Your Favorite TV Show To Watch While Smoke a Pipe; and, Why?

[shermnatman]

My old "grab my pipe, hit the recliner, and put on an episode or three of ________" , used to be The Adventure of Sherlock Holmes from 1954, due to all the pipe-smoking; and also, Dark Shadows from the 1966 B&W-era, due to the overall sedate and meditative creepiness which seemed to match the cadence of my puffing, quite nicely.

Lately however, I have really been enjoying The Invaders - a Quinn Martin Production - from 1966-1968, while doing my after-dinner Pipe Smoking Me-Time Therapy. The show's pace has a cerebral, meditative quality - while fraught with a wonderfully paranoid atmosphere - which to me, also is conducive to enjoyable pipe smoking in a relaxed and thoughtful manner. For those who have never seen the show, I recommend the premier/pilot episode: Beachhead ; if you'd like to try a test-fit.

So, what currently is your favorite TV show to watch while smoking a pipe; and, why? - Sherm Natman

 

[Old school 33192]

Any movie before 1970 preferably western. All time favorite has to be The Quite Man. That movie makes a man wanna smoke a pipe

 

[cosmicfolklore]

People go on and on about a show, book, or movie with someone shown just holding a pipe for like seconds…. Whereas, The Royal on BritBox (and Amazon Prime) actually has a pipesmoking surgeon who uses his pipe throughout, even smoking during surgery, uses his pipe to save lives, and has a million gags about his pipe throughout. Sable suggested it, and the wife and I have been binging it. Great show, and if you like a detective who just holds a pipe in a show for a second, this show will really make Sherlock and that French detective guy look like posers.

 

[Grangerous]

 

[STP]

I prefer listening to music, but if the TV is on while I’m smoking, then I like to watch comedies like Seinfeld, Curb Your Enthusiasm, King of Queens, etc., or sports.

 

[anotherbob]

something barely entertaining. Like just on the cusp of watchable. Then I can focus more on the pipe and actually have a good time.

 

[Grangerous]

something barely entertaining. Like just on the cusp of watchable. Then I can focus more on the pipe and actually have a good time.

You mean like an Eagles ? Game.

 

[hoosierpipeguy]

I'm smoking my pipe about 90% of the time I'm watching TV. So they're all my favorites to watch while smoking a pipe.

 

[tzinc]

I cant smoke inside but if I could it would be 40s 50s movies tv shows and radio shows.

 

[Chasing Embers]

I work all of the time so all of my smoking is on my feet. Haven't watched television for years.

 

[Grangerous]

Boy this smoke doesn’t take long to fill this bottle! Sorry Jeanie.

Hide! Quick! It’s the wife! She can be a real witch!

SHERMIE —Need you ask, why?

 

[warren]

Generally the TV is on as a distraction for the dawg in the evening and is simply background noise as I work in the evening or muddle around on this site. I'm one of the lucky ones who gets to enjoy the pipe during all my waking hours.

 

[shermnatman]

I cant smoke inside but if I could it would be 40s 50s movies tv shows and radio shows.

YES! I love Olde Tyme Radio shows from the 30s-40s too! The Shadow, The Green Hornet, Chase & Sanborn Hour with Edgar Bergen and Charlie McCarthy.

To me, there is something about the slower pace of yesteryear, better matches the relaxed pace of thoughtful, relaxed pipe smoking enjoyment. - Sherm Natman

 

[kcghost]

I really enjoy watching reruns of The Big Bang Theory.