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thompsoncory
Rachel McAdams Fan
Joined: Sat Oct 23, 2004 11:13 am Posts: 14617 Location: LA / NYC
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 "The Crazy Ones" (Season 1)
 Premieres tonight at 9PM on CBS! This was my favorite comedy pilot of the year that I saw. I thought it was hilarious, well-written and sweet. The entire cast works so well together and it's nice to see Robin Williams back to what he does best after some truly dire theatrical outings. Sarah Michelle Gellar is great as the 'straight-woman' of the ensemble (though I think she's going to get a lot more to do in future episodes) and has a lot of chemistry with Robin Williams, and James Wolk steals every scene he is in. Kelly Clarkson also has a great cameo appearance in the first episode that's a lot of fun. This is a definite winner and I hope it will last - I think it could be huge.
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Thu Sep 26, 2013 10:36 am |
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Libs
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Joined: Tue Oct 12, 2004 3:38 pm Posts: 48677 Location: Arlington, VA
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I feel like this could end up sucking, but I really hope it doesn't. Great cast and I've always been partial to David E. Kelley's writing.
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Thu Sep 26, 2013 10:47 am |
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thompsoncory
Rachel McAdams Fan
Joined: Sat Oct 23, 2004 11:13 am Posts: 14617 Location: LA / NYC
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It's really enjoyable and different for CBS. I think it feels like it belongs on a different network, to be honest. It reminded me more of an NBC show.
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Thu Sep 26, 2013 10:48 am |
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David
Pure Phase
Joined: Tue Feb 15, 2005 7:33 am Posts: 34865 Location: Maryland
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It doesn't appeal to me, even though I often enjoy Williams.
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CowboyFromHell
Your Knife, My Back. My Gun, Your Head.
Joined: Mon Sep 13, 2010 5:23 pm Posts: 2033 Location: Somewhere, USA
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I have this set to record as well, and I can't wait! 
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Thu Sep 26, 2013 11:27 am |
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Magic Mike
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Joined: Mon Oct 25, 2004 4:53 am Posts: 35234 Location: Minnesota
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I will be checking it out. Looks good and I love James Wolk.
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Thu Sep 26, 2013 1:07 pm |
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jmovies
Let's Call It A Bromance
Joined: Tue Aug 07, 2007 7:22 pm Posts: 12333
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This was very, very funny and just overall enjoyable. It has a couple kinks that will need to be worked out over time but I will definitely be returning to this one often.
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Thu Sep 26, 2013 10:11 pm |
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Libs
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Joined: Tue Oct 12, 2004 3:38 pm Posts: 48677 Location: Arlington, VA
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I liked this. It was obviously a pilot but I felt like the cast already has good chemistry. Robin Williams was not nearly as manic as he could have been, SMG was not quite as stick in the mud as she could have been.
Also, James Wolk continues to be my celebrity crush, LAWD he is gorgeous.
Perhaps the best part of this was watching Kelly Clarkson try in vain to not crack up at her co-stars' antics.
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Thu Sep 26, 2013 11:41 pm |
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Magic Mike
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Joined: Mon Oct 25, 2004 4:53 am Posts: 35234 Location: Minnesota
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Yeah, James Wolk is beautiful. Pilot was decent. Not great but I'll keep watching.
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Fri Sep 27, 2013 12:39 am |
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thompsoncory
Rachel McAdams Fan
Joined: Sat Oct 23, 2004 11:13 am Posts: 14617 Location: LA / NYC
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This got over 15 Million viewers last night.
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Fri Sep 27, 2013 11:06 am |
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_axiom
The Wall
Joined: Wed Jan 26, 2005 10:50 am Posts: 16163 Location: Croatia
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I was looking what the hell was this show. When I saw it was starring Robin Williams, I was "meh". But then I saw SMG's name and I just have to check it out now. Also I've liked Wolk in Lone Star a lot, so he's another plus for the show.
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Fri Sep 27, 2013 11:12 am |
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Chippy
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Joined: Tue Oct 12, 2004 4:45 pm Posts: 63026 Location: Tonight... YOU!
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I enjoyed Robin being Robin.
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Fri Sep 27, 2013 11:52 am |
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Mister Ecks
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I loved it. Robin Williams is, of course, Robin Williams, but as he often does, he has potential to bring a Sad Clown dimension to his character. But the most shocking thing is how great everyone else is. SMG plays really well in a comedic role that doesn't necessarily pin her down as the Straight (Wo)Man to Robin. James Wolk was perfect. Even Amanda Setton was fun in her ditzy role.
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Mau
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I really liked it. This could be the comedy of the season imo.
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Fri Sep 27, 2013 8:29 pm |
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jmovies
Let's Call It A Bromance
Joined: Tue Aug 07, 2007 7:22 pm Posts: 12333
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Mister Ecks wrote: I loved it. Robin Williams is, of course, Robin Williams, but as he often does, he has potential to bring a Sad Clown dimension to his character. But the most shocking thing is how great everyone else is. SMG plays really well in a comedic role that doesn't necessarily pin her down as the Straight (Wo)Man to Robin. James Wolk was perfect. Even Amanda Setton was fun in her ditzy role. Amanda Setton is pretty attractive, imo.
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Sat Sep 28, 2013 12:03 am |
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_axiom
The Wall
Joined: Wed Jan 26, 2005 10:50 am Posts: 16163 Location: Croatia
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It was OK. Not funny though. Just enjoyable.
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CowboyFromHell
Your Knife, My Back. My Gun, Your Head.
Joined: Mon Sep 13, 2010 5:23 pm Posts: 2033 Location: Somewhere, USA
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I loved it, and I agree with Mau - this has the makings of something great.
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Sat Sep 28, 2013 12:40 pm |
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RainyMoon
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_axiom wrote: It was OK. Not funny though. Just enjoyable. I agree. I didn't find it funny, but I'm a fan of David E. Kelley's writing, so I still enjoyed it. I found the repartee between some of the characters somewhat amusing at times.
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movies35
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Joined: Thu Nov 11, 2004 1:53 pm Posts: 8627 Location: Syracuse, NY
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I definitely agree that it wasn't terribly funny, but I did giggle a few times. Despite that, it was entertaining. I'll keep watching.
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Thegun
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Joined: Thu Oct 21, 2004 10:14 pm Posts: 21889 Location: Walking around somewhere
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I liked it a lot, it definitely seemed like it had a lot it was trying to cram in. That's usually a good thing when it comes to Pilots.
Robin felt like Mrs. Doubtfire Robin, which is his ideal blend.
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Magic Mike
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Joined: Mon Oct 25, 2004 4:53 am Posts: 35234 Location: Minnesota
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I enjoyed the second episode more than the pilot.
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Fri Oct 04, 2013 1:21 am |
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thompsoncory
Rachel McAdams Fan
Joined: Sat Oct 23, 2004 11:13 am Posts: 14617 Location: LA / NYC
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The second episode was really funny.
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Fri Oct 04, 2013 7:12 am |
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Libs
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Joined: Tue Oct 12, 2004 3:38 pm Posts: 48677 Location: Arlington, VA
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I liked the second episode too. This show has yet to really make me laugh but it's enjoyable. Plus, I just love the cast so much.
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movies35
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Joined: Thu Nov 11, 2004 1:53 pm Posts: 8627 Location: Syracuse, NY
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Second episode was decent. Still enjoying "Mom" better, but will keep watching.
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_axiom
The Wall
Joined: Wed Jan 26, 2005 10:50 am Posts: 16163 Location: Croatia
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I don't think the second episode was better or worse than the first one. But SMG and Wolk are both awesome in this.
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