The best TV you've ever seen........

[white wolf]

On the music forums people often post about their music compilations. Well, how about a compilation of the BEST TV shows you have ever seen. It would be on a DVD-r so you can probably only get 4 or 5 episodes - maybe a few more. What would you put on it. Here is mine

1. JAG - "The High Ground." Love this show, probably because of the character - "Gunney." He is accused of the attempted murder of his commanding officer. He claims he was just trying to get his attention. Now it's up to Harm to straighten out this mess. Great Story !!!

2. Miami Vice - "Milk Run." I like a lot of the Miami Vice episodes, but this one is the best "Hands Down"

3. The New Outer Limits - "The Conversion" I can watch this episode over and over again. I NEVER tire of it. The interaction between the two main characters is priceless.

4. Airwolf - "The Pilot Episode." Love the music, love the story, and LOVE the machine.

5. CSI - "A Bullet Runs Through It." I've only seen this once, but it was amazing. When it hits rerun Im going to TIVO it. Not sure if it will make the grade the second time around, but the first time was amazing.

[Ski Bum]

Hill Street Blues - the episode involving the attack on the nun. Riveting drama and difficult issues of unlawful police/prosecutorial tactics achieving justice.

BTW, which Miami Vice was "Milk Run"?

[Captain Groovy]

I like the new flatscreen Panasonic HDTVs...

JEFF!

[Dave D]

I like the new flatscreen Panasonic HDTVs...

JEFF!
Tv shows.....not TV's.

[RickH]

Classic TV Sci-Fi, Vol. 1

1. Twilight Zone - Back There
2. Twilight Zone - Long Live Walter Jameson
3. Twilight Zone - The Howling Man
4. Twilight Zone - Little Girl Lost
5. Twilight Zone - Death Ship (hour episode)
6. Outer Limits - The Galaxy Being
7. Outer Limits - Nightmare

[Frank G]

Due South--- Take your pick.

Frank G

[Joel Cairo]

"Our World" - the 1967 worldwide live broadcast-- this is, without a doubt, one of the highlights of television history. Not only for the content (though that too, is at times simply astounding), but also for its understated elegance, optimism and sense of purpose, which permeate the entire production. When you consider just the technological limitations that had to be overcome-- there were only three satellite transponders that could relay signals up and down to all of the participating nations-- the finished production seems all the more impressive.

"An Evening with Fred Astaire" (1958) - The first of his three television "comeback" specials, and one of the finest variety hours ever produced for the small screen. From the opening dance number to the final medley of Fred's signature songs, the entire show crackles with incredible energy. And although Fred himself has enough to do in the course of the hour, he is ably assisted by the luscious Barrie Chase, and the music of the Jonah Jones Quartet and David Rose's orchestra.

"Julie & Carol at Carnegie Hall" (1962) - Ms. Andrews was already a Broadway star, having appeared in "My Fair Lady" and "Camelot", and Ms. Burnett was regularly demonstrating her comedic range on the wildly popular "Garry Moore Show". So after a successful teaming of the two ladies on the Moore program, it was decided to expand their act to the concert hall, and this delightful hour of music and comedy is the result. Although both shine as expected in their solo turns, with Burnett displaying much more musical talent than she's usually given credit for, the ensemble numbers really steal the show-- with the highlights being "The Nausiev Dancers" ("... direct from an unsuccessful engagement on "The Ed Sullivan Show.") and "The Pratt Family Singers"-- a sharp poke at the "The Sound of Music" (the film of which would star Andrews, some 3 years later).

Requiem for a Heavyweight (1956) - Even with the persistent interruptions for TV ads, and what author Rod Serling considered a "Hollywood-ized" ending, the writing and performances featured in this "Playhouse 90" production are truly deserving of the Emmys that the show would go on to win. All of the leads are note-perfect in their casting, and both Jack Palance and Keenan Wynn would go on to long careers after this broadcast. The presentation of this show on home video, as part of the "Golden Age of Television" series gives a nice set of background interviews with the stars, with some surprisingly candid observations about the atmosphere leading up to the live broadcast.

Honorable mention should go to these programs, as well:

"Playhouse 90 - "Helen Morgan"" (1957) a marvelous biographical performance of the singer by Polly Bergen, ably assisted by Hoagy Carmichael and Sylvia Sidney.

"The Missiles of October" - A taut, well-scripted telling of the 1962 Cuban missile crisis, with William Devane (JFK), Martin Sheen (RFK) and Howard Da Silva (Khrushchev) each giving memorable performances as their historic conterparts.

And there are others, of course, but these are the shows that immediately come to mind... and criminally, only two of the shows listed above have been released on home video!!

-Kevin

[Steve Hoffman]

Best TV:

"Tinker, Tailor, Soldier, Spy", "Brideshead Revisited", "I, Claudius", etc. I could go on.

If you want good TV, gotta go to Great Britain.

[Jimbo]

The Simpsons' Last Exit to Springfield: Lisa needs braces, Homer becomes union leader. Best episode ever!

Star Trek: Next Generation: Klingon civil war. Amazing for TV.

Twin Peaks: 3rd episode (I think) with the backward-talking dream sequence. Mesmerizing.

[Hawkman]

All of mine are from England...

In no order but in order....

1) Robin Of Sherwood-"The Greatest Enemy" episode -1985
http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0687662/

2) Ivanhoe- 6 hour mini series by the BBC. Shown in the States on A&E.
http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0118354/

3)The phenomenal Jeremy Brett as Sherlock Holmes in the British series shown again on A&E here in the US.!! Easily the best Holmes ever.

http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0098765/

[GoldenBoy]

Best TV:

"Tinker, Tailor, Soldier, Spy", "Brideshead Revisited", "I, Claudius", etc. I could go on.

If you want good TV, gotta go to Great Britain.

:agree:

[PMC7027]

Neil Armstring walking on the moon in 1969.

[Joel1963]

Fawlty Towers. Funniest show..... ever

[JohnG]

The Soprano's/ The Pine Barren episode: Just unbelievable TV.

Lost/ The John Locke episode: this was the episode that really elevated Lost in to classic mode.

[Pickle]

If you want good TV, gotta go to Great Britain.


I love you steve!!!! lol thought I was alone there

The Office (BBC) - Every episode is the best
Extras (BBC) - The "Kate Winslette" episode was golden
Little Britain
Faulty Towers
Trigger Happy - has anyone seen this?!?!?!

(Though i have never seen Monty Python )

[AndrewS]

The Soprano's/ The Pine Barren episode: Just unbelievable TV.
:agree: One of my favourite episodes.

Sci-fi - Twilight Zone - To Serve man

Comedy - Another nod to Fawlty Towers. What a classic. Perfectly cast and not a bad moment in the entire series. I feel the same way about The Office. The nice thing they have in common is that neither went on long enough to become stale. Funny from start to finish.

Horror - the TV movie "Trilogy of Terror" - the Zuni Doll segment. Scared the daylights out of me as a child.

[GoldenBoy]

I love you steve!!!! lol thought I was alone there

The Office (BBC) - Every episode is the best
Extras (BBC) - The "Kate Winslette" episode was golden
Little Britain
Faulty Towers
Trigger Happy - has anyone seen this?!?!?!

(Though i have never seen Monty Python )

The Office was brilliant and Faulty Towers always has me in stitches; two of the greatest sitcoms ever, IMO.

I'd also add:

Yes Minister
Coupling
'Allo, 'Allo

[LeeS]

1. Any of the first 3 seasons of Coupling.
2. 24 any season.
3. Several Frasier and Friends episodes have had me laughing hard.

[Pickle]

The Office was brilliant and Faulty Towers always has me in stitches; two of the greatest sitcoms ever, IMO.


I think you should check out EXTRAS ... a Ricky Gervais project (from The Office) ... some think it's better than The Office ;)

[GoldenBoy]

I think you should check out EXTRAS ... a Ricky Gervais project (from The Office) ... some think it's better than The Office ;)

I've heard about it, but I haven't seen it yet. Thanks for the recommendation. :wave:

[fyrfytrhoges]

"cheers" pick just about any episode

"seinfeld" so many, but the "alex theatre" episode is one that i could watch over and over again, "ahhhh mr. haharwood...."
the one where jerry, george, and elaine go to the car dealership so jerry can get the insiders deal on a new car, come on, a candy bar lineup. you just cant miss with that.

TWIIIIIXXXXXXXXXXXX!

for a live tv moment, "do you believe in miracles?" says it all for me!

[lv70smusic]

Pee Wee's Playhouse Christmas Special. How did Paul Reubens get all of those guest stars on one show?! I've watched it every Christmas (at least once) since it was first issued on VHS about 15 years ago.

[thestereofan]

The OJ Simpson trial. One + year of the most amazing TV ever. It never stopped, from the chase to the verdict America was hooked.

[Ryan]

Classic TV Sci-Fi, Vol. 1

1. Twilight Zone -

Walking Distance. One of the best 1/2 hours of television.


All in the Family - "Everybody Tells The Truth." You've never seen the All in the Family characters like this. Hilariously surprising.

[Hawkman]

Pee Wee's Playhouse Christmas Special. How did Paul Reubens get all of those guest stars on one show?! I've watched it every Christmas (at least once) since it was first issued on VHS about 15 years ago.

And now you can get it on DVD!!!