Every time I look at my Time Warner bill and wonder why I’m paying so much for so little I think of Groucho’s advice: “I find TV very educational. When someone turns it on, I go into the other room and read a good book.” It’s not that easy though. I’m as dumb as the next guy, and when the damn thing turns itself on (I’ve got to quit sitting on the remote) I tend to just sit there and take it in.
It’s not really that bad. I used to like West Wing, and I do like the Sopranos and the movies on Turner Classics, but every time I really think of pitching the box out the window I begin to worry that I’m going to miss an episode of Real Time with Bill Maher.
If you haven’t seen Real Time, or you don’t remember when Bill used to have a show on ABC before he said something Ari Fleischer didn’t approve of, here’s a sample of why it’s so good from today’s LA Times.
The new season of Real Time starts tonight at 10 on HBO. If you call right now, I’m sure they can add HBO to your package. While you’re on the phone, ask them if it’s any cheaper if you can drop the Fox News Channel.
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