TV Forum AMA - boneyarsebogman

Also Starring LeVar Burton · 24-03-2015 10:04PM

The Black Oil wrote: »

Thinking of your favourite shows, are there any aspects to online fandom that you don't like, or find unpleasant?

I can't think of anything, although even for my favourite shows I don't delve too far into the online community - outside of Boards, I'm part of a few fan groups on Facebook (which are well moderated), but I have no interest in Reddit or Digital Spy forums etc. That's really more to do with how I feel about the internet though, because I think people can be horrible to one another behind the safety of their keyboards.
Boards is generally a good spot for people actually respecting each others opinions online and it's well moderated which is why I like to post here, but I'm probably oblivious to a lot of the online aspects of fandoms. Give me a good old fashioned get together over a pint and discussing some quality TV any day. Or some sort of convention. College used to be great for meetups like that.

Hope that's a satisfactory answer.

SoftMicro · 24-03-2015 10:46PM

If there was to be a remake of an old tv show you watched, what would it be?

Also Starring LeVar Burton · 24-03-2015 10:55PM

SoftMicro wrote: »

If there was to be a remake of an old tv show you watched, what would it be?

In an ideal would there'd be no remakes and people would strive to create original content, but for the purposes of the question I'm going to say Land Of The Giants which ran from 1968 to 1970. I used to watch repeats on Channel 4 back in the 90s and loved it. If they did it right, it's a show that actually could work as a remake, but in the meantime I recommend everyone go back and watch the original series as it's cracking stuff and the CGI is fantastic for the 1960s...

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Land_of_the_Giants

SoftMicro · 24-03-2015 11:07PM

What series have ended in your opinion prematurely and think it/they had a lot of potential?

JP Liz V1 · 24-03-2015 11:15PM

If you could star in one soap opera, which would it be and who would you play?

Also Starring LeVar Burton · 24-03-2015 11:31PM

SoftMicro wrote: »

What series have ended in your opinion prematurely and think it/they had a lot of potential?

There're quite a lot to be honest, most of which you'll have heard mentioned countless times over the years, so I'm gonna restrict myself and pick just 10 shows whose cancellations were unjust and premature, otherwise I'd be here all night...

Firefly (don't even get me started on the injustice)

Dollhouse (It got off to a rocky start, but turned into a classic Whedon show, perhaps a little too late)

Dark Angel (which I already mentioned earlier)

Freaks & Geeks (Just look at where all the cast from that show are now and the success stories that came out of those 18 episodes of sheer brilliance)

Saved By The Bell: The College Years (it might not have been the most exciting or most original show ever made, and most of you will scoff that this made my list, but I liked it)

The Tribe (so this ran for 5 seasons and had 260 episodes, but it could've gone on for another 6 or 7 years - it was essentially a post-apocalyptic soap opera for teenagers set in New Zealand for those unfamiliar with it)

Stargate: Universe (so it was a bit different from Stargate: SG1 and Stargate: Atlantis, but it had so much potential and could've been the best of the franchise, given the chance)

Survivors (this came out on BBC a few years back and ran for 2 seasons of 6 episodes each, and it was brilliant. Essentially a British version of The Walking Dead sans zombies)

The Crazy Ones (I'm not saying that Robin Williams would still be alive today if this hadn't been cancelled, but it can't have helped the situation. And it was a great show)

Happy Endings (Up there with some of the greatest sitcoms of the past 10 years. 3 seasons was never enough)

Also Starring LeVar Burton · 24-03-2015 11:37PM

JP Liz V1 wrote: »

If you could star in one soap opera, which would it be and who would you play?

Ooooh, that's a tough one, because I constantly change my mind over which soap is the best, but I think I'd enjoy being in Emmerdale the most.

I'd probably play a distant relative of the Dingles, as they've got Irish connections and I'm shíte at doing accents. Also, my character would be romantically involved with Leyla because ya know...

Or if I had to choose an existing character to play I'd enjoy playing the parts of Paddy or Sam.

SoftMicro · 24-03-2015 11:47PM

Also Starring LeVar Burton wrote: »

There're quite a lot to be honest, most of which you'll have heard mentioned countless times over the years, so I'm gonna restrict myself and pick just 10 shows whose cancellations were unjust and premature, otherwise I'd be here all night...

Firefly (don't even get me started on the injustice)

Dollhouse (It got off to a rocky start, but turned into a classic Whedon show, perhaps a little too late)

Dark Angel (which I already mentioned earlier)

Freaks & Geeks (Just look at where all the cast from that show are now and the success stories that came out of those 18 episodes of sheer brilliance)

Saved By The Bell: The College Years (it might not have been the most exciting or most original show ever made, and most of you will scoff that this made my list, but I liked it)

The Tribe (so this ran for 5 seasons and had 260 episodes, but it could've gone on for another 6 or 7 years - it was essentially a post-apocalyptic soap opera for teenagers set in New Zealand for those unfamiliar with it)

Stargate: Universe (so it was a bit different from Stargate: SG1 and Stargate: Atlantis, but it had so much potential and could've been the best of the franchise, given the chance)

Survivors (this came out on BBC a few years back and ran for 2 seasons of 6 episodes each, and it was brilliant. Essentially a British version of The Walking Dead sans zombies)

The Crazy Ones (I'm not saying that Robin Williams would still be alive today if this hadn't been cancelled, but it can't have helped the situation. And it was a great show)

Happy Endings (Up there with some of the greatest sitcoms of the past 10 years. 3 seasons was never enough)

Wow yeah Firefly completely understand.

SGU was amazing show. The Robert Carlisle centric episodes were some of his finest work. The soundtrack for that show was so beautiful.

Thanks for that, I will check out some of the others....except for saved by the bell: college years...that's just wrong...so wrong :P

TICKLE_ME_ELMO · 25-03-2015 12:07AM

Also Starring LeVar Burton wrote: »

Happy Endings (Up there with some of the greatest sitcoms of the past 10 years. 3 seasons was never enough)

Rumours abound that it might be making a comeback. I'm trying hard not to believe it in case it is just rumours.

CastorTroy · 25-03-2015 12:16AM

What series that you watch is much better than you expected it to be from either the fact it sounded stupid or was a remake/based on a movie? So basically it has no right to be as excellent as it is

Also Starring LeVar Burton · 25-03-2015 12:27AM

CastorTroy wrote: »

What series that you watch is much better than you expected it to be from either the fact it sounded stupid or was a remake/based on a movie? So basically it has no right to be as excellent as it is

I'd probably have to say Blackish. When ABC announced it last year I thought it sounded stupid as a premise, but it's really really funny.

Also, even though it has only had 1 episode so far, I'd say iZombie very much exceeded my expectations.

SoftMicro · 25-03-2015 12:33AM

Also Starring LeVar Burton wrote: »

Also, even though it has only had 1 episode so far, I'd say iZombie very much exceeded my expectations.

have you seen z nation? for what it is, it definitely exceeded my expectations

FunLover18 · 25-03-2015 12:38AM

Of the shows that have ended prematurely, which was the most frustrating due to a cliffhanger/unresolved ending?

How did you deal with that; does it affect rewatches or have you made up a satisfactory conclusion in your head?

Also Starring LeVar Burton · 25-03-2015 12:49AM

SoftMicro wrote: »

have you seen z nation? for what it is, it definitely exceeded my expectations

Cool, I've been meaning to check it out actually.

Also Starring LeVar Burton · 25-03-2015 01:01AM

FunLover18 wrote: »

Of the shows that have ended prematurely, which was the most frustrating due to a cliffhanger/unresolved ending?

How did you deal with that; does it affect rewatches or have you made up a satisfactory conclusion in your head?

I'd have to go with The Tribe on that. It ended every season with a big cliffhanger, but the one at the end at season 5 was such a WTF moment for me. It doesn't affect me re-watching because even up until that point a lot of stuff happens and I genuinely enjoy the characters. They've actually brought out books now to continue the series 8 years after the show ended. The first one came out a few years ago, but I haven't read yet as I want to get another re-watch in to refresh my memory before delving into the books.

But, at the time it was certainly a major buzzkill to have no resolution and no sign of a resolution.

Skerries · 25-03-2015 10:31AM

where do you see the future of TV viewing going with the likes of Netflix and Amazon changing the landscape?

What is the one tv show that you are embarrassed to say that you have watched and loved?

Also Starring LeVar Burton · 25-03-2015 12:21PM

Skerries wrote: »

where do you see the future of TV viewing going with the likes of Netflix and Amazon changing the landscape?

Eventually TV will probably become obsolete and everything will move online, but it will be a slow process and will take at least another 50 years or longer in my opinion. We'll more likely succumb to a Zombie Apocalypse before then anyway.

What is the one tv show that you are embarrassed to say that you have watched and loved?

See Post #57, this is one I've already answered. Although certainly the lamest show I ever watched over the years and still loved it anyway is 7th Heaven, but I've never been embarrassed to admit it. I still occasionally find myself singing the theme song.

Mr E · 25-03-2015 01:12PM

Thanks ASLB.

Next to face off: CastorTroy!

1. What is the best new show of the 2014/2015 season?

2. What show from the 70s or 80s would you bring back/revamp/modernise?

Also Starring LeVar Burton · 25-03-2015 01:18PM

1. What TV character are you most similar to personality wise?

2. Who was your first ever TV crush and who's your current TV crush?

squonk · 25-03-2015 01:22PM

1. What was the TV series that you felt promised the most but delivered so little?

2. What cancelled shows do you think should be brought back?

Lovely Bloke · 25-03-2015 02:11PM

What kind of TV do you own, is it enough for your needs and if money was no object what would you upgrade to?

Pick one character from a favourite show to make a crossover to another show you like, how would they fit in to the universe of the second show, and what would be the reaction of the regulars.

CastorTroy · 25-03-2015 02:18PM

Oh, is that the time?! Must go wash my hair. Should take about 24 hours

Mr E wrote: »

Thanks ASLB.

Next to face off: CastorTroy!

1. What is the best new show of the 2014/2015 season?

2. What show from the 70s or 80s would you bring back/revamp/modernise?

1. Probably The Flash (waiting to see with iZombie)

2. Not many left that haven't already been modernised so i'm gonna cheat slightly and say The Muppet Show

CastorTroy · 25-03-2015 02:20PM

Also Starring LeVar Burton wrote: »

1. What TV character are you most similar to personality wise?

2. Who was your first ever TV crush and who's your current TV crush?

1. Probably Xander Harris

2. Will get back to this. Surprised I can't think now

CastorTroy · 25-03-2015 02:24PM

squonk wrote: »

1. What was the TV series that you felt promised the most but delivered so little?

2. What cancelled shows do you think should be brought back?

1. Recently, The Following. A series about a cult of serial killers starring Kevin Bacon isn't as good as it sounds

2. I'll skip saying Firefly and go with either The Middleman or Harper's Island, since it was said to be coming back with a new cast and story if successful. Would like them to finish The Dead Zone and definitely would like Alphas back

CastorTroy · 25-03-2015 02:49PM

Baldy Conscience wrote: »

What kind of TV do you own, is it enough for your needs and if money was no object what would you upgrade to?

Pick one character from a favourite show to make a crossover to another show you like, how would they fit in to the universe of the second show, and what would be the reaction of the regulars.

Samsung 42" which doubles as my computer monitor. Fits perfectly in my living room. Does what I need but if I had the money for a bigger house and bigger tv, I'd go for it.

Arrow should go to the Flash.

Actually would be interesting to see how the characters from Banshee would do in the world of The Walking Dead. I'm guessing they'd have a few survival techniques they could teach Rick and co.

TICKLE_ME_ELMO · 25-03-2015 03:09PM

I'm going to stick with the same questions I asked yesterday...

1 - Is there a TV show that's been hugely popular with either critics/awards/viewers that you just don't get the appeal of at all?

2 - If you could pitch your own TV show what kind of show would it be? Vague outline or genre is fine... or if there's a film or game or something you'd like to see get the TV treatment.

pixelburp · 25-03-2015 03:14PM

1. Given how overlapping genre TV is becoming: if you could, what two shows would you like to see crossover? Not necessarily shows set in the same universe, but two that you think would make for a tasty collision if it could somehow happen.

2. What TV personality (if any) gets under your skin, for good or bad?

CastorTroy · 25-03-2015 03:31PM

TICKLE_ME_ELMO wrote: »

I'm going to stick with the same questions I asked yesterday...

1 - Is there a TV show that's been hugely popular with either critics/awards/viewers that you just don't get the appeal of at all?

2 - If you could pitch your own TV show what kind of show would it be? Vague outline or genre is fine... or if there's a film or game or something you'd like to see get the TV treatment.

1. Mad Men. Watched the first season thinking it would get better and something would happen. I was wrong

2. I'm not creative enough to come up with my own series but one comic that's been talked about a lot for adaptation is Marvel's Runaways. Would love it to be made. Or else Marvel's X Factor
Or, y'know, just get the female cast of The 100, Flash, Arrow (basically The CW) to star with Sarah Shahi and Amy Acker in a Showgirls series on Cinemax or Starz.

CastorTroy · 25-03-2015 03:43PM

pixelburp wrote: »

1. Given how overlapping genre TV is becoming: if you could, what two shows would you like to see crossover? Not necessarily shows set in the same universe, but two that you think would make for a tasty collision if it could somehow happen.

2. What TV personality (if any) gets under your skin, for good or bad?

1. See Post 86. (Walking Dead/Banshee)

2. WWE commentators? I know there are one or 2 characters, but would have to just look through my shows to see who they are.

FunLover18 · 25-03-2015 03:55PM

Given the recent trend of rebooting films for TV, is there any film which you like to see get this treatment?

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