Back in my January 24th issue I gave you my Top 10 favorite shows on television, but I think I have a new show to add to that list now. This past Wednesday, a new show called High School Reunion premiered on the cable channel TV Land (9:00 pm Central) and it actually looks to be very entertaining.

More than a dozen classmates from the 1987 graduating class of a high school in Dallas, Texas reunite after 20 years. In high school, they were known as the jock, the popular girl, the stud, the bully and the geek (among other stereotypes). Have they changed or are they still living up to their high school roles? Find out when they all get back together for a two-week Hawaiian get-away sure to rekindle past relationships, rivalries and romances (and/or start new ones). Now I do not find myself interested in all "reality TV" shows, but this one peeked my interest and, after watching the first episode, I think I am hooked.

The 80s lover in me adores the time which these people were in high school and you get to hear the great music of that time as a soundtrack to the show. I love to watch great characters and character interaction and this show looks to be filled with them. Though they are in a forced environment and know they will be televised, there still seems to be something honest and real about the interaction so far. This show could totally change directions and its appeal to me, but I can usually identify a quality show relatively quickly and I feel High School Reunion is definitely one to watch.

I guess this show used to be on the WB network, but this TV Land version seems to be much, much better. I think the major difference could be that the previous seasons were based around high school classes that graduated in the mid-90's. The twenty years since graduation from a mid to late-80's reunion seems to offer more time for maturity and change. No matter the reason, this current format (from the creator of The Bachelor) seems right on the money.

If interested, you should go to the High School Reunion TV Land website and find out more about the show and its cast of characters. I am not sure if you will be able to watch them all, but you can watch the first episode for free right there and also see a preview for the second episode. I have my DVR set to record this show going forward and I am already looking forward to the next episode to see what happens next.

That's all I have for this issue of Kickin' it. Thanks for reading and please continue to spread the word. If you know someone who might enjoy Kickin' it Old School, please send them the link and tell them to let me know who sent them. Peace and much love.

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Quote of the day: "Keep love in your heart. A life without it is like a sunless garden when the flowers are dead. The consciousness of loving and being loved brings a warmth and richness to life that nothing else can bring." -Oscar Wilde

Download this: "Danny's Song" by Loggins & Messina - This song originated from the 1972 debut album titled Sittin' In for this duo of Kenny Loggins and Jim Messina.