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Hero worship: Reality TV that's worthy of respect (Freeper MUST-SEE TV)
Fort Lauderdale Sun-Sentinel ^
| February 27, 2003
| Tom Jicha
Posted on 02/27/2003 5:08:52 PM PST by PJ-Comix
Reality television has evolved into a euphemism for virtually anything outside the conventional boxes of scripted comedy and drama, even though most of the outlandish competitions and date-and-mate teases have little grounding in the real world. Oh well -- sleeping together rarely connotes a shared good night's rest.
It might seem unlikely anything could give the reality genre a good name at this point. However, Profiles From the Front Line is an exception. It really is real, without embellishments or contrivances. The six-episode series, shot in the aftermath of the U.S. incursion into Afghanistan post-9/11, spotlights genuine bravery and heart-stopping survival situations. Tension is palpable and unrelenting. There are deaths.
(Excerpt) Read more at sun-sentinel.com ...
TOPICS: Announcements; Culture/Society; Foreign Affairs
KEYWORDS: afghanistan; armedforces
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This is on ABC RIGHT NOW and it looks GREAT! Post comments on show here.
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posted on
02/27/2003 5:08:52 PM PST
by
PJ-Comix
To: PJ-Comix
This will be excellent. I heard the producer talking about it last night on Mr. KABC show last night. All the footage is raw, no setups, no censorship from the Pentagon. This will wash Dan Lather and his Hussy right out of my hair.
To: PJ-Comix
show is awesome! what TV should be.
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posted on
02/27/2003 5:20:09 PM PST
by
clintonh8r
(It is better to be feared than to be respected.)
To: clintonh8r
Yes. GREAT stuff so far. I urge all Freepers to tune it in!!!
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posted on
02/27/2003 5:41:02 PM PST
by
PJ-Comix
(He Who Laughs Last Was Too Dumb To Figure Out The Joke First)
To: clintonh8r
Did you catch the "HOW DARE THEY!" speech by the Sergeant at the beginning of the show? I hope they replay that!
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posted on
02/27/2003 5:43:40 PM PST
by
PJ-Comix
(He Who Laughs Last Was Too Dumb To Figure Out The Joke First)
To: Russell Scott
Who the hell could watch the narcissists on Survivor Amazon when this show is on?
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posted on
02/27/2003 5:50:03 PM PST
by
PJ-Comix
(He Who Laughs Last Was Too Dumb To Figure Out The Joke First)
To: PJ-Comix
These ain't kids, these are professional soldiers.
Good men and women with a great Commander in Chief!
Stay safe; stay armed.
Eaker FReeper Status
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posted on
02/27/2003 5:51:12 PM PST
by
Eaker
(64,999,987 firearm owners killed no one yesterday. Somehow, it didn't make the news.)
To: PJ-Comix
Yeah. Actually he's a colonel. Those SOF guys are really impressive. Remember after the invasion of Afghanistan they were traveling cross country on horses!
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posted on
02/27/2003 5:51:30 PM PST
by
clintonh8r
(It is better to be feared than to be respected.)
To: clintonh8r
Flight deck ops on now!
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posted on
02/27/2003 5:52:14 PM PST
by
clintonh8r
(It is better to be feared than to be respected.)
To: PJ-Comix
Great so far. I'm not going to miss an episode.
To: SpookBrat
I just missed all but 5 minutes of the first episode. Bummer. Looks great!
To: not-an-ostrich
Okay, so will it replay anytime tonight? I really want to see this.
To: not-an-ostrich
Okay, so will it replay anytime tonight? I really want to see this.
To: not-an-ostrich
I just missed all but 5 minutes of the first episode. Bummer. Looks great! You missed an INCREDIBLE speech by a Sergeant (according to the article but a Freeper says he is a Colonel) to the troops. This is the quote: "How dare they fly an aircraft into the Pentagon. How dare they fly an aircraft into the World Trade Center. How dare they change the lives of Americans."
You had to HEAR it!
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posted on
02/27/2003 6:07:11 PM PST
by
PJ-Comix
(He Who Laughs Last Was Too Dumb To Figure Out The Joke First)
To: Defend the Second
Okay, so will it replay anytime tonight? I really want to see this. The Left Coast folks will be able to see it later. I imagine at 8 PST.
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posted on
02/27/2003 6:10:42 PM PST
by
PJ-Comix
(He Who Laughs Last Was Too Dumb To Figure Out The Joke First)
To: not-an-ostrich
I love your screen name. LOL
To: PJ-Comix
Our cable was out and I just stumbled across this show during the last half. WOW! Couldn't believe it was on ABC! Great show!!! Loved that guy on the flight deck! Wish I'd seen the whole show!
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posted on
02/27/2003 6:13:34 PM PST
by
Lacey
To: PJ-Comix
He was identified on screen as a colonel.
As someone who commanded a company of Marines in RVN I'm always amazed that we can find enough people to make the kind of sacrifice that is required. No other country in history has had such a group of dedicated patriots, and no country in history has sacrificed as much treasure to make sure they have the best equipment and support possible.
Semper fi!
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posted on
02/27/2003 6:15:54 PM PST
by
clintonh8r
(It is better to be feared than to be respected.)
To: PJ-Comix
He was identified on screen as a colonel.
As someone who commanded a company of Marines in RVN I'm always amazed that we can find enough people to make the kind of sacrifice that is required. No other country in history has had such a group of dedicated patriots, and no country in history has sacrificed as much treasure to make sure they have the best equipment and support possible.
Semper fi!
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posted on
02/27/2003 6:16:49 PM PST
by
clintonh8r
(It is better to be feared than to be respected.)
To: clintonh8r
Now, how did that double post happen? FR is strange tonight...
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posted on
02/27/2003 6:17:40 PM PST
by
clintonh8r
(It is better to be feared than to be respected.)
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