Big fan of Dexter and Curb Your Enthusiasm. Loved The Sopranos and Six Feet Under. Watched a few years of Big Love and Weeds but haven’t watched them in a while, they just kind of lost me. As for older shows I think All in the Family is a true American classic, as well written as many great films and novels, 30 years later it still rings too true. Back when Roseann was on the air I liked it, but wasn’t a huge fan, I guess I couldn’t get past the star constantly making an ass of herself at every single opportunity. However when I watch it on TV Land it really does stand out as extraordinarily well written and funny. There was an episode that I watched last week where her pretty teen aged daughter Becky is giving a presentation to the student council and after introducing herself she farts. Her other daughter Darlene in describing the situation to her parents, who knew something had happened but weren’t sure what, can’t help but gloat as she says “and then, Becky cut the cheese.” Absolutely hilarious.
A great show that only lasted one season, Freaks and Geeks. Judd Apatow wrote and produced it years before he hit big with the 40 Year Old Virgin. Better than anything I’ve ever seen on the big or small screen in accurately portraying a suburban high school in the late 70’s early 80’s.