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Anyone see "The Class?"
#50re: Anyone see 'The Class?'
Posted: 9/19/06 at 10:24am
Roseanne's pilot was extremely tame and the first season was rather pedestrian and unfocused.
And the Golden Girls had a gay cook.
#51re: Anyone see 'The Class?'
Posted: 9/19/06 at 10:24amAgain - not the expert these days. I wish it would switch with Old Christine so I could watch all of TAAHM.
#52re: Anyone see 'The Class?'
Posted: 9/19/06 at 10:26amhell, even sean maguire's last sitcom "off centre" was better than this show...
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#53re: Anyone see 'The Class?'
Posted: 9/19/06 at 11:11am
I think it's too soon to judge. My initial impression was not overly enthusiastic. The funniest spot was Lina getting ran over with the car chatting on the cell phone, imo. In all fairness, they were trying to develop the characters and pull in all the punch lines, plot out the story, all in about 26 min. So, I'm willing to give it some time.
It's obvious the audience they are trying to draw, which is not unlike many other wacky/edgy, 30's something sitcoms. Time will tell if it gets lost in the shuffle or latches on.
The theater heavy cast is not going to draw on its own with a TV sitcom, imo. So they'd better be sure these characters can capture the crowd, really rope you in and keep you there and the continuing plot better be off the wall funny and unique. Too much predictability will soon become as attractive as watching clouds go by.
But I am very excited for Sam Harris, who was as excited as a puppy with 2 tails when we talked about this in March. (Sam, if you read this, treat yourself to a double chocolate at Trader Joe's. You did good!)
#54re: Anyone see 'The Class?'
Posted: 9/19/06 at 11:32am
But RobbO, that was because we got to look at Sean Maguire.
(I'm so unqualified to be on this thread. I didn't even see the show, so there could be a Sean Maguire equivalent in this show.)
#55re: Anyone see 'The Class?'
Posted: 9/19/06 at 11:34am
calvin, the first shot of mr. maguire on "the class" was him in bed, shirtless, with his male lover.
eta: if it's unclear, sean magure is in the cast of "the class."
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#57re: Anyone see 'The Class?'
Posted: 9/19/06 at 11:37am
Calvin, when has being qualified kept anyone from posting?
"In Oz, the verb is douchifizzation." PRS
#58re: Anyone see 'The Class?'
Posted: 9/19/06 at 11:37ambut i do believe that one of the first shots of mr. magure in "off centre" was him, shirtless, in a speedo, on a blanket in the park.
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#59re: Anyone see 'The Class?'
Posted: 9/19/06 at 12:02pm
I tried watching Two and a Half Men several times and never found it funny.
Which episode was it?
The one where Charlie Sheen jokes about womanizing and drinking.
Oh yeah, I loved that one!
Meh...
#60re: Anyone see 'The Class?'
Posted: 9/19/06 at 12:04pm
As Robb said earlier, it's very well-written, directed, and performed. Very tight.
And Roseanne and Friends both had funny, compelling pilots.
#61re: Anyone see 'The Class?'
Posted: 9/19/06 at 12:11pmi hated FRIENDS but adored ROSEANNE. 2 1/2 is definitely good, but it's not for everyone, just like FRIENDS.
#62re: Anyone see 'The Class?'
Posted: 9/19/06 at 12:20pmI hated Roseanne's premiere, but grew to adore the show. I hated the character of Jackie for the first few episodes...until Roseanne started throwing her weight around and the characters were fleshed out (and they got that wig off Laurie Metcalfe)
"In Oz, the verb is douchifizzation." PRS
#63re: Anyone see 'The Class?'
Posted: 9/19/06 at 12:27pm
I loved Roseanne's pilot. Granted, I had already gone to see her live, and she was incredible.
I remember the pilot being fresh, different, and clever. Of course as time went on and she grew as an actress, and the ensemble began to jell, it only improved.
#64re: Anyone see 'The Class?'
Posted: 9/19/06 at 12:29pmI liked the pilot DJ better.
"In Oz, the verb is douchifizzation." PRS
#65re: Anyone see 'The Class?'
Posted: 9/19/06 at 12:31pmIt was you, wasn't it, doodle?
#66re: Anyone see 'The Class?'
Posted: 9/19/06 at 12:33pm
bwaaaaaa......sob...sniff...
YES!
That bitch hired that freak because he looked more like her!
Well, who wants to look like her, anyway?!
That is why I had to go into porn.
I hung out with Dana Plato for awhile, until Willis told me what he was talkin' bout.
"In Oz, the verb is douchifizzation." PRS
#67re: Anyone see 'The Class?'
Posted: 9/19/06 at 12:35pm*impressed*
#68re: Anyone see 'The Class?'
Posted: 9/20/06 at 8:57amlord almightly, i thought you were saying that you were impressed with 'the class."
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#70re: Anyone see 'The Class?'
Posted: 9/20/06 at 9:00am
perhaps it's my love of alcohol and misogyny towards women that keeps me tuned into the wonderful "taahm" but it's a great show nonetheless.
PED
#73re: Anyone see 'The Class?'
Posted: 10/2/06 at 8:30pm
FOAnatic,
I think this show is hilarious. At first, I thought the premise was horrible, but they really took me and ran with it. It makes me laugh and gets my attention for half an hour. That is impressive. Plus, JTF rocks. That's all there is to it. I'm so glad I saw the OBC of Spelling Bee.
Edited for stupidity 
#74re: Anyone see 'The Class?'
Posted: 10/2/06 at 8:31pmOBC?
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