Remember this?

Ok, totally random, I know. But. Brett and I were having a little "date-night" type of thing and were trying to find something fun to watch on our computer from Netflix. So browsing through the TV shows they had for viewing, we found "Family Ties, Season 1". It was such a trip! The first season was from 1982. The pop culture references, fashion, etc: all so much fun to watch & remember. And the other thing was to notice how different the "sitcom" was then compared to now (wait, do we actually have them anymore, at least any that anybody watches?). It was almost like watching a play with a laughtrack. I think it seemed that way because we watch SO much reality TV these days (you know, Project Runway, Top Chef, Amazing Race and -- dare I mention it -- The Hills & The City?) that I've almost forgotten what it's like to watch actual acting. You know, when you think about it, all the drama in those shows I just named comes from the editing, not what's being said by the characters. Watching FT made me realize that once upon a time the actors were responsible for bringing you the laughs, the drama, etc all on their own. Kind of refreshing, really. I think I'll be back for more...