Best TV Show by Letter

[calsnowskier]

I think I have recovered sufficiently from the movie polls we ran a while ago, so it is time to do TV shows now. I plan on starting with the nomination threads probably next Monday.

The rules will basically be the same as with the movies, but with a few minor tweaks...

1) nomination threads will stay open for approx 3 days.
2) poll threads will be open for 3 days
3) anyone can nominate up to 5 shows per letter in the nominations
4) any show that starts with a number will be in the number category, no matter if it is spelled or not (Seventh Heaven, 12 Monkeys)
5) "The", "A", "An" etc are not considered the first word of a title. This is rather obvious, I think, but it needs to be stated.
6) shows that have gerational reboots are stand alone (Star Trek), but shows that are continuations are considered a single show (Dr Who, Heroes, X-Files). This may need some discussion to iron out.
7) Mini-series are not included (Pacific, Band of Brothers, Roots).
8) I wil list recommendations in the nomination threads, but feel free to offer your own ideas.
9) only shows from the U.S., Canada and the UK are eligible (sorry, no telenovelas).

These rules are all open for discussion before we start, but please remember, this is a lot of work and is intended to be fun. Don't be a dick!

 

[outofyourmind]

What about shows that are more like documentaries like for example under the "A's" there's
Ancient Discoveries
Ancient Aliens
America Unearthed

I think all of those are more than 1 season.
Do we count those or not.
I'm on the fence about it, could go either way.

 

[calsnowskier]

What is the difference between those and reality TV?

I don't see a problem with including those.

However...

If we do include them, that may create a large chasm in the votes. People who like that sort of show Willa you ally not vote for scripted shows like Lost or Hawaii 5-O (for example).

 

[calsnowskier]

Also, just to amend...

I don't watch those type of shows, so I will most likely not list them in the opening posts of the non threads. That could really hurt their chances of making the actual polls...

 

[calsnowskier]

Let's also use this thread for unofficial nominations. No way am I going to think of all shows that may interest people. Please give me special assistance with the tougher letters (U, V, X, Y, Z...)

 

[calsnowskier]

I think shows on traditional news stations should be exempt as well (FNC, CNN, CNBC, MSNBC, HLN, etc)

News magazines on network TV should be fair game (60 mins, Current Affair, etc)

 

[mr.hockey4242]

I say no to counting those documentary/discovery type shows or reality tv.

Make it about shows with actual plot lines and acting lol

 

[Battlelyon]

The Americans is a good show

 

[outofyourmind]

I guess just include them all and it will work itself out.

 

[beardown07]

Let's also use this thread for unofficial nominations. No way am I going to think of all shows that may interest people. Please give me special assistance with the tougher letters (U, V, X, Y, Z...)

Here's some for U

Unsolved Mysteries
UFO Hunters
United States of Tara
Unplugged (MTV's)

 

[beardown07]

Some V's...



V (original)

The Venture Bros.

Veep

Vikings

 

[beardown07]

X


X-Files
Xena: Warrior Princess
The X-Factor

 

[beardown07]

got nothing for Y??



Yes, Dear ???

 

[beardown07]

Z



Zorro??

 

[Chewbaccer]

Andy Griffith Show for A.

 

[calsnowskier]

got nothing for Y??



Yes, Dear ???

I also got "You Can't Do that on Television"

 

[Battlelyon]

Arrested Development for A

 

[mr.hockey4242]

Should probably just close the W poll before it even starts.

If anything but the Wire wins. It will be embarrassing for all members of the hoop and tarnish each and every one of our family names.

 

[calsnowskier]

Should probably just close the W poll before it even starts.

If anything but the Wire wins. It will be embarrassing for all members of the hoop and tarnish each and every one of our family names.

It doesn't get my vote...

 

[DragonfromTO]

got nothing for Y??



Yes, Dear ???

For the letter Y "Yes, Minister" was hilarious (as was "Yes, Prime Minister") but younger US viewers probably don't know it.