30 Days of Television: Day 17
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annissamazingDay 17 - Favorite mini series
The Stand
I was a sophomore in high school the first time I saw The Stand. I've always been interested in post-apocalyptic dystopia stories and The Stand hits all of the elements I find intriguing: how more than 99% of the earth's population are exterminated and how the survivors deal with the consequences. The story had the added bonus of a good vs. evil tale at the end, which I always enjoy. Unfortunately, the ABC miniseries doesn't hold up well over time. I really wanted to choose Torchwood: Children of Earth as my favorite because it is far better television. The problem is, I found CoE far too emotionally painful to rewatch. I loved The Stand so much that my mother gave it to me on VHS for Christmas several years ago and I watched it over and over. And even though I don't have a VCR anymore, I still have the tapes.
Squeamish? Don't watch this video.
Past
Day 01 - A show that should never have been canceled: Futurama
Day 02 - A show that you wish more people were watching: Doctor Who
Day 03 - Your favorite new show (aired this TV season): Community
Day 04 - Your favorite show ever: Doctor Who
Day 05 - A show you hate: Charmed
Day 06 - Favorite episode of your favorite TV show: Doctor Who: "Blink"
Day 07 - Least favorite episode of your favorite TV show: Doctor Who: "Planet of the Dead"
Day 08 - A show everyone should watch: The Prisoner
Day 09 - Best scene ever: Buffy the Vampire Slayer, "You're beneath me."
Day 10 - A show you thought you wouldn't like but ended up loving: The Mighty Boosh
Day 11 - A show that disappointed you: Heroes
Day 12 - An episode you've watched more than 5 times: "Midnight"
Day 13 - Favorite childhood show: Thundercats
Day 14 - Favorite male character: Dan Conner
Day 15 - Favorite female character: Buffy Summers
Day 16 - Your guilty pleasure show: Special Unit 2
Day 17 - Favorite mini series: The Stand
Future:
Day 18 - Favorite title sequence
Day 19 - Best TV show cast
Day 20 - Favorite kiss
Day 21 - Favorite ship
Day 22 - Favorite series finale
Day 23 - Most annoying character
Day 24 - Best quote
Day 25 - A show you plan on watching (old or new)
Day 26 - OMG WTF? Season finale
Day 27 - Best pilot episode
Day 28 - First TV show obsession
Day 29 - Current TV show obsession
Day 30 - Saddest character death
The Stand
I was a sophomore in high school the first time I saw The Stand. I've always been interested in post-apocalyptic dystopia stories and The Stand hits all of the elements I find intriguing: how more than 99% of the earth's population are exterminated and how the survivors deal with the consequences. The story had the added bonus of a good vs. evil tale at the end, which I always enjoy. Unfortunately, the ABC miniseries doesn't hold up well over time. I really wanted to choose Torchwood: Children of Earth as my favorite because it is far better television. The problem is, I found CoE far too emotionally painful to rewatch. I loved The Stand so much that my mother gave it to me on VHS for Christmas several years ago and I watched it over and over. And even though I don't have a VCR anymore, I still have the tapes.
Squeamish? Don't watch this video.
Past
Day 01 - A show that should never have been canceled: Futurama
Day 02 - A show that you wish more people were watching: Doctor Who
Day 03 - Your favorite new show (aired this TV season): Community
Day 04 - Your favorite show ever: Doctor Who
Day 05 - A show you hate: Charmed
Day 06 - Favorite episode of your favorite TV show: Doctor Who: "Blink"
Day 07 - Least favorite episode of your favorite TV show: Doctor Who: "Planet of the Dead"
Day 08 - A show everyone should watch: The Prisoner
Day 09 - Best scene ever: Buffy the Vampire Slayer, "You're beneath me."
Day 10 - A show you thought you wouldn't like but ended up loving: The Mighty Boosh
Day 11 - A show that disappointed you: Heroes
Day 12 - An episode you've watched more than 5 times: "Midnight"
Day 13 - Favorite childhood show: Thundercats
Day 14 - Favorite male character: Dan Conner
Day 15 - Favorite female character: Buffy Summers
Day 16 - Your guilty pleasure show: Special Unit 2
Day 17 - Favorite mini series: The Stand
Future:
Day 18 - Favorite title sequence
Day 19 - Best TV show cast
Day 20 - Favorite kiss
Day 21 - Favorite ship
Day 22 - Favorite series finale
Day 23 - Most annoying character
Day 24 - Best quote
Day 25 - A show you plan on watching (old or new)
Day 26 - OMG WTF? Season finale
Day 27 - Best pilot episode
Day 28 - First TV show obsession
Day 29 - Current TV show obsession
Day 30 - Saddest character death