What relationship does age have with the tv shows you watch?

Answer 1

Both my age and my gender have a lot to do with the TV shows that I prefer. I have been watching TV for a very long time (since Howdy Doody) which makes me very choosy about programs. I have a very low tolerance for "adolescent mentality" programming; I don't care much for car chases and shoot outs taking the place of good writing; I don't like exploitation type reality shows. I do like well written, witty comedies; realistic dramas and reality shows with substance; documentary style programs.

Perhaps a selection of what I watch regularly will draw a better picture:

Comedies: The Simpsons, Everybody Hates Chris and Monk (both discontinued)

Dramas: Law & Order and Law & Order Criminal Intent, The Closer

Reality: Mythbusters, Forensic Files, The Investigators, Suze Orman, Primetime, 48 Hours, and 20/20, The Dog Whisperer

Documentary: Nova, Planet Earth, and misc. documentary specials on Discovery, History, MSNBC, TLC, and National Geographic channels.

Other: So You Think You Can Dance, The Amazing Race, and American Idol