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From: canopus@amdahl.UUCP (Flaming Asteroid)
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Subject: Re: No tv?
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Date: Tue, 27-Nov-84 12:09:41 EST
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Posted: Tue Nov 27 12:09:41 1984
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> Let's start a big argument about television.   [...]
> 
> I believe that the value of television starts at zero and
> decends.  At best it is a waste of time, and that's its
> BEST feature.   It also has many many bad features. 

What???? You consider ``Laverne and Shirley'' a waste of time??? [:-)]
Seriously, I agree that the majority of network programming IS a
waste, not only of time but also of good magnetic tape.

On the other hand, there are some reasonably good shows, like NOVA, or
WILD WORLD of ANIMALS, etc that I find enlightening, entertaining, and
enjoyable.  How many of us have the wherewithall to travel to some of
these exotic places to see them firsthand?  TV provides us the opportunity
to experience these things and places.

Occasionally TV has some interesting current events coverage, and
investigative journalism.  Some of the 60 MINUTES episodes have been
very informative (though I miss Shana and Jack).

And on the lighter side, some good comedy can be found:  Monty Python,
Fawlty Towers, Bob Newhart (I think these three are all, though).

Finally, both my daughters have learned much from shows like Sesame
Street and the Muppets.  The biggest thing we have taught both our
kids, though, is to turn the dam thing off if they have something
better to do, which is usually the case!

I guess TV wouldn't be half-bad, then, if one could put a filter
on it to bypass ABC, NBC, and CBS.  A final disturbing note:  I find
the commercials are becoming more interesting than the shows they
are sponsoring [gag].
-- 
Frank Dibbell  (408-746-6493)          ...!{ihnp4,hplabs,amd,nsc}!amdahl!canopus

[The views expressed herein are not necessarily the views of my
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