Giving Thanks in TV Land

It’s the beginning of Thanksgiving week, a time when it’s considered cool and hip to show your gratitude. In the spirit of the season, here is a list of things that I, a person who watches too much TV, am thankful for.

My DVR: how did I call myself a TV watcher before I had a DVR? The freedom to record shows at the touch of a button and watch them whenever I want has been remarkable. Sure, a VCR has a similar benefit, but the DVR is so much simpler than a mess of tapes that have to be rewound and fast forwarded. Thank you to the inventor of the DVR for making it easier to watch hours and hours of television on my own schedule.

Glee: In a startling turn of events, I’m in love with a musical. This show is a delightful mixture of high school drama, unrequited love, poignant situations, witty dialogue, and toe-tapping musical numbers. Thank you to FOX for taking the risk and to everyone involved with the show for producing such a quality product.

My Treadmill: I bought a treadmill a few weeks ago, in hopes that it would be easier to work out while watching TV. It is. I’m thankful that I can burn calories, tone muscles, and improve my health all while catching up on what’s on the DVR.

Robin Hood: I wasn’t sure how the series could continue after they did the unthinkable at the end of season 2 and killed Marian, but it’s even better this season. By losing the love triangle, the show has been able to explore other aspects of the legend of Robin Hood and what was happening in England at that point in history. The series comes to an end in just a couple of weeks, after three seasons of action, romance, and even some campy fun. Thank you to everyone who brought the myth to life, and to whoever cast Richard Armitage as Guy of Gisborne.

That’s the short list. What are you thankful for this season?