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In reply to the discussion: Old, but could be fun: Top TV Shows among liberals and conservatives. Which do you watch? [View all]fujiyama
(15,185 posts)including the NBC Thursday night line up (The Office, Parks and Rec, Community). Outsourced was canceled. I'll admit I used to watch it, even though it wasn't that great. I'm not completely surprised it was axed. I hope Community survives. It's a well written show and is pretty funny. It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia is hysterical though.
Colbert and The Daily Show are definitely shows that would appeal more to liberals than conservatives (while the opposite is true with the 700 Club) but most on the two lists aren't particularly ideological. With some of the comedies, it's usually pretty clear the writing is done by liberals, but then again it shouldn't be a surprise that a creative profession like script writing would draw liberals. Most conservatives are neither very funny or creative.
I don't have cable, but I enjoy Mythbusters and Pawn Stars. I catch those when I can. I'm actually a bit surprised Mythbusters would be in the second list but I think it has to do with it being on the Discovery Channel. Top Gear is fun too but I don't catch it very often.
What's interesting is that the second list draws a lot of older viewers (Leno, Wheel of Fortunes, NCIS, 700 Club)...