Further adventures in late night television

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It started out as a bit of a rough night for me as I settled in to the couch, booze in one hand, remote control in the other. I flipped over to that bastion of wee AM entertainment, TBS - The Superstation, and was absolutely horrified to discover that they were showing a "romantic comedy"!

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I stared in shock for a few moments, unsure of how to proceed. The cable network responsible for Movies for Guys who like Movies, The Man Made Movie, and an onscreen logo consisting of nothing but a continuous explosion had somehow scheduled a "chick flick". This did not sit well with me, but I found another television staple to keep me occupied.

Thankfully, at 2:30 AM, TBS returned to their senses and CHiPs (Woo-hoo! Check out that URL, folks!) came on. I instantly felt more at ease with the world as that 80's synth funk streamed from the speakers while Erik Estrada's inhuman grin filled my screen. Still, I couldn't help but feel a bit let down by TBS.

Then, during the first commercial break, all was set right. Beginning next Sunday TBS will begin a new feature, titled "No Football, No Problem!" On February 10th we have the inaugural debut with both Chris Tucker and Charlie Sheen in Money Talks. I can only assume that this quality of programming will continue in the future.

God bless America, and God bless TBS!

Thank you, and good night.

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	Hmph. (5.00 / 1) (#1)
	by RobotSlave on Mon Feb 4th, 2002 at 03:47:46 AM PST

	I would be ever so impressed with that CHiPs URL, you know, if I hadn't found it and used it here first. So there. You smell. © 2002, RobotSlave. You may not reproduce this material, in whole or in part, without written permission of the owner.

	Phooey. (none / 0) (#2)
	by zikzak on Mon Feb 4th, 2002 at 11:35:07 AM PST

	That was, like, SO last year. I am ushering in a bold new era of CHiPs.

	What? (none / 0) (#3)
	by hauntedattics on Mon Feb 4th, 2002 at 12:12:43 PM PST

	What, you think there aren't any XX insomniacs? Don't they deserve some love from TV too? Oh, I forgot about all those execrable chick channels. Never mind...

	And (none / 0) (#4)
	by zikzak on Mon Feb 4th, 2002 at 12:26:07 PM PST

	You have the shopping channels, plus all the late night infomercials. I know how you girls just love to shop.

	Shopping (none / 0) (#5)
	by hauntedattics on Tue Feb 5th, 2002 at 06:02:16 AM PST

	Ah, shopping and watching infomercials. Almost as much fun as sticking needles in your eyes.