All quiet on the Western channel

Mr J likes his cigars, he likes his scotch and he likes his Westerns. I’ve been to Mr J’s numerous times on pre-scheduled or client dropby visits. I enjoy the drive to his house and particularly love the magnificent view of the lake from his living room. Yet, every time I go I find him with his back to the view, his attention centered on the TV set, the station dial locked on GRIT. And he is not…