I’m not usually one to watch award shows, but I had to watch my favorite, Conan O’Brien, host The Emmys. The opening video was hilarious and I thought he did a great job to the end. I was psyched that Kiefer Sutherland, 24, and The Office all won. I’m going to check out The Colbert Report on Comedy Central — that Stephen Colbert looks pretty funny.

I confess… I’m addicted to 24. Yes, the Fox show notorious for blatant violence, government conspiracies, terrorists, big explosions, incredible computer skills, and some of the fastest PDA downloads I’ve ever seen in my life. Oh yeah, and of course, Jack Bauer!

I’m so addicted to 24 that I’ve gone as far as changing all the ringtones in my house and cell phones to the CTU ringtone (good thing my wife likes it too). Actually, it’s a very good ringtone — kind of mellow, but it can cut through a lot of noise. Plus, when you hear it it gets you thinking about repositioning satellites and saving the nation.
What I like about the show is that it always moves. There’s always something interesting going on and it never fails to surprise you when you least expect it. Best of all, I like living vicariously through Jack Bauer. He beats people up if they piss him off, knows everything about everything, and is friends with the President. He’s simply the modern day super hero. No cape or special powers… just a 9mm, great interrogation techniques, and a cell phone battery that lasts forever.

I finally finished watching Season 2 this past weekend — awesome! I realize I’m years behind, but I actually tried avoiding 24 for a few years. I knew once I started watching it I’d get hooked (it took me one episode!). Besides The Sopranos, it’s really the only television show I consistently watch these days. To date I’ve seen seasons 1, 2, 4, and currently 5. Season 3 is waiting for me on DVD and my video iPod. I can’t wait.
Be sure to check out this site, if you’re as addicted as I am: TwentyFour.TV