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Adamantium · 07-24-2007, 10:36 PM

I don't know if this topic is strong enough for it's own thread, but I'll give it a try.

I'm 25 years old and I love the old TV shows. From the fifties thru the sixties (and of course beyond that). However, I don't know anyone (in person) my age that's into those shows.

Anyways, when I ask someone if they've seen a certain show, let's say "My Three Sons," they'll say no and ask when it was on. I'll say in the sixties, and they reply "I wasn't alive then!" The thing is, neither was I, but I've still seen that show (and others from that decade). Have those people never heard of reruns, lol.

If it's not current, they don't watch it. I remember once, I asked a girl I worked with if she liked oldies music and she seemed apauled. She said she only likes current music. What's the deal with that? I know that's her preference, and I'm okay with it. It's just that her only reason for not liking oldies music is because those songs were made too long ago. Not because they suck or anything.

catlover79 · 07-24-2007, 10:39 PM

You know - to me a good song is a good song, no matter what decade it was made in. Same goes for movies and TV shows. That's why I like so many from the past, and almost none from today.

Ireneparalegal · 07-24-2007, 10:52 PM

Old school music and oldies ROCK~!!!!!!!!!!

coffield3 · 07-24-2007, 10:57 PM

Im 25 and i love oldies from movies sitcoms and music!
I must admit not any of my friends do though unless ive turned them on to it.

Zoneboy · 07-24-2007, 10:59 PM

One of the lamest excuses I get from someone who won't watch The Twilight Zone is because it's in black & white. That excuse also applies to any other series not filmed in color. I have a friend who only watches the color episodes of The Andy Griffith Show and as far as I'm concerned, when it went to color, It went downhill.

freshprinceofLA · 07-24-2007, 11:01 PM

I'm 16 and I like classic rock and hip-hop (the doors, jimi hendrix, Run D.M.C., Krs-One) and I like shows from all decades 50's, 60's, 70's, and 80's.

Mikado · 07-24-2007, 11:05 PM

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Originally Posted by Zoneboy

One of the lamest excuses I get from someone who won't watch The Twilight Zone is because it's in black & white. That excuse also applies to any other series not filmed in color. I have a friend who only watches the color episodes of The Andy Griffith Show and as far as I'm concerned, when it went to color, It went downhill.

Yeah some people just dont realise that B&W is often a BETTER medium for movies, espcially drama, or monster movies. The dark shadows and white contrasting light set a mood in a way colour CAN'T.....the Twilight Zone is a particularly good example ( works with tV also ), the B&W eps of that show were some of the most dramatic, and intelligent programming EVER. The new TZ really didnt do all that much for me, as you just couldnt make the show as spooky and dramatic, with colour!

coffield3 · 07-24-2007, 11:08 PM

I get crap from friends and family for watching old sitcoms and movies, but it wont stop me from doing it!
Sometimes im kinda glad that i dont like what everyone else is watching or listening to, it would be a sad world if we were all the same!

Adamantium · 07-24-2007, 11:12 PM

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Originally Posted by Zoneboy

One of the lamest excuses I get from someone who won't watch The Twilight Zone is because it's in black & white. That excuse also applies to any other series not filmed in color. I have a friend who only watches the color episodes of The Andy Griffith Show and as far as I'm concerned, when it went to color, It went downhill.

I hear that from people too. I personally love "The Twilight Zone" and it's best in black and white. I can't imagine what that show would have been like if it stayed on the air a few seasons longer and went to color. Also, I've never seen the newer versions. For me if Rod Serling isn't there then it's not truely "The Twilight Zone." Just impersonators who get to use the same title.

Also, and I'm proud of this, I bought seasons 1 and 2 of "Bewitched" and season 1 of "I Dream of Jeannie" in Black and White! I even had to wait a few weeks longer for season 2 of "Bewitched" but I didn't want to help the sales for the colorized set.

Adamantium · 07-24-2007, 11:14 PM

And anyone who only watches the color episodes of "The Andy Griffith Show" is no fan of the show. Even if they think they are. They'd take color episodes over black and white episodes WITH BARNEY FIFE! They miss out on so much by just watching the color years.

treky · 07-25-2007, 12:10 AM

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Originally Posted by Mikado

Yeah some people just dont realise that B&W is often a BETTER medium for movies, espcially drama, or monster movies. The dark shadows and white contrasting light set a mood in a way colour CAN'T.....the Twilight Zone is a particularly good example ( works with tV also ), the B&W eps of that show were some of the most dramatic, and intelligent programming EVER. The new TZ really didnt do all that much for me, as you just couldnt make the show as spooky and dramatic, with colour!

I heard Mel Brooks say in an interview once about his movie "YOUNG FRANKENSTIEN" (funny movie

) that he made it in black-and-white for EXACTLY that reason.
I remember, one thing he said in the interview was "You can't make a Frankenstien movie in color".

catlover79 · 07-25-2007, 12:13 AM

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Originally Posted by treky

I heard Mel Brooks say in an interview once about his movie "YOUNG FRANKENSTIEN" (funny movie

) that he made it in black-and-white for EXACTLY that reason.
I remember, one thing he said in the interview was "You can't make a Frankenstien movie in color".

Young Frankenstein rules!!

Especially the "Puttin' On the Ritz" scene.

Nighthawk76 · 07-25-2007, 12:19 AM

My favorite decade for movies was the 1970's. Since I wasn't born until 1976 I was either not born yet or was much too young to see those classic movies. I also really love a lot of 70's music too. As Monika said, a good song is a good song and it really doesn't matter what decade it is from.

I love The Twilight Zone. The fact that it was in black and white gave the show much of it's creepiness.

catlover79 · 07-25-2007, 12:31 AM

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Originally Posted by Adamantium

I hear that from people too. I personally love "The Twilight Zone" and it's best in black and white. I can't imagine what that show would have been like if it stayed on the air a few seasons longer and went to color. Also, I've never seen the newer versions. For me if Rod Serling isn't there then it's not truely "The Twilight Zone." Just impersonators who get to use the same title.

Also, and I'm proud of this, I bought seasons 1 and 2 of "Bewitched" and season 1 of "I Dream of Jeannie" in Black and White! I even had to wait a few weeks longer for season 2 of "Bewitched" but I didn't want to help the sales for the colorized set.

The original main cast of Bewitched all appeared in TZ, and all are terrific episodes. Elizabeth Montgomery appeared with Charles Bronson in "Two" (Season 3), Dick York was in two episodes ("The Purple Testament" from Season 1 and "A Penny For Your Thoughts" from Season 2), and Agnes Moorehead starred in "The Invaders" from Season 2. Of Bewitched's supporting cast, David White made two guest spots: "A World of Difference" (Season 1) and "I Sing the Body Electric" (Season 3), and Sandra Gould made two appearances as well: "Cavender Is Coming" (Season 3) and "What's in the Box?" (Season 5). Neat, huh?

Zoneboy · 07-25-2007, 12:44 AM

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Originally Posted by catlover79

The original main cast of Bewitched all appeared in TZ, and all are terrific episodes. Elizabeth Montgomery appeared with Charles Bronson in "Two" (Season 3), Dick York was in two episodes ("The Purple Testament" from Season 1 and "A Penny For Your Thoughts" from Season 2), and Agnes Moorehead starred in "The Invaders" from Season 2. Of Bewitched's supporting cast, David White made two guest spots: "A World of Difference" (Season 1) and "I Sing the Body Electric" (Season 3), and Sandra Gould made two appearances as well: "Cavender Is Coming" (Season 3) and "What's in the Box?" (Season 5). Neat, huh?

Don't forget Alice Pearce, She was in the 1961 episode "Static" (Season 2)

07-24-2007, 10:36 PM	#1
Adamantium TVAdam No More Forum Veteran Join Date: Sep 11, 2002 Location: Springfield, Ohio Posts: 7,839	"I Wasn't Alive Then!" (An Adam Semi-Rant) I don't know if this topic is strong enough for it's own thread, but I'll give it a try. I'm 25 years old and I love the old TV shows. From the fifties thru the sixties (and of course beyond that). However, I don't know anyone (in person) my age that's into those shows. Anyways, when I ask someone if they've seen a certain show, let's say "My Three Sons," they'll say no and ask when it was on. I'll say in the sixties, and they reply "I wasn't alive then!" The thing is, neither was I, but I've still seen that show (and others from that decade). Have those people never heard of reruns, lol. If it's not current, they don't watch it. I remember once, I asked a girl I worked with if she liked oldies music and she seemed apauled. She said she only likes current music. What's the deal with that? I know that's her preference, and I'm okay with it. It's just that her only reason for not liking oldies music is because those songs were made too long ago. Not because they suck or anything.

07-24-2007, 10:39 PM	#2
catlover79 God Bless Val Forum Addict Join Date: May 29, 2006 Location: Bewitched in Ohio Posts: 70,392	You know - to me a good song is a good song, no matter what decade it was made in. Same goes for movies and TV shows. That's why I like so many from the past, and almost none from today.
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07-24-2007, 10:52 PM	#3
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07-24-2007, 10:57 PM	#4
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07-24-2007, 10:59 PM	#5
Zoneboy RIP, I'LL NEVER FORGET YOU :( Moderator Forum Superstar Join Date: Jul 13, 2003 Location: AT HOME WISHING ALL THIS WAS JUST A DREAM AND THAT I'LL WAKE UP FROM THIS NIGHTMARE. Posts: 34,416	One of the lamest excuses I get from someone who won't watch The Twilight Zone is because it's in black & white. That excuse also applies to any other series not filmed in color. I have a friend who only watches the color episodes of The Andy Griffith Show and as far as I'm concerned, when it went to color, It went downhill.
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07-24-2007, 11:01 PM	#6
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07-24-2007, 11:08 PM	#8
coffield3 <3 Forum Veteran Join Date: Jul 23, 2006 Location: England Posts: 7,379	I get crap from friends and family for watching old sitcoms and movies, but it wont stop me from doing it! Sometimes im kinda glad that i dont like what everyone else is watching or listening to, it would be a sad world if we were all the same!

07-24-2007, 11:14 PM	#10
Adamantium TVAdam No More Forum Veteran Join Date: Sep 11, 2002 Location: Springfield, Ohio Posts: 7,839	And anyone who only watches the color episodes of "The Andy Griffith Show" is no fan of the show. Even if they think they are. They'd take color episodes over black and white episodes WITH BARNEY FIFE! They miss out on so much by just watching the color years.

07-25-2007, 12:19 AM	#13
Nighthawk76 Rachel Berry Forum Celebrity Join Date: Feb 28, 2003 Location: Illinois Posts: 23,254	My favorite decade for movies was the 1970's. Since I wasn't born until 1976 I was either not born yet or was much too young to see those classic movies. I also really love a lot of 70's music too. As Monika said, a good song is a good song and it really doesn't matter what decade it is from. I love The Twilight Zone. The fact that it was in black and white gave the show much of it's creepiness.