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Intellectually stimulating TV shows
Posted on 2/14/12 at 6:06 pm
Posted on 2/14/12 at 6:06 pm
In the age of the garbage put on MTV and TLC, what's left that legitimately engages the viewer and possibly teaches them something? Even History is pretty terrible these days (though H2 can still bring it on occasion). Are there any fiction stories out there that present some kind of intellectual challenge?
What are you go-to shows for this kind of thing?
What are you go-to shows for this kind of thing?
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Posted on 2/14/12 at 6:15 pm to Broseph Barksdale
An Idiot Abroad has lots of hidden gems if you actually pay attention. The way Karl sees the world is truly unique. I wouldn't call it challenging, but it can be educational.
Posted on 2/14/12 at 6:23 pm to Broseph Barksdale
American Horror Story on AMC kept me guessing
Posted on 2/14/12 at 6:24 pm to Broseph Barksdale
Fringe at least asks scientific questions.
Posted on 2/14/12 at 6:32 pm to Broseph Barksdale
I've been migrating to the premium channels for content. i.e. HBO, Showtime and Starz
Posted on 2/14/12 at 6:37 pm to PsychTiger
PBS.
Posted on 2/14/12 at 6:41 pm to Broseph Barksdale
inb4 big bang theory homers
Posted on 2/14/12 at 6:44 pm to ManBearTiger
Big Ban.... Drats!
(not seriously saying it does, but does probably teach more words/scientific concepts than most haters will admit)
On a related note, I really wish they'd air more of those "Earth" type shows on discovery or animal planet.. I miss the old african safari documentary-esque shows.
(not seriously saying it does, but does probably teach more words/scientific concepts than most haters will admit)
On a related note, I really wish they'd air more of those "Earth" type shows on discovery or animal planet.. I miss the old african safari documentary-esque shows.
Posted on 2/14/12 at 6:45 pm to Jumbeauxlaya
pbs has some pretty solid nature films on every few days
Posted on 2/14/12 at 6:46 pm to Broseph Barksdale
Rubicon
Posted on 2/14/12 at 6:47 pm to Broseph Barksdale
Frasier reruns.
Jeopardy
Mythbusters (hit or miss)
Jeopardy
Mythbusters (hit or miss)
Posted on 2/14/12 at 7:13 pm to Broseph Barksdale
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TLC,
Are you saying the 8 shows about midgets on TLC are not stimulating?
Didnt TLV used to stand for The Learning Channel? Irony
Posted on 2/14/12 at 8:00 pm to Broseph Barksdale
If you're a literary nerd or anglophile, Archer has some gems.
Posted on 2/14/12 at 8:36 pm to Broseph Barksdale
quote:
garbage put on MTV and TLC
Always check PBS first.......then everything else.
Posted on 2/14/12 at 10:11 pm to Broseph Barksdale
NOVA
Posted on 2/15/12 at 7:28 am to PowerTool
quote:
If you're a literary nerd or anglophile, Archer has some gems.
Archer's humor is half stupid and it's almost funny enough in that aspect.. but it really shines if you catch all the subtle humor in their choice of words
Posted on 2/15/12 at 9:07 am to Jumbeauxlaya
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Jeopardy
That and the theme here reminds me of the old joke (notice everything does), can't remember the comedian's name, anyway, he talks about the difference between Jeopardy and Wheel of Fortune. He goes into an announcer voice and says: "Let's welcome Bill! He's our returning Jeopardy champ, he holds multiple PhDs and builds brains in his spare time." Then he says: "Daisy is our returning Wheel of Fortune champ, she is fascinated by small shiny objects." He finishes by saying, Jeopardy makes you feel dumb because of some of the questions. Wheel of Fortune makes you feel dumb, well ..., because you're watching it!
Posted on 2/15/12 at 9:11 am to HerbEaverstinks
The History Channel used to be so awesome. Tales of the Gun, Dogfight and gratuitous reruns of The World at War.
Posted on 2/15/12 at 9:22 am to PsychTiger
Celebity Ghost stories
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