Yeah, I actually like that last season too (from what I remember anyways). The rare case of going for it even after the departure/death of a critical cast member, doing a soft reboot, and making it work. Lovitz is somewhat underrated, imho. He's usually quite funny as long as he's not misused.Dr. Medulla wrote: ↑21 Mar 2024, 6:54pmWatching the last season of Newsradio and, y'know, it's actually pretty good. Communityesque, really, in that it abandons the whole radio station premise in favour of batshittery that rests on the characters. It doesn't engage in the critique of tv that Community loved to do, but the destruction of ostensible premise is the same. And Lovitz is really good because Lovitz is just plain-ass funny.
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Kinda funny, too, that both shows were on NBC, and both times the network did not understand these gems that it lucked upon.Flex wrote: ↑21 Mar 2024, 7:00pmYeah, I actually like that last season too (from what I remember anyways). The rare case of going for it even after the departure/death of a critical cast member, doing a soft reboot, and making it work. Lovitz is somewhat underrated, imho. He's usually quite funny as long as he's not misused.Dr. Medulla wrote: ↑21 Mar 2024, 6:54pmWatching the last season of Newsradio and, y'know, it's actually pretty good. Communityesque, really, in that it abandons the whole radio station premise in favour of batshittery that rests on the characters. It doesn't engage in the critique of tv that Community loved to do, but the destruction of ostensible premise is the same. And Lovitz is really good because Lovitz is just plain-ass funny.
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He's got a guest spot on one episode of Just Shoot Me which is solid gold.Flex wrote: ↑21 Mar 2024, 7:00pmYeah, I actually like that last season too (from what I remember anyways). The rare case of going for it even after the departure/death of a critical cast member, doing a soft reboot, and making it work. Lovitz is somewhat underrated, imho. He's usually quite funny as long as he's not misused.Dr. Medulla wrote: ↑21 Mar 2024, 6:54pmWatching the last season of Newsradio and, y'know, it's actually pretty good. Communityesque, really, in that it abandons the whole radio station premise in favour of batshittery that rests on the characters. It doesn't engage in the critique of tv that Community loved to do, but the destruction of ostensible premise is the same. And Lovitz is really good because Lovitz is just plain-ass funny.
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Watched the netflix documentary on the making of We Are The World and it was ok but, to be honest, a couple of reviews I'd read led me to believe it would be a lot better than it was. Frankly, I expected more sniping, ego-fuelled tantrums and maybe even a wet fish slap contest or two. Bar Waylon Jennings exiting in a huff because Stevie Wonder was singing in Swahili - see ya Waylon! - I thought the whole thing more remarkable for the level of peace and harmony on show than anything else. The eye is drawn to the stiff, inexpressive figure of Dylan throughout, though when it comes to it, he does deliver his line with an almost sweet, engaging humility. Still just 44 when the song was recorded, I'd have had Dylan down for a decade older at least. Passable 5/10 for me.
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In any photo, Dylan is either 20 years old or 80.Low Down Low wrote: ↑26 Mar 2024, 12:14pmWatched the netflix documentary on the making of We Are The World and it was ok but, to be honest, a couple of reviews I'd read led me to believe it would be a lot better than it was. Frankly, I expected more sniping, ego-fuelled tantrums and maybe even a wet fish slap contest or two. Bar Waylon Jennings exiting in a huff because Stevie Wonder was singing in Swahili - see ya Waylon! - I thought the whole thing more remarkable for the level of peace and harmony on show than anything else. The eye is drawn to the stiff, inexpressive figure of Dylan throughout, though when it comes to it, he does deliver his line with an almost sweet, engaging humility. Still just 44 when the song was recorded, I'd have had Dylan down for a decade older at least. Passable 5/10 for me.
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It's funny cos i was watching that film about his early 60s UK tour and remember being struck by how young he looked in it. Memo to self not to be shocked by Dylans appearance in anything anymore.Dr. Medulla wrote: ↑26 Mar 2024, 12:20pmIn any photo, Dylan is either 20 years old or 80.Low Down Low wrote: ↑26 Mar 2024, 12:14pmWatched the netflix documentary on the making of We Are The World and it was ok but, to be honest, a couple of reviews I'd read led me to believe it would be a lot better than it was. Frankly, I expected more sniping, ego-fuelled tantrums and maybe even a wet fish slap contest or two. Bar Waylon Jennings exiting in a huff because Stevie Wonder was singing in Swahili - see ya Waylon! - I thought the whole thing more remarkable for the level of peace and harmony on show than anything else. The eye is drawn to the stiff, inexpressive figure of Dylan throughout, though when it comes to it, he does deliver his line with an almost sweet, engaging humility. Still just 44 when the song was recorded, I'd have had Dylan down for a decade older at least. Passable 5/10 for me.
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Conspiracy theory a la "Paul is Dead": Dylan was killed in that motorcycle accident in '66 and replaced by a defective clone that, while it cannot die, is stuck at 80 years old. Actually, Paul died in '66, too. Maybe they were together …Low Down Low wrote: ↑26 Mar 2024, 6:00pmIt's funny cos i was watching that film about his early 60s UK tour and remember being struck by how young he looked in it. Memo to self not to be shocked by Dylans appearance in anything anymore.Dr. Medulla wrote: ↑26 Mar 2024, 12:20pmIn any photo, Dylan is either 20 years old or 80.Low Down Low wrote: ↑26 Mar 2024, 12:14pmWatched the netflix documentary on the making of We Are The World and it was ok but, to be honest, a couple of reviews I'd read led me to believe it would be a lot better than it was. Frankly, I expected more sniping, ego-fuelled tantrums and maybe even a wet fish slap contest or two. Bar Waylon Jennings exiting in a huff because Stevie Wonder was singing in Swahili - see ya Waylon! - I thought the whole thing more remarkable for the level of peace and harmony on show than anything else. The eye is drawn to the stiff, inexpressive figure of Dylan throughout, though when it comes to it, he does deliver his line with an almost sweet, engaging humility. Still just 44 when the song was recorded, I'd have had Dylan down for a decade older at least. Passable 5/10 for me.
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As a diagnosis of the voice change, that us simply the best and most convincing I've ever heard.Dr. Medulla wrote: ↑26 Mar 2024, 6:09pmConspiracy theory a la "Paul is Dead": Dylan was killed in that motorcycle accident in '66 and replaced by a defective clone that, while it cannot die, is stuck at 80 years old. Actually, Paul died in '66, too. Maybe they were together …Low Down Low wrote: ↑26 Mar 2024, 6:00pmIt's funny cos i was watching that film about his early 60s UK tour and remember being struck by how young he looked in it. Memo to self not to be shocked by Dylans appearance in anything anymore.Dr. Medulla wrote: ↑26 Mar 2024, 12:20pmIn any photo, Dylan is either 20 years old or 80.Low Down Low wrote: ↑26 Mar 2024, 12:14pmWatched the netflix documentary on the making of We Are The World and it was ok but, to be honest, a couple of reviews I'd read led me to believe it would be a lot better than it was. Frankly, I expected more sniping, ego-fuelled tantrums and maybe even a wet fish slap contest or two. Bar Waylon Jennings exiting in a huff because Stevie Wonder was singing in Swahili - see ya Waylon! - I thought the whole thing more remarkable for the level of peace and harmony on show than anything else. The eye is drawn to the stiff, inexpressive figure of Dylan throughout, though when it comes to it, he does deliver his line with an almost sweet, engaging humility. Still just 44 when the song was recorded, I'd have had Dylan down for a decade older at least. Passable 5/10 for me.
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It was also shortly after that that his original fans started pining for the "real Dylan," not this cynic who's electrifying and going to Nashville. This shit has legs!Low Down Low wrote: ↑26 Mar 2024, 6:17pmAs a diagnosis of the voice change, that us simply the best and most convincing I've ever heard.Dr. Medulla wrote: ↑26 Mar 2024, 6:09pmConspiracy theory a la "Paul is Dead": Dylan was killed in that motorcycle accident in '66 and replaced by a defective clone that, while it cannot die, is stuck at 80 years old. Actually, Paul died in '66, too. Maybe they were together …Low Down Low wrote: ↑26 Mar 2024, 6:00pmIt's funny cos i was watching that film about his early 60s UK tour and remember being struck by how young he looked in it. Memo to self not to be shocked by Dylans appearance in anything anymore.Dr. Medulla wrote: ↑26 Mar 2024, 12:20pmIn any photo, Dylan is either 20 years old or 80.Low Down Low wrote: ↑26 Mar 2024, 12:14pmWatched the netflix documentary on the making of We Are The World and it was ok but, to be honest, a couple of reviews I'd read led me to believe it would be a lot better than it was. Frankly, I expected more sniping, ego-fuelled tantrums and maybe even a wet fish slap contest or two. Bar Waylon Jennings exiting in a huff because Stevie Wonder was singing in Swahili - see ya Waylon! - I thought the whole thing more remarkable for the level of peace and harmony on show than anything else. The eye is drawn to the stiff, inexpressive figure of Dylan throughout, though when it comes to it, he does deliver his line with an almost sweet, engaging humility. Still just 44 when the song was recorded, I'd have had Dylan down for a decade older at least. Passable 5/10 for me.
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Holmes and Yoyo. That's a pretty sophisticated computer he has there. All this reminds me of Hymie from Get Smart. I loved that show back in the day.Dr. Medulla wrote: ↑05 Apr 2024, 7:09pmThe Boss dialed up a Law & Order with John Schuck. I said, "Yoyo!" Because, holy fuck, I'm really old.
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Loved Get Smart reruns as a kid. When I saw some maybe 20 years ago, they hadn't aged well. Rather forced humour.revbob wrote: ↑05 Apr 2024, 7:32pmHolmes and Yoyo. That's a pretty sophisticated computer he has there. All this reminds me of Hymie from Get Smart. I loved that show back in the day.Dr. Medulla wrote: ↑05 Apr 2024, 7:09pmThe Boss dialed up a Law & Order with John Schuck. I said, "Yoyo!" Because, holy fuck, I'm really old.
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Yeah I haven't bothered to seek it out...although Barbara Feldon was an early childhood crush.Dr. Medulla wrote: ↑05 Apr 2024, 7:36pmLoved Get Smart reruns as a kid. When I saw some maybe 20 years ago, they hadn't aged well. Rather forced humour.revbob wrote: ↑05 Apr 2024, 7:32pmHolmes and Yoyo. That's a pretty sophisticated computer he has there. All this reminds me of Hymie from Get Smart. I loved that show back in the day.Dr. Medulla wrote: ↑05 Apr 2024, 7:09pmThe Boss dialed up a Law & Order with John Schuck. I said, "Yoyo!" Because, holy fuck, I'm really old.
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As an old friend had a habit of saying, "Dirtydirtydirtydirty."revbob wrote: ↑05 Apr 2024, 7:38pmYeah I haven't bothered to seek it out...although Barbara Feldon was an early childhood crush.Dr. Medulla wrote: ↑05 Apr 2024, 7:36pmLoved Get Smart reruns as a kid. When I saw some maybe 20 years ago, they hadn't aged well. Rather forced humour.revbob wrote: ↑05 Apr 2024, 7:32pmHolmes and Yoyo. That's a pretty sophisticated computer he has there. All this reminds me of Hymie from Get Smart. I loved that show back in the day.Dr. Medulla wrote: ↑05 Apr 2024, 7:09pmThe Boss dialed up a Law & Order with John Schuck. I said, "Yoyo!" Because, holy fuck, I'm really old.
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She was undeniably hot and holy shit still alive. Agent 99 is 91.Dr. Medulla wrote: ↑05 Apr 2024, 7:40pmAs an old friend had a habit of saying, "Dirtydirtydirtydirty."revbob wrote: ↑05 Apr 2024, 7:38pmYeah I haven't bothered to seek it out...although Barbara Feldon was an early childhood crush.Dr. Medulla wrote: ↑05 Apr 2024, 7:36pmLoved Get Smart reruns as a kid. When I saw some maybe 20 years ago, they hadn't aged well. Rather forced humour.revbob wrote: ↑05 Apr 2024, 7:32pmHolmes and Yoyo. That's a pretty sophisticated computer he has there. All this reminds me of Hymie from Get Smart. I loved that show back in the day.Dr. Medulla wrote: ↑05 Apr 2024, 7:09pmThe Boss dialed up a Law & Order with John Schuck. I said, "Yoyo!" Because, holy fuck, I'm really old.