The days are growning shorter, which is always rather sad to me. I love the long days of summer. This particular summer flew by and without a lot of hoopla. There have been a couple of quick, day trips close to home and that's about it. Otherwise, it's been the same old same slog through the months. That said, this summer has had one dynamic aspect to it....there was actually some fantastic summer tv. It's been since Einstein was a boy that we've had really "unplug the phone, put out the dog" tv. This year had it in spades. There were a couple of returning summer programs that rarely disappoint, but the real kicker this year were all the new and exciting summer shows. My particular favorites this summer have been Saving Grace, Hotel Babylon, Mad Men, Burn Notice, Top Gear, Torchwood, and Damages. If there are that half that many shows during the fall/spring season that I wait for breathlessly, I feel fortunate. These have all been this summer! Incredible!
What's so encouraging about most of the dramas listed here, is just how original they are and how they push the envelope of what we're used to seeing on most dramas. It's such a treat to watch a show where you hear people saying things you don't usually hear on network tv. Original, entertaining and edgy conversations and stories. What a concept!!!
The comedy or comedy/drama shows have been cleverly written and seem brighter and more engaging than the usual, too.
All in all, even though I barely moved outside my house this summer, I feel like I had a great vacation sitting in the living room with some fabulous and compelling tv.
