NBC's SMASH - Series & Broadway Adaptation Thread — Page 89

#2201

Smash -- Series Discussion

Posted: 6/9/12 at 4:42pm

Plum, there was no other choice. Emmy rules only permit the entry of one song per "team," and since Shaiman and Wittman wrote all the show's songs except for "Touch Me," there was no other possible second song.

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#2202

Smash -- Series Discussion

Posted: 6/9/12 at 4:43pm

To be fair, "Let Me Be Your Star" is the best song from the show, but yeah, that's a ridiculous rule. Wonder what made them come up with that in the first place?

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#2203

Smash -- Series Discussion

Posted: 6/9/12 at 4:44pm

They could have not submitted a second song. I think my reaction was mostly due to being forced to remember that "Touch Me" happened. :P

#2204

Smash -- Series Discussion

Posted: 6/9/12 at 5:00pm

I would've personally submitted Let's Be Bad. Now that's the showstopper.

#2205

Smash -- Series Discussion

Posted: 6/9/12 at 6:08pm

"Let Me Be Your Star" "Secondhand White Baby Grand" and "Don't Forget Me" would have been my choices for submission.

#2206

Smash -- Series Discussion

Posted: 6/9/12 at 6:30pm

It's probably best that there are only two possible nominees on the shortlist. Too many would probably cause some vote splitting. Now "Let Me Be Your Star" can be recognized in honor of all the songs Shaiman and Wittman have written.

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#2207

Smash -- Series Discussion

Posted: 6/9/12 at 11:56pm

I love "Let Me Be Your Star" and thought it worked extremely well in the pilot, it felt really special at the time, it showed a kind of promise that the show was rarely able to fulfill in the subsequent episodes. I'm pleased that they picked it to represent the show; I imagine "Touch Me" was submitted as a formality more than anything, if it doesn't get nominated it doesn't get nominated, and if it does the show can say it got two Best Original Song nominations--and honestly, what kind of competition is it facing anyway?

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#2208

Smash -- Series Discussion

Posted: 6/11/12 at 6:15pm

Here's Katharine McPhee's idol audition, if anybody hasn't seen it already.
mcphee idol audition

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#2209

Smash -- Series Discussion

Posted: 6/14/12 at 2:55pm

I know that sometimes the Teen Choice Awards can be a joke, but the show and McPhee have both received nominations.


Teen Choice Awards 2012: 'Breaking Dawn,' 'Snow White' Lead Second Wave of Nominees

#2210

Smash -- Series Discussion

Posted: 6/14/12 at 3:52pm

Is there a reason Secondhand White Baby Grand couldn't have been submitted? I think it's far and above the best song in the series, though I must confess I did like quite a few of the original songs.

#2211

Smash -- Series Discussion

Posted: 6/22/12 at 7:51pm

Just what this show needs is another former "American Idol" contestant. Look who's joining the cast.

http://tvline.com/2012/06/22/smash-jennifer-hudson/

#2212

Smash -- Series Discussion

Posted: 6/22/12 at 8:06pm

She's also an Oscar AND Grammy Winner -- pretty sure both of those things qualify her for the job, REGARDLESS of how she first got noticed.

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#2213

Smash -- Series Discussion

Posted: 6/22/12 at 8:09pm

I'm really looking forward to this. I am a huge fan of Jennifer's and I cannot wait to watch her on the show. Plus, maybe she add an Emmy to her list of awards.

#2214

Smash -- Series Discussion

Posted: 6/22/12 at 9:06pm

I'd be happier if they dropped the Marilyn story and made it a Karen Carpenter musical. Good story for drama and music.

#2215

Smash -- Series Discussion

Posted: 6/22/12 at 9:42pm

J. Hud needs to do a broadway stint. Sister Act would've been perfect, but changing subjects the show is headed in an exciting direction. Now they just need to announce the third new member.

Updated On: 6/23/12 at 09:42 PM

#2216

Smash -- Series Discussion

Posted: 6/22/12 at 9:51pm

Jennifer Hudson AND Megan Hilty? I can't believe I'm saying this, but I'm actually looking forward to SMASH....!

#2217

Smash -- Series Discussion

Posted: 6/22/12 at 11:58pm

Yeah, girl. Get that EGOT.

#2218

Smash -- Series Discussion

Posted: 6/23/12 at 12:46am

JP, those were my exact words!! I like SMASH, but this most recent casting announcement makes me super excited for the next season.

Cheers,

C.

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#2219

Smash -- Series Discussion

Posted: 6/23/12 at 1:58am

I am very excited to see Jennifer Hudson on the show as well!!

Here's to hoping there will be an original number for Hudson/Hilty/McPhee all to sing together

#2220

Smash -- Series Discussion

Posted: 6/23/12 at 4:03am

Ivy Lynn wound up not being Mari-lyn. Which means Karen Cartwright would wind up not being Karen Car-penter. Which means another Idol/Broadway hire who looks and sounds the part.

#2221

Smash -- Series Discussion

Posted: 6/23/12 at 8:55am

Why is there so much about Karen Carpenter on this board all of a sudden??

I'm a huge fan of Hudson's voice, bc who couldn't be, but the last thing this show needs is another bad actor.

#2222

Smash -- Series Discussion

Posted: 6/23/12 at 8:59am

She should have gone to an acting school, that seems clear.

#2223

Smash -- Series Discussion

Posted: 6/26/12 at 1:55pm

In case no one already knew, Brian d'Aarcy James said that he will return for at least one episode.


'Smash' Season 2: Brian D'Arcy James Talks Return, New Nightclub Act

#2224

Smash -- Series Discussion

Posted: 6/26/12 at 2:24pm

Andy Mientus joins the cast! I'm super excited to hear about this. He's a real sweetheart, and super talented.

http://tvline.com/2012/06/26/smash-season-2-andy-mientus

#2225

Smash -- Series Discussion

Posted: 6/26/12 at 2:30pm

I just saw that...so I wonder if this means he will NOT be a part of Bare? Hmmmmm.....

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