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#51

re: 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.

#52

re: Anyone see 'The Class?'

Posted: 9/19/06 at 10:24am

Again - not the expert these days. I wish it would switch with Old Christine so I could watch all of TAAHM.

Have I ever shown you my Shattered Dreams box? It's in my Disappointment Closet. - Marge Simpson

#53

re: Anyone see 'The Class?'

Posted: 9/19/06 at 10:26am

hell, even sean maguire's last sitcom "off centre" was better than this show...

XING
PED

#54

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!)

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Updated On: 9/19/06 at 11:11 AM

#55

re: 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.)

#56

re: 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."

XING
PED

Updated On: 9/19/06 at 11:34 AM

#57

re: Anyone see 'The Class?'

Posted: 9/19/06 at 11:35am

Check and mate.

#58

re: Anyone see 'The Class?'

Posted: 9/19/06 at 11:37am

Calvin, when has being qualified kept anyone from posting?

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#59

re: Anyone see 'The Class?'

Posted: 9/19/06 at 11:37am

but 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.

XING
PED

#60

re: 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...

"What can you expect from a bunch of seitan worshippers?" - Reginald Tresilian

#61

re: 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.

Have I ever shown you my Shattered Dreams box? It's in my Disappointment Closet. - Marge Simpson

#62

re: Anyone see 'The Class?'

Posted: 9/19/06 at 12:11pm

i hated FRIENDS but adored ROSEANNE. 2 1/2 is definitely good, but it's not for everyone, just like FRIENDS.

Mind is Mantra.

#63

re: Anyone see 'The Class?'

Posted: 9/19/06 at 12:20pm

I 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)

#64

re: 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.

Have I ever shown you my Shattered Dreams box? It's in my Disappointment Closet. - Marge Simpson

#65

re: Anyone see 'The Class?'

Posted: 9/19/06 at 12:29pm

I liked the pilot DJ better.

#66

re: Anyone see 'The Class?'

Posted: 9/19/06 at 12:31pm

It was you, wasn't it, doodle?

Have I ever shown you my Shattered Dreams box? It's in my Disappointment Closet. - Marge Simpson

#67

re: 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.

#68

re: Anyone see 'The Class?'

Posted: 9/19/06 at 12:35pm

*impressed*

Have I ever shown you my Shattered Dreams box? It's in my Disappointment Closet. - Marge Simpson

#69

re: Anyone see 'The Class?'

Posted: 9/20/06 at 8:57am

lord almightly, i thought you were saying that you were impressed with 'the class."

XING
PED

#70

re: Anyone see 'The Class?'

Posted: 9/20/06 at 8:59am

Better than Three and a Half Men.

#71

re: 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.

XING
PED

Updated On: 9/20/06 at 09:00 AM

#72

re: 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

So, that was the Drowsy Chaperone. Oh, I love it so much. I know it's not a perfect show...but it does what a musical is supposed to do. It takes you to another world, and it gives you a little tune to carry with you in your head for when you're feeling blue. Ya know?

Updated On: 10/2/06 at 08:30 PM

#73

re: Anyone see 'The Class?'

Posted: 10/2/06 at 8:31pm

OBC?

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