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Halle-friggin'-lujah!!!

Episodes resume Thursday, May 24th @ 10:00 pm eastern
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(original review, Jan 3, 9:38am)
Reposted blog reply re: Studio 60

"Agreed! Studio 60 is the best mainstream network series to hit television probably since Homocide: Life on the Street. Even if one isn't particularly fond of ensemble performances, this show has unmistakable appeal for those of us who grew up with such entertainment classics like SCTV and the earlier seasons of SNL.

"I believe Studio 60 has potential staying power in that unlike contemporary 'formula' stalwarts (medical, crime and scifi), the premise of time-crunched pressure-cooker production for the sake of truth, ethics and comedy is brilliant. For the uninitiated masses it's also a peek into a work environment that's rarely ever breached by non-SAG members. Viewers get insights as to the crazy juggling act of eggs that represent facets such as workplace politics, the creative process, censorship issues, critics of all stripes, and the Omnipotent Capitalist Buck.

"Add to this the personal and professional lives of the key characters woven into the scripts. But fold the ingredients together carefully; this mixture is prone to volatile instability. Cast members will surely either evolve or be cut. Still, even the uncertainty of character development, "real world" current events, and unfolding plotlines, leaves plenty of room for Studio 60 as a whole to perpetually re-invent itself as needed." [source]

For those wanting more info, there's a remarkable Studio 60 wiki underway. Check it out! Of course, S60's attracted both praise and nit-pickers... Stay tuned.

From the page: "After a bout of heavy drinking, the plaintiffs signed a release form they were told "had something to do with reliability issues with being in the RV," Taillieu said."

The fugi sayeth: Agreed. The circumstances under which the knuckleheads' releases were obtained was less than honest and ethical. Still, they did sign. It will surely be up to a judge to make the final determination as to whether or not their releases were signed under false pretenses. However, if I were the one wielding the gavel those crybaby frat brats would be in for one hell of a surprise.

This clue-by-four administered online to radio schlock psychologist, Dr. Laura Schlessinger, remains just as valid today as it did when it first made the rounds here in Cyberia. And it still made me laugh just as loudly now as when I first read it years ago. ;oD

Former Jeopardy! champion, Ken Jennings' rip of the gameshow that catapulted him into ersatz notariety left me chuckling and wincing simultaneously. As far as the eventuality that Mr. Trebek will need a successor, perhaps ABC/Sony should launch a reality television style contest in the vein of "Rockstar". If done correctly the program's format could be adapted to all manner of themes. This one could be "Show Host: Jeopardy!".

I used to have full-blown YTD. Several decades later it's morphed into YTD-By-Proxy (YTD simplex II), thanks to my kids. CHICKENBUTT!!! ;oD

Wowie zowie!!! This e-ncredible spoof on e-commerce e-diocy is priceless! With their e-valuation and e-mplemetation of current SOP business shuck and jive, they're destined to be an e-normous success.

Funny because it appropriately mirrors many of the misconceptions of any percieved "hacker steroptype". Scary at the same time because of the overabundance of clueless luddites who would (and probably do) take this drivel to heart.

From the page: "Citing the United States Code, Mr. Dixton wrote that the seal 'is not to be used in connection with commercial ventures or products in any way that suggests presidential support or endorsement.'"

The Onion isn't the only one who makes unauthorized use of the Presidential Seal. I've implemented its use in conjunction with another Bush- li'l brother Jeb. Can America risk a third one in such a position of political power? I think not!!!


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