Television

Usenet

alt.tv.ab-fab
Scheduling and details of the further exploits of Patsy and Edina.
alt.tv.animaniacs
The Animaniacs have a humongous following on the Internet.
alt.tv.babylon-5
I've met many rabid, frothing supporters of this sci-fi show.
alt.tv.barney
Another venue for the jihad against Barney and all he represents.
alt.tv.beakmans-world
Not too many postings, not too many fans of the show.
alt.tv.beavis-n-butthead
The wonder twins of MTV are also on the Internet.
alt.tv.bh90210
Seen alt.tv.90210? Same thing. Too bad 'bout Dylan's sunglasses.
alt.tv.brady-bunch
I grew up in the 70s & still don't know why people revere this show.
alt.tv.brisco-county
Even though it was discontinued, this show still inspires talk.
alt.tv.brothers.grunt.sucks
I didn't think this MTV animation was too bad. Oh well.
alt.tv.chicago-hope
Discussion about the first of the too-many new hospital shows.
alt.tv.comedy-central
This must be the favorite network of the Internet generation.
alt.tv.commercials
Plenty of these little 30- and 60-second dramas to talk about.
alt.tv.dinosaurs
The show died out, and the pathetic newsgroup is soon to follow.
alt.tv.duckman
An irascible animated duck as a topic of discussion? Sure. Quack. Grrr.
alt.tv.eek-the-cat
"It never hurts to help" is the theme of this group. Peace out, man.
alt.tv.er
Fans of yet another hospital show congregate & discuss. Mommy. Make it stop.
alt.tv.forever-knight
Never seen this show, but after reading the posts, I want to.
alt.tv.frasier
"Cheers" didn't have a newsgroup, "Frasier" managed to. Timing?
alt.tv.friends
New show, almost funny, but do they need a newsgroup? Blah.
alt.tv.game-shows
Lots of shows I've never heard of, and lots of trivia answered here.
alt.tv.hbo
Minor discussion of HBO scheduling. Ooooh, it sounds so exciting.
alt.tv.hermans-head
Seriously twisted souls discussing a long-defunct show.
alt.tv.highlander
Fans of the Scottish immortal congregate to talk of swordplay.
alt.tv.home-improvment
Another sitcom forum. Aren't these two facets exclusionary.
alt.tv.infomercials
The hidden gold of TV, infomercials are great for TV parties.
alt.tv.kids-in-hall
Answers to queries about one of the funniest TV shows ever.
alt.tv.knight-rider
Why is this show still popular? It must have been Kit. Varooom.
alt.tv.kungfu
Carradine fans unite! Oh, there aren't that many. HiYaaaahh!!!
alt.tv.la-law
A dying newsgroup with the occasional mistaken cross-post. Boring.
alt.tv.liquid-tv
MTV's animation show proved it wasn't beyond redemption.
alt.tv.lois-n-clark
Lots of chit-chatty talk about the Lois and Superman of the 90s.
alt.tv.mad-about-you
Gobs of requests for the theme song; some episode discussion.
alt.tv.magnum-pi
If you still can't figure out how he solved that one case, ask here.
alt.tv.mantis.mockery
Unfortunately, this group seems pretty dead, open for squatters.
alt.tv.mash
"MASH" is a cultural icon for many of us. Nothing more needs to be said.
alt.tv.max-headroom
This quirky sci-fi show was a necessary critique of the 80s.
alt.tv.melrose-place
Stupid characters and high drama, you just have to talk about it.
alt.tv.models-inc
I thought this show was unbearable, maybe I should discuss this.
alt.tv.mst3k
The place to get info on Joel (or Mike) and the robots. Yeah, Tom Servo!
alt.tv.mtv
Empty V inspires dialogue? Give me a break. Someone call the clue fairy.
alt.tv.muppets
Discuss the tribulations of Miss Piggy's quest for happiness with Kermit.
alt.tv.mwc
"Married w/Children" lives on in its vulgarity. Long live the tacky couch.
alt.tv.my-s-c-life
"My So Called Life" is so good, they said it wouldn't have a chance.
alt.tv.networks.cbc
If you get this network, read the hotsheets posted here.
alt.tv.news-shows
Good place to critique (and insult) your fave talking heads.
alt.tv.nickelodeon
The ultimate network for showing our TV history, and Rugrats!
alt.tv.northern-exp
One of the more interesting sitcoms; worth discussion.
alt.tv.nypd-blue
Such a controversial show is, of course, going to provoke talk.
alt.tv.party-of-five
UPN must've set these groups up. Why else would they be there?
alt.tv.picket-fences
The few, the proud, the fans of "Picket Fences" unite here.
alt.tv.prisoner
This show provokes discussion about meaning and symbolism.
alt.tv.public-access
The wild world of public access TV examined and dissected.
alt.tv.quantum-leap.creative
Place to post ideas for original "Leap" episodes.
alt.tv.real-world
Same level as the "Melrose Place" discussion, except it's real (yeah).
alt.tv.red-dwarf
It's British TV and it's sci-fi; of course it's on the Internet.
alt.tv.ren-n-stimpy
Did you ever have SPACE MADNESS? Bring your troubles here.
alt.tv.robocop
Another dead newsgroup; they usually follow the life of the show.
alt.tv.robotech
Never seen it, but from the newsgroup, it sounds like it might be good.
alt.tv.saved-bell
Do people really discuss a non-prime time drama? People do. (Sigh.)
alt.tv.sctv
Canadian sketch comedy that spawned Bob and Doug. Not too bad.
alt.tv.seaquest
Another newsgroup that has been forced to campaign for survival.
alt.tv.seinfeld
Hey Jerry, in cyberspace, nobody can hear you whine. Ha!
alt.tv.sentai
Sentai is a term for "Power Ranger"-like shows. You do the math.
alt.tv.sesame-street
Can you tell me how to get, how to get to Sesame Street?
alt.tv.simpsons
More than 5 years, and it's still funny. Good fodder for discussion.
alt.tv.simpsons.itchy-scratchy
A cartoon within a cartoon. Limited material discuss.
alt.tv.snl
Continuous ranting and debate about whether the show should go on.
alt.tv.star-trek.voyager
Over 3,000 posts, how can you keep up with this newsgroup?
alt.tv.talkshows.daytime
Oh, just watch "Talk Soup." There's no reason to discuss it.
alt.tv.talkshows.late
Who's going to be on "Letterman"? That Leno is such a bonehead.
alt.tv.taz-mania
I liked him much better when he was pure homicidal terror.
alt.tv.tekwar
Hooray for Shatner, he still has a career and maybe he'll get to sing again.
alt.tv.the-critic
This recent show is already provoking dialogue. Well, it is animated.
alt.tv.time-traxx
Darien has to read a Usenet newsgroup from the future.
alt.tv.tiny-toon
Kids' entertainment for adults, or adult entertainment for kids?
alt.tv.tiny-toon.fandom
For those net surfers who want Elmira's autograph.
alt.tv.tiny-toon.plucky-duck
Plucky Duck gets his own group, making Buster envious.
alt.tv.tiny-toon.sex
Oh, for goodness sake, they're cartoons! You people are sick!
alt.tv.tv-nation
An instant underground classic; if you've never heard of it, read this.
alt.tv.twin-peaks
The show went on for too long; come on kiddies, just let it go.
alt.tv.vr5
The first show to ride the latest techno wave, virtual reality.
alt.tv.wiseguy
I guess "Wiseguy" was a smart enough show to inspire dialogue.
alt.tv.x-files
The truth is out there. The newsgroup is a little less serious.
alt.tv.x-files.creative
If the show isn't good enough for you, write your own scripts and put them up here.
alt.tv.xuxa
Xuxa is the hot host of a South American TV show. What is there to talk about?