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PostPosted: Sat Mar 10, 2007 8:48 pm    Post subject: "Thank God You're Here" Reply with quote

I didn't see this posted anywhere else, sorry if it is a repeat:

I saw an ad on NBC for a new show. And who do I see during this commercial? None other than the lovely Angela Martin, amongst many other great actors. Looked it and here is the official description from NBC.com. Sounds good, and look forward to checking it out.

"Premieres Monday April 9 9/8c
THANK GOD YOU'RE HERE
From the producers of "American Idol," the runaway hit comedy series from Australia, "Thank God You're Here," comes to NBC! Hosted by David Alan Grier ("In Living Color") and presided over by judge Dave Foley ("NewsRadio," "Kids In The Hall"), the series showcases the improvisational skills of a group of four brave actors each week, as they walk into a live sketch without a script. Guest stars include Bryan Cranston, Angela Martin, Tom Arnold, Fran Drescher, Wayne Knight and more!"
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PostPosted: Sat Mar 10, 2007 9:13 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

Wow, I didn't know that was being adapted for the US. It's really big in Australia, people are crazy for it. It's a great show but its success really depends on the quality of the actors/guests they have on it, so I bet your version will be killer. Yay for Angela!
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PostPosted: Sat Mar 10, 2007 9:14 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

Hehe...ya, I read that! Maybe we'll get to see her play a character who smiles? I'll defidenly watch that episode!
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PostPosted: Sat Mar 10, 2007 9:17 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

For sure! I'll be looking for it on YouTube. Can you post in here to let me know when it's on? Then I'll know when to go hunting for online clips!

I bet that after Angela does it there'll be an influx of Office cast members on there. Kate Flannery is in an improv group, so she's my next bet...
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PostPosted: Sat Mar 10, 2007 9:31 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

Man, I really don't like Brian Cranston. For whatever reason, he's annoyed the ever-loving crap out of me in everything he's ever been in. Angela should be great. And I don't know why, even though he's one of the most obnoxious people on the planet, I've always had a soft spot in my heart for Tom Arnold. Maybe it was his charming turn in True Lies, I dunno.

Whatever the case, I like improv, so I'll definitely be checking this out.
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PostPosted: Sat Mar 10, 2007 9:56 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

So is this like Whose Line is it Anyway?
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PostPosted: Sat Mar 10, 2007 10:22 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

aleitheiser wrote:
So is this like Whose Line is it Anyway?


Somewhat like it, I suppose. Since it's improv. But I'm betting it had some twists...or maybe not the different types of 'games' that Who's Line has.

Michael Scott should be a guest, too. I'd love to see him take out a gun.
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Kevin: An emergency like... you have an ice cream cake, and you're on the sun, and it's melting...
Angela: You don't use it to buy refrigerators, Kevin.

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PostPosted: Sat Mar 10, 2007 10:35 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

pretzel_daydream_believer wrote:
aleitheiser wrote:
So is this like Whose Line is it Anyway?


Somewhat like it, I suppose. Since it's improv. But I'm betting it had some twists...or maybe not the different types of 'games' that Who's Line has.

Michael Scott should be a guest, too. I'd love to see him take out a gun.


Agent Michael Scarn on improv. I love it.

Also Pretzel, dont call Pam Pammy. (see your new tag line).
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PostPosted: Sat Mar 10, 2007 10:38 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

MixedBerryJAM wrote:
pretzel_daydream_believer wrote:
aleitheiser wrote:
So is this like Whose Line is it Anyway?


Somewhat like it, I suppose. Since it's improv. But I'm betting it had some twists...or maybe not the different types of 'games' that Who's Line has.

Michael Scott should be a guest, too. I'd love to see him take out a gun.


Agent Michael Scarn on improv. I love it.

Also Pretzel, dont call Pam Pammy. (see your new tag line).


Sorry. I'm just a big weirdo creep like that...like Mar something.
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Kevin: An emergency like... you have an ice cream cake, and you're on the sun, and it's melting...
Angela: You don't use it to buy refrigerators, Kevin.

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PostPosted: Sun Mar 11, 2007 2:02 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

I read about this some place before.. was it Angela's myspace blog?
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PostPosted: Sun Mar 11, 2007 9:11 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

cool! that doesn't sound like something i'll watch all the time but it certainly sounds good for a laugh!
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PostPosted: Sun Mar 11, 2007 2:43 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

This show sounds really exciting and if it's that great a success in Australia I'm sure it'll do well here too!
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PostPosted: Sun Mar 11, 2007 3:10 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

i think it's gonna be great. can't wait =)
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PostPosted: Sun Mar 11, 2007 6:29 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

pretzel_daydream_believer wrote:
MixedBerryJAM wrote:
pretzel_daydream_believer wrote:
aleitheiser wrote:
So is this like Whose Line is it Anyway?


Somewhat like it, I suppose. Since it's improv. But I'm betting it had some twists...or maybe not the different types of 'games' that Who's Line has.

Michael Scott should be a guest, too. I'd love to see him take out a gun.


Agent Michael Scarn on improv. I love it.

Also Pretzel, dont call Pam Pammy. (see your new tag line).


Sorry. I'm just a big weirdo creep like that...like Mar something.


I apparently sing all parts. Who knew I could sing?
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PostPosted: Sun Mar 11, 2007 7:06 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

MixedBerryJAM wrote:
pretzel_daydream_believer wrote:
MixedBerryJAM wrote:
pretzel_daydream_believer wrote:
aleitheiser wrote:
So is this like Whose Line is it Anyway?


Somewhat like it, I suppose. Since it's improv. But I'm betting it had some twists...or maybe not the different types of 'games' that Who's Line has.

Michael Scott should be a guest, too. I'd love to see him take out a gun.


Agent Michael Scarn on improv. I love it.

Also Pretzel, dont call Pam Pammy. (see your new tag line).


Sorry. I'm just a big weirdo creep like that...like Mar something.


I apparently sing all parts. Who knew I could sing?


Love to start my morning with a hardy cup of Pammy. Juuust call me Pammmmy in the morning, babbyyy...

whoops. I never ever get off topic. Nope, never...
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Kevin: An emergency like... you have an ice cream cake, and you're on the sun, and it's melting...
Angela: You don't use it to buy refrigerators, Kevin.

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PostPosted: Sun Mar 11, 2007 7:16 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

I don't like the concept, basically each of these actors walk into a room and the scene starts with someone saying "Thank God You're Here". As a talented improviser (my school team qualified for regionals!) I'll still tune in, but won't expect to like it. But if I'm lucky it'll be better than expected. Many a comedy show had I expected to be not funny, but then tricked me, and vice versa.
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PostPosted: Sun Mar 11, 2007 8:03 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

Azjeans wrote:
I don't like the concept, basically each of these actors walk into a room and the scene starts with someone saying "Thank God You're Here". As a talented improviser (my school team qualified for regionals!) I'll still tune in, but won't expect to like it. But if I'm lucky it'll be better than expected. Many a comedy show had I expected to be not funny, but then tricked me, and vice versa.


Hmmm...it sounds like a concept that seems very funny, but gets old verrry quicky. Seems like playing the same game of Who's Line over and over...
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PostPosted: Sun Mar 11, 2007 8:37 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

Azjeans wrote:
I'll still tune in, but won't expect to like it.


Laughing

Sorry ...that pessimism is funny! I think that if they are talented enough and if the show is more deep than you are giving it credit for then it should be good. Plus I trust the judgment of the Australian audience.
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PostPosted: Sun Mar 11, 2007 8:50 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

pretzel_daydream_believer wrote:
Azjeans wrote:
I don't like the concept, basically each of these actors walk into a room and the scene starts with someone saying "Thank God You're Here". As a talented improviser (my school team qualified for regionals!) I'll still tune in, but won't expect to like it. But if I'm lucky it'll be better than expected. Many a comedy show had I expected to be not funny, but then tricked me, and vice versa.


Hmmm...it sounds like a concept that seems very funny, but gets old verrry quicky. Seems like playing the same game of Who's Line over and over...


But with Whose Line there were hundreds of games they would play, here there's just one, how long can you change the setting until it's really just the same thing?
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PostPosted: Sun Mar 11, 2007 9:58 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

Azjeans wrote:
pretzel_daydream_believer wrote:
Azjeans wrote:
I don't like the concept, basically each of these actors walk into a room and the scene starts with someone saying "Thank God You're Here". As a talented improviser (my school team qualified for regionals!) I'll still tune in, but won't expect to like it. But if I'm lucky it'll be better than expected. Many a comedy show had I expected to be not funny, but then tricked me, and vice versa.


Hmmm...it sounds like a concept that seems very funny, but gets old verrry quicky. Seems like playing the same game of Who's Line over and over...


But with Whose Line there were hundreds of games they would play, here there's just one, how long can you change the setting until it's really just the same thing?


That's what I mean - one single Who's Line game out of the dozens of types. BORING.

It's probabley a bit more complicated than that though...I'm hoping.
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Kevin: An emergency like... you have an ice cream cake, and you're on the sun, and it's melting...
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