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PajamaParty · 08-19-2007, 12:23 AM

List the shows that are equivalent to comfort food. For me it's The Golden Girls or Night Court for comedy, The Commish for drama, Lois And Clark for fantasy/romance and Garfield And Friends or any animated holiday special for cartoons. There's just something warm and fuzzy about all those shows. Maybe its cause they don't make them like that anymore. I never get tired of them. To me they're like a nice creamy bowl of macaroni and cheese or sweet mug of hot chocolate - but with less calories and guilt. What's your feel good show?

Adamantium · 08-19-2007, 12:33 AM

For me "Wings" is one for comedy. I proved this last week, though I've felt it for a while. I had a horrible day at work and I got on my couch, turned out the lights, laid back and turned on "Wings" and I tell you, my troubles went away (until the episode ended, lol). That show is so underrated.

As for dramas, I turn to the original "Twilight Zone".

For Sci-Fi, it's gotta be either "Quantum Leap" or "Sliders." Though "Sliders" got darker as it went on, the early ones are great for comfort food.

"Futurama" too. I get so involved in the episodes, that I forget all about the things that bug me in real life. When I was sick with a cold, I popped in my "Futurama" DVDs and just the rest of the day laughing (of course it hurt to laugh, but I did it anyways).

dawsongirl · 08-19-2007, 12:46 AM

Probably the Incredible Hulk or Lois and Clark. Cuz I can get sucked in and obsessed and it just makes you happy for awhile.

Or any show with a favorite star does the same thing, even if it's not a fav show.

And 70s game shows.

catlover79 · 08-19-2007, 01:00 AM

I'd say the TGIF shows. I always looked forward to Friday nights as a kid. Usually we'd order a pizza, watch the shows (and 20/20 afterwards), and my mom would let us "camp out" in the living room in sleeping bags. What fun!

PajamaParty · 08-19-2007, 01:27 AM

I forgot to mention Three's Company - John Ritter and Don Knotts always make me laugh on that show!! God bless them. Catlover, your post reminded me of the day after Christmas, if it was a weekday my dad would be back at work, my mom would be watching her soaps on tv, and my sister and i would take a big blanket and spread it on the living room floor and just play with all our new toys, It was like our little island. Usually my pick of shows is determined by my emotions. If I have a bad day at work, sometimes I'll watch the last episode of the first season of 'Roseanne' titled, if I'm not mistaken, 'Let's Call It Quits'. I always fantasize about that ending, its so empowering, especially for somebody who's just struggling to survive and make it and deals with that kind of workplace indifference. Anyway, I love your picture of Elizabeth Montgomery. That was my favorite show when I was little, I used to watch the reruns on Nick@Nite. After that, it was my never ending quest to be blonde, I always thought she was so beautiful and classy! I only have the 1st season but plan on putting it on my x-mas list. I'm so glad people think this thread is interesting enough to respond, I've been a lurker for years and only post occasionaly so it makes me feel included to see you all replying. Sorry for the rambling, I'm bored and suffer insomnia!

Mikado · 08-19-2007, 01:33 AM

Great name Pyjama

anyway
-Get Smart
-Corner Gas
-The Day the Universe Changed ( Science and tech specials from the 80s )
-Historys worst jobs
-I love Lucy
-Ken Burns Civil War

PajamaParty · 08-19-2007, 01:46 AM

Thanks Mikado

Family Ties Forever! · 08-19-2007, 03:50 AM

Family Ties, Growing Pains, etc.

Mrs. Ducky · 08-19-2007, 06:36 PM

Definately The Waltons. Whenever I'm feeling low, all I have to do is pop in one of my DVDs and I get lost in Waltons Mountain.

Brian Damage · 08-19-2007, 06:39 PM

Frasier....ahhhhhhhhhhhh!

TVFactFan · 08-19-2007, 07:06 PM

Married With Children

Fresh Prince

Three's Company

AB · 08-19-2007, 07:38 PM

The Andy Griffith Show, it seems so homey and comfortable, there's no bad language to distract you and it makes me feel kind of happy to watch it.

comedyfreak · 08-20-2007, 12:55 AM

The seasonal cartoons during Christmas. I have to watch all the Christmas episodes from old tv shows and Charlie Brown, The Grinch, Rudolph, etc. It doesn't feel like the holidays without them. I never get tired of watching them.

Superbatboy · 08-20-2007, 01:28 AM

For me it's The Golden Girls, I Love Lucy, Friends, The Cosby Show, and the Fresh Prince of Bel Air. They all help me to put away life's worries for the time that I'm watching them.

Overdose · 08-20-2007, 08:09 AM

"The Brady Bunch". I love that show! It always makes me feel fuzzy and good inside!

"Roseanne". Because when I watch that show I realize I'm not the only one with problems in this world and that everyone goes through crap.

08-19-2007, 12:23 AM	#1
PajamaParty Member Occasional Poster Join Date: Mar 13, 2006 Location: New England Posts: 27	Shows that are equivalent to comfort food List the shows that are equivalent to comfort food. For me it's The Golden Girls or Night Court for comedy, The Commish for drama, Lois And Clark for fantasy/romance and Garfield And Friends or any animated holiday special for cartoons. There's just something warm and fuzzy about all those shows. Maybe its cause they don't make them like that anymore. I never get tired of them. To me they're like a nice creamy bowl of macaroni and cheese or sweet mug of hot chocolate - but with less calories and guilt. What's your feel good show?

08-19-2007, 01:00 AM	#4
catlover79 God Bless Val Forum Addict Join Date: May 29, 2006 Location: Bewitched in Ohio Posts: 70,376	I'd say the TGIF shows. I always looked forward to Friday nights as a kid. Usually we'd order a pizza, watch the shows (and 20/20 afterwards), and my mom would let us "camp out" in the living room in sleeping bags. What fun!
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08-19-2007, 06:36 PM	#9
Mrs. Ducky Member Senior Member Join Date: Apr 01, 2003 Location: Pennsylvania Posts: 1,461	Definately The Waltons. Whenever I'm feeling low, all I have to do is pop in one of my DVDs and I get lost in Waltons Mountain.
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08-19-2007, 06:39 PM	#10
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08-19-2007, 12:33 AM	#2
Adamantium TVAdam No More Forum Veteran Join Date: Sep 11, 2002 Location: Springfield, Ohio Posts: 7,824	For me "Wings" is one for comedy. I proved this last week, though I've felt it for a while. I had a horrible day at work and I got on my couch, turned out the lights, laid back and turned on "Wings" and I tell you, my troubles went away (until the episode ended, lol). That show is so underrated. As for dramas, I turn to the original "Twilight Zone". For Sci-Fi, it's gotta be either "Quantum Leap" or "Sliders." Though "Sliders" got darker as it went on, the early ones are great for comfort food. "Futurama" too. I get so involved in the episodes, that I forget all about the things that bug me in real life. When I was sick with a cold, I popped in my "Futurama" DVDs and just the rest of the day laughing (of course it hurt to laugh, but I did it anyways).

08-19-2007, 12:46 AM	#3
dawsongirl Member Forum Icon Join Date: Jan 04, 2001 Posts: 53,128	Probably the Incredible Hulk or Lois and Clark. Cuz I can get sucked in and obsessed and it just makes you happy for awhile. Or any show with a favorite star does the same thing, even if it's not a fav show. And 70s game shows.

08-19-2007, 01:27 AM	#5
PajamaParty Member Occasional Poster Join Date: Mar 13, 2006 Location: New England Posts: 27	I forgot to mention Three's Company - John Ritter and Don Knotts always make me laugh on that show!! God bless them. Catlover, your post reminded me of the day after Christmas, if it was a weekday my dad would be back at work, my mom would be watching her soaps on tv, and my sister and i would take a big blanket and spread it on the living room floor and just play with all our new toys, It was like our little island. Usually my pick of shows is determined by my emotions. If I have a bad day at work, sometimes I'll watch the last episode of the first season of 'Roseanne' titled, if I'm not mistaken, 'Let's Call It Quits'. I always fantasize about that ending, its so empowering, especially for somebody who's just struggling to survive and make it and deals with that kind of workplace indifference. Anyway, I love your picture of Elizabeth Montgomery. That was my favorite show when I was little, I used to watch the reruns on Nick@Nite. After that, it was my never ending quest to be blonde, I always thought she was so beautiful and classy! I only have the 1st season but plan on putting it on my x-mas list. I'm so glad people think this thread is interesting enough to respond, I've been a lurker for years and only post occasionaly so it makes me feel included to see you all replying. Sorry for the rambling, I'm bored and suffer insomnia!

08-19-2007, 01:33 AM	#6
Mikado Main st bridge Forum Superstar Join Date: Jul 06, 2005 Posts: 25,880	Great name Pyjama anyway -Get Smart -Corner Gas -The Day the Universe Changed ( Science and tech specials from the 80s ) -Historys worst jobs -I love Lucy -Ken Burns Civil War

08-19-2007, 01:46 AM	#7
PajamaParty Member Occasional Poster Join Date: Mar 13, 2006 Location: New England Posts: 27	Thanks Mikado

08-19-2007, 07:06 PM	#11
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08-19-2007, 07:38 PM	#12
AB Member Eternal Member Forum Icon Join Date: Dec 26, 2006 Location: The South Posts: 59,429	The Andy Griffith Show, it seems so homey and comfortable, there's no bad language to distract you and it makes me feel kind of happy to watch it.

08-20-2007, 12:55 AM	#13
comedyfreak Cheers! Forum Fanatic Join Date: Dec 14, 2005 Location: Sunny California Posts: 11,058	The seasonal cartoons during Christmas. I have to watch all the Christmas episodes from old tv shows and Charlie Brown, The Grinch, Rudolph, etc. It doesn't feel like the holidays without them. I never get tired of watching them.
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08-20-2007, 01:28 AM	#14
Superbatboy The Brandon Show Forum Regular Join Date: Feb 25, 2002 Location: California..USA Posts: 793	For me it's The Golden Girls, I Love Lucy, Friends, The Cosby Show, and the Fresh Prince of Bel Air. They all help me to put away life's worries for the time that I'm watching them.
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08-20-2007, 08:09 AM	#15
Overdose Don't mess with Roseanne! Frequent Poster Join Date: Mar 27, 2007 Posts: 303	"The Brady Bunch". I love that show! It always makes me feel fuzzy and good inside! "Roseanne". Because when I watch that show I realize I'm not the only one with problems in this world and that everyone goes through crap.