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Snuck in a couple shows from the dvr this evening. Watched the pilot of GARY UNMARRIED with Jay Mohr. I was very doubtful about this one, but I do like Jay Mohr although I'm not sure where he would be best suited. The old fox show ACTION was one of those shows taken from us too soon. This has a typical premise that I think for the pilot went too far or they have to much going on. Guess what? Gary is divorced and he bickers with his ex-wife who he shares two kids with. And both kids actually have character into them rather than just being there as kids. The boy is especially funny. The first act was hot out of the gates, lots going on, spiffy/quick dialouge then it sort of ate itself. It seemed the every annoying laugh track was turned up extra loud. Can you imagine how horrible it is to sit and determine how loud your canned laughter is going to be. Gary and his ex both said they wouldn't start new relationships, but guess what again, they both did behind eachothers back. Which I was fine for the ex wife cuz it gives more for Gary to deal with and added on was the fact she was with a 50 something in the form of the great Ed Begley Jr. But Gary also got a oh so sudden steady girlfriend. Which instincts say leave him hanging for a while cuz it would be much more interesting. I give this a so so.
NEW ADVENTURES OF OLD CHRISTINE has been remarked previously as my fav for the studio, three camera sitcom. Much of the kudos goes to the writing, and consistent direction of former Seinfeld writer/director Andy Ackerman. And Julia and the dude who plays her brother really carry the weight of the cast. This show was close to getting canned, but really deserves to stick around for your attention.
VEN DIAGRAM was referenced early today in a article I was ready online. The basic picture is above. The article referenced a quote from Greg Daniels co-creator of King of the Hill, developer on american Office,and also a former snl writer. He said the goal of comedy overall should be to hit where the two circles intersect. If one circle stands for truly innovative and creative comedy then the other is what people like. It's the portion where the two intersect that is the goal and where something can truly make a dent. A sentiment I agree with and very well stated.
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Had a meeting for HANDS today and our potential involvement in SKETCHFEST this year. So we are trying to see if we can get our schedules to mesh as well as find a coach and start a show from scratch to be ready for the holiday year. Time will tell I guess. Took chicken scratch notes for some sketches for Gift show. We've got some heavy stuff we are working on in terms of religion and holiday relationship stuff so I'm trying to work on some more goofy ideas, and more political stuff that can be done in late November/December no matter who wins the election.
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