NBC's SMASH, Season 2 -- Discussion — Page 39

I spoke too soon last season when I said the show shoved Karen down our throats. This season it's shoving her all the way down into our stomachs.

TFMH18, I'm right there with you! I have to wonder if they've been focusing on Kat McPhee more since word came out about Spielberg not liking Megan Hilty. It honestly seems like they've been trying to back that thought up. I miss the days of Smash giving the two ladies a more balanced amount of screentime.

I'm thinking they'll have it where Karen and Ivy are both nominated for Best Leading Actress, and surprise surprise, they tie!

I'd still like Huston to be replaced by Joey Arias and see if any viewers notice.

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TFMH18 - You knew Ivy would be "Marilyn" again the minute Tom became director because he "adores" her. I am sure Ivy/Hilty will be getting plenty of time as "Bombshell" gets ready to open on Broadway.

Well considering Ivy has had about 3 songs since the season began (I don't think that's an exaggeration), one can only hope.

I loved this episode, even if ownership of Bombshell changes hands impossibly quickly and illogically, like a corporation taken over by Heather Locklear on Melrose Place.

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When these shows mention us here, I half expect someone to say "Jordan Catalano said my performance was "meh!"

Oh my god stop talking about Spielberg.

This show has really stabilized. With the exception of Jeremy Jordan's character, who is the absolute worst always.

Any mention of "meh" is one degree of separation from a Phyllis name check.

I lolled.

Druther wait for Rachel.

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It closed after a week.

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^ agreed kyl....the most fun this show has demonstrated all season.

I think tonight's episode was the best so far...doesn't say much...but an improvement all the same.

I, too, got a kick out of Sean Hayes' far-out portrayal of that egotistical star, one of the few bright spots this season. Agree that Megan Hilty is woefully underused. She's obviously way more talented than McPhee, which must confuse viewers as to who should be the focus of the show. If only to see Hilty back in Marilyn mode, I hope the show, heavily flawed as it is, reaps the miracle of a third season.

Has anyone ever learned why Spielberg wanted Hilty's role re-cast? I can't figure that one out at all.

Bryan2 - Not every guy is a jerk in the show. I don't think Tom is a jerk or his boyfriend. I don't think Julia's husband Frank was a jerk. The roles of Derek and Jerry may be a bit over the top but sure there are nasty producers and directors on Broadway. I am sure people on this board who work in the theater have met a few. A young songwriter/performer (Jeremy Jordan) who is arrogant and has problems with drugs/alcohol is probably not that unusual.

As for Karen leaving "Bombshell", it did make some sense. She has known from the start that Tom wanted Ivy in the role of Marilyn. Once Ivy was available again and Tom knew she would be after seeing the show she was in, was only a matter of time before he would suggest Ivy for the part again. I have never been in theatre so I don't know if performers sometimes follow their heart and take a chance on a show they like better even though the other show is probably better finacially for them.

Updated On: 3/20/13 at 08:52 AM