Comments on: TVs in public spaces http://salvatorefalco.com/2008/05/16/tvs-in-public-spaces/ Fri, 06 Aug 2010 09:53:00 -0400 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.0.1 By: Chris http://salvatorefalco.com/2008/05/16/tvs-in-public-spaces/comment-page-1/#comment-265 Chris Mon, 19 May 2008 02:45:53 +0000 http://salvatorefalco.com/?p=91#comment-265 I've seen the commercials for "Burn Notice", but always forget to check it out. Although I'm not one of those pseudo-intellectuals who turn their noses up at television, I do think there's a dearth of quality programming. That we have hundreds of channels to choose from just makes it more obvious that there is little worth watching. I’ve seen the commercials for “Burn Notice”, but always forget to check it out. Although I’m not one of those pseudo-intellectuals who turn their noses up at television, I do think there’s a dearth of quality programming. That we have hundreds of channels to choose from just makes it more obvious that there is little worth watching.

]]> By: Heather http://salvatorefalco.com/2008/05/16/tvs-in-public-spaces/comment-page-1/#comment-264 Heather Sun, 18 May 2008 00:06:18 +0000 http://salvatorefalco.com/?p=91#comment-264 I had to share a story of a co-student who claims not to have a TV, because she came here for her education and to study, not watch TV. However, if we are talking about different shows, she knows all about it. It is quite amusing, then add that she is 42 and not near as smart as she thinks she is and you have a great joke. I had to share a story of a co-student who claims not to have a TV, because she came here for her education and to study, not watch TV. However, if we are talking about different shows, she knows all about it. It is quite amusing, then add that she is 42 and not near as smart as she thinks she is and you have a great joke.

]]> By: Sam http://salvatorefalco.com/2008/05/16/tvs-in-public-spaces/comment-page-1/#comment-263 Sam Sat, 17 May 2008 01:02:00 +0000 http://salvatorefalco.com/?p=91#comment-263 You might like "Burn Notice." I think the first season is out on DVD, and the new episode start in July. It's a comedy action show about a freelance spy who has been "burned" by the U.S. government, for reasons unknown. It's witty, fun, and shot in Miami, which means it's got a lot of stunning visual elements. You might like “Burn Notice.” I think the first season is out on DVD, and the new episode start in July. It’s a comedy action show about a freelance spy who has been “burned” by the U.S. government, for reasons unknown. It’s witty, fun, and shot in Miami, which means it’s got a lot of stunning visual elements.

]]> By: Chris http://salvatorefalco.com/2008/05/16/tvs-in-public-spaces/comment-page-1/#comment-262 Chris Sat, 17 May 2008 00:15:30 +0000 http://salvatorefalco.com/?p=91#comment-262 I wondered why the neighborhood Chinese restaurant back in Colorado installed flat screen TVs in its very small dining room. The things were on all the time, but tuned to regular broadcast television stations. This meant they were distracting and had a bad picture. Yuck. I've only come across one spot on campus that has televisions in public space - one entrance to the student center has a couple, which are usually tuned to Premier League soccer or soap operas (watched primarily by middle-aged campus office workers). Needless to say, I avoid this are like the plague when I have actual work to do. Otherwise the flickering video siren always grabs my attention, if it's only some horrible crap like Jerry Springer. Although I like television, lately I've had problems finding something I want to watch on it. I'm tired of <i>CSI</i> in its myriad flavors, <i>Law & Order</i>, and the plethora of cop shows. I need a smart show with witty dialogue - like the defunct <i>Studio 60,</i>, <i>West Wing<i>, <i>Firefly </i>, or <i>Max Headroom</i>. I'd love to be able to get <i>BBC News</i> for more than two hours in the morning on BBC America. I loved Food Network, Discovery Channel, TLC, and the History Channel until they over expanded and started putting on any crap that attracted consumer attention. Now we have 10 of those channels with quality content for about one of them. I wondered why the neighborhood Chinese restaurant back in Colorado installed flat screen TVs in its very small dining room. The things were on all the time, but tuned to regular broadcast television stations. This meant they were distracting and had a bad picture. Yuck.

I’ve only come across one spot on campus that has televisions in public space – one entrance to the student center has a couple, which are usually tuned to Premier League soccer or soap operas (watched primarily by middle-aged campus office workers). Needless to say, I avoid this are like the plague when I have actual work to do. Otherwise the flickering video siren always grabs my attention, if it’s only some horrible crap like Jerry Springer.

Although I like television, lately I’ve had problems finding something I want to watch on it. I’m tired of CSI in its myriad flavors, Law & Order, and the plethora of cop shows. I need a smart show with witty dialogue – like the defunct Studio 60,, West Wing, Firefly , or Max Headroom. I’d love to be able to get BBC News for more than two hours in the morning on BBC America. I loved Food Network, Discovery Channel, TLC, and the History Channel until they over expanded and started putting on any crap that attracted consumer attention. Now we have 10 of those channels with quality content for about one of them.

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