Van Basten II Posted September 29, 2009 Report Share Posted September 29, 2009 Just to make sure, are you talking about the UK version or the American one ? Sorry; the American one. Ah. For years I avoided the American version (even though I'm a fan of Steve Carell) then a couple of years ago we were at the in-laws' for Thanksgiving or something and some channel was having an Office marathon. I watched five or six of them in a row and became a big fan of the show. A different "vibe" from the British original, to be sure, but I like it. The US one is a bit too sitcommish to my liking, but in a way they were smart to do their own thing instead of trying to replicate the original. We had a local version of the show with the boss character trying to imitate Ricky Gervais and it was awful. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jazzmoose Posted September 29, 2009 Report Share Posted September 29, 2009 Well, I tried the second one, but only for a few minutes. It's just too painful to watch; whenever Carell is on screen, I'm in 'permanent wince' mode. I'll have to try the British version. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
catesta Posted September 29, 2009 Report Share Posted September 29, 2009 My Name is Earl I'm catching every episode I can. Don't know why I didn't get into this show before now. It's pretty fuckin' funny. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jazzbo Posted September 29, 2009 Report Share Posted September 29, 2009 It sure is! Didn't watch much of the last season, but man there are some really funny moments in that series. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikelz777 Posted September 29, 2009 Report Share Posted September 29, 2009 (edited) Well, I tried the second one, but only for a few minutes. It's just too painful to watch; whenever Carell is on screen, I'm in 'permanent wince' mode. I'll have to try the British version. From my experience, I found that I've warmed up to or even very much enjoyed shows that I initially disliked based on the first shows of their first season. It often takes a while for an actor to work out the kinks and get more comfortable in the character's skin. When it's an ensemble piece like "The Office" where there are many characters interacting on a regular basis, it often takes a while to get a rhythm going, "finding" your character and working out how they would interact with others . Two examples come to mind. When "Friends" first came on, I HATED it but my wife insisted on watching it each week. I especially hated the Chandler character and found the whole show's attempt at humor to be forced and weak. Once things got worked out and settled down, the show became pretty funny and enjoyable for me. Another one was "Seinfeld". I'm a fan of the show but recently saw some reruns from the first season and realy didn't like them that much. I only knew "The Office" from the British version so during the first season of the American version, I almost felt resentful that someone else would try and pull off these characters which, at best, would be weak and pale imitations. Even worse, the first several shows used the same scripts and stories as the British version if I'm not mistaken. I felt the same way you now do, I was wincing and squirming watching those episodes. I stuck with it and now it's a show that I don't want to miss. Check out some shows from the latter half of the first season or try something out from the second season. It had a rough start like many shows do but it's become a very funny show. Edited September 29, 2009 by mikelz777 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BruceH Posted September 29, 2009 Report Share Posted September 29, 2009 "Lazy Scranton..." Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
catesta Posted September 29, 2009 Report Share Posted September 29, 2009 Pawn Stars. I don't know if this show is going to last but I find myself interested in it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jazzbo Posted September 29, 2009 Report Share Posted September 29, 2009 It's like Anit-Geeks Roadshow Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jazzbo Posted September 30, 2009 Report Share Posted September 30, 2009 Right now Shark Tank. My gf really likes this show, it IS entertaining at times. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kinuta Posted September 30, 2009 Report Share Posted September 30, 2009 House Ep 2 Lie To Me new season ep 1 Castle Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jazzbo Posted September 30, 2009 Report Share Posted September 30, 2009 I watched Lie to Me and Castle last night. Now, The Good Wife. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matthew Posted October 2, 2009 Report Share Posted October 2, 2009 (edited) Led Zeppelin: The Song Remains The Same. Honestly, John Bonham is the oldest looking 28 year old ever --he looks 40 here. Plus, I don't get John Paul Jones' haircut, yuck! Edited October 2, 2009 by Matthew Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AllenLowe Posted October 2, 2009 Report Share Posted October 2, 2009 (edited) my life go down the toilet but that's a re-run - now I'm watching America's Wildest Police Videos - Edited October 2, 2009 by AllenLowe Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kinuta Posted October 3, 2009 Report Share Posted October 3, 2009 Dexter S3 E1 Wasn't expecting much, US tv series often hit the skids in S3, one trip too many to the well. That said I thought it got off to a strong start, John Lithgow as the villian and D's untimely crash are going to spice things up. Flash Forward E2 I'm really getting into this new show. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shawn Posted October 3, 2009 Report Share Posted October 3, 2009 Lost - Season 2 Watched the entire season in 2 days. LOL. Probably one of the best seasons of television I've seen. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Soulstation1 Posted October 3, 2009 Report Share Posted October 3, 2009 watched disc # 01 last night i like this show Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jazzbo Posted October 3, 2009 Report Share Posted October 3, 2009 SS, you haven't gotten there yet but I thought the "Moses" schtick was hilarious. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BruceH Posted October 4, 2009 Report Share Posted October 4, 2009 "Next Iron Chef" marathon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Van Basten II Posted October 5, 2009 Report Share Posted October 5, 2009 30 Rock, season 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bright Moments Posted October 5, 2009 Report Share Posted October 5, 2009 the office season 5 i love this show! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jazzmoose Posted October 5, 2009 Report Share Posted October 5, 2009 I've been watching the first season of Waiting for God, which has been a bit of a shock; apparently I'd never seen the first season before. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matthew Posted October 6, 2009 Report Share Posted October 6, 2009 WKRP in Cincinnati. Watching the first season off of Hulu. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jazzmoose Posted October 6, 2009 Report Share Posted October 6, 2009 WKRP in Cincinnati. Watching the first season off of Hulu. Sounds good; next stop! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jazzmoose Posted October 6, 2009 Report Share Posted October 6, 2009 Thanks for posting that, Matthew; this is a blast! I'm desperately trying to watch them in order and not skip ahead to "Turkeys Away"! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kinuta Posted October 7, 2009 Report Share Posted October 7, 2009 House and Lie To Me. I thought House was very good indeed but LTM might be in danger of slipping into cliche. The father-daughter relationship sub theme reminds me of Shark, which met an untimely and surprising death by corporate axe. I was astonished, if James Woods can't hold the viewers interest for 40 minutes then I don't know who can. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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