she’s also human. She suffered a lot, which led her to become a cop.

Read her backstory – It’s fascinating.

I love her character! I’ve laughed with her, and definitely cried with her. Seeing her on the screen has heightened my interest in criminal law and law enforcement.


Do you like Law & Order: SVU?


Until the next headline, Laura Beth 🙂

Commentary #29: “July TV Show Photo Challenge” (Day 24)

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Favorite TV Villain / Bad Guy

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Ah, yes, Wile E. Coyote.

Always after The Road Runner, coming up with every single possible scheme!

And yet, although he’s a villain, I applaud him for his tireless effort!

He’s been chasing The Road Runner on-screen since 1949, and there’s no sign of him stopping.


Do you have any favorite memories of watching Looney Tunes or Merrie Melodies?


Until the next headline, Laura Beth 🙂

Commentary #28: “July TV Show Photo Challenge” (Day 23)

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Favorite Actor Who Seems To Be In Everything

Another easy one.

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Victor Garber has been in so many roles!

  • The Twilight Zone, 1 episode, 1986
  • Guiding Light, unknown episodes, 1986
  • Law & Order, 1 episode, 1995
  • The Outer Limits, 1 episode, 1996
  • Frasier, 1 episode, 2000
  • The Outer Limits, 1 episode, 2000
  • Alias, 105 episodes, 2001-2006
  • Will & Grace, 1 episode, 2004
  • Ugly Betty, 1 episode, 2007
  • Eli Stone, 26 episodes, 2008
  • Glee, 1 episode, 2009
  • The Flash, 8 episodes, 2014
  • The Flash, 4 episodes, 2015
  • Legends of Tomorrow, Main Role, 2016-present

And this isn’t everything! There’s more!


Do you like Victor Garber? Do you have a favorite TV show or episode that he was in?


Until the next headline, Laura Beth 🙂

Commentary #26: “July TV Show Photo Challenge” (Day 21)

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Favorite Recurring Character

I can pick one show, but not just one character!

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I’m a total Gleek.

Yup, I loved Glee from Day 1. It’s one show that I stalked online, watched every episode (even though the last two seasons totally flunked), and I own almost every CD that has been released. I even have the beat-up  red-and-yellow rubber key chain on my key ring – It always makes me smile.


So, today, I choose the following recurring characters!

Enjoy!

Brittany S. Pierce (portrayed by Heather Morris)

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She’s a complete ditz, but she makes me laugh.

And can we talk about how she absolutely slayed the Britney Spears episodes?! Wow!!

Blaine Anderson (portrayed by Darren Criss)

Blaine won my heart when he sang “Teenage Dream” to Kurt!!

Sam Evans (portrayed by Chord Overstreet)

What a voice!

Rory Flanagan (portrayed by Damian McGinty)

Irish accent.

Adorable.

Enough said!


Excuse me while I hop off the blog and hop over to YouTube, to play a ton of the Glee songs!

Have you seen Glee?


Until the next headline, Laura Beth 🙂

Commentary #25: “July TV Show Photo Challenge” (Day 20)

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Favorite Show Adapted to Movie

So many shows, and movies!

But, I have to go with another classic today.

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The Muppet Show!

So far, there have been 10 movies that have been adapted from The Muppet Show. Wow!

  • The Muppet Movie (1979)
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  • The Great Muppet Caper (1981)
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  • The Muppets Take Manhattan (1984)
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  • The Muppet Christmas Carol (1992)
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  • Muppet Treasure Island (1996)
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  • Muppets From Space (1999)
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  • It’s A Very Merry Muppet Christmas Movie (2002)
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  • The Muppets’ Wizard of Oz (2005)
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  • The Muppets (2011)
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  • Muppets Most Wanted (2014)

Out of the 10 listed, I’ve seen all of them.

I re-watch The Muppet Christmas Carol almost every year.

My all-time favorite is Muppet Treasure Island. It never gets old!

I think my least favorite is Muppets From Space.


Did you watch The Muppet Show?

Have you seen any of these movies?

Do you have a favorite?

I’d love to hear your thoughts!


Until the next headline, Laura Beth 🙂

Commentary #24: “July TV Show Photo Challenge” (Day 19)

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Favorite Sitcom

Argh! These favorite posts are so difficult!

I’ve liked a lot of sitcoms (situational comedies) over the years. I’ve referenced several through this series already – Full House, The Big Bang Theory, and Last Man Standing. And I’m sure more will come up by the end of the month!


But, I have to say that my all-time favorite is a classic.

I Love Lucy

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I was laughing the entire time as I was searching for images for this post. Everything about this show was so funny. Lucille Ball was an amazing actress!


Do you have memories of watching I Love Lucy?


Until the next headline, Laura Beth 🙂

Commentary #23: “July TV Show Photo Challenge” (Day 18)

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Favorite Guest Appearance

Oh, wow.

I can pick one show, but I can’t one favorite!

The Big Bang Theory is known for its amazing guest stars / appearances.

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My select few are listed below. The star’s name is first, and then the titles in quotes are the titles of the episodes that they starred in:

I can’t pick just one!!

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Have you seen The Big Bang Theory?

Do you like it, or not?


Until the next headline, Laura Beth 🙂

Commentary #22: “July TV Show Photo Challenge” (Day 17)

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Favorite TV Animal

This one, no pun intended, was quite a challenge!

I love animals, in general.

When first thinking about this one, I thought of Lassie, Kermit The Frog, Flipper, Miss Piggy, Rocky and Bullwinkle, Snoopy, Woodstock, and a few others. There are so many!

Then, I remembered one of my favorite shows from my childhood!

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Wishbone was one of those shows that I watched every day after school. When I started reading the classics, I knew a lot of the stories already, mainly because of Wishbone!

For example, when I first read Tom Sawyer, The Man in the Iron Mask, and Ivanhoe, I found myself imagining Wishbone in costume! I found myself wanting to read all of the books that were featured on the show. Who knew that a little dog would inspire me to read so many different books?

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Did you watch Wishbone? Did you read the books?

The entire series is available on YouTube!

And like Wishbone says, visit your local library!


Until the next headline, Laura Beth 🙂