Sunday, June 22, 2008

Corner Gas the New Mayberry




I normally do not post anything as low brow as reviews of television shows, this being a site devoted to people who read and write real good.However in this case I feel compelled to admit that yes I do own a television I even have a DVR which makes my viewing much more enjoyable for when I am worn out from working on my Magnum opus and just need something to do before I visit one of my favorite villes, commonly known as Sleepville.
So now as I explain away why I watch TV, I view it as something I scorn but do secretly use as an over the counter narcotic to help ease the transition from awake to not awake. Corner Gas is the show I step out on a limb for you my gentle reader.The Show is from Canada and filmed in Saskatchewan, visit the link for more info. I was forced to watch it by my father who has Tivo and I found it mildly amusing, I watched another episode and was still not one over, finally my younger sister (9 years superior to her) admitted she and her husband were fans, so I relented set my DVR to record Corner Gas. Now I have recruited at least three more people who are fans. I was talking to my buddy Roscoe this evening and he admitted he really liked it, I compared it to a modern Mayberry filmed in Canada and he agreed. I respect Roscoes opinion hence the title of the post. The photo has nothing to do with Corner Gas other than it was taken in Canada. The show is on WGN America and is currently filming its 6th season.I leave it to you to decide, should I put down Finnigan's Wake and watch the boob tube? Yes, when your eyes grow weary, escape to Dog River.

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