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Television (Couch Potatoes)
Salutations fellow coach potatoes! Consider this your virtual water cooler ...
This group is for all of you to talk about your favorite TV shows and connect with people who are also fans.
*If you're going to post a spoiler, throw it in the forums section so we all can't see.
Network Leader: Ryan Paugh
Ryan Paugh
Was anyone offended by the Groupon Tibet commercial during the Superbowl? Immediately after it aired there was a huge amount of backlash on Twitter. I think it was borderline offensive. It wasn't even funny in an off-color humor kind of way. Living Social on the other hand had a pretty funny commercial. I wonder how they both spent their Superbowl dollars will affect their growth...
52 weeks ago from Advertising Professionals, Television (Couch Potatoes), Marketing Psychology and PR & New Media2 more
Eric Leebow:
Does Groupon even need a Superbowl commercial? I guess they have the money to spend on it, yet did they really need one?
52 weeks ago
52 weeks ago
Ryan Paugh:
They were definitely the most talked about by all of us social media savvy people who already know what Groupon does, but what about all the of ...MoreThey were definitely the most talked about by all of us social media savvy people who already know what Groupon does, but what about all the of new people that Groupon was trying to reach? First impressions are everything. Don't you think?
52 weeks ago
52 weeks ago
Lauren Shanks
While it is between seasons right now, please do yourself a favor and catch up on "The Fabulous Beekman Boys" on Plant Green OnDemand. Manhattanites moving to the country to start their own eco-friendly personal brand is absolute Brazen-bait!
Lauren Shanks
We've finally caught up on House after watching via Netflix for a year. What should our next long term investment in television be? Previous series include The Wire and Extras, both of which were awesome.
Ryan Healy:
I highly recommend Dexter. Another that is not on DVD yet is Boardwalk Empire. But Dexter is in season 6, so there are plenty of episodes to watch!
61 weeks ago
61 weeks ago
Kim Luu:
We're watching M-I5. First season ok. Rest of seasons has annoyance about the incompetencies of the spies.
The Walking Dead on AMC started ...MoreWe're watching M-I5. First season ok. Rest of seasons has annoyance about the incompetencies of the spies.
The Walking Dead on AMC started excellent but recent episodes fell back on some conventional script writing.
Dexter was excellent. You can catch 3 seasons on streaming.
Modern Family. Can't praise this highly enough. Very funny and willing to be un PC.
61 weeks ago
The Walking Dead on AMC started ...MoreWe're watching M-I5. First season ok. Rest of seasons has annoyance about the incompetencies of the spies.
The Walking Dead on AMC started excellent but recent episodes fell back on some conventional script writing.
Dexter was excellent. You can catch 3 seasons on streaming.
Modern Family. Can't praise this highly enough. Very funny and willing to be un PC.
61 weeks ago
Lauren Shanks
We've finally caught up on House after watching via Netflix for a year. What should our next long term investment in television be? Previous series include The Wire and Extras, both of which were awesome.
Vincent
Are there any Dexter fans here? After years of avoidance I finally sat down and watched Season 1 on Netflix. Stayed up to the wee hours to finish it. Wow! How fun is it to route for a "not-really-so-bad guy"?
Ryan Paugh
Now that it's November I'm predicting that Holiday ads are coming soon. Earlier than usual this year. Maybe even this week...
66 weeks ago from Advertising Professionals and Television (Couch Potatoes)
Danielle Albright:
Christmas starts before october 1st at some retail stores around me.. Lowes hardware store for one example!
66 weeks ago
66 weeks ago
Vincent:
I walked by Macy's this weekend and they already have their windows done for Christmas. This year its animatronic scenes from the story: Miracle ...MoreI walked by Macy's this weekend and they already have their windows done for Christmas. This year its animatronic scenes from the story: Miracle on 34th Street.
64 weeks ago
64 weeks ago
Vincent
Are there any fans of the BBC-A show "Being Human" here? I liken it to Buffy the Vampire Slayer with grown ups who all sound like Giles. It's been one of my favorite vampire/supernatural type shows since Buffy. I've tried "True Blood" but it lacks the wit and humor.
Vincent:
Hi Nechiele - I saw the official US premiere of Sherlock at this year's NY Comic Con. You are right. It is an awesome show. Eager to see more.
68 weeks ago
68 weeks ago
Nechiele Whittington:
Hey Vincent,
Glad you liked it! I believe the first three were set as mini-series, but the BBC will be doing season (series?) 2 of the show after ...MoreHey Vincent,
Glad you liked it! I believe the first three were set as mini-series, but the BBC will be doing season (series?) 2 of the show after all. Don't know when it starts though, but I'm really excited about it!
67 weeks ago
Glad you liked it! I believe the first three were set as mini-series, but the BBC will be doing season (series?) 2 of the show after ...MoreHey Vincent,
Glad you liked it! I believe the first three were set as mini-series, but the BBC will be doing season (series?) 2 of the show after all. Don't know when it starts though, but I'm really excited about it!
67 weeks ago
Ryan Paugh
I saw something that I really liked on Hulu last night. Whenever a commercial played there was a tiny pop up in the right-hand corner of the ad that said: Is this ad relevant to you? I clicked No and the pop up went away. I love that advertisers are doing this and that internet TV opens such doors. Lord only knows how they're using the data they collect, but seems like a step in the right direction to me. What do you guys think?
70 weeks ago from Advertising Professionals, Marketing Psychology, Social Media Marketers and Television (Couch Potatoes)2 more
Ryan Paugh:
I'm definitely not a regular Hulu user. I watch it when I don't have access to my cable TV. One thing I always find interesting about Hulu ...MoreI'm definitely not a regular Hulu user. I watch it when I don't have access to my cable TV. One thing I always find interesting about Hulu though is that they're always trying new things. I've experienced the 2-3 commercial break experience, but also occasionally got an offer to watch a full show uninterrupted if I spend 1-2 minutes filling out a survey. Even if it's not perfect, I think that's pretty cool. I'm hoping they do something beneficial w/ the data their collecting from the ad feedback feature. If anyone finds out anything concrete, please let us know.
70 weeks ago
70 weeks ago
Kate Davids:
I prefer the commercial free option if I watch a 2 minute product demo or fill out a survey, but that said, I also enjoy the commercials. I may be ...MoreI prefer the commercial free option if I watch a 2 minute product demo or fill out a survey, but that said, I also enjoy the commercials. I may be weird, but they tend to be funny. I have also used the "relevant"/"not relevant" buttons, though not very often so without any visible result. I still like that they are even asking, though.
I think the reason that sometimes the ads don't change is that those are the only advertisers (or there are only a few advertisers) who have selected that show or type of show. Thus Hulu doesn't really have anything else to serve you. They are still struggling with getting ad revenue, unless I miss my guess.
67 weeks ago
I think the reason that sometimes the ads don't change is that those are the only advertisers (or there are only a few advertisers) who have selected that show or type of show. Thus Hulu doesn't really have anything else to serve you. They are still struggling with getting ad revenue, unless I miss my guess.
67 weeks ago
Chris Paugh
Matt DeTura, a Brazen Careerist member is a two time winner so far on Jeopardy! This is really awesome! Hope he does it again tomorrow night. Anyone else in the community ever on a game show on TV or would like to be?
Ryan Paugh
Alright ladies, I have a question for you. Not a professional one, but it's Friday so let's keep it real. Right? Okay. So Mad Men is an awesome show and Don Draper is one of the most well-constructed characters on television, but do you find him attractive? Just read a blog post from a Brazen member who says "Don Draper is not sexy" and I want to know if you all agree with her. Read the post and let me know --> http://bit.ly/dfmRRr
74 weeks ago from Television (Couch Potatoes) and Young Professional Women (YPW)
Ryan Paugh:
Kelly, you're cracking me up! He's that hot, huh? What about the episode two weeks ago when he's absolutely wasted in the bathroom? That had to ...MoreKelly, you're cracking me up! He's that hot, huh? What about the episode two weeks ago when he's absolutely wasted in the bathroom? That had to be one of Donnie Draper's top 5 worst moments :)
73 weeks ago
73 weeks ago
Stefanie Mojonnier:
Kelly, that's quite an endorsement, I'll have to check it out. I waited until the last minute to decide on a costume last year and ended up going ...MoreKelly, that's quite an endorsement, I'll have to check it out. I waited until the last minute to decide on a costume last year and ended up going as a statistics concept.
73 weeks ago
73 weeks ago
Lauren Shanks
Anyone else psyched for the Emmy's this weekend? I'm looking for Glee and Modern Family to take home some gold. Who are you rooting for?
Nechiele Whittington
Oh drat! How could I forget the season premiers of "Psych" and "White Collar" on USA this week?
Nechiele Whittington:
Hey Vincent,
This season's Psych is starting to shape up better. The chemistry between the cast is still awesome. I like that they haven't ...MoreHey Vincent,
This season's Psych is starting to shape up better. The chemistry between the cast is still awesome. I like that they haven't tried to change Lassiter too much and it looks like they're veering away from the whole Shawn/Juliette weird love thing.
Are you also a fan of White Collar, Burn Notice, Royal Pains and Covert Affairs? I've also found myself drawn to the TNT show Memphis Beat.
78 weeks ago
This season's Psych is starting to shape up better. The chemistry between the cast is still awesome. I like that they haven't ...MoreHey Vincent,
This season's Psych is starting to shape up better. The chemistry between the cast is still awesome. I like that they haven't tried to change Lassiter too much and it looks like they're veering away from the whole Shawn/Juliette weird love thing.
Are you also a fan of White Collar, Burn Notice, Royal Pains and Covert Affairs? I've also found myself drawn to the TNT show Memphis Beat.
78 weeks ago
Vincent:
What I like about Lassiter is that there are moments when it seems like he's changing and then he snaps right back. I think they've done a good ...MoreWhat I like about Lassiter is that there are moments when it seems like he's changing and then he snaps right back. I think they've done a good job with developing the characters.
White Collar is one of those shows I really enjoy when I watch but haven't made an active effort to follow. It's a little off from the shows you mentioned but have you seen Haven? It's on the SyFy channel... sort of a supernatural detective story.
77 weeks ago
White Collar is one of those shows I really enjoy when I watch but haven't made an active effort to follow. It's a little off from the shows you mentioned but have you seen Haven? It's on the SyFy channel... sort of a supernatural detective story.
77 weeks ago
Ryan Paugh
What are your favorite cooking/food related shows? My personal favorite these days is Man vs. Food. Also, No Reservations will always have a special place in my heart. What do you watch?
78 weeks ago from I Love to Cook!, Brazen Foodies and Television (Couch Potatoes)1 more
Pete Collins:
Anything with Hugh Fearnley-Whittingstall. Very big on local and WILD food.
78 weeks ago
78 weeks ago
Breanne Potter- Harris:
You can't beat "Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives." Love that show! I also like the "Cupcake Wars" and "Best Thing I Ever Ate"
78 weeks ago
78 weeks ago
Chris Paugh
The House finale was great! It was nice to see House's compassionate side. I wonder if House was hallucinating at the end about Cuddy. And what's with 13? If you viewed the show, what did you think? Did you like the finale?
Chris Paugh:
Actually, I think you are right Vincent! I don't remember House ever losing a patient, and I have been watching for a long time. I was happy to ...MoreActually, I think you are right Vincent! I don't remember House ever losing a patient, and I have been watching for a long time. I was happy to see he has a compassionate side, which rarely surfaces.
89 weeks ago
89 weeks ago
Jerry Clifford, Word Guru:
The episode that was really cool was the one in which our sometimes pitiable, but incessantly caustic and satiric hero steadfastly pontificates ...MoreThe episode that was really cool was the one in which our sometimes pitiable, but incessantly caustic and satiric hero steadfastly pontificates against the possibilities of a fetus being human. Then, during a C section, to his surprise and chagrin, the "fetus" gently reaches out and touches his hand.
81 weeks ago
81 weeks ago
Ryan Paugh
Sweet! I just switched from Charter cable to U-verse. Such a good move! Charter was killing me on so many levels. Anyone else have problems with them?
Nechiele Whittington
So, who's following "The IT Crowd" in its fourth season on BBC TV? My husband introduced me to it and I must say, I can't get enough of the thing! Friends that watch it often compare me to Moss on my good days...I'm not sure if this is good or bad. Especially since I can usually be heard muttering Roy's punchline "Hallo, IT. Have you tried turning it off and on again?!" to myself as I run through my day.
So, any other "The IT Crowd" fans here?
Ryan Paugh
Did you guys hear that Steve Carell saying goodbye to The Office? (http://bit.ly/aQjJK6) This coming season will be his last which makes me wonder if the show can really survive without good-old Michael Scott ... NBC doesn't seem to be worried, but I have reservations in believing that the show will last multiple seasons without Carell. What do you think?
Smith+Fritzy:
I was listening to a podcast the other day that had Oscar and Meredith as guests and they talked about Steve going. They said nothing has been ...MoreI was listening to a podcast the other day that had Oscar and Meredith as guests and they talked about Steve going. They said nothing has been decided by the network yet whether or not the show will stay or go apparently. IMO, I can't imagine them keeping it on. This last season was not very good, Jim and Pam are as annoying as ever, and the rest are replaying the same jokes over and over.
83 weeks ago
83 weeks ago
Ryan Paugh:
@Smith+Fritzy -- I agree that last season was The Office at it's worst. The best thing that they could do is make last season the last one and ...More@Smith+Fritzy -- I agree that last season was The Office at it's worst. The best thing that they could do is make last season the last one and not try to "make it work" without Steve.
83 weeks ago
83 weeks ago
Vincent
An interesting and perhaps incendiary post from a good friend on GLEE as a modern day minstrel show. http://tinyurl.com/24sexp3
Ryan Paugh
Everyone in the office is bummed out about U.S.A. getting knocked out of the World Cup but I'm trying to look forward. Who are you going to root for now that the United States is out? My money is on Germany but I still think it's a long shot. Whose flag will you be waving?
84 weeks ago from Rant Sports, Fit Freaks, Women in Sports and Television (Couch Potatoes)2 more
Lauren Shanks
Anyone else gearing up for the Mad Men premiere? I can't wait!!!
Vincent
The Glee season finale as metaphor for my stage fright. http://tinyurl.com/25fxkrf
Ryan Paugh
What are you guys watching on TV now that LOST is over? I've been watching a lot of Reality TV actually. My new guilty pleasure is Billy The Exterminator. No joke. I love this show. I think it's because he loves his job so much and I love seeing that. What's your guilty pleasure?
Ryan Stephens:
For those who enjoyed LOST I can recommend: Dexter, Mad Men, The Wire, Friday Night Lights, and to a lesser extent Fringe and Justified.
85 weeks ago
85 weeks ago
Vincent
Glee Season Finale. Thoughts? To Sir With Love is one of my favorite movies and movie songs.
Lauren Shanks:
Didn't love the back nine episodes as much of the first half of the season, but I was pleased overall with the finale. I can't wait for Kurt to ...MoreDidn't love the back nine episodes as much of the first half of the season, but I was pleased overall with the finale. I can't wait for Kurt to get a boyfriend next year, and for John Stamos to play Emma's dentist!
86 weeks ago
86 weeks ago
Vincent:
Did you see this article in the LA Times? What do you think? I share the same concerns that the next season might try too hard and fizzle. MoreDid you see this article in the LA Times? What do you think? I share the same concerns that the next season might try too hard and fizzle. http://latimesblogs.latimes.com/showtracker/2010/06/tips-on-how-glee-can...
86 weeks ago
86 weeks ago
Vincent
It's not really television but it is Glee related. What the Buck is one of my favorite celebrity gossip type YouTube shows (?) - can I call a post on YouTube a show? Here is his behind the scenes footage from the live Glee show at Radio City - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k7HdMlapDbQ
Here's another one where he picks out the best line in the current week's show - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6DA1NbiLYGc
