The end of an era?

I found the SMH article by Ben Pobjie surprisingly refreshing and I would encourage television enthusiasts to have a look. Here's the link...http://www.smh.com.au/entertainment/tv-and-radio/television-shows-to-grieve-for-20101001-160ps.html

The article 'Television shows to Grieve for' mentions some of the great shows in the last decade that have come to an end and left us, the audience, feeling a sense of loss.

As a self-confessed television addict, I agree with everything he's saying. I would even go so far as to say when your favourite series ends after years of watching TV at that same particular time, it feels like loosing a child ( I have never lost a child or do I have kids but I can only imagine..its a traumatic and life changing experience).

I think Pobjie says it best..."there are those shows that become so ingrained in the fabric of our existence that their demise leaves us lost and confused about our place in the world". The author mentions the end of the show 'Arrested Development' and the upcoming finale of 'The Bill' as having a significant impact on his emotional state. He even admits that he doesn't even watch 'The Bill' but it acts as a sort of security blanket for him, he always thought it was going to be there. I never watch 'Home and Away' but if they decided to cancel the show, I would most definitely shed a tear. Pobjie also draws our attention to those shows that we have in fact been fortunate to loose, for example, 'Undercover Angels' and 'Popstars'.

The article is not only well-written and witty but I also found it thought provoking. I remembered back to my childhood and those television shows that I believe made a difference to my life.

I have decided to compose a list of those television shows that I have grieved over...in no particular order
(I grew up in the 80s)
1. Family Ties (need I say more)
2. Full House (I truly believe John Stamos was my first love)

(Source: http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0092359/)

3. Step by Step (I dreamt Suzanne Somers was my mum-not that my own mother isn't fantastic)
4. Saved by The Bell (I wanted to be Jessie)
5. 90210 (the original...yes high waisted jeans and midriffs)

Anyway, I could probably continue with that list all day but they were a few that I am sure I will always miss and remember throughout my life.

Until next time...