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Post by Nydiva on Jul 31, 2012 12:00:52 GMT -8
If you could show ONE episode to a (almost) 10 year old boy to pique his interest in the show, which one would it be? It would pretty much have to hook him in the first few minutes. He's very into Star Wars, Pirates of the Caribbean and (lord help me) the Super Mario Video games. But, hey, I beat two obstacle courses - which is one more than his Dad has!  It's just that I'd like to occasionally see something I'd prefer to watch when he's over. |
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Post by California gal on Jul 31, 2012 12:05:57 GMT -8
My first thought is, no season 1. Kids today can't "see" black and white. It's boring to them, simply because it's not in color. No episodes have as much special effects as modern TV and movies. Loveless might intrigue him.  |
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Post by omega on Jul 31, 2012 13:01:26 GMT -8
The Night of the Vipers |
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Post by MissRedhead on Jul 31, 2012 14:17:49 GMT -8
tell them it's from when you were a kid, that was instant cool for me oh wait, I grew up watching I Dream of Jeanie, Mr. Ed, and Bewitched reruns in Kindergarten  Show them a corny one  |
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Post by California gal on Jul 31, 2012 14:35:25 GMT -8
He might like Falcon with the big falcon cannon.
Or maybe Flying Pie Plate with the UFO and green girls. Not to mention green Artie!
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Post by omega on Jul 31, 2012 14:52:26 GMT -8
My first thought is, no season 1. Kids today can't "see" black and white. It's boring to them, simply because it's not in color. No episodes have as much special effects as modern TV and movies. Loveless might intrigue him. You're right about that Calgal, I agree. I find it entertaining that ladies here are giving advice on which Wild Wild West episode would be the best for a 10 year old boy! ;D When I was ten, Pie Plate was not one of my favorites nor were the corny ones. I'm just saying......you ladies are hilarious!! ;D What do I know, I'm no longer a 10 year old boy. ;D |
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Post by rielle on Jul 31, 2012 16:06:47 GMT -8
well, despite my being gender-challenged as regards a ten year old boy, I have four nephews who at one time or another were all ten years old, so I'd say my odds are pretty good at guessing:
considering the boy's interests include pirates, I'd probably choose any of the color eps that deal with naval maneuvers, with threats to sailing ships, with docks and sailors, etc
but I'd also think about offering Man Eating House, or Lord of Limbo or Surreal McCoy, or Sedgewick Curse, Tottering Tontine, or even Bleak Island, because all of those have either spooky or uncanny elements.
I'd be tempted to throw in at least one b&w ep though, present it as a challenge, or maybe this particular ten year old could be into old movies and just hasn't mentioned it. If so, he'd probably really like Murderous Spring, or Inferno - any of the more noir-eps
and if his interest in pirates is at all historical, then back to Lord of Limbo, maybe...
just my thoughts and opinions here, natch
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Post by artiesniecewannabe on Jul 31, 2012 16:29:58 GMT -8
My youngest girls insisted on watching Pistoleros after they found out (somehow) that the actor who played LT Murray is the father of the actor who played the new James T Kirk in the recent Star Trek movie. So maybe if there's an actor the 10 yo likes that you can find some such connection to.
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Post by Paradox Eyes on Jul 31, 2012 16:54:37 GMT -8
Gee, trying to remember when I was in that age group. The boys across the street would come over we'd all pretend play the Wild Wild West. As best as I can remember, they were really into the horses and the guns and gagets. And Jim West was their absolute hero with all the stunts.
How about something that shows West dealing with some of the bigger gagets like Tottering Tontine...he gets strapped to a rocket, locked in a room with giant blades... plus it's got that creepy 'stormy night' appeal.
It's kind of hard to say, not knowing what your ten year old likes to watch and pretend.
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Post by California gal on Jul 31, 2012 17:01:05 GMT -8
Well, golly, just because we aren't and never have been 10-year-old boys doesn't preclude us from knowing what boys that age might like. I have several nephews, I have a brother who was once 10, I have cousins who were once 10, and with whom I played cowboys as well as being Tarzan while swimming in and jumping from a rope into the creek. From the suggestions above, Diva, I'd say just pop a disk in and go with it. There are many great episodes that might intrigue a 10-year-old boy... or girl. |
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Post by artiesniecewannabe on Jul 31, 2012 17:10:55 GMT -8
Oh, how about the horse stunt at the beginning of Gruesome Games? Not sure about the rest of that episode -- well, he might like No Fun!
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Post by Nydiva on Jul 31, 2012 18:40:52 GMT -8
Thanks for all the suggestions. I readily admit I have NO experience with the tastes of younger males; and even when young, I was a very girly type girl.
I guess I'll try to pick an ep with the most fun gadgets and fight scenes. He LOVES fight scenes. I'll definitely put Surreal McCoy and Tontine into consideration. I may give the "Kesler bible" a good read through as well. I'd like it to be a Loveless ep, simply cause I like Michael Dunn - but that's not the determining factor.
I have a few weeks until a planned visit, but he and his dad have a tendency to pop in with little (if any) notice.
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Post by omega on Jul 31, 2012 18:45:52 GMT -8
Viper has a great fight scene, action shooting scenes, and a awesome blow up with Jim in the middle of it. ;D
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Post by California gal on Jul 31, 2012 18:50:39 GMT -8
One problem is that in many episodes, the scenes that might interest the lad are well into the episode. He might enjoy Jim throwing dynamite in Firebrand, but would have to go through the entire episode, almost, to get to it. He might enjoy Bluebeard.
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Post by Nydiva on Jul 31, 2012 19:15:55 GMT -8
I peeked at the first parts of Firebrand on YouTube (so much quicker than pulling out the DVD) and it's a little "exposition heavy" until Jim makes that escape from being tied up and douses the dynamite. Now that part Bren would appreciate.
Trouble is, kids nowadays are so hooked into videos and shows that plunge right into action. They have little patience with story development. But can't hurt to try.
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Post by SordoTheBandit on Aug 3, 2012 7:50:14 GMT -8
I don't think you can force a kid that age to like anything, it has to come natural, it did for me when it came to the Wild Wild West. The first time I saw it, I knew it was a perfect fit.
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Post by Nydiva on Aug 3, 2012 8:11:26 GMT -8
I don't think you can force a kid that age to like anything, it has to come natural, it did for me when it came to the Wild Wild West. The first time I saw it, I knew it was a perfect fit. I wouldn't dream of "forcing" anyone to like anything. That's impossible anyway. I was just looking for the ep most likely to pique his interest in the hopes he'd enjoy it and want to see more. I was 12 when I first saw the (original run) show. I remember really liking it. Now, all these years later, I appreciate the show (and Ross) even more. |
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Post by w3mom on Aug 3, 2012 9:24:35 GMT -8
Speaking as a mother of many boys, don't discount the black and white ones. Especially the "westerny" ones like TNOT Casual Killer. TNOT Double-Edged Knife is good, except for the "torture" scene. My 10-year old doesn't like that one ("Kissing?! Yuck!"). TNOT Big Blast is good - sword fighting. And I agree that Dr. Loveless is always a good sell.
I have watched them for years with my kids (1 girl, 6 boys) and my 6-year old (when he was 3) constantly wore a vest and holster "like Mr. West". It was very hard for him to go to preschool and leave his guns at home.
Don't forget that there will be urges to play what he sees. My 8 year old is now playing cowboy and asking me about the amenities available in 1876 (I don't know why he picked that year). Distressing to find out that there were no computers and most people didn't even have bathrooms.
Boys (at least mine) love action and adventure. Good luck!
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Post by California gal on Aug 3, 2012 10:52:10 GMT -8
Good to hear some kids appreciate black & white film! I've heard of too many that won't even look if it's not in color.  And of course one cannot force another person of any age to like a show. But it sure doesn't hurt to try to develop one more fan of any age! |
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Post by artiesniecewannabe on Aug 3, 2012 12:22:41 GMT -8
My kids like Arsenic and Old Lace and also the Jose Ferrer Cyrano, and those are black & white. So there's some hope for the younger generation!
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Post by Elsordo on Aug 3, 2012 13:43:08 GMT -8
Steel Assassin ...
..Raven....
Miguelito's Revenge
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Post by LuckyLadybug on Aug 3, 2012 13:44:46 GMT -8
Lots of good suggestions here.  When I was almost 10, I was already interested in old movies. And I'd willingly seen some in B&W. By the time I was 11, I was so enamored of B&W films that I had a spell where I actually preferred it that way! I prefer color again now, but I'm always willing to watch B&W. Of course, I always have been an unusual one. |
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Post by dunn on Aug 3, 2012 16:32:32 GMT -8
Ask the 10 yr. old kid what he likes! From that pick a episode. |
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Post by Nydiva on Aug 3, 2012 18:28:31 GMT -8
But it sure doesn't hurt to try to develop one more fan of any age! That's what I'm hoping, provided I can coax him off the Wii and XBox long enough to watch. And I'll bet IF I do and IF he likes it, he'll be disappointed that there isn't a video game based on the show! Heck, if there was, I'd even buy it - and I stink at video games! ;D |
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Post by Nydiva on Aug 3, 2012 18:36:13 GMT -8
Steel Assassin ... ..Raven.... Miguelito's Revenge Raven is my personal fave - and perhaps a good one to start with at that. Begins with hostile Indians, an ambush, and the good Doctor with his signature mad cackle - all within the first three minutes. Under definite consideration. I just hope I DO get a chance to get him to sit still long enough to watch. Maybe yes, maybe no - but I'll give it a try. |
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Post by dunn on Aug 3, 2012 19:14:55 GMT -8
That's what I'm hoping, provided I can coax him off the Wii and XBox long enough to watch. I just hope I DO get a chance to get him to sit still long enough to watch. Maybe yes, maybe no - but I'll give it a try. HA! Yeah!! Good Luck!!!! ;D |
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Post by w3mom on Aug 13, 2012 17:21:26 GMT -8
How did it go with the 10-year-old? Which did you try? Any success?
I'm curious since it seems that we have hooked my 10-year-old on WWII history audiobooks - long summer car rides are great for that. My husband was listening to a few while we were driving and my 10-yr-old son kept asking for it to be turned up - over The Hobbit (being listened to on an iPod next to him). You never know what will catch them!
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Post by Nydiva on Aug 13, 2012 18:49:48 GMT -8
I'm hoping to bring a few discs on a trip upstate (rented cabin in a state park) at the end of the month. No tv available, so no Wii. I suggested to his dad that we take along a pc so we can play a movie if we hit bad weather. Dad's gonna kill me when he sees I'm bringing Ross. (He's an actor and I think he's a wee bit irked at my admiring someone other than himself - LOL!) |
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Post by w3mom on Aug 13, 2012 19:00:52 GMT -8
Well, good luck. In my case, I'm sure the Hogan's Heroes DVDs coupled with the Real-Life history "stories" are what has gotten into my 10-year-old son. With my 13-year-old, it was airplane model building with his history teacher that got him reading WWII (and more recent) books about aviation. My little ones love to play cowboy, with hidden sleeve guns (and don't forget the vests). Maybe WWW will be the launching board to other great things?
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Post by rmc on Apr 21, 2013 6:48:31 GMT -8
I had a similar situation about 14 years ago when I was involved with my then girlfriend. She had a son who was 9 and I was (still am) into Doctor Who. I didn't force anything but when it was my time to view something I just picked a good monster-heavy serial and put it on.
If you do on the cusp of when a child is supposed to be going to bed they'll do anything to stay up a little while longer. In any case, he got into Doctor Who for a while (and this was classic DW, not the post 2005 show) so it had the old videotaped look which is completely alien to the modern generation. About 18 months later he lost interest and was more into things like Pokemon, but that's ok. The thing is to not impose anything on them.
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