Dog Days of Summer

Intelligent TV is so rare these days. Especially on networks. Especially on ABC. The last great ABC show was SportsNight and we all know how well they handled that. I still hope, though, to find quality shows on broadcast TV and have not yet given up on sampling new shows--unlike many, many others.

Thank goodness for that because otherwise I would never have discovered The Days. This is a great--well, very good--show, if one likes episodic drama as I do. I doubt it will be successful, but I am enjoying the episodes I see, and, yes, I am making a point to see it. Who could not love a show when a nearly 40 mother and her high school daughter are both pregnant? It's funny and well written. Yes, some of the scenes are a bit precious. Yes, there are cliches in abundance. Still, it's a fine project, and one far more deserving of being on the air than so much utter dreck that abounds.