My TV boyfriend was, of course, Vaughn, on Alias. Michael Vartan is HOT, people. But then, he, you know, "died." So that kind of ended, since the whole thing about TV boyfriends is that they should actually be on TV.
The crop is pretty thin these days. Old contenders have become annoying (Seth Cohen on "The O.C.," for example, while still pretty, has become annoying and whiny and selfish). And there just isn't much out there. There are many people I love on the TV, but not too many that I lurve. I'll start with the places where my list overlaps with Ro's, then add my unique choices.
1. Jack Bauer (24)
Pros: As Ro said, that VOICE. Oh my god. I just want him to sit there and read aloud to me all the time. He's not a bad-looking man, and he'd be really good at hunting down my enemies.
Cons: Also has a lot of enemies himself.
2. John Dorian (Scrubs)
Pros: So funny! Good at having conversations about nothing, one of my favorite activities. Awesome man-love with heterosexual life partner Turk.
Cons: In addition to the insecurity, weird commitment issues.
3. John Sheppard (Stargate: Atlantis)
Pros: He is pretty! So very, very pretty. Excellent one-liners. Made up that story about clowns that time, and it was really funny.
Cons: Man-whore, as Ro said. Always in imminent danger.
4. Logan Echolls (Veronica Mars)
Pros: Charming in that borders-on-smug kind of way that is just so very hot.
Cons: Not really ok to date high-school boys, probably. I guess. SIGH.
5. Dr. Sheppard, a.k.a. Dr. McDreamy (Grey's Anatomy)
Pros: The hair. Wow. Smart and, you know, dreamy.
Cons: Already has a wife AND a girlfriend. Works a lot.
6. Michael Scofield (Prison Break)
Pros: Smoking hot. I mean, look at that face. Smart enough to plan a prison break.
Cons: Currently actually in prison.
7. Agent Weiss (Alias)
Pros: Hilarious! Good in a tight spot, knows magic tricks.
Cons: Show is going off the air soon, and he's not really on it any more.
These are all good guys, don't get me wrong. I just miss the old days, I suppose.
What about first T.V. boyfriends? Mine was Gilbert Blythe from Anne of Green Gables. When I was 10, I'd watch him kiss Anne at the end of Anne of Avonlea over and over again.
Posted by: A | April 24, 2006 at 08:24 PM
My first TV boyfriend was Superman on Lois & Clark The New Adventures of Superman. He was awesome.
Posted by: Ro | April 25, 2006 at 04:04 PM
This one is really tough. I had a crush on Kirk Cameron on Growing Pains, but I wouldn't call that a TV boyfriend. Hee! I'm gonna say Doogie Howser, M.D. I always knew he would turn out to be super cool.
Posted by: Ta | April 27, 2006 at 09:30 AM
The problem with dating Jack Bauer is that he will constantly remind you that the only reason you're still conscious is that he doesn't want to carry you.
He will say it every morning when you're getting ready for work, and, of course, anytime you complain.
I now have kick-ass new salt and pepper shakers that don't create an explosion of seasoning when used ungently. I also have a thermometer that is supposed to be able to talk. I'm sure it's first word will be "Daddy." I heard it say something like "Ready" but I think it was trying to say "Daddy."
Posted by: JQJ | May 09, 2006 at 12:43 PM