>...that makes it the perfect backdrop for falling asleep to,
>or for lulling my brain whilst unwinding after work. They're
>television's answer to comfort food I guess. Most sitcoms
>these days don't have that sort of affect for me. They might
>be oh-so-clever, but they're not all that comforting.



i know exactly what you're talking about.
i can't even put my finger on what it is.

but it feels more like you are hanging out with the characters
on the show as opposed to just watching it.

it's comforting.