I have a new discovery.... well sort of. Actually, I have Comcast's feature to onDemand to thank for my finding. I have coined the phrase
- A condition or feeling of pleasurable ease, well-being, and contentment.
- The capacity to give physical ease and well-being: enjoying the comfort of my favorite chair.
So like the undeniable comfort of a favorite blankie, or a hot bowl of mac n' cheese, I am comforted by the onDemand lineup from Comcast. Specifically 80s hit favorites "Diff'rent Strokes" and "Fact's of Life". Quite honestly, its a sleep inducer for me. Within 15 minutes or less of watching an episode from either of these programs I am in a deep,restfull state - quickly drifting off to slumber paradise. You would have to be a sleep connoisseur like myself to actually get this concept.But stick with me, I'm going somewhere with this...
On one hand do I believe, this concept is really true American-couch-potato-laziness at its core. To develop a term for indulging in nostalgia TV is just another excuse for inactivity. But my pinko ideologies are quickly drowned out by the hip, still rocking beat...
"Now, the world don't move to the beat of just one drum, What might be right for you, may not be right for some. A man is born, he's a man of means. Then along come two, they got nothing but their jeans..."
or, the catchy, melody that forces me to bobb my head from side to side whenever I sing along...
"You take the good,You take the bad,You take them both and there you have the facts of life.The facts of life.There's a time you gotta go and showYou're growin' now,You know about the facts of life.The facts of life."
(do you also bobb your head from side to side when you sing the facts of life theme song? I think the head bobbing may be part of secret to singing the song correctly... I digress)
All I need is a good "whatchoo talkin 'bout willis" from Arnold Drummond or the witty banter exchange between Blair Warner and Jo Polnezchek not to mention the comedic overtures of Natalie Green and Tootie Ramsey to render me into blissful unconsciousness.
Now what would really be the pièce de résistance, is if Comcast were to add the Jeffersons to its 80s onDemand selection. Whew... I might never leave the house again. Actually not true.. I currently own 3 seasons of the Jefferson's on DVD and still manage to have an active and quite enviableble social life ;-) Note to self: bring Jeffersons DVD set home for thanksgiving. What could be better than the ultimate comfort meal coupled with the ultimate comfort TV program. Besides that turkey and the Jeffersons just go together. (you have to be a real fan to get that connection)
So there you have it folks. I have my vice... ComfortTV©... Find yours!
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5 comments:
GASP!!!!
I was with you till you stated Arnold's name as Arnold Drummond. It's Arnold Jackson.
Grrrrr.. and she calls herself a nostaglist!!
I should have your comfort TV removed for that little error there. You pinko- commie.
LOL!
The comment lead by "Gasp!!!" is so wrong because Gary Coleman's adpoted name on the show was Arnold Drummond. And, because of that error, I hope you find comfort in watching more TV before making such grand and erroneous statements. I personally find no comfort in watching reruns of any TV show. I prefer current and fresh episodes. But, I respect the sentiment of the comfort TV of Ramdon.
Well actually, you are both right... Arnold and Willis at the time of the adoption chose to keep their surname "Jackson" in tribute and honor to their parents. However, in later years as a special gift for their adopted father they formally took on the last name Drummond.
These are the facts folks. I watch enough of this stuff to know. ;-)
~Butterrfly
I absolutely loved this entry! I wish I had Comcast instead of Optimum Cable. I love an 8o's sitcom! What's up with Benson? I was feelin' that show too. Oh Well, I really don't care what Arnold's last name was, all I know is that Diff'rent Strokes was the bomb then and I wouldn't mindd watchin' it now. Nick at Nite used to show The Facts of Life and then that mysteriously stopped airing. Wouldn't mind seeing a little Siver Spoons and Growing Pains either. Am I just corny or what?
Yeah.. Silver Spoons and Growing pains definitely make the list for comfort TV.. ah yes.. I remember those shows well.. I had the biggest crush on both Rick Schoeder and Kirk Cameron. The Rickster was rich yet so grounded and cool and Mike.. the adorable slacker. **sigh**.. 80s hotties...
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