Boston Legal

[tenaya]

Yet another delightful episode! I do enjoy NCIS and House, but Boston Legal is pure enjoyment. I was reading a column of TV Guide's Matt Roush and between what he said and his readers said, I guess some folks don't like it because it comes across as preachy because the characters line up and give a speech about their view. While that format is correct, it doesn't seem preachy to me because of how it's done. I am constantly surprised by the characters and the situations, and am thrilled by the boldness of the writing. It's very political but the strokes are so broad, I laugh even when they are making fun of things I agree with (and of course, when they make fun of the other side, I'm gleeful.) Alan and Denny are fun and quite sweet together. I'm just totally charmed by the whole package.

I loved the balcony scene. "You waited up for me." I loved it when Denny said he was thinking of running for mayor and Alan said they wouldn't be able to be flamingos again. Denny was quick to reassure him they would be able to. So sweet. I swear for a second I thought Denny was leaning forward to kiss Alan. The B plot about beastiality was quite amusing, too. And watching Alan struggle with his fear of clowns was wonderful. It was nice to see him do more than look smug or amused. "You do have issues, don't you?" He he he!

House
Very slashy that bit about House running an experiment on Wilson to see how much money he could borrow, how much their friendship was worth. I loved Wilson's comeback. Interesting that he'd said that House looked good unshaven. *g*

Well, I have to go to bed now. Reg has to be nothing by mouth for 12 hours before his ultrasound and it's about time for him to get up and demand food. Maybe if I'm not here, he'll go back to bed quicker and sleep through his hunger. I have to say I'd love to be a fly on the wall while they do this. Apparently the bladder is included in the procedure so I imagine they'll run their probe over his tummy. Reg is very proper; he thinks tummy rubbing is inappropriate touch. The poor cat will be scandalized!

Anyway, I've got that new Daniel/Teal'c zine to read. Whoo hoo!

Comments

[sg1scribe.livejournal.com]

That's it. I'm moving to the States so I can see all these wonderful programmes without having to wait for torrent files or DVDs.

My cat also has a no-tummy touching rule. Just because he likes to roll onto his back and show it off is not an invitation to touch ;-)

[tenaya.livejournal.com]

Ah, but the antici-pation! At least you know that something good is at the end of waiting for the dl. I'll be depending on my British friends to tell me if it'll be worth it to dl the new SG1s.

If only cats knew how irresistable they are when they display their tummies! Teases, all of them. Reg is very loving, but he is the epitome of properness, and he'll scold us if need be. Tummy touching...very, very inappropriate! He wasn't happy this morning but at least he's there now. Hopefully he'll be home soon.

[graculus.livejournal.com]

How can you not love any show that has its main characters dress up as flamingos? ;)

[obelix]

I'm getting a shirt done with those two in their flamingo costumes, they were just too cute!

[tenaya.livejournal.com]

That was so marvelous. :::dreamy look:::

I've been wondering about the subtext of the show. Is flamingos some sort of code about being a couple? They're obviously playing with us, but is this becoming like "going fishing" became in SG fanon?

[obelix]

I have no clue but I'm adopting it *points at new icon*

[tenaya.livejournal.com]

LOL! I love it. *g*

[obelix]

I almost died laughing last night when Denny came home and Alan was waiting up for him with a lovely indulgent face on him (ok so it was the office but really it could have been home). That whole exchange at the end and then the exchange in the cell, Hubby was shaking his head and saying "I'm making shirts of those two, I just know it". I agree with you I don't find it preachy in the least yes they are tackling issues that are current but I don't see anything preachy about it. It's delivered with humour not with a sledgehammer.

House was also good, I loved the Wilson conversations and House being like a kid with his new toy and even the parent thing but what I got annoyed at was Cameron, she really is just a nasty little piece of work. Somebody needs to put her in her place once and for all. Still one of my do not miss shows :-)

NCIS was good this week and we actually saw DiNozzo being the capable agent I'm sure Gibbs hired. Of course Ducky in a tuxedo (how does the man manage to look younger this year then last year?) was a bonus and the Tobias and Jethro scene had me grinning from ear to ear. Tobias and Jethro people, really. Just watch that scene again it's Tobias/Jethro!

Good luck with Reg.

[tenaya.livejournal.com]

The expression was indulgent but it was also proud and ever so affectionate. Hell, it was love that was shining from his eyes. And Denny sat at his feet and patted his leg in approval when Alan said he'd squeezed a clown's nose today. That scene was completely domestic in its tone.

You're right about the humor negating the preachiness. One has to be able to laugh at oneself! Maybe that's what wrong with the other viewers, they're too caught up with what's PC and take themselves too seriously.

I gather Cameron is the 'babe' and is there for the guy viewers to lust after. So, my question is, do men find her interference entertaining? It seems pathetic to me. She is so irritating.

I've only been watching NCIS since MediaWest, and I have to say, this is the first time I've been impressed by DiNozzo, first time I've seen that he is functional. Ducky looked damn fine in the tux, and yes, that was the youngest he's looked in years. Yum! The Tobias and Jethro seen was brilliant and such a relief. I get so tired of people/characters in a pissing contest. Again, the unexpected is delightful. As for Tobias/Jethro, maybe there needs to be a secluded, romantic hotel somewhere, where men and drink their cognac, smoke cigars and stare dreamily into each other's eyes. *g*

[obelix]

I do love those two they are so cute! And if you can't laugh at yourself then life gets way too serious ;-)

Hubby hates Cameron he thinks she's a whiny, meddling annoyance who needs to get a life but then Hubby doesn't like what most guys seem to like *grin*

Every now and then DiNozzo shows us why he's an NCIS agent but mostly he's annoying. And yes I loved the meeting in the elevator and the mock fight it was great. Forget the romantic hotel we should send those two to the same fishing lodge as the one the boys used in Boston Legal, it worked wonders for those two and should work for Tobias/Jethro ;-)

[tenaya.livejournal.com]

That would be a fantastic fishing lodge. I imagine Jack O'Neill and Daniel Jackson would be checking in, too.

I'm looking forward to the flamingo shirt. Should be challenging. *g*

I was wondering if DiNozzo served any purpose aside from sexually harrassing co-workers and witnesses.

[chance1562.livejournal.com]

Ooh, I just learned this! For the bladder they'll have to run it over his belly, and if he has hair there they'll probably have to shave it off to make the ultrasound machine work.

If Reg doesn't like his tummy touched then I feel sorry for the person who's going to have to restrain him during the procedure <g>

Good luck to him and you!!

[tenaya.livejournal.com]

I was wondering if they would shave him. His fur is short but very thick. He's older and quite compliant, so I would be very suprised if he did more than wiggle a little and look horrified. After that thing with the pill, I worry more about how well he can mentally handle the stress. He practices passiveness. When they tried to force feed him with a syringe 4 years ago, we'd simply drop like a bag of potatoes and refuse to interact. The vets thought he was seizing for a while but then realized he was just doing passive resistence.

Unfortuntately, they moved up his ultrasound from tomorrow and I have to go to work now, and therefore can't talk to the vet. Not too happy about that as mom will do it, but she doesn't listen too well and likes to play these little word games I'm getting increasingly irritated with. You have to ask the exact question to get an answer; no filling in the blanks, no offering info. I'm frustrated.

[chance1562.livejournal.com]

How did it go? I think him pulling his passive act would help in this case so they could just shave him, sound him and get it over with quickly.

[tenaya.livejournal.com]

I haven't been able to talk with the vet yet. The culture and sensitivity wasn't back yet, then she had a few days off. Monday she'll be back on so I plan on calling then.

I'm sure his passivity and compliance is one of the reasons the staff like him so much. And the purring. Actually, the vet tech that returned him to Mom said nice things about him. Said that he'd chirp at her everytime she passed the cage and said hello to him, but after a while, he turned his back on her. He was probably asking for something to eat and got annoyed at being ignored. *g*

As for what I know, I won't repeat it here, but I made a post about it on Nov. 10.

[chance1562.livejournal.com]

You said Nephritis and perirenal changes, right? No stones though? Hmmm... I know there's a kidney diet they can put animals on, but that's mainly to keep stones from developing.

Definitely write those questions down and make him answer though ;) Did you get a good doctor this time?

[chance1562.livejournal.com]

And I ♥ Reg. I would so play with him if I were the tech.

[tenaya.livejournal.com]

I haven't been able to talk with the vet yet. The culture and sensitivity wasn't back yet, then she had a few days off. Monday she'll be back on so I plan on calling then.

I'm sure his passivity and compliance is one of the reasons the staff like him so much. And the purring. Actually, the vet tech that returned him to Mom said nice things about him. Said that he'd chirp at her everytime she passed the cage and said hello to him, but after a while, he turned his back on her. He was probably asking for something to eat and got annoyed at being ignored. *g*

As for what I know, I won't repeat it here, but I made a post about it on Nov. 10.