It was a wonderful feeling I had last night. I got into bed at 9:15 PM and without a care in the world passed out. I haven't had that luxury on a Sunday night for a long time. What occurred to me is that I can relax and not be a slave to my television.
I have to say that the last few weeks have been especially brutal for me (or anyone who does not own TiVo). I found myself making notes of which season finales and series finales I would be watching. Ordinarily I have myself making a commitment to only Desperate Housewives and Grey's Anatomy (which fortunately were on in one sitting, but now I'll be screwed when Grey moves to Thursdays next season). But at this time of year, I'd rather see the episodes than read about them in Entertainment Weekly.
Even though I failed to watch these shows regularly I found that I had to see the last of Malcolm in the Middle, That '70s Show and Will & Grace. With each episode I felt a sadness not because of the plotlines, but the fact that I was in high school when these shows started. And I remember watching these shows when then started. I guess it just makes me feel seasoned. I have to say though that I was touched by the ending of Malcolm in the Middle. And I agree with Lois even though she is as harsh as she is. There is more to be gained from working your way to the top than having everything handed to you. As for That '70s Show, I guess from the last episode that home is where the heart is? Or was it how you should stick with the tight knit group you always have? I guess it works in the '70s.
Okay, I have to admit that by the time the fifth season of Will & Grace rolled around, I wasn't watching at all. Personally I think the show peaked with the episode A Chorus Lie with Matt Damon. I have to say though that it's hard to be sad that this show is ending because syndication is bloated with its episodes. I swear at 11PM it is on three different channels. (It might work as a variation of the Caine/Hackman theory from PCU. At any time, 24 hours a day you can find a Gene Hackman or Michael Caine movie on. Only for this it might be the Will & Grace/Law & Order theory.) The finale was sweet but a bit forced on the “they're meant to be together” idea. I guess I'm glad it was done in a way that did not require them to sacrifice there quests for true love. Then again I felt it was all a bit hokey. Though the dose of reality of people aren't friends forever was refreshing. Then again I watch TV to escape from harsh realities. I guess in the end, I laughed enough, I was touched, thanks for the memories.
So for the shows that will be back next fall I admit that the second season of Desperate Housewives did not have me enthralled. If anything I was relieved to finally be done with caring. With Grey's Anatomy, I'm happy that I'm not left wondering about next season for the length of the summer. As it turns out the only cliff hanging I'm really wondering about is Burke. I doubt he'll be off the show, but what exactly are they going to do with him? He better not become an ass. Speaking of doctors who are asses, after watching the finale of House I remembered why I like the show, but do not watch it very much. I love Hugh Laurie and I must admit I have a thing for surly doctors on TV, but the show tends to show more medical stuff than I care to watch. Those of you who saw the finale will probably agree with me that the show is superb, but watching a guy's eye pop out of his head and hang from the socket is a bit much. It became too much when the guy's testicle exploded. I don't even have a set, but I was in pain watching that.
For my comedies, I found myself watching My Name is Earl. I don't even like that show but I watched it just to make sure that I didn't miss The Office. I love Jim. I love Pam. I love Jim and Pam. After what I saw this last episode I have to agree what I read in EW: DO NOT SCREW THIS UP! Finally there's Scrubs. Still on. According to its official website, it will still be on next year. That's all that matters. Back to my surly doctors bit, I love Cox and Jordan. In real life, I wouldn't, but how can you not love their dynamic? I can't wait to be like that.
In the end, it was a pretty decent finale season. I promised myself that I wouldn't get sucked into the summer programming bonanza and get out and life my own life. Then again, it is maybe there's a sale on TiVos this week. Then I can have my cake and watch it too.
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