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09/24/09
"Community" was more amusing, and looks like it might have some promise. John Oliver stole the pilot, for sure.
09/24/09
09/24/09
And he was in "Galaxy Quest".
Don't harsh on the Chill, people.
09/24/09
enjoyed Community very much - think the cast is strong and the writing sharp.
the office was fabulous as usual - thanks largely to dwight and creed.
watched modern family tonight and thought it had its moments - i love ed o'neill, so i am willing to give it about three weeks. there was something sweet about it at the end.
and screw you haters who think how i met your mother and two and a half men suck - they may not be mad men/30 rock caliber, but they are both funny and well written, with characters that you enjoy watching.
people, we are still in a recession, can't our entertainment be superficial?
09/24/09
09/23/09
Watching.
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09/23/09
That Girl with an old chick and a kid,
Three families, one that's "normal" one with an old guy and a hot young wife."
Yes, most of TV is bankrupt of cleverness and innovation. Nothing new. But does the putdown almost always have to include reference to "an old" somebody? (Old being what? Over 45? 37? 19?)
And disagree with the idea that pilots always suck. I seem to recall some of my past faves - Moonlighting, Northern Exposure, maybe even Cheers - had decent setup episodes.
But then again, I evidently am Old, so I may be senile.
09/23/09
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09/23/09
All of the more recent best comedies have no laugh track...
Spaced
It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia
Reno 911
Arrested Development
30 Rock
My Name is Earl
The Office
All of these shows would not be good with a laugh track. I can't even watch "The IT Crowd" despite how great some people think it is, it still has that stupid laugh track....
09/23/09
1. Community (hilarious)
2. Modern Family (hilarious, orginal, clever)
3. The Middle (more out-there and original than you'd think, and the weird, creepy children steal the show)
and then...
4. Cougar Town (embarassing for everyone involved)
5. Hank (unfunny)
6. Brothers (unfunny and actively offensive, and with a bizarre and mean-spirited treatment of the disabled)
09/23/09
I'd proudly hit on her after no beers, because she is a fox, but the show looks horrible.
The thing about the Community opener was that it had that new show feel to it: the actors don't know their characters, and resort to over-acting or fumbling around. Most shows are like that (ever seen the Seinfeld pilot? Woah.), but these days you need that instant ratings score.
09/23/09