It Ain’t Your Daddy’s Summer No More

Remember when June heralded in the summer television doldrums? That’s when network TV dominated idiot box programming. It was a time to check out the other channels in your town – PBS, for example, or an independent station.
 

That all changed with the advent of cable TV. All of a sudden there were alternatives to reruns and half-hour-long commercials.

Or, you could just go outside and enjoy the fine weather.

Cable television networks have been airing their own series for a while now, and quite successfully. I was addicted to The Sopranos on HBO, and Amazing Grace on TNT. Both no longer are on the air.

Since July arrived, some of my favorite shows have had their season debuts, and two new shows are now on my agenda. The great thing about it is, you can watch something else while you DVR the shows … automatically … to view at a more convenient time.

I usually watch the new episodes when they air for the first time, DVR-ing them anyway just in case my viewing is interrupted.

There’s a new show on TNT that I’ve been watching – Falling Skies (Sundays, 10/9 Central). Good stuff. Science fiction. Alien invasion. Steven Spielberg. Nuff said.

And then, there are three SyFy Channel series. One has restarted on Monday nights – Warehouse 13 (9/8 Central); it’s followed by a new show – Alphas (8/7 Central). The third – Haven – airs on Friday (10/9 Central).

All four are great sci-fi dramas, nothing real cheesey. Very intelligent shows.

On a separate note, I wonder when the second season of Boardwalk Empire will start on HBO?

Hot town, summer on the TV!