What TV shows did you watch as a kid?
My soul sister BT gave me a topic to write about, and I will because I find it very interesting, but I don’t think I can do it justice tonight. I think Friday will be good since I will be winding down from the week and my mind will be clear. I’m just going to cheat and use the Day One Prompt today. I cannot express how much these have been a lifesaver for me. Day One, you are the best.
Today, I wore one of my favorite shirts. It has anime characters on it from a show I used to watch, Inuyasha. This guy was like cool shirt and we talked anime for a moment. Now, I didn’t watch this as a kid, but in my early twenties. I was living on my own, I had cable, and Cartoon Network was my favorite channel. I would get off work at 11 pm or later and watch Adult Swim. I think this is when I really got hooked on anime. Cowboy Bebop, Trigun, Lupin, Fullmetal Alchemist, Robot Chicken (not anime, but it was one of the shows I watched). Most nights, I wouldn’t go to bed until 2 or 3 o’clock in the morning. These cartoons were a lot different from the ones I grew up watching as a child.
As a child, I had The Flintstones, Tom and Jerry, Scooby Doo, The Jetsons, Captain Caveman, and so many more. I don’t really remember being glued to the TV watching shows that weren’t cartoons. I also don’t remember half my childhood, so the above statement doesn’t hold much weight 😆. I know I watched The Cosby Show, A Different World, Sanford & Son, All My Children (with my grandmother like every other grandkid), and Bosom Buddies (what a weird show to remember). Honestly, I can’t pinpoint any of these cartoons or shows as my favorite though.
My love has always been music. Now, I will say that VH-1, MTV, and BET were my true favorite stations. Watching the top ten countdowns, listening to all the songs from the 80s and 90s. These channels helped me to have a diverse taste in music. I loved Aerosmith as much as I loved Run DMC. And they had the nerves to do a song together, chefs kiss. I remember being so excited to watch a video and how much energy and effort was put in by the artist. I still like watching videos. Now, I watch more K-Pop videos because they put the energy and effort in. The dancing is top tier.
We have become so spoiled with these streaming services and watching TV is not the same. I can’t say that I miss the old way of watching TV because I rarely ever watch TV now. But I do miss how great the shows were. Now, I struggle to find things to watch when I am in the mood to watch TV. I pretty much just cut on Danger Mouse, the updated version from 2019, and recite all the lines. It is one of my go-to shows when I can’t find anything to watch.
What TV shows do you remember watching as a kid or young adult? Did you watch any of the shows I listed above? Did you have a favorite show? I want to hear from you. Make sure to leave a comment. Be well and whole. Much Love 🧡 💚