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Reality TV

Reality TV just won't go away, will it? Everywhere you look there's a newer or whackier version of the format appearing. We've got The Apprentice, Big Brother, X Factor, American Idol - all the big shows. Then you've got the really weird ones like Roc...

The Couch Potato Headquarters

The Couch Potato The Couch Potato is the group for all that is television. TV shows, actors, actresses, tv personas, This group is about the programming. We want to stay away from the "How to Watch TV on your computer" kind of pages.

Television

Actors: Television 

Patrick Macnee

Patrick Macnee is probably best remembered for his role as the urbane super sleuth, John Steed, in the Sixties television series, The Avengers. While he will be forever identified with this role, Macnee has also carved out a successful career as a t...

Chuck Norris

Martial artist and action movie star. Walker, Texas Ranger. The Total Gym guy. Honorary Marine. Humanitarian. Patriot. Role model. Looking for gifts for a Chuck Norris fan? It's a fact! We have 2009 calendars, posters, Chuck's books including his latest be...

David Tennant

David Tennant is a familiar face to any Doctor Who or Harry Potter fans, having played the 10th Doctor in the TV series of the former, and Barty Crouch in the movie Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire. The ladies may also remember him from when he pl...

TV's Favorite Dead Guy: Jeffrey Dean Morgan

This Lens is a tribute to Jeffrey Dean Morgan, the handsome American actor most famous for his roles as Denny Duquette on Grey's Anatomy, John Winchester on Supernatural, and Judah Botkin on Weeds. On all three of these shows, his character is now de...

Josh Holloway

Josh Holloway (born July 20, 1969 in San Jose, California) is an American actor most known for his role as James "Sawyer" Ford on ABC's Golden Globe award and Emmy award-winning show Lost. He developed an interest for movies at a very young age. He s...

Actresses: Television 

Lucille Ball - Why I Love Lucy?

In this lens we focus on one of America's best and funnies comedians of all time Lucille Ball.  Each segment of the site will focus on different threads of her life and career. It seems today's "clowns" think you can't be funny unless you throw...

Carol Burnett

Carol Burnett, one of my all time favorite comedians.  I remember coming home from school and grabbing a bowl of cereal and turning on this show so I could get my dose of laughs for the day.  It was such a neat show.  You absolutely mu...

Linda Thorson

Linda Thorson (born 18 June, 1947) came to international attention in 1968, when she won the role of Tara King in the 60s cult classic TV show, "The Avengers". Only 20-years-old at the time, she had the daunting task of replacing Diana Rigg's Emma Pe...

Catherine Bach

Just about every teenage boy who came of age in the late 1970's and early 1980's will immediately recognize the name of Catherine Bach. As one of the most recognizable icons of the era, Bach was an integral part of the cast for the television series,...

Jennifer Aniston - Actress and Former Mrs Pitt

Jennifer Aniston is an actress who gained fame in the comedy Friends and has gone on to star in a number of successful movies. Her love life is often under public scrutiny with Brad Pitt and Vince Vaughan being two of the more famous ex-paramours. S...

Classic Action & Adventure Shows 

CHiPs

For six great seasons, California Highway Patrol motorcycle officers Jon Baker and Frank "Ponch" Poncherello ruled the road with humor and heroics. From wacky storylines to awesome car chases, CHiPs was TV entertainment at its best.

Mission: Impossible

On September 17th, 1966, a hand struck a match, set off a fuse, and viewers were treated to the first episode of a unique TV show: Mission: Impossible. There was nothing like it before, and nothing like it since. The series grabbed me from the start....

The A-Team

In 1972, a crack commando unit was sent to prison by a military court for a crime they didn't commit...

The New Avengers: The TV Series

The New Avengers: The TV Series and how it returned: Actress Linda Thorson (Tara King) was the final partner for John Steed in the original, classic Avengers series which ended in 1969.  While American (and to some extent British...

Current Action & Adventure Series 

24

24 is an Emmy and Golden Globe award-winning American television series. Broadcast by Fox Network in the USA and syndicated worldwide, the show first aired on November 6, 2001, with an initial thirteen episodes. In January 2007, 24 was made available...

Classic American Television Comedy 

I Dream of Jeannie

I Dream of Jeannie first aired on NBC television on September 18, 1965. NBC had developed it as a response to the wildly popular 'Bewitched' television show on ABC. The show starred Barbara Eden as the genie, Larry Hagman as her master, Bill Dailey as...

Frasier - The TV Show

Dr. Frasier Crane was so much funnier to me once he moved to Seattle and settled in to his own show.  The characters and the dialogue of this series were the epitome of perfection for an ensemble cast show.  These were shows that could legi...

The Funniest TV Show Ever

The writing, the acting, the ensemble- it all clicked!  This show is hilarious! Every once in a while a show comes together in such a way that it becomes a success way beyond what anyone ever could have imagined.  Seinfeld is one s...

F Troop

Whether you saw it when it first ran on ABC from 1965–1967, caught it in syndication during the 1970s or 1980s, or discovered it on the web, you're undoubtedly here because you want to know more about the classic sitcom F Troop. I've put togeth...

The Addams Family

Celebrating all that is macabre and strange is The Addams Family.  Created by cartoonist Charles Addams, this beloved and ooky family has gone from print to television to movies. A new musical based on the creepy family is currently in the works...

Current American Television Comedy 

Lucky There's a Family Guy!

Follow this lens' updates at twitter.com/songbird6. Please do rate this lens if you read it! It only takes a second. "Family Guy" is one of my favorite shows. I think it's hysterically funny, cleverly irreverent, and socially astute. Here, I...

Scrubs: The TV Show

I love Scrubs. Here's nearly everything you ever needed or wanted to know about the comedy that follows the lives of doctors and nurses at Sacred Heart Hospital.   Don't forget to rate this lens! 

Studio 60 On The Sunset Strip

Plain and simple -- I miss "Studio 60 On The Sunset Strip".  During it's too short time on the air, it quickly became one of my favorites.  It was a fantastic ensemble show with great dialogue and cast interaction.  Why was i...

Classic British Television Comedy 

Mr. Bean

Mr. Bean is a character played by Rowan Atkinson. He is a child-like, socially inept, clumsy guy who tries hard and means well, but by such often finds himself is difficult situations. Mr. Bean's greatest talent is his imagination. He has a way of so...

British Comedy - Some Mother's Do 'Ave 'Em

Some Mothers Do 'Ave 'Em was a hugely popular British comedy series, broadcast by the BBC in the 1970s. It was considered unlikely to succeed but the series triumphed due to the outstanding performance of Michael Crawford as the hapless Frank Spencer...

Fawlty Towers is the Greatest Show with John Cleese

Fawlty Towers is the Greatest Show with John Cleese Monty Python gets all the attention but for absolute British comedy genius from John Cleese you must watch Fawlty Towers.

Monty Python

If you are old enough you probably enjoyed the devious and ingenious humor of Monty Python's Flying Circus which had a sensational run starting in September of 1969 on BBC One in Britain and encompassing four years and some 45 memorable episodes. The...

Victoria Wood Video Showcase

British comedienne Victoria Wood could always make me laugh out loud! I have loved her observational and parodic humour since first seeing her some time ago. She is perhaps not as media visible these days, but her wit has stood and still stands the...

Current British Television Comedy 

British TV Comedy Shows - Black Books

This fantastic TV series is based in a London bookshop where the owner Bernard Black (played by the wonderful Dylan Moran) plays merry hell with his sidekick, the long-suffering Manny (Bill Bailey) and his long term friend Fran (Tamsin Creig). Bernard...

The Kumars at No. 42

The Kumars at No. 42, is a hilarious britcom, now found on BBC America. The Kumars are an Indian-British family in North London, who host a talk show, hosted by son Sanjeev, in the TV studio they build in the backyard. It is part scripted, part impro...

Tribute to Little Britain

Tribute to one of the best Comedy Series of the last two decades.

Coupling - The Hit BBC Comedy

Coupling is a hilarious British comedy that ran from 2000 to 2004 on Britain's BBC2 and won "Best TV Comedy" at the 2003 British Comedy Awards. The show focuses on the lives and relationships of the six main characters.  They are all c...

British Comedy - Vicar Of Dibley

When the village of Dibley's vicar died in the middle of the service, the locals did not know what awaits them. They get a woman vicar with a bob cut and magnificent bosom. The modern music loving vicar with a passion for chocolate is not the only ec...

Classic Children's Television 

Teletubbies

The television show "Teletubbies" is a show geared towards very young children. THe characters are interactive alien, type characters that teach the children special messages, such as sharing, being polite, etc. Originating on British telev...

Celebrities on Sesame Street

Celebrities have walked down Sesame Street since the start. Sesame Street is the perfect way to see your favorite celebs let loose and show you a side of them you have maybe not seen. Some stars are just like you would expect them to be, but some may...

Flintstones Video Showcase

Take a trip back in time with the hillarious and lovable characters from THE FLINTSTONES! Check out the videos, books, shirts, toys, costumes and more!  We give a portion of our proceeds to non-profit organizations!

Gerry Anderson Television Showcase

Stingray, Captain Scarlet, UFO, Space:1999, Joe 90, Supercar, Fireball XL5 and Thunderbirds were all the brainchildren of Gerry Anderson, who was a master of the heroic adventure tale, puppeteering technology and futuristic machine designs. For...

Current Children's Television 

Hannah Montana

Hannah Montana - watched by millions of children (including my daughter). It's funny how kids sort of drift from one show to another. See, first they really like Kim Possible, then they couldn't get enough of Hannah and now they've sort of drifted o...

High School Musical 2

Time for the most highly anticipated Disney Channel movie ever, High School Musical 2!  Sequel to the wildly popular High School Musical, the second movie takes place as the school year ends, and the Wildcats get jobs at Sharpay and Ryan's count...

High School Musical

Troy, our favorite hoops star, meets Gabriella while on a New Years Eve vacation. They sing a karaoke song together and discover a cosmic connection. Troy finds out Gabriella is the new girl at school and they decide to audition for the high school m...

Scooby Doo

Scoob has got to be one of the most loved cartoon characters ever created by Hanna Barbera. Although many updates and spin-offs have been created since 1969, it still retains a very 60's feeling of the hippy summer of love. This page is dedicated to a...

We Love SpongeBob-Squarepants!

The cute and happy Spongebob sang his way into our hearts. We've enjoyed the Spongebob television show, videos, music, books, and room decor. We're sharing some favorites here! My son took the lens photo of one of his zillion Spongebobs. Remembe...

Television Pot Pourri 

My So-Called Life Video Showcase

My So-Called Life dealt with many controversial issues that teenagers experience and struggle with as they try to find their own identity. Many of the episodes included strong themes such as teenage alcoholism, censorship, homophobia, teenage sex, sc...

The Topper TV Series

Thorne Smith's lively characters enjoyed an international audience through a trio of popular Topper movies, and gained new fame when CBS Television produced the episodic comedy series, Topper, in 1953. Veteran character actor Leo G. Carroll was cast...

Kids Incorporated

Kids Incorporated was a kid's TV show that ran from 1984 to 1996. The first two seasons were on NBC and the remaining seasons aired on the Disney Channel.   The main characters of the show ranged in age from 8 through mid teens. The show revolved...

Reader Recommended Television Lenses 

The Result of the Above Voting - The Top 5 Television Lenses

SpongeBob SquarePants

"SpongeBob SquarePants"!  Yes, I know it's a kids cartoon.  But, what can I say, this is an adorable cartoon and I love watching the adventures of SpongeBob and his friends.  Check them out here.

The West Wing - The Series

The West Wing was, and is, one of my all time favorite TV shows.  It had the best combination of a great ensemble cast and terrific writing.  There wasn't a single episode that didn't have at least one moment of pure joy to watch. I'm not t...

The Drew Carey Show Video Showcase

"The Drew Carey Show" is set in Cleveland, OH and it is hilarious.  If you're familiar with the show, you can't wait to get to these clips.  If you haven't seen it yet - you'll be a fan by the time you're done watching.

WKRP In Cincinnati Video Showcase

"WKRP In Cincinnati" was one of my favorite shows on television, and then again to watch in reruns.  I had the biggest crush ever on the character Andy Travis.  The Thanksgiving episode (see below) has to be some of the funniest s...

Quantum Leap Video Showcase

Do you remember the show "Quantum Leap"?  Well, I do and I remember having the biggest crush ever on Scott Bakula.  Well, thanks to YouTube, I can see them all over again - and so can you.  So sit back, relax, and travel thro...

Classic Science Fiction Television 

The X-Files: The Truth Is Out There

THE X-FILES ran from 1993-2002 and was a present-day show that followed FBI agents Fox Mulder and Dana Scully as they investigated paranormal cases and attempted to uncover a vast government conspiracy to hide definitive evidence of extraterrestrial...

UFO - the tv series

U.F.O. was a British TV series, produced by Gerry and Sylvia Anderson.  It was filmed in 1969-70 and primarily aired in the UK in 1970-71.  Twenty-six episodes were produced.  The show documented the adventures of SHADO, the organizati...

Space 1999

Space: 1999 show about the journey of the occupants of a (ITC Entertainment, 1975-77) is a British science-fiction televisionMoon base after the Moon is knocked out of orbit by a nuclear explosion. The series was the last produced by the partnership...

The Invaders: The TV Series

The Invaders: Alien beings from a dying planet. Their destination : The Earth. Their purpose : To make it their world. David Vincent (Roy Thinnes) has seen them. For him it began one lost night on a lonely country road, looking for a short-cut that...

Star Trek Video Showcase

Where would sci-fi be today with out Star Trek? This lens is just for all you fellow Trekies who need a one-stop-spot to shop for Star Trek memrobilia.

Current Science Fiction Television 

LOST vs HEROES

LOST vs HEROES Which one is the better show? I will have to say Lost because it keeps me totally captivated and wanting to watch more. They really get into the characters and also have one of the best ongoing stories I've ever seen on television. E...

Firefly

Firefly, a short lived sci-fi series was released on Fox in 2002. In spite having been on the air for only one year, it quickly entered the annals of sci-fi tv history. Set 500 years in the future, Firefly is the story of a 9 person crew man...

Torchwood

Rumours of Torchwood Season 4 coming up... stay tuned. Aussies - Torchwood Season 2 is being screened on ABC2 on Friday nights... yay! Torchwood Torchwood is an anagram of Doctor Who, and like an anagram is a remix of some of the ideas from its sis...

Life On Mars - Am I Mad, in a Coma or Back in Time?

Life on Mars is a British television drama series, which was first shown on BBC One in January and February 2006. The format of the series mixes science fiction - specifically, time travel - with police drama. The central character is policeman DCI S...

DOCTOR WHO

Doctor Who is the longest-running science fiction television series in the history of broadcasting, a series that began on the BBC1 network in the United Kingdom in November 1963 and ran until 1989... and which will be returning to BBC1 in early 2005...

Classic Television: General 

I Love Lucy and Lucy Ricardo!

I grew up without TV. Dad always said there was more to do in life that sit in front of that one-eyed monster! At the time, I thought he was horrible! Now, I see he did have a point! At least I know for sure I would not have enjoyed I Love Lucy as...

The Avengers: The TV Series

T he TV series The Avengers is a blend of espionage, fantasy and sometimes science fiction that has appealed to those who enjoy witty, off-beat television. While this British programme (produced by ABC-TV in the UK) acquired a huge...

The Partridge Family

The Partridge Family, the fictional band from the 1970s sitcom of the same name, consisted of a widow and her five children who toured the country in a colorful bus.

The Prisoner

THE PRISONER was a television series that ran in Britian from 1967 to 1968.  Most of the series was created, written and directed by Irish actor Patrick McGoohan.  This was one of the first television shows to become a cult classic. Currentl...

The Love Boat

The Love Boat (simply Love Boat in its final season) is an American television series set on a Cruise ship, which aired on the ABC Television Network from 1977 until 1986. It was part of ABC's Saturday night one-two punch along with Fantasy Island un...

Televisions 

DLP TV

There are so many technologies to choose from when buying a television: CRT, LCD, Plasma, DLP, LCOS, and eventually SED, OLED, and FED may creep into the conversation too. DLP TV is another great option. The DLP flat screen projection TV models are...

The Best HDTVs for 2009

The ultimate one-page guide to LCD HDTVs: all of the "need to know" information about LCD and HDTV technology you'll need before making that final decision! See the current top 5 best HDTVs, too: a current list is added every single...

Plasma TV Consumer Electronics

What is a plasma TV? Well it's a television that can give you the sharpest images and most vibrant colors available on today's television. When used with today's HDTV (high-definition television) you can get the best television experience you've ever...

Best Television Ever?

If you're looking for the best television ever, look no further than the hottest one on the market today: the Sony Bravia XBR. Easy to remember! Best.Television.Ever.com

Sony LCD TV Vs Samsung LCD HDTV Product Reviews and Comparison

When buying a LCD TV every one is looking for something specific. some want great design , others want a great picture. Some are looking for Color and others are looking for Contrast. At the end everyone looks at the PRICE TAG. But for those who have...

Classic Television Drama 

Alias Smith and Jones (Alias Smith & Jones)

"Hannibal Heyes and Kid Curry - the two most successful outlaws in the history of the West. And in all the trains and banks they robbed, they never shot anyone. This made our two latter-day Robin Hoods very popular - with everyone but the railro...

Picket Fences

I find it hard to believe that "Picket Fences" has already been off of the air for more than ten years.  At the same time -- I celebrate the the first season is finally available on Amazon.  What is that you say -- you never watch...

Emergency!

Emergency! was a pioneering TV show that thrilled audiences and had a direct impact on the field of emergency medicine. Each week firefighter/paramedics Roy DeSoto and Johnny Gage raced to the rescue with humor and bravery. Come along for the ride wi...

West Wing

The West Wing is an American television serial drama created by Aaron Sorkin that was originally broadcast from 1999 to 2006. It was produced by John Wells. The series is set in the West Wing of the White House, the location of th...

The Original Perry Mason Television Series

Perry Mason, the most successful and longest-running lawyer series on television debuted on September 21, 1957. The Case of the Restless Redhead was based on a 1954 novel by the show's creator, Erle Stanley Gardner. The premiere episode, starring Ray...

Current Television Drama 

Nip/Tuck | Watch Episodes Online for Free

Nip/Tuck is an Emmy and Golden Globe award-winning American television medical drama series created by Ryan Murphy for FX Networks. The show follows the lives of two plastic surgeons, Sean McNamara (Dylan Walsh) and Christian Troy (Julian McMahon). T...

Jericho

Jericho Surviving the bomb was only the beginning! Surviving the Second cancelation by CBS was the next thing. Keeping Jericho going is the campaign. We need your help! 

The Best Lost Guide Ever

Welcome to the Best Lost Guide Ever. Here you will find a complete guide to ABC's hit show Lost. For those of you who haven't watched the show before, beware that this page is filled with spoilers, but it is also a great way to catch up without havin...

Specialty Television Lenses 

Samantha Harris: The Cheesiest TV Host Ever

Samantha Harris is the co-host of Dancing with the Stars and has appeared on E! in a number of things and also anchored Extra!. She has a really nice smile, and looks lovely, but you just can't help but wonder... She really is cheesy! Follow DWTS...

All-Time Favorite Classic Television Theme Songs

Television theme song lyrics aren't what they used to be. Assembled for your listening pleasure are classic television favorites, from Casper the Friendly Ghost in 1945 to Laverne and Shirley in 1976. Who among us does not have several of these class...

The Greatest TV Intros Ever

Do you remember a time when television shows had really great intros? Back in the 60s and up until about the 80s, program makers loved to entice their audience with some very exciting opening credits which were almost like a mini movie in themselves...

The Funniest Commercials Ever

Many commercials are better than the shows. They have to be to keep our attention.  Some use sex to sell.  Others use humor.  Scroll down to see some of the funniest commercials available online. Caution: Some of these ads require adult...

Television Witches Over The Years

I can remember watching Samantha Stephens on "Bewitched" and wishing that I could be her.  Oh, to be able to twitch my nose and have things happen for me.  Needless to say, that wasn't a wish that ever came true, but that never st...

Television Reality Shows 

The Amazing Race

I love it because not only is it an amazing competition that involves both physical and mental abilities, but it also gives all of the viewers a chance to travel around the world through their televisions.  It has its good guys and bad guys, jus...

American Idol: Season 8

Time to name another American Idol. It's hard to believe that there have been seven previous winners. This is the place to find out about the Top 36 contestants in American Idol: Season 8. We'll follow them from the first auditions (or the first air...

CBS Survivor Samoa

Survivor -- The Emmy Award-winning series  Are you a Survivor Fan? Let's talk about the the show where the participants are attempting to outwit, outplay, and outlast one another in order to win the title of Sole Survivor.

Dancing with the Stars - The Professionals

Ballroom dancing is full of beauty and grace, and it's also full of hard work and sweat. The professional dancers on Dancing with the Stars have all gone through intense training - needed to make it look so easy! Here's a lensography of the...

The Mole 2008 ~ The TV Reality Show

One of the best reality game shows, The Mole, returned to US TV screens during June of 2008. The show had been on hiatus since 2004, when the fourth season was aired. Described as "the smartest reality show ever", The Mole began on ABC-TV at the beg...

Television Game Shows 

are you smarter than a 5th grader

Tony Hawk is NOT smarter than a 5th grader! But neither are the adults that go on FOX's new show to win some money and show the world just how smart (or not) they are. Tony Hawk won $175,000.00 for his Tony Hawk Foundation. Are You Smarter than 5th G...

Wheel of Fortune - All-Time Best Game Show

Most people think of hangman as a childhood game that you play with a pencil and paper.  Merv Griffin took that idea, added a giant spinning wheel, an attractive hostess and a ceramic Dalmatian and created the longest running syndicated game sho...

Deal Or No Deal: The Sexiest Game Show Ever

Deal Or No Deal is a huge gameshow hit. It features Howie Mandel for a host and 26 lovely lady models each holding a case that contains a value between one penny and one million dollars. Throughout  the game the models open their cases as the co...

1 vs 100: The Game Show

One contestant will battle 'the mob' of 100 others in an attempt to win big on the game show "1 vs 100". This show followed in ways of "Deal or No Deal" as a social game show with potentially huge payoffs, allowing probability and...

The Best Game Show Ever

I love Wheel of Fortune and think it is the Best Game Show Ever.  It is probably my favorite game show because I love solving puzzles and I am actually quite good at guessing the puzzles on the show way before the contestants do!&...