USA seriously needs a HiDef channel. If nothing else, for their original programming. Burn Notice in HD would own.



Ok.......Gabrielle Anwar in HD would be the best.

DirecTV is scheduled to go HD for most of their channels before end of year. Hopefully that means USA will get the bump. Crossing my fingers, eyes, toes, legs.... 

No woman, no matter how beautiful, should be in HD. Really.

As well as every man, no matter how hot, should be in HD!

Sadly, it's easier for the men. I mean, even here, people were complaining about GA's age and looks. No one ever brought up how terrible JD looks with his wrinkles, scars and freckles. Geez.

This is Jeffrey Donovan.

This is Jeffrey Donovan in HD.

Any questions?

Most women are smart enough to know that age IS sexy. So, are some of the men on this message board who think Audrey Landers is hot. 

Unfairly sexism but true, age is more unforgiven on women than on men:

Fi in HD close up

Sam's close up

Heard something like USA will offer HD by the end of this year?

Okay maybe it's because I'm no longer a "teeny bopper" (as my mother calls it). I'm fort-nevermind years old.

But I was watching Evil Dead: 2 last week and honestly Bruce Campbell is way hotter now. I feel the same way about Vincent D'Onofrio and Mr. Donovan too. He looks better now than in his younger days. Now, if I was in my early 20s, maybe I'd feel differently. I dunno.

That's because women don't usually have to school MEN. Boys have to be led around with a short leash. We have to smack them on the head and push their noses in the mess they cause. Now a MAN can sometimes teach the woman a thing or two. 

Being the mother of an "almost 20 year old" I will say this: "You are preachin' to the choir!"

Can I take them both? Is that a valid question?

I think Gabrielle looks fine, she's got a couple of lines, but at least she isn't filled to the brim with botox so her face doesn't move. It gives people character, I like character. I'm 27 and I have lines on my face, everyone does or your face can't move. Don't know if anyone knows who Rosamund Pike is but she is like 29 or something and her face NEVER moves, EVER! Kinda creepy.

Umm Jeff in Utah (I am assuming that is a Sundance Film Fest photo) is HOT!

I know I am in my late 20's and I think a lot of men that are in their 30's and 40's and even older are very handsome/attractive. Granted there are some younger guys out there that are attractive but really, those handsome wrinkles and scars are sexy. I do think D'onofrio has aged quite a bit but I still think he's good looking, always liked him anyway. I always thought Bruce has been nice to look at, it's his humor that does it, and that he is from near where I am from.

It is sexism. But it's not about age being unfair to women as opposed to men. It's the perception of the "industry" that's unfair to aging women than to aging men. Men get distinguished while women get old. How often do we see leading men over 40 paired up with girls in their early twenties? As much as Burn Notice gets compared to James Bond, I'm sure glad the whole "Bond Girl" thing wasn't brought into the BN equation. Women are WOMEN because they earned it, they deserve it. And in my opinion, men are MEN when they accept that and don't keep looking for that elusive airbrushed busty perfection with no substance underneath.

I like that the actors are playing characters that are their age. JD is 39 years old and so is his character, Michael. Gabrielle's Fi is slightly younger at 37 and Bruce's Sam is 50 something. Their age is important because who would believe a 20-something would have the knowledge and skills that they all have. Mike, Fi, and Sam have been through some life experiences that have molded interesting characters. 

That's what USA is all about. The only young show is Psych and those guys are late 20's. USA is #1 because they are taking advantage of this. Their demo is huge: 18-49. That is a large population. BN even moves further past that demo with characters like Sam and Veronica. Who can say that Audrey Landers isn't hot at 50-something?

DirecTV is adding USA in HD some time in October. Haven't seen a concrete date yet, just that it is on the list for October additions. There will be about 36 HD channels at the end of this month and about 56 at the end of October.

Cool!!! I have DirecTV HD DVR on the TV in my family room. I never really checked to see when they would add the channels. I know they have been bragging all year that SOON they'd have more HD channels than any other satellite or cable provider. It's sort of like the boxers promoting their fights by saying how they were going to kick their opponent's @ss. There's actually nothing to stop the other providers from doing the same and I expect in time they will.

It's been a little slower then they expected but it's all starting to come together. Just got the memo with a listing of channels last Thursday, but not concrete dates. When did you get your HD DVR? If it was recent, you should be fine, but just double check and make sure you have a small grey box hanging out of the back that the cable is running through. Without it, you won't be able to get the new HD channels. There is a picture of what I am talking about in the "latest news" section of the DTV website under "Are you ready for the HD upgrade" or something like that. If you got the box this year you should be fine...

But USA was definitely on the list for October. Bummer because this entire group was supposed to go live this month, with September 15th as the target. But hey, good things come to those who wait.

Yes. They sent me an email and there is a channel that will walk you through the check to determine if the HD equipment is ready for the new satellite dish. I got upgraded to HD/DVR in March so I'm definitely set up for the new channels. 

I think the remark regarding Jeffrey and HD pics was just Cruel. Yeah, they always show women and "so called models" with airbrushed faces. But lines give character. Not one actress doesn't have lines on her face but in TV land they love to airbrush over everyone. Hell, I think we'd all look better airbrushed in real life. As for Burn Notice in HD. if so, great, if not, that's fine too. But I will stand by Botox for reasons other than fillers for lines. It can improve a person's face and if it helps someone who needs it than so be it. As for Jeffrey's scars etc... that topic has been overly stated. There is no reason to continously speak of it. Moving right along......

I read that you've been having eye problems lately. So, I'm wondering if you may not have read the entire thread clearly.

I think you accidentally replied to the wrong post. I didn't say anything about JD's lines. You know I LOVE JD. I also don't think Gabrielle looks fantastic.

Wow...this thread got a bit bigger than anticipated.

For those who may care:

You're right, you're right...Botox isn't all bad. I take that back if that was what it seemed like I meant. I'm not saying I'd never do it, either. Many people have things they don't like about themselves, me included, so I shall shut it now.

Yeah, I do have eye problems, true. It was certainly not stated to be in such a bad statement. But I can't put those looney tune faces on either. Well, whatever post it was, sorry if it seemed irrational. Hey, I don't like these DAMN PARENTHESIS on my face either, wish I could get airbrushed so it stays. One more thing. ONE MORE DAY!!!!! Note to self: Popcorn, phone OFF! UNPLUGGED! CHOCOLATE and well, lets see, a MOJITO, a Scotch for Sam, I guess those fruitty drinks for Mkey and well, Fi can go to **LL!

We figured it was you eyesight. Take it easy. You want to have your eyes ready for Thursday's marathon and the new epi.

I had my parentheses airbrushed off in real life. It was quite a feat. My problem is always getting makeup that doesn't melt off and covers my uneven, nasty skin tone...Ick! Stupid skin. Now we shall all be ready for tomorrow's marathon and NEW EPISODE!!!! Pooh! I have to work ALL day! I'm going to tape it while at work and wish I could have taken the day off to veg and watch!
I'll take the show and Jeff in any format offered, I adore him .

HD or no HD, be happy that the cast have their natural imperfections intact. They could end up looking like this:

Thanks Dan, you just gave me nightmares.

SWEET SASSAFRAS! What is tha...Oh! It's Kenny Rogers. Thanks DanJ, way to put it in perspective. I was almost frightened to death! Eeek!

I'm watching a rerun of Identity on USAHD and Mom looks pretty bad. They will need to put a bit more make up on her next season. Mike looks fine.

Just checked my provider and they haven't upgraded USA HD.

And of course JD looks fine! But now with HD, we can admire every little bit of him, right down to the freckles on his nose.

Hey, I just read the message. Can you believe I NEARLY MISSED WATCHING THE SHOW TONIGHT. 1am. Thank You Vestokes. Sigh, Mikey............... now I can sleep peacefully the rest of the morning. Sweet Michael Westen (Jeffrey Donovan dreams). Better than chocolate.

The other day I was watching a Brett Favre interview and I thought 'Damn. When did he get hot?' The silver hair and wrinkles... Finally, he looks like a REAL man. Same with Michael Jordan, who's flat-out devastating these days. And now that adult men are finally figuring out what younger men have know for some time (that ADULT women have an allure all their own) it's all good.

I just bought a new flatpanel HDTV yesterday! Spent practically the whole evening setting up that bad boy and then ordered a new HD cable box with DVR which will come next week. YAY! Now, my provider has up until the summer to include USA in their HD channel line up.

Congrats!!!! I love HD. The video quality and sound is far superior to NTSC format of non-HD TV. It's like you can just reach out and touch Mikey. Unfortunately, it appears some programming has not been filmed to take advantage of this high quality video format. The video of those programs have the people looking a bit orange. I assume this will soon be resolved when all the channels go HD.

I can't wait to see shirtless!Michael in HD on my 106 inch projection screen.

106 inch screen???? Good night!!! I thought my 51' TV was big. Granted I have a small section of the family room that it occupies but it definitely fills the area. I don't think I have room for something that big. I'd have to sat 15 ft away from the screen.

It's the front projector on 106" screen in my newly furnished home theaterr in the basement. With screen that big, only HD (1080p preferrable) program is watchable. That's why I don't watch BN there cuz Comcast still doesn't provide USA in HD yet. Hopefully end of this month, can't wait.

Let's hope Fox TV Studio will make BN available in Blue Ray!

Yeah. I miss basements. We don't have those in CA. You could switch to DirecTV but it Comcast will be upgrading by end of month that may not be worth it. Anyway, a home theater is definitely a treat.

Heck all I have is a measly little tv. Not that big. I can't afford anything at the moment. When I hit the lottery I will invest in all that lovely technology. Til then it's a sad little tv for me with no HD.

Oh LuLu!!! Feel for ya. You still have your JD, up close and personal, memories. That's better than HD and a big screen any day. LOL!! 

True!! But it's still a killer to not see him on a wide range big screen tv once a week.

I'm a little upset as I just found out that I was not told the complete truth about the DVR I just ordered. They say I can record and save up to 100 hours BUT ONLY 24 hours of HD programming. So, what? Am I going to be charged extra when ALL channels change over to HD and I need to upgrade? 24 hours is jack!

Yeah. If you taped BN season one in HD that would take up 50% of your disk space.

Well, I'm finally experiencing the HD love in my own little apartment. After having much problems with my cable provider, I received my HD DVR box and they gave me free HBO ON DEMAND for a month for my troubles. Then tonight, I picked up an HDMI cable from Target because, DAMN! I wasn't about to spend more than $50 on a 3 foot cable! So, I hooked up my HDTV to my shiney new cable box, configured everything and customized my settings and realized a very important thing I needed to fully enjoy my crystal clear reception and digital live recording. I ought to clean my glasses.

ha ha! yes, you need to be able to see that closely. Happy re-viewing....