friday night lights farewell

i've expounded previously about my love and admiration for friday night lights.  the show is a perfect blend of character and football.  it is a story about family - a nuclear family, a sport family and a community family.  the final episode of this great series has already been filmed, edited, broadcast and put on a dvd.  it is one of the best finales i have ever seen.  seriously hoping they do as they have suggested and develop a movie for these characters. 

while watching a completely boring emmy broadcast last night i nearly allowed my tear ducts to work when they called out the name of jason katims for best dramatic writer.  he is the brains, heart and soul of the show.  the best part is he ended his speech with the perfect "clear eyes, full hearts, can't lose." 

the evening got even better when the amazingly talented but long shot kyle chandler was awarded the statue for best lead actor in a drama series.  i literally jumped off my couch and started clapping.  i was so incredibly happy for him because without coach taylor the show would not exist.  he is amazing.

lately when people come over to my apartment for the first time and see my large bookshelf full of dvd and blu-rays they always remark how they absolutely love friday night lights.  i can't tell you the number of times i've loaned out the full series on dvd that i own.  anything to help people embrace the goodness of quality television programming.

i will miss FNL.  i will miss eric and tami taylor.  i will miss the dillon panthers and east dillon lions.  i beseech you to watch this series!  it is truly one that brings out the emotions of life set against a football loving town with amazing scenery, music and heart.