Friendly to Senior
Care · Conversation
昔好きだったテレビ番組はありましたか？ — Were there any TV shows you used to love back in the day? (Care · Conversation, Friendly to Senior, JLPT N4)
You
昔好きだったテレビ番組はありましたか？
むかしすきだったテレビばんぐみはありましたか？
Were there any TV shows you used to love back in the day?
Romaji: Mukashi suki datta terebi bangumi wa arimashita ka? / Reply Romaji: Arimashita yo! Taiyō ni Hoero, miteta wa.
Reply
ありましたよ！「太陽にほえろ！」見てたわ。
ありましたよ！「たいようにほえろ！」みてたわ。
Oh yes! I used to watch 'Taiyō ni Hoero!' (Stakeout cop drama).
Gesture & etiquette
Lean forward with genuine curiosity and a bright smile; when they name a show, show interest even if unfamiliar — 'どんなお話でしたか？' (What was the story about?) is a great follow-up.
Television memories are a powerful bridge to mid-20th century Japanese life. Names like 「水戸黄門」「刑事コロンボ」「笑点」frequently spark warm animated responses. Following up with 'どんな番組でしたか？' (What kind of show was it?) invites rich storytelling. This topic works especially well in the early afternoon when energy is moderate.