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Nordy · 01-24-2016, 12:08 AM

I will tell the story of how I started watching Gilmore Girls. My friend told me about the show one day. It was Tuesday and had nothing else to watch and watched my 1st episode of Gilmore Girls Season 7, Episode 4 'S Wonderful, 'S Marvelous and became instantly addicted. I started watching every time it came on and rented the DVDs until I bought them. Anyone else have done this???

OH Nuts! · 01-24-2016, 12:23 AM

I did. I was watching a bunch of Xmas eps on Antenna TV and watched five WINGS eps. I was smitten! I have the first five seasons checked out from my library.

danderson400 · 01-24-2016, 02:54 PM

i would say "Hull High" I saw that show by accident after the Houston at San Diego NFL game on NBC instead of changing the channel to CBS to watch "60 Minutes"(I wasn't really interested in "60 Minutes" anyway)

Becca3557 · 01-24-2016, 03:51 PM

Judging Amy. I was home from work during a medical leave of absence and one of the cable networks was running it in the early afternoon. I've always liked Tyne Daly and the show really drew me in. Another network is running it now.

Patty Duke · 01-24-2016, 08:00 PM

I'm guilty. I was never a fan of Reba McEntire but one day I was flipping channels and nothing else was on. The show 'Reba' had been on for a few years already, I just never watched. I found myself laughing and I watched it from that point on. I even bought the series after it ended. My favorite people on the show were Van and Barbara Jean the annoying neighbor who was also married to Reba's ex. You really wanted to smack her at times but most of the time I found it impossible not to like her. LOL

I still don't really care for Reba but to me that was one funny show.

Schmoopie · 01-26-2016, 02:54 AM

The Good Wife-started watching last season because of David Hyde Pierce and am still watching. Got hooked on the first episode of Season 6 and DHP didn't even appear till about the 6th or 7th episode. It's not nearly as good this season but I'm still watching it. I've watched all of the subsequent episodes as well.

Frasier-Started watching out of curiosity because of a story about Niles and Daphne that Kristen wrote and wanted me to read back in 2010. I never watched Frasier when it was in prime time because I'd always hated Cheers and I figured that Frasier was going to be just like it (For the record I do like Cheers now) but I started watching for the heck of it and after only five episodes I was hooked. I blame David Hyde Pierce for being so completely adorable!

One Life to Live-started watching in December of 2003 because Matthew Ashford of Days of Our Lives was doing a temporary role as Dr. Stephen Haver and during his role I fell in love with the story involving Kathy Brier and Nathaniel Marston. Watched faithfully and even met the cast members twice in the span of two years. Didn't intend to keep watching after Matthew Ashford left, but that's exactly what happened.

icecream · 01-26-2016, 01:22 PM

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Originally Posted by Nordy

I will tell the story of how I started watching Gilmore Girls. My friend told me about the show one day. It was Tuesday and had nothing else to watch and watched my 1st episode of Gilmore Girls Season 7, Episode 4 'S Wonderful, 'S Marvelous and became instantly addicted. I started watching every time it came on and rented the DVDs until I bought them. Anyone else have done this???

A decade ago when I first got cable I watched 7th Heaven a lot when it was weeknights at 6:00 and 7:00 on ABCFamily. I would sometimes see a few minutes before it started, that show at 5:00 was Gilmore Girls. I wanted to see more of Rory so I started watching it more and became a fan.

Nordy · 01-26-2016, 02:14 PM

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Originally Posted by catsrule

A decade ago when I first got cable I watched 7th Heaven a lot when it was weeknights at 6:00 and 7:00 on ABCFamily. I would sometimes see a few minutes before it started, that show at 5:00 was Gilmore Girls. I wanted to see more of Rory so I started watching it more and became a fan.

Good for you!! I'm always glad to see another Gilmore fan. Rory is awesome just wish she picked the right guy. haha

icecream · 01-26-2016, 09:57 PM

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Originally Posted by Nordy

Good for you!! I'm always glad to see another Gilmore fan. Rory is awesome just wish she picked the right guy. haha

That's because Rory should have been MY girlfriend.

Crusinforabrusin · 01-26-2016, 10:08 PM

Seinfeld- stumbled across an episode and was immediately hooked

Matlock- caught an episode on Hallmark movie channel and found it interesting so I continued watching

The Mod Squad- Was curious about the show so I bought a season and ended up liking it

And dozens of other shows

scrapple · 01-26-2016, 10:24 PM

In the mid-Eighties, I broke my leg and was bedridden for weeks. While flipping through channels one afternoon, I stumbled onto a fascinating courtroom scene in a soap opera. I always laughed at people who watched soaps, but the scene (and the acting!) was so good, I had to tune in the next day (and the day after that, and the day after that..) The show was As The World Turns, and I ended up sticking with it for the next 25 years.

Svenfan1234 · 07-18-2016, 09:09 PM

Yes. One Day at a Time. I am addicted lol.

And also,My Little Pony: Friendship is Magic. I didn't want to like it, but I watched the first two episodes and I was smitten!

Nordy · 07-18-2016, 09:18 PM

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Originally Posted by catsrule

That's because Rory should have been MY girlfriend.

I got dibs on Lorelai!!

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Bonniegirl · 07-19-2016, 12:58 AM

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Originally Posted by Svenfan1234

Yes. One Day at a Time. I am addicted lol.

And also,My Little Pony: Friendship is Magic. I didn't want to like it, but I watched the first two episodes and I was smitten!

Yes! One day at a time for me too!

I wasn't even that into it when it was first run! Watched season 1 and 2 a lot ,than just watched it on occasion !

When Antenna started running it April of last year I thought Oh I'll check it out! I got hooked!

And also found a wonderful new love interest/ crush !

01-24-2016, 12:08 AM	#1
Nordy Gilmore Guy and Proud of it!! Senior Member Join Date: Nov 14, 2012 Location: Rockford, IL Posts: 2,590	Ever get addicted to show by accident?? I will tell the story of how I started watching Gilmore Girls. My friend told me about the show one day. It was Tuesday and had nothing else to watch and watched my 1st episode of Gilmore Girls Season 7, Episode 4 'S Wonderful, 'S Marvelous and became instantly addicted. I started watching every time it came on and rented the DVDs until I bought them. Anyone else have done this???
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01-24-2016, 08:00 PM	#5
Patty Duke Good night, John Boy Forum Regular Join Date: Feb 09, 2013 Location: The Land of Milk and Honey Posts: 788	I'm guilty. I was never a fan of Reba McEntire but one day I was flipping channels and nothing else was on. The show 'Reba' had been on for a few years already, I just never watched. I found myself laughing and I watched it from that point on. I even bought the series after it ended. My favorite people on the show were Van and Barbara Jean the annoying neighbor who was also married to Reba's ex. You really wanted to smack her at times but most of the time I found it impossible not to like her. LOL I still don't really care for Reba but to me that was one funny show.
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01-26-2016, 02:54 AM	#6
Schmoopie Keep Calm and Love Snoopy Forum Star Join Date: Jul 13, 2008 Location: Lynnwood, Washington Posts: 15,697	The Good Wife-started watching last season because of David Hyde Pierce and am still watching. Got hooked on the first episode of Season 6 and DHP didn't even appear till about the 6th or 7th episode. It's not nearly as good this season but I'm still watching it. I've watched all of the subsequent episodes as well. *Frasier-Started watching out of curiosity because of a story about Niles and Daphne that Kristen wrote and wanted me to read back in 2010. I never watched Frasier when it was in prime time because I'd always hated Cheers and I figured that Frasier* was going to be just like it (For the record I do like Cheers now) but I started watching for the heck of it and after only five episodes I was hooked. I blame David Hyde Pierce for being so completely adorable! *One Life to Live*-started watching in December of 2003 because Matthew Ashford of Days of Our Lives was doing a temporary role as Dr. Stephen Haver and during his role I fell in love with the story involving Kathy Brier and Nathaniel Marston. Watched faithfully and even met the cast members twice in the span of two years. Didn't intend to keep watching after Matthew Ashford left, but that's exactly what happened.
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01-26-2016, 10:08 PM	#10
Crusinforabrusin It's time to move on, Goodbye Senior Member Join Date: Dec 27, 2015 Posts: 2,056	Seinfeld- stumbled across an episode and was immediately hooked Matlock- caught an episode on Hallmark movie channel and found it interesting so I continued watching The Mod Squad- Was curious about the show so I bought a season and ended up liking it And dozens of other shows
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07-18-2016, 09:09 PM	#12
Svenfan1234 Member Forum Star Join Date: Dec 12, 2015 Posts: 11,200	Yes. One Day at a Time. I am addicted lol. And also,My Little Pony: Friendship is Magic. I didn't want to like it, but I watched the first two episodes and I was smitten!
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01-24-2016, 12:23 AM	#2
OH Nuts! Member Forum King Join Date: Feb 15, 2005 Posts: 133,383	I did. I was watching a bunch of Xmas eps on Antenna TV and watched five WINGS eps. I was smitten! I have the first five seasons checked out from my library.

01-24-2016, 02:54 PM	#3
danderson400 Member Forum Regular Join Date: Jan 24, 2015 Location: danderson400 Posts: 652	i would say "Hull High" I saw that show by accident after the Houston at San Diego NFL game on NBC instead of changing the channel to CBS to watch "60 Minutes"(I wasn't really interested in "60 Minutes" anyway)

01-24-2016, 03:51 PM	#4
Becca3557 Member Frequent Poster Join Date: Sep 08, 2012 Location: Southeast PA Posts: 225	Judging Amy. I was home from work during a medical leave of absence and one of the cable networks was running it in the early afternoon. I've always liked Tyne Daly and the show really drew me in. Another network is running it now.

01-26-2016, 10:24 PM	#11
scrapple Member Frequent Poster Join Date: Feb 03, 2012 Location: Pennsylvania Posts: 259	In the mid-Eighties, I broke my leg and was bedridden for weeks. While flipping through channels one afternoon, I stumbled onto a fascinating courtroom scene in a soap opera. I always laughed at people who watched soaps, but the scene (and the acting!) was so good, I had to tune in the next day (and the day after that, and the day after that..) The show was As The World Turns, and I ended up sticking with it for the next 25 years.

07-18-2016, 11:48 PM	#14
Tubehead Member Forum Veteran Join Date: Feb 12, 2007 Location: chattanooga.tn Posts: 5,139	shows recently gotten discover by Accident ARE: Beauty & the beast remake rush hour tv series burn noticed' white collar nsic lose angles nsic new orleans american ninja warrior spartan the dead zone second chances icarly sam & cat chef vs kid cup cake wars the bbq kid champion chip cook out guy's grocery games cutthroat kitchen live free or die mountain man joe ken homicide hunter muder book the flash Gotham legends of tomorrow super girl agent carter Agents of shield the mentalist person of interest blind spot Hawaii five o remake blue bloods murder in the first last man standing the Goldberg;s tiny houses pawn stars storage wars cartoons /kid shows GI joe real American hero Anmited tv series transformers Anmited tv series transformers prime computer ANmited tv series transformers rescuer bots COmputer Anmited tv series power rangers samurai & super samurai power rangers mage force & super meager force nickelodeon’;s teenage mutant ninja turtles COMPUTER Animated TV SERIES unlimited spider-man web warriors Animated TV SERIES GUARDIANS OF THE GALAXY Animated TV SERIES THE Avengers Assemble Animated TV SERIES Alvin & the chipmunks computer Animated TV series star wars rebels computer ANmited tv series classic shows CAR 54 WERE ARE YOU? the man from U.N.C.L.E. parry mansion kojack blossom lost in space voyage to the bottom of the sea sea hunt hart to hart