Lately my evenings have been booked. If I’m not running to the store to pick up something we’re out of, I’m sifting through mail or reading Alexa her third bedtime story. I’m trying to get into the routine of using my elliptical machine before 10 p.m., but let me tell you, I’m tired.
Do you know what helps with motivation? Some comfort TV shows. Tonight I queued up “30 Rock” on Netflix, and it totally helped me plow my way through my workout. On a side note, this is the first I’ve watched this series. Why I never watched it while it was on the air is beyond me, because it’s simply hilarious.
Also, it is crazy I didn’t think of doing this earlier because I used to work out while watching “The Mary Tyler Moore Show” and “Rhoda” on Nick at Nite when I was in high school. The 20-minute running time of a sitcom is perfect, right?
It’s just enough time to relax, feel comfortable and rejuvenate yourself without a huge time or emotional investment.
I am already thinking of what I’ll watch when I get to the end of “30 Rock.”
Seinfeld — Of course! It doesn’t hurt that I have every season on DVD, just waiting to be watched.
Dick Van Dyke/Mary Tyler Moore/Rhoda — The trifecta of awesomeness.
Just Shoot Me — I also have this one on DVD.
Rules of Engagement — OK, so I like everything David Spade is in, I admit it.
3rd Rock From the Sun — I loved this show back in the day; I’m curious whether it holds up.
Fresh Prince of Bel Air — Oh, why not?
Boy Meets World — Because I miss it.
The Brady Bunch — It’s just so happy.
My Name is Earl or The Office — The first few seasons, before they jumped the shark.
The Patty Duke Show — Identical cousins!
Roseanne — I mean, obviously.
Saved by the Bell — It never gets tired.
That ’70s Show — Does it hold up?
Weeds — Until Agrestic burns down.
Will & Grace — Aw, of course.
Dream On — Does anyone else remember this sitcom fondly?
Californication — Because I still haven’t watched past the first season. Should I? I’m leaning toward yes. It’s David Duchovny, after all.
Edited to add: Scrubs — On par with 30 Rock and Seinfeld. Loved every minute of it.
What would show up on your list of comfort TV shows?
