TV-B-Gone: ever hear of it? ever try it?

TV-B-Gone: ever hear of it? ever try it?
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I’d be too chicken to use it. I have a very guilty face, and I’m sure I’d be caught!
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Let's try this: If you were going to CREATE a TV Game Show, serious or silly, what would be the premise of it?

Description : Let's try this: If you were going to CREATE a TV Game Show, serious or silly, what would be the premise of it?

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Description : Has the word "word" gone out of current slang? I never hear it any more.

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Last Answer : The train is moving at 40 miles per hour. Imagine that a friend is walking with you. When the train whistle blows, you head away from the train, he heads toward it. When he reaches safety, you ... the bridge in the time you cross the remaining 1/4, the train must be moving four times your speed.

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Description : What is the name of the episode on ''Little Couple'' where they try for surrogation?

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Last Answer : The name you'll hear is MATTHEW.

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Last Answer : The man's name is Nicholas (nickel us).

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Description : Have you ever been on TV?

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Description : Have you ever noticed that the scenes in TV commercials change every few seconds?

Last Answer : No. I do not watch TV.

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Description : Have you ever cried/been very sad when a TV series ended?

Last Answer : answer:I cried at the season 4 finale of “Boardwalk Empire.” Marvelous show if you haven’t seen it, by the way.

Have you ever bought an "As Seen on TV!" product that lived up to its hype over time?

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Last Answer : answer:You mean something like this? www.youtube.com/watch?v=0BQFv83QJ2Y

Have you ever watched a particular episode of a TV show, or a movie, or even a play that stuck with you or that you couldn't shake for a good long time? What was it?

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Have you ever watched TV sports without commentary?

Description : Have you ever watched TV sports without commentary?

Last Answer : answer:I am watching the NBC feed with commentary, and I know I'd be confused watching the stream without it. It's tough, after watching the Tour de France for three weeks, finding out that there ... , because the course becomes dangerous. Good luck on the no commentary, I am glad I have it.

Will we ever see an end to the Reality TV trend? What will replace it?

Description : Will we ever see an end to the Reality TV trend? What will replace it?

Last Answer : A stronger entertainment economy will replace it. “Reality” shows cost less to produce than scripted television.

Do you ever notice that women on TV or in movies always seem to sleep wearing a bra?

Description : Do you ever notice that women on TV or in movies always seem to sleep wearing a bra?

Last Answer : I sleep in a jock strap.

Have you ever seen someone you know show up as "wanted by police" on your local town's TV channel?

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Have you ever spoiled the crap out of a tv show by accident?

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Have you ever loved something a lot (TV show, movie, band,etc,) then grew to hate it?

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Last Answer : Easy question. “Friends”. Used to love it. Now it repulses me.

Were you ever on TV and for what?

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Last Answer : yeah commercial.

Would you ever go on a tv game show?

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Description : I heard the TV series "Euphoria" is very... explicit. Is it even legal in the US?

Last Answer : Do you mean this Euphoria or this Euphoria?

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Last Answer : https://antennasguru.com/antenna-not-picking-up-channels/ Try this troubleshooting guide.

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Last Answer : I’ve only had a chance to watch clips of the trial on the evening news and find it more heartbreaking than I originally thought. I was riveted to the Casey Anthony case and OJ Simpson case.

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Description : With 5 episodes in, what is your opinion on the TV show "Wandavision"?

Last Answer : It’s flipping amazing. I’m really impressed with Elizabeth Olsen’s acting. Paul Bettany too. So good.

Do you know some TV series where intelligence, facts and logic, although with maybe dramatic license, rule over emotions and bonds?

Description : Do you know some TV series where intelligence, facts and logic, although with maybe dramatic license, rule over emotions and bonds?

Last Answer : Kyle XY. Is a good series.

How does hitting a TV (slapping it on the side) make it start working?

Description : How does hitting a TV (slapping it on the side) make it start working?

Last Answer : Well, this is in General, so as much as I like @stanleybmanly's post, I'll try. Banging on something like that usually results in a loosened wire re-touching (and thus completing the circuit) the thing ... , the device starts to enjoy the bashing, as it then seems to need it more and more often.

In your opinion, what are the best written TV series of all time?

Description : In your opinion, what are the best written TV series of all time?

Last Answer : - Six Feet Under – Better Call Saul – Fargo – Breaking Bad

What's that website where you can look up past shows on American TV?

Description : What's that website where you can look up past shows on American TV?

Last Answer : Most of what you’re asking about can be found at https://www.imdb.com/

Do you watch TV during the day?

Description : Do you watch TV during the day?

Last Answer : Sometimes.

What would you be thinking if you saw a TV show like this?

Description : What would you be thinking if you saw a TV show like this?

Last Answer : I guess it could be somewhat refreshing to not know what the show is about, but it can’t be a constant gimmick; after the first episode the viewer would know.

Can a TV “cable” company enforce a cancellation fee if you never signed any contract?

Description : Can a TV “cable” company enforce a cancellation fee if you never signed any contract?

Last Answer : Did you sign for the cable box at the cable store or when the tech installed the box??

What do you think of my top TV series in the relative categories? (shows follow)

Description : What do you think of my top TV series in the relative categories? (shows follow)

Last Answer : I think House of Cards has really gone downhill, especially the latest season. The pilot for The Good Doctor was alright but the show has devolved into a tedious mess. I've only seen a few ... definitely say that I really dislike the characters. Haven't seen the rest of the shows you've listed

Can you characterize the Brexit follies as a combination of some set of TV shows or movies?

Description : Can you characterize the Brexit follies as a combination of some set of TV shows or movies?

Last Answer : Benny Hill + (the British) House of Cards + So You Think You Can Dance

What foreign TV do you enjoy?

Description : What foreign TV do you enjoy?

Last Answer : Call_Me_Jay Look at acorn tv we subscribe to it for only $5 a month we love it has all sorts of over seas programs, and what's nice is a cop show they do you could ... is a link to it https://acorn.tv/sb/signup.html?utm_expid=.XMOOW_T2ScyFXvNmxYHDow.1&utm_referrer=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.google.ca%2F

Can you watch sports on tv all alone?

Description : Can you watch sports on tv all alone?

Last Answer : Yes. I usually channel surf while watching sports. More chicken wings for me.

When watching a sporting event on tv, say, football... do you do anything else simultaneously?

Description : When watching a sporting event on tv, say, football... do you do anything else simultaneously?

Last Answer : Eating chicken wings. Also listening to YouTube. Phoning family.

Can you help me compile a list of (fictional) companies, that star in TV series?

Description : Can you help me compile a list of (fictional) companies, that star in TV series?

Last Answer : McMann and Tate – Bewitched (where Darrin worked)

What is that one tv series you'd take to a deserted island?

Description : What is that one tv series you'd take to a deserted island?

Last Answer : I just bought series 1 of “The Twilight Zone” on Blu-ray so I will take that. I loved watching this as a kid in the 1960’s and I still enjoy watching it today.

Realistically speaking, how many tv channels do you need?

Description : Realistically speaking, how many tv channels do you need?

Last Answer : One would be enough if I controlled the programming.

What is your all time favorite movie or TV show vehicle?

Description : What is your all time favorite movie or TV show vehicle?

Last Answer : Close second would be the cabover Kenworth from BJ and the bear.

Question time: In the TV series "Sherlock", who is smarter between Sherlock and Mycroft?

Description : Question time: In the TV series "Sherlock", who is smarter between Sherlock and Mycroft?

Last Answer : I don’t know about the TV show, but in the original Conan Doyle stories, Mycroft is considered smarter. However, he’s also lazy and is therefore more of an armchair sleuth. Sherlock occasionally consults him, but he does the footwork himself (with the assistance of Watson).