My favorite episode of “Extras,” in full:
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‘This is Mrs. R. She’s gorgeous!’
Poll-tested and Tea Party-approved, The Anchorman plots a predictably traditional role for his wannabe first lady. “My wife is gorgeous, and she is the brains in the outfit. … I agree with you she’d make a wonderful first lady,” Romney said in response to a question at a town hall in Florida on Tuesday afternoon. [...]
Greed may do ‘The Simpsons’ a favor
“The Simpsons,” which hasn’t been relevant since the end of the last century, may finally be nearing the end. The reason is a negotiating impasse between the studio and the six principal actors who voice the beloved characters on the animated series that hilariously satirizes middle-class Midwestern angst. I’m rooting for greed. There’s no debating [...]
More highlights from the Paul Lynde Halloween special
To capitalize on the then huge song “Convoy” and television show “Movin’ On” there is a musical nightmare where Lynde (in a sequin jumpsuit with enormous lapels) and Conway play truckers dueling for the love of Pinky Tuscadero (Roz Kelly). … Continue reading →
The Malcontent’s one-of-a-kind Fall TV preview
Unlike other so-called critics, I don’t watch these shows. I just make reasonable snap judgments on the ones that sound most offensive. Today I’m going to pick on the Merchant and Ivory of TV networks, the CW. First up: H8R. … Continue reading →
I’ve waited long enough
If people can put up their Halloween decorations four weeks in advance then I can post Paul Lynde, KISS, Pinky Tuscadero, Billy Barty and Florence Henderson singing “Disco Lady” from the former’s All Hallows Eve special. Filed under: 70s, kitsch, … Continue reading →
Hollywood is over: Sitcom edition
The scores of promos for “Whitney” during last Sunday night’s Falcons game promised something awful. It delivered. Our heroine is rather less randy, and the central scene of the Whitney pilot concerns her effort to reheat a sex life that … Continue reading →
Humorless queen du jour
Not everyone was amused by Greg the flamboyant kid on “Curb”: Name: Stuffed Animal Date posted: 9/13/2011 4:42:08 PM Hometown: Kansas City Comment: I despise any kind of crude humor that sneers at Gay identity, but it really infuriates me when children are involved. Gay and Transgender kids catch holy Hell from other kids; they [...]
America’s next great comedic talent
That is to say, the first great comedic talent in a long time: Eddie Schweighardt, who played Greg the 7-year-old “Project Runway” fan on the inspired season finale of “Curb Your Enthusiasm.” Brilliant.
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Master of the sitcom
If Ricky Gervais and Larry David aren’t involved, I’m not watching. Don’t even compare the U.S. version of “The Office” with Gervais’. “Extras” was even better. Gervais’ latest sounds extremely promising. The show follows the daily life of a dwarf actor — played by Warwick Davis — who runs a talent agency for fellow dwarves [...]
Feed 50 Somali children or see the Real Housewives on tour?
According to UNICEF, a $10 donation will feed 10 starving East African children for 10 days. Or you could spend $50 for Bravo’s “Real Housewives” tour ($170 gets you the “VIP” treatment). Missing out on the Gay Mascot Review’s medley … Continue reading →
Good/bad news in racial stereotyping
The good: George Lopez’s talk show was canceled Wednesday. The bad: Tyler Perry is starting his own network. The partners will initially stock the channel with reruns of Mr. Perry’s sitcoms and movies, including the popular Madea series, in which … Continue reading →
Beer commercial meets ‘Bosom Buddies’
This looks apocalyptically abysmal, bro.
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Good luck, Mar’
When I was a kid my dream was to work in a newsroom and live alone in a funky apartment, just like Mary Tyler Moore. So I’m sad to read she faces surgery to remove a brain tumor. Godspeed Mary. … Continue reading →
‘Glee’ even more insufferable than I imagined
I’ve avoided “Glee” like chlamydia. As I understand it’s an inspirational musical featuring a slew of nonsensical celebrity cameos. Might as well be a buddy comedy starring Robin Williams and Adam Sandler, directed by Michael Bay. But it’s even worse … Continue reading →
