My name is earl

[Psyche]

anyone watch it? I thought it was hillarious

[marksiwel]

Dammit! I missed it. I meant to Tivo it, but I got behind and had to go to work.
But I did catch Battlestar Glattica for the first time...it was SO good. not Firefly good, but getting there. I am going to pick up the Dvd when it comes out

Must remember to watch Earl.

What was the ep. about?

[Mighty Wingman]

It wasn't all I hoped for I didn't laugh out loud, but was amused. Perhaps the trouble was I'd seen all the best bits in the advertisements. I think they're laying the groundwork for something better. Hopefully next week...

[JamesW]

I liked it.

[Psyche]

Dammit! I missed it. I meant to Tivo it, but I got behind and had to go to work.
But I did catch Battlestar Glattica for the first time...it was SO good. not Firefly good, but getting there. I am going to pick up the Dvd when it comes out

Must remember to watch Earl.

What was the ep. about?


laid out the foundation of the series...told about how he met his ex wife...won the money..decided to go and apologize for all the bad things he did

[Razorback]

I wasn't too hyped up for it so I ended up loving it. First episodes are rarely great but this one was pretty damn good.

Hell, after five episodes of Seinfeld the NBC execs were ready to throw them overboard. So, give it time... but why does it have to go up against some highly rated shows on the other networks? That is just silly.

[ILovePapaSmurf]

Dan The Del Taco Guy is just so hot.

[BAMSS04]

That was tonight!!!! SHHHHIIIIITTTT!!

[TLS]

Saw it, liked it, thought it was funny. :)

[PftLBritt]

Dammit! I missed it. I meant to Tivo it, but I got behind and had to go to work.
and
That was tonight!!!! SHHHHIIIIITTTT!!

I thought that it was pretty damn funny. But, I'm afraid that the masses won't watch it similar to Arrested Development (non-traditional sitcoms seem to do better on cable for some reason).

However, my TiVo sez that Bravo (http://www.bravotv.com/Schedule/search.bravo?month=2006-12&keyword=Earl&start=today) will repeat the show. Episode 1 looks like it'll be on this Sunday @12 AM.

[Dave]

I'm worried it's a little to Non-traditional to get big ratings too, but I really liked it. I think pairing it with "the Office" gives it a better chance, since the two are both sort of similar in that they aren't your regular sitcoms.

Now if NBC would get rid of the Apprentice and move these shows to the Sinefeld block on Thursdays, i think they would have a better shot.

[bwdial]

I really enjoyed it. As someone said, a lot of the best parts had been used, but the line "never underestimate the power of fifteen beers, a little enlightenment and Rob Base and DJ EZ Rock" made me laugh.

[Robbo_the_Hood]

How much weight did Supes loose? He looked a lot better than in Remember the Titans after which I actually feared for his life.

Loved the show. Set up the series perfectly: thoroughly explained his motivations, developed the characters and their relationships to each other, and left me wanting more in a very good way.

If NBC spent as much time developing good shows like this instead of trying to revamp Joey I could see a bright future for the show. However, NBC must have Matt Leblanc in the longest, and highest paid contract ever, because the network is doing everything in it's power to make sure people watch a show that should have gone the way of After MASH by now.

[Robbo_the_Hood]

Now if NBC would get rid of the Apprentice and move these shows to the Sinefeld block on Thursdays, i think they would have a better shot.
I agree, but as I stated, NBC is (and I don't know why) banking the network on Joey. I don't think that they'd surround it with shows that would either: A. make the public realize that Joey is stupid, or B. that would possibly alienate the people that actually like Joey.

[Mighty Wingman]

How much weight did Supes loose? He looked a lot better than in Remember the Titans after which I actually feared for his life.


Look, a sailboat.

[By-tor]

Saw it, liked it, thought it was funny. :)Missed and, I'm pissed.

[Aaron]

I really hope it does get the ratings because otherwise it will never make it to this side of the water
Or the even more depressing option of it only getting one season and still makes it over just to tease me for a show worth watching
The pain from freaks & geeks/undeclared still hurts...

[Razorback]

How much weight did Supes loose?

This is not based on any facts I have seen, but a friend told me today that he heard he lost 200 lbs. I am not sure if that is exactly right....

[jjcourtright]

I swear that it wasn't on here. I scanned the guide prior to going out on Tuesday so that I could Tivo it...it wasn't there. I'm sad.

[karmattack]

I swear that it wasn't on here. I scanned the guide prior to going out on Tuesday so that I could Tivo it...it wasn't there. I'm sad.
Yeah, I think you would really like it. I've watched it twice since we recorded it and it keeps getting funnier.

[Razorback]

It was tied for #1, overall, for the night. Excellent start. However, next week it will go up against Amazing Race, and House.

Why, NBC? Why?!?!

[By-tor]

Peacock has tiny brain.

[JK]

It was tied for #1, overall, for the night. Excellent start. However, next week it will go up against Amazing Race, and House.

Why, NBC? Why?!?!

Having worked for an NBC affiliate for six years, I can tell you with all sincerity there is absolutely no answer to your query. NBC just is... NBC.

[Razorback]

Having worked for an NBC affiliate for six years, I can tell you with all sincerity there is absolutely no answer to your query. NBC just is... NBC.

I think it has something to do with that employee rating system they have....

[Aaron]

I really hope it does get the ratings because otherwise it will never make it to this side of the water

Ironically the day I post this, phit downloaded the episode
I have to say, I'm impressed
Wasnt exactly what I thought it would be, and so far that is a good thing
I'm interested in watching the next one
And yeah, Ethan lookes REALLY different

[By-tor]

Yeah, but with the Blossom Reunion extravaganza this fall, they should lock up sweeps week.

[phit_demon]

Slice of fried gold, end of...

[actualsize]

Tonight's episode rocked! Even better than last week. The cancer kazoo bit was mucho funny.

[Razorback]

Yep, good stuff.

[TLS]

I loved that episode.

"Say, "Luke I am your father.""

[ILovePapaSmurf]

I am hoping my brother recorded it for me since I wasn't home. If he didn't, I'm feeding him to the cat.

[bwdial]

I loved that episode.

"Say, "Luke I am your father.""

The bargaining down to 32 cents was funny too.
As was the Moses parting the Red Sea tattoo on the butt crack bit.

[jjcourtright]

Son of a bitch...

[Mighty Wingman]

The biblical bitchslapping was pretty good.

And the guy stealing the cops gun and taunting him with it. " I got your gun !"

[BAMSS04]

OK, I tivo'd the show but for whatever reason, it failed to record. I'll have to see what the deal is.

[actualsize]

Whispered into his own shirt: "What would You do?"

Also, I hadn't noticed this before, but isn't Earl's brother the Sailboat Guy from Mallrats? Whatever, he's pretty good in this.

[Razorback]

I believe they are still replaying the show on Sunday, on Bravo.

[bwdial]

Whispered into his own shirt: "What would You do?"

Also, I hadn't noticed this before, but isn't Earl's brother the Sailboat Guy from Mallrats? Whatever, he's pretty good in this.

Yes. Ethan Suplee.
I wonder if any other KSU (Kevin Smith University) alumnae will be showing up.

[Robbo_the_Hood]

You know, I was kind of hoping for more from this weeks episode, but I really enjoyed it by the end.

And "My Old Lady" is great in everything she does. I find it funny that NBC unfreezes her every now and then when they need a good portrayal of an old lady.

[Robbo_the_Hood]

Yes. Ethan Suplee.
I wonder if any other KSU (Kevin Smith University) alumnae will be showing up.Interestlingly enough, Supes was in Remember the Titans with Donald Faison of NBC's Scrubs. I bet they have the same representation or something.

[Razorback]

Earl came in second, on Tuesday... right behind House and ahead of Amazing Race. From Mediaweek:

Also in the highly competitive 9 p.m. time period were positive performances for Fox’s House (HH: #2, 8.5/12; Viewers: #2, 13.37 million; A18-49: #1, 5.2/12), NBC’s My Name Is Earl (HH: #3, 7.2/11; Viewers: #3, 11.36 million; A18-49: #2, 5.1/13), and the two-hour season-premiere of CBS’ The Amazing Race: Family Edition (HH: 6.6/10; Viewers: 10.64 million; A18-49: 4.4/11 from 9-11 p.m.).

[Mighty Wingman]

Okay then , what the hell happened to Scrubs ?

[TLS]

I thought Scrubs is on a different night now. Thursdays or something like that, I don't know I could be wrong because I'm not watching it. I'm just going to buy them all when they come out on dvd.

[Razorback]

Okay then , what the hell happened to Scrubs ?

These are Tuesday ratings.

[By-tor]

Since she plays his ex on the show, I thought this thread would work. Is Jaime Pressly not one of the finest pieces of eye candy out there right now. Take a look at the latest FHM magazine. God, I love those bangs. You can have Eva, I'd rather have Jaime on my Ritz cracker any day.

[ILovePapaSmurf]

Okay then , what the hell happened to Scrubs ?

'Scrubs' wont return until 2006.... I know old post, but just wanted to let ya know.

[Mighty Wingman]

Since she plays his ex on the show, I thought this thread would work. Is Jaime Pressly not one of the finest pieces of eye candy out there right now. Take a look at the latest FHM magazine. God, I love those bangs. You can have Eva, I'd rather have Jaime on my Ritz cracker any day.
Hmmm ... do you live in a trailer park ?


'Scrubs' wont return until 2006.... I know old post, but just wanted to let ya know.
Well that just sucks.

[ILovePapaSmurf]

It does, but I heard this season will be a good one. And it might be Zach Braff's last...

[Mighty Wingman]

Don't you think you've given me enough bad news tonight ?

You're killin' me over here.

[ILovePapaSmurf]

Awww, I am sorry Wingman.

Oh, and someone dies this season... Ok, I made that one up! ;)

[By-tor]

Hmmm ... do you live in a trailer park ?I know you're not equating her character on the show with the real thing.(whatever that means) IRREGARDLESS, I think she's much better lookin' than most of the faces thrown out there by the media.

P.S. Had to use that word sooner or later.

[Mighty Wingman]

Just kidding, old man.

She always plays such a trashy bitch, and she does it so well that no one ever asks her to do anything else.

[By-tor]

I'd ask her, but I'd get nowhere.

[Mighty Wingman]

I bet you would if you had money , or coke.

[By-tor]

One can get the other.

[Razorback]

Anyway, Earl is rockin' and has been given a full season now. It is the #1 rated comedy on TV. However, I MISSED the last episode because I was busy watching Firefly with a friend.

Fuckin' FIREFLY!

[Dave]

I missed last nights episodes as well. Busy moving stuff into the new house. Stupid moving. We hates it!

[Robbo_the_Hood]

I thought it was the best episode since the premier.

[Razorback]

I thought it was the best episode since the premier.

FUCK! ARGHH!!! Dammit! Wait, do they still replay the episodes on Bravo on Sunday?

[Mighty Wingman]

Earl : Maria , how often do you change the sheets in this place ?
Maria : I don't know , I've only worked here a year.

[TLS]

It kind of tickeled at first, but then it itched.

You guys missed a good one. Just thought I'd rub it in some more. :D

[Dave]

Damn your sorry hides!!!! If i miss a show EVERYONE MUST MISS THE SHOW!!! what? I can probably get the torrent? oh, never mind then...

[jjcourtright]

I thought I was the last person in the free world without Tivo. Apparently not.

Dave: "New House, New Tivo.
Tivo, House."

[Zens7s]

I thought I was the last person in the free world without Tivo. Apparently not.

Dave: "New House, New Tivo.
Tivo, House."
I don't have Tivo. Shit, I don't even have TV right now! It's unplugged and ready to be transported on Friday to the new abode.

[jjcourtright]

I haven't even had it for three months yet, but I can't recommend it enough. It works really well for watching shows after putting the kids to bed - lets me have fun with them without missing the shows I want to watch.

[Razorback]

Ratings from last night (estimated):

NBC/Tuesday
9:00 p.m. My Name is Earl
Overnights: 8.7/12 (#2), Viewers: 12.43 million (#2), A18-49: 5.4/13 (#1)

The 18-49 age group is of course the most important. Taking #1 in that every week means that Earl will most likely get moved to an earlier time slot and possibly Thursday, so that the network can benefit from more advertising cash. :)

[TLS]

When networks start moving shows, that's when I usually end up lost, and don't watch it anymore. I hate when they do that. If the show gets good ratings at the time it is playing now, why move it. Stupid network. Kill your television. :mad:

[Razorback]

When networks start moving shows, that's when I usually end up lost, and don't watch it anymore. I hate when they do that. If the show gets good ratings at the time it is playing now, why move it. Stupid network. Kill your television. :mad:

Same reason why they put it up against House and Amazing Race. It is a competition. If they can kill a popular show on another network then they will try.

[ILovePapaSmurf]

This past Saturday, they re-aired two weeks of 'Earl' on NBC. That is how I got to catch last week's episode which I thought was a great one. However, this week's episode was brillance and with that, I think 'Scrubs' has some competition for that top spot on my list!

[Dave]

I thought I was the last person in the free world without Tivo. Apparently not.

Dave: "New House, New Tivo.
Tivo, House."

I actually bought my Dad a Tivo for his birthday a couple of years ago, He just told me that he is going to get the DVR that Cox Cable is offering so i'm probably going to get his. We'll see though. I'll miss my little video tapes.

[actualsize]

FUCK! ARGHH!!! Dammit! Wait, do they still replay the episodes on Bravo on Sunday?Yep. It was a goood one. You missed it, you missed it, now you gotta kis.. *WHAM*
*Crash*
*tinkle*
~whimper~


RB without a Tivo? The world no longer makes any sense.

[Razorback]

I see no need for TiVo when I just BitTorrent what I miss. :D

[actualsize]

Now I get it. You're Mr. Universe! The little Icelandic kid sitting all by himself amongst a plethora of televisions, monitoring all transmissions, with a mechanical girlfriend waiting on the couch. Yes, it all makes sense now.

[Razorback]

Now I get it. You're Mr. Universe! The little Icelandic kid sitting all by himself amongst a plethora of televisions, monitoring all transmissions, with a mechanical girlfriend waiting on the couch. Yes, it all makes sense now.

If it makes your life a little easier to deal with, then sure.

[Mighty Wingman]

I could be Mr. Universe, it still wouldn't change the fact that I don't own a Tivo.
How's that for being born under sign?

[X-xSnoogansx-X]

hm...ive been watching this show...but i missed last week it sucks :(

[Dave]

The show sucks or you suck for missing it. If it's the show that sucks, then why say you missed it, say you stopped watching it, unless you secretly like it and dont want to admit it to yourself.

[X-xSnoogansx-X]

it sucks for missing it
I like it ,its a good show o_o

[Dave]

I agree, it's a good show. and the one you missed was the best one yet! So good that it's been banned from ever airing again, and all the torrents with it's episode number are actually midget porn viruseseseses. 'n stuff.

[X-xSnoogansx-X]

lol
oh shhh

[jjcourtright]

I think she's flirting with you Dave.

[Zens7s]

I think she's flirting with you Dave.
Well Dave is one fine piece of man meat, so I don't blame her. Sadly, it will be a few years before they can consummate the relationship. Either that, or he can move to Arkansas.

[Dave]

There's no way i'm moving to Arkansas... So we will just have to keep it on the DL, i guess.

[X-xSnoogansx-X]

-_-..............

[Zens7s]

There's no way i'm moving to Arkansas... So we will just have to keep it on the DL, i guess.
I am hoping you understand what her response means, because I do not.

I once said to a man "There's no way I'm moving to Arkansas". Thus began the year and a half of hilarity known as Bent-ster and Zen go to hell in a Handbasket, and other tales from Razorback land.

Smartest damn sentence I have ever uttered.

[Dave]

I am willing to move to Texas on the other hand....

As far as those faces she draws, i don't know what they mean, but i sure do think they are cute.

[jjcourtright]

I think he's flirting with you X-xSnoogansx-X.

[Razorback]

I remember this one time, in band camp...

[Mighty Wingman]

I am willing to move to Texas on the other hand....

Aren't you s'posed to be married ?

[Dave]

Why you always gots to be bringing up old shit?

[Mighty Wingman]

Oh , I see how it is, you aint tryin' ta hear what dem ho's be sayin anyway .

Speaking of old shit , weren't you supposed to be havin' a house party?

[Dave]

yeah, I'm all moved in, Uggg what a weekend, trying to move watch football on tv and clean up the old place all at the same time. Anyway, once the dust is settled and all the furniture is in place, I'll bring the Ficus out for watering.

[Mighty Wingman]

Yah hear that everybody ? Party at Daves House !

WOOOOOOOOOOHOOOOOOOOOOOOO!

[By-tor]

"Yaa, yaa, Ertskey Bertskey Fart in Churchkey." That freakin' cracked me up.

"I don't care if she's Vietnamese, Chinese, or Chuck E. Cheese. ..." Not bad either. Lee's facial expressions are enough to keep me watching for half an hour.

[Razorback]

The best part of tonights episode was when he is trying to say "prerogative" and can't remember what the word is.... so he just says the first thing that pops in his head. Then the second.... third... fourth. :D

[actualsize]

Damn east coasters. I'm still waiting for "The Biggest Loser" to run it's course. That's the worst part about Earl - it's got a sucky lead-in that I can't stomach.

[freetoaster]

We can staple that for you.

[Dave]

Seacrest Out!!!

[BAMSS04]

I don't know if what she is saying is really a language, but if it is she's lying.

[By-tor]

Great episode tonite. Busted a gut when Lee started break dancing. The robot was classic.

[ozchick]

Hey HEY! I am no longer a stranger in the ways of Earl.... In an unrelated note, I am also no longer a stranger in the ways of downloading tv shows off the internet.

I should have mentioned that I'm finding My Name Is Earl to be quite bloody hysterical. I thought I'd be all about the Lee, but Ethan... man that dude is classic!

[ILovePapaSmurf]

Where did you download these episodes? I missed like a whole month! Please help, love Smurfy.

[ozchick]

Limewire chickadee. If you have any probs let me know, I'll burn what I have onto a DVD and post it to you.

I'm also trying to download season 2 of Arrested Development - have watched about 7 eps (except episode 2 which I can't find).. so I finally get all your Blue Man Group jokes now!!!

Unfortunately I do have limited downloads with my newly acquired broadband so I'm thinking I'm probably going to have to cut down pretty shortly!

[ILovePapaSmurf]

Limewire is a crazy program. I don't trust it... well, until I need to make a new mixed cd. But other than that, crazy program. And I can always wait until NBC re-runs episodes. I thought they were going to show them on Bravo, but I can't seem to find a time when they show them.

[ozchick]

I prefer it to Kazaa - all I got was a pile of shite from that program. I've had no probs at all with Limewire.

Like I said, I can burn them onto a dvd - you'd get them next week. Let me know :)

[Dave]

Another great show. It was nice to meet Crabmans Moms and Sister, and the dancing hotness of the maid, who's name i can't remember for some reason. Loved the trashy center pieces, it looked like something some of my relatives would have made.

I think i have figured out why Earl has found viewers and Arrested Development hasn't. They are both smart shows, but Earl is basically a fresh story every week and you don't need to know more about the past ep's than what you are told in the open, where as AD has a lot of subtle jokes from earlier episodes. So while it rewards those who have seen the past episodes, new views are probably a little lost.

The office was good too. You feel a little bad for Carrell and his problems with the boss lady.

[Mighty Wingman]

I always think the maids name is Maria , but that's not right, it's Esmerelda or something ? Anyway, she gets a lot of good lines.

[By-tor]

I always think the maids name is Maria , but that's not right, it's Esmerelda or something ? Anyway, she gets a lot of good lines.Not a bad bod either. She looked mighty fine dancing last nite. She's giving Joy a run for best hottie. That soccer ball shot make anybody jump a little?

Edit: Catalina :p

[Mighty Wingman]

Not a bad bod either. She looked mighty fine dancing last nite. She's giving Joy a run for best hottie. That soccer ball shot make anybody jump a little?

Edit: Catalina :p
Yeah, Catalina , I'd take her over the WTB anyday.

[By-tor]

Yeah, Catalina , I'd take her over the WTB anyday.She is mighty curvacious.

[Dave]

Yeah, Catalina , I'd take her over the WTB anyday.

I sure there is some joke about Catalina and Salad Dressing out there, but i can't come up with it.

[DarthMaulRat]

Damn. Missed it again. I'm never around on Tuesdays, but I saw the marathon on Saturday and ended up sitting through the whole thing. I don't know what it is, but Earl is addicting.

[Mighty Wingman]

I sure there is some joke about Catalina and Salad Dressing out there, but i can't come up with it.
Is it a zingy, salsa salad dressing?

[Dave]

It's like a sweeter french actually.

http://www.sunsetwholesale.com/sunset/assets/big_images/0170662.jpg

[Mighty Wingman]

So it gives you a kiss before it surrenders ?

[actualsize]

Outstanding once again. The show must be a hit, cause they were able to let him make no progress on his list!

[Dave]

OK, so because this show comes on after Earl, and we have discussed it in this tread. Here's a treat for you Myspacers. I'm not one, but i was pointed to this myspace profile (http://profile.myspace.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=user.viewprofile&friendID=27753303&Mytoken=B725C8EE-A226-424B-89037FB31EB1CE7C693648796) Looks like the cast of The Office are all Myspacing it, in character. I think that's pretty neat, myself.

[By-tor]

"Not that it matters, because until we reform the electoral college, the popular votes will be ignored and we'll keep electing presidents that only get a minority of the vote."

"That must be some black stuff, I don't know what he's talkin' about."

Another good episode. :cool:

[Psyche]

OK, so because this show comes on after Earl, and we have discussed it in this tread. Here's a treat for you Myspacers. I'm not one, but i was pointed to this myspace profile (http://profile.myspace.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=user.viewprofile&friendID=27753303&Mytoken=B725C8EE-A226-424B-89037FB31EB1CE7C693648796) Looks like the cast of The Office are all Myspacing it, in character. I think that's pretty neat, myself.


you do realize 99.9% of the time it's just a fan doing that right?

[bwdial]

Another great show. It was nice to meet Crabmans Moms and Sister, and the dancing hotness of the maid, who's name i can't remember for some reason. Loved the trashy center pieces, it looked like something some of my relatives would have made.
Nothing to be ashamed of. A family with no Auburn fans would be kind of boring. ;)

I think i have figured out why Earl has found viewers and Arrested Development hasn't. They are both smart shows, but Earl is basically a fresh story every week and you don't need to know more about the past ep's than what you are told in the open, where as AD has a lot of subtle jokes from earlier episodes. So while it rewards those who have seen the past episodes, new views are probably a little lost.
Agreed. I never got into Arrested Development because when I did start watching, I was lost.

The office was good too. You feel a little bad for Carrell and his problems with the boss lady.
As my friend Susie used to say (in as Southern a drawl as you can imagine) "I feel so embarrassed for him."

Earl and The Office constitute the funniest hour on television. I did not realize Tuesday nights could be so enjoyable.

[Dave]

you do realize 99.9% of the time it's just a fan doing that right?


yes, but i think that this is the .1%. I could be wrong though.

[By-tor]

Catalina no gottie green card. And the facial expressions from Pressley are giving Lee's a good run for the money. Christmas with Earl, good times.

[Omaru]

while watching the simpsons the other day I learned they have the internet on computers these days so I downloaded episode 1-8 of my name is earl and burned them to a disc to watch on my divx player, unfortunately even though I arranged them to go on in episode order somehow the pilot was 6th in the queue so quit smoking was my first experience but I like the show. How many more have been shown since episode 8?

Whoever pointed out that the office is back for a second season, thanks, I'll have to start queueing.

[phit_demon]

Whoever pointed out that the office is back for a second season, thanks, I'll have to start queueing.


Why would you care? You live in the UK...you get the PROPER office. The American one pales in comparison.

[johnbamforth]

hmm my frist post back and ill say earl is the best comedy show since ad started i also would like to tosss up an invite to talk movies day or night hit me up

[Dave]

Why would you care? You live in the UK...you get the PROPER office. The American one pales in comparison.

Perhaps he likes the American version for what it is, a quality TV program, and a funny one at that.

[phit_demon]

Perhaps he likes the American version for what it is, a quality TV program, and a funny one at that.

I'm afraid I have to disagree with you. I really don't think it has any of the quality of the original, and I fail to see the point of remaking a show that was perfect already.
The reverse happened a few years back on ITV (a british TV station). They remade That 70's Show for a british audience and called it "Days Like These". Needless to say it was terrible.

[Dave]

I'm afraid I have to disagree with you. I really don't think it has any of the quality of the original, and I fail to see the point of remaking a show that was perfect already.
The reverse happened a few years back on ITV (a british TV station). They remade That 70's Show for a british audience and called it "Days Like These". Needless to say it was terrible.

Well, the point was, that most people in the U.S. had never seen the original Office, so they figured that a large part of the audience would have no way of comparing the two shows. It's certianly not the first time that a U.S. company has remade a British show, most times they fall flat (see Ab-fab, which never got off the ground, or some other show about guys that i'm currently racking my brain for the title, but it is eluding me, so i can't name it) but sometimes they hit a homerun and are as good if not better, which is where i place The Office (as good) and Sanford and Son (Better). The point is bring a good show to an audience that hasn't seen it, in a new way. The U.S. Office, took the characters from the original, Americanized them, and went in it's own direction, instead of just copying the British version, and that my friend makes all the difference.

[Omaru]

or some other show about guys that i'm currently racking my brain for the title

Men Behaving Badly, Holding the baby, Red Dwarf, Coupling to name but a few ;)

And what you said pretty much nailed it, I havent seen any of the second season yet to know if it's still loosely based (plotwise, like the first was) on the UK office but the characters aren't complete clones.

its no different from comics and movies, you get all these different people playing the same character, and comic movies in particular borrow elements from what fans remember and add some new ingrediants and you get a nice little something new that you appreciate on a whole new level while retaining your love for the original material.

[phit_demon]

Men Behaving Badly, Holding the baby, Red Dwarf, Coupling to name but a few ;)

Dear John aswell. ITV had another one, The Upper Hand, which was a remake of Who's The Boss? A rare occurance where BOTH shows sucked.

...and Sanford and Son...

I didn't know that was a remake. Was that Steptoe and Son?

http://www.mgnet.karoo.net/steptoepic.jpg

[Dave]

Yep,Sanford and Son was a remake of Steptoe and Son....

And Men Behaving Badly was what i my brain would remember, and i had forgetten all about Coupling, which was a friends rip to start off with.

[BAMSS04]

Anyone catch the show tonight!!!!


Best one so far. Man, that was funny.

Bringing Bad kids to their knees since 1969.

[TLS]

Yeah, that was a very funny one. I laughed out loud many times.

The Office was pretty good too. The beginning with the vending machine had me cracked up for at least a couple minutes. Especially when he hands him the bag of nickels. :D

[Zens7s]

I finally started watching The Office last night. I watched the BBC series it was based on, and in the beginning it just felt like a wierd rip off. Last night was pretty amusing in a few parts...and of course I had to laugh at Captain Jack. I kept thinking of the song Captain Jack. I also thought of how many stupid corporate retreats I have been on that ended up just the same. Everybody is smashed and the whole point of going is completely lost.

[ILovePapaSmurf]

Anyone catch the show tonight!!!!


Best one so far. Man, that was funny.

Bringing Bad kids to their knees since 1969.

Craptacular! I forgot it was on. I instead went to go see 'Grandma's Boy' last night. I can't believe I forgot EARL was on! Dang it!

[Dave]

Well, i saw the new "4 Kings" show that came on before Earl and The Office, and let me tell you people to not waste you time with this. If NBC is seriously thinking that this show is good, they have been smoking some kind of fancy crack, because it was awful. Not a single laugh in the whole show, i've spent a funner 30 minutes in the dentist office (of course taht could have been the gas). I don't know what the plans are for 8:30 in 3 weeks when they have to cancel the show, but i hope that NBC has a backup plan.

[Zens7s]

Well, i saw the new "4 Kings" show that came on before Earl and The Office, and let me tell you people to not waste you time with this. If NBC is seriously thinking that this show is good, they have been smoking some kind of fancy crack, because it was awful. Not a single laugh in the whole show, i've spent a funner 30 minutes in the dentist office (of course taht could have been the gas). I don't know what the plans are for 8:30 in 3 weeks when they have to cancel the show, but i hope that NBC has a backup plan.
I thought it was terrible also. Bad enough that it made me roll my eyes on more than one occasion.

[Omaru]

Earl gets his UK premier tonight and even though I've already seen the first eight epiosdes, I'll be watching.

[Razorback]

4-Kings is so bad that it makes The Office seem like Seinfeld.

[Dave]

Hey, i like the Office.

4 Kings is so bad, it makes Joey seem like Friends is what you meant to say.

[Razorback]

Hey, i like the Office.

4 Kings is so bad, it makes Joey seem like Friends is what you meant to say.

I didn't say I disliked The Office...

[Threadkiller]

4-Kings is so bad that it makes The Office seem like Seinfeld.I'm not really sure what that means. You might as well have said it was so bad it makes Fiddle Faddle look like Cracker Jacks or that it was so bad it made my pee turn green.

Anyway, 4 Kings seemed like they tried to make an edgier "Friends" or a "Friends meets American Pie" or something equally lame and played out. I know people who liked it though.

Will and Grace was pretty funny for a change and The Office made me cringe more than it ever has before. I almost never laugh out loud at The Office but it remains one of my favorite shows.

[Dave]

The Office made me cringe more than it ever has before.

That's because of Jim and Pams situation. I just can't see it working out well, frankly.

[Razorback]

That's because of Jim and Pams situation. I just can't see it working out well, frankly.

It is hard to watch simply because I (and I am sure many others) have been through that. I am not sure if it is all that enjoyable watching two people who should be together not be together... IN YET ANOTHER TV SHOW.

[Zens7s]

The Office last night was absolutely hilarious. I laughed out loud for most of the show. Since I started out really not liking the American version I am happy to be seeing the direction it's going.

[Dave]

Yeah it was great, and what is going on with Dwight and that blond chick, hum? Pam was a doll to get the info to her in that sneaky manner.

Oh and the whole business with Jim and the Squirt bottle was fantastic. i literally laffed my ass off, literally.

[jjcourtright]

So what are you sitting on today, then?

[Zens7s]

Yeah it was great, and what is going on with Dwight and that blond chick, hum? Pam was a doll to get the info to her in that sneaky manner.

Oh and the whole business with Jim and the Squirt bottle was fantastic. i literally laffed my ass off, literally.
I know! The squirt bottle reminds me of what you do to stop cats from misbehaving. And also the asprin via pudding method...SO funny.

[Dave]

So what are you sitting on today, then?

an inflatable donut. Cream filled even....

[By-tor]

I laughed my ass off when Dwight said "That's what she said", and turned to look at the camera with a crazed smile. Last nite was my first time to watch. Pretty damn good.

Edit: Oh, and if you're wondering, I'm sitting on my balls. There like a coupla big bean bag chairs.

[Dave]

I laughed my ass off when Dwight said "That's what she said", and turned to look at the camera with a crazed smile. Last nite was my first time to watch. Pretty damn good.

Edit: Oh, and if you're wondering, I'm sitting on my balls. There like a coupla big bean bag chairs.


http://home.wtal.de/stellimaniac/Specials/elephan/6.jpg

[By-tor]

That's one for the ages, Dave. LMFAO! Again.

[jjcourtright]

So the caption says that it is elaphantitis of the scrotum. Does that mean that there are normal sized balls rattling around in his immense sac?

[By-tor]

I don't know about that, but it looks like Jimmy Durante is trapped inside that thing. See him?

[Dave]

I don't know about that, but it looks like Jimmy Durante is trapped inside that thing. See him?

http://www.vazda.com/clientfiles/walker/durantelephantitus.jpg

[BAMSS04]

Jesus Dave!!! Why is it I am always eating when I check these threads ! :)


What did you guys think of Earl Last night?

[Dave]

I don't know, it's like 2:30. Eat lunch at a normal hour, sir.

[By-tor]

What did you guys think of Earl Last night?I watched one from last week that I Tivoed and last nite's. Still good stuff. Catalina sure is a pretty little thing.

Jaime Pressley's still getting good lines: "I don't speak maid"

[TLS]

I missed it last night. Why'd they have to change the day? Like I'm supposed to remember that 2 weeks in a row. They always do this to me. Stupid tv companies, always messing with my mind. :mad:

[ILovePapaSmurf]

I missed it because I was watching Dancing With the Stars with my mom.... freaking family bonding time!

I only caught the part with the russian chick and the "moose." Classic rebound line by Randy (whom has to be my favorite character on the show).

And we had a classic mallrats moment today at the mail with the Magic Eye calendar. Very funny.

Anyways, back on topic, I was hoping they would have kept 'Earl' and 'The Office' on Tuesdays with 'Scrubs' leading in. I think they would raise the ratings with that block!

[Dave]

Maybe they'll move Scrubs to thursday when they have to cancel the excrible (totally misspelled) 4 Queens

[ILovePapaSmurf]

I highly doubt it. They had it on Thursdays already (when it was getting really good ratings) and moved it to Tuesdays... back again, and back again. NBC can suck my imaginary left nut.

[By-tor]

NBC can suck my imaginary left nut.Damn, girl, you give me hope for the youth of America. Foul-mouthed innuendo and such. Hooray for Smurfy.

And back on topic. NBC goes through cycles like rock music. Every ten years, or so, they get their shit together.

"Must See Thursday", Appetite For Destruction.
"Alf" , A Flock Of Seagulls.

Yada, yada, yada.
Oh, Rusty!!

[BAMSS04]

I don't know, it's like 2:30. Eat lunch at a normal hour, sir.


Sadly, I don't get to eat until after the lunch rushes are over. :rolleyes:

[phit_demon]

"Alf" , [i]A Flock Of Seagulls.

I know I was young when ALF was out, but I loooooooooved it.
I'm sure a re-watching would amend that, but I like to pretend otherwise.

[By-tor]

I know I was young when ALF was out, but I loooooooooved it.
I'm sure a re-watching would amend that, but I like to pretend otherwise.Yeah, screw the critics, we watched it every week. This is no news, but I'm not proud. Well, about some things anyway. And, no you bishes, my johnson is something I do take exceptional pride in. :D

[Dave]

Sadly, I don't get to eat until after the lunch rushes are over. :rolleyes:


Well at least you get to go somewhere delicious like Rendevous, right....

[Zens7s]

Well at least you get to go somewhere delicious like Rendevous, right....
OOH! I have been to Rendevous...wow that place is good. I still have a bit of their dry rub spice that I bought last year.

[BAMSS04]

OOH! I have been to Rendevous...wow that place is good. I still have a bit of their dry rub spice that I bought last year.

My name is Earl was great tonight, that show never fails to be great.

So, what are the excuses for missing it this time...? :rolleyes:

[ozchick]

I live in another country that doesn't show it!

[Razorback]

My name is Earl was great tonight, that show never fails to be great.

So, what are the excuses for missing it this time...? :rolleyes:

I love the show but I just have no time to devote to catching it. I guess I have another week of downloading the show from BitTorrent.

[By-tor]

My name is Earl was great tonight, that show never fails to be great.

So, what are the excuses for missing it this time...? :rolleyes:I got the Tivo, so it's ready when I'm ready. Tivo, don't leave home without it. :D

[BAMSS04]

I live in another country that doesn't show it!


Yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah ......A real fan would find a way to see the show. ;)


Seriously though, You haven't started getting the first My name is Earl's yet? I would have thought they would be there by now. :o

[ILovePapaSmurf]

My name is Earl was great tonight, that show never fails to be great.

So, what are the excuses for missing it this time...? :rolleyes:

I was at my friends house watching 'The Crow: Wicked Prayer.' I KNOW! Ok! I missed 'Dancing with the Stars' too.

[jjcourtright]

My name is Earl was great tonight, that show never fails to be great.

So, what are the excuses for missing it this time...? :rolleyes:There was hockey on...but it did get Tivo'd.

[TLS]

My name is Earl was great tonight, that show never fails to be great.

So, what are the excuses for missing it this time...? :rolleyes:
Ha! I didn't miss it this week.
It was very funny as usual.

'How's your cheek?' :)

[actualsize]

So, what are the excuses for missing it this time...? :rolleyes: Umm... the girls were watching American Idol? But it's Tivo'ed - I'll see it tonight. Tivo is great, but it kinda screws up the whole "Did you watch xxx last night?" thread genre.

[BAMSS04]

Ha! I didn't miss it this week.
It was very funny as usual.

'How's your cheek?' :)

"Kids, go get momma's stripper shoes out your leggo box!"

"I hear you're wearing underwear again. Good for you!"

" Not all dates have a happy ending, and most dates end with the girl doing a black man in the restroom."

[ozchick]

Yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah ......A real fan would find a way to see the show. ;)


Seriously though, You haven't started getting the first My name is Earl's yet? I would have thought they would be there by now. :o

Yeah I have actually seen the first 10 eps I think thanks to the magic of illegal downloads. But no, it hasn't started showing here, they'll probably test it mid-year.

[Gotherella]

"Kids, go get momma's stripper shoes out your leggo box!"

"I hear you're wearing underwear again. Good for you!"

" Not all dates have a happy ending, and most dates end with the girl doing a black man in the restroom."


"So, your mom wears her hair curly, huh?"

[By-tor]

You're not allowed to knock down the bus-stop.

Like a stewardess?

[psychofiend]

I still haven't seen Earl! Is it any good? While I'm on the subject of popular shows i've never seen... is Desperate Housewives any good? American Idol? Bones?

[Zens7s]

I still haven't seen Earl! Is it any good? While I'm on the subject of popular shows i've never seen... is Desperate Housewives any good? American Idol? Bones?
I enjoy watching Bones. I started watching it because I miss David Boreanez after Angel ended. However, the show is more enjoyable to me than CSI and the similar shows.

[Sgt.Valentine]

I watch it in fact I havent missed an episode yet, I think it is the funniest show currently on TV.

[By-tor]

So, did anybody like the episode with http://www.nbc.com/photos/Primetime/My_Name_Is_Earl/2ERLdzN05.jpg (http://www.nbc.com/My_Name_Is_Earl/photo/1.shtml#photo)


these two cat-fightin'. Ahhh...good times.

[Psyche]

So, did anybody like the episode with http://www.nbc.com/photos/Primetime/My_Name_Is_Earl/2ERLdzN05.jpg (http://www.nbc.com/My_Name_Is_Earl/photo/1.shtml#photo)


these two cat-fightin'. Ahhh...good times.


cat fight!

http://ren-jakuc.com/dancingpussy.gif

[TLS]

What was going on with Earl last night? I missed the whole begining. I thought it's supposed to be on at 9, but I was flipping through channels and saw it was on after 8:30?

[Dave]

yeah, evidently, they Supersized it, but forgot to tell everyone that it came on at an earlier time. (i missed it too)

[TLS]

Dem bastages. Well, at least I got to see some of it.

I also caught a 7 minute preview of the new X-men on FOX last night. It looks to be sweet.

[Dave]

So a buddy of mine has entered a contest with the local NBC affiliate to win, something, i don't know what.... Anyway, it's a My Name is Earl lookalike contest.

Please Vote for Earl here. (http://www.nbc13.com/sponsors/8885730/detail.html) Not Randy, Earl. He should win, as Randy looks like Crap and Chris' Earl is spot on. But you never know, that's why i'm out here asking for your vote.

[FanGirl]

Done and done.

[jjcourtright]

That guy's a terrible Randy.

[Dave]

i know, he looks more like Gary Busey's Mugshot.

[Zens7s]

Ok, I have to admit something wierd. Am I the only one that occasionally get's a little choked up watching Earl? The episode with his dad and the Mustang made me a little misty.

[By-tor]

Ok, I have to admit something wierd. Am I the only one that occasionally get's a little choked up watching Earl? The episode with his dad and the Mustang made me a little misty.I'm with ya, Zens. Great episode. And the time Joy missed her kids so much, she got Randy to be one of her surrogate kids. Good messages in every show.
http://image.com.com/tv/images/processed/photo_viewer/d6/82/13245.jpg
I'd be remiss if I didn't throw that in...
and I'm spent.


http://i.imdb.com/mptv1.gifhttp://i.imdb.com/mptv1.gif

http://i.imdb.com/mptv1.gif

[BAMSS04]

Ok, I have to admit something wierd. Am I the only one that occasionally get's a little choked up watching Earl? The episode with his dad and the Mustang made me a little misty.

Ditto. It is truely a great show. The episode where Earl let Randy off the hook for starting the fire is another great one.

[Omaru]

Randy-isms are the best thing to be added to any sitcom in recent years, too bad only Randy can deliver them.

I also liked the episodes with Juliette lewis, David from Rosaenne and Adam Goldberg as the suicidal guy. I remember one had Neale from Freaks and Geeks in it too.

I have yet tp see the season finale though it aired here a few weeks ago. I need to get it on my DL queue

[ozchick]

The show is starting "soon" here - they've been advertising it for the past few weeks. I stopped downloading eps after about 13 or 14 and haven't watched any for about six months so I'm really looking forward to it.

[vickie69er]

hi all,
I really enjoyed the first few eppisodes but then just found it really boring, it just seemed to be the same thing every week.
JOY: buy me a hot tub earl
EARL: no joy im not buying you a hot tub.
CRABMAN: hey earl
EARL: hey crabman



BLAH BLAH BLAH

[bluntman92]

real good show but i never remember when its on and how long is the list and will he finish it?????????????

[BRADMAN]

I watch My Name Is Earl every week. I think it is the funniest show i've seen in a while and Jason Lee is the greatest but the whole cast are really good.

[ILovePapaSmurf]

Hated the new episode. Hated it.

[BAMSS04]

Why?

[BizarroPunisher]

I stopped watching Earl about halfway through its first season. I don't know why, I really liked the show. I have a tendency to do that. You'd think I had ADHD.

http://www.filmweb.no/bilder/multimedia/archive/00005/Dustin_Hoffman_i_Conf_5512c.jpg

[Omaru]

I liked the new episode though randy seemed a bit too intelligent. Also is you know who going to be written out of the show temporarily given what happened.

[BAMSS04]

" I'm made in America not a maid in America!"

"I will not jump for joy"



Great show!

[TeamRamRod]

Catalina in a stripper outfit....yummmmmmmmmmmmmmmy.

"I lost my train of thought after you said Catalina half-naked....wait. What was I saying?"

[marksiwel]

Catalina in a stripper outfit....yummmmmmmmmmmmmmmy.

"I lost my train of thought after you said Catalina half-naked....wait. What was I saying?"
Here Here! And Jesus on a Pogo Stick did she look gooooooooooood. They make them good down in South America dont they.

[ILovePapaSmurf]

To use Burt in this episode was a waste. What's wrong with this show!? :(

[TeamRamRod]

They make em DAMN good down in South America.

[Luffy D Monkey]

Hi I'm new here, but I love this show! It's rather good and finnly something worth replacing friends least thats how I feel. Last night was great! I want to show it to my mom she dose'nt watch the show but she might like the freak one. But what happen to maggie and randy? 'I'll never find a womon to live me' Awwwwwww, dont you just want to hug that big 'ol teddy bear:( I did'nt watch the show at 1st but gave it a chance when the show the 1st 3 eps on a sat and after all the reviews and just super liked it! Any killer fans? I saw them on jimmy and I think the drummer looks like jason lee! Thats why i brought it up

[ILovePapaSmurf]

Aside from the anime pictures on someone's signature that are a little NSFW, I would have to say that this week's episode was fantastico! As much as I hate Marlee Matlin, I was glad her bit with Joy was funny. Hopefully the show will be back on track in the weeks to come.

[Luffy D Monkey]

Hey pookie it could be worse,but maybe i should replace thwm with the halloween one whats NSFW? WHOO HOO! she's hosting SNL! Hope they do an Ab emerecy room with her. I was hoping theydo one with jason but did'nt, whats a cooter bone? Is a pooter pucker your anus?

[FanGirl]

NSFW = Not Safe For Work

[Omaru]

yeah its nsfw, and its yaoi (it;s sad that I know that)
we have younglings on the forums so can you please change your sig to something both smaller and tasteful.

[Dave]

I concur

[Zens7s]

I think you should change your sig to something even less tasteful...but then you won't be here for long.

[Dave]

I concur

[Luffy D Monkey]

NSFW = Not Safe For Work
Ohhh, I dont work so what do I care and it's not like they were pounding each other they we'rnt even kissing. There! Changed! is this tasteful or distasteful, well whatever it fits and if all your gonna do is complian about my sig things are gonna get very boring and what do you mean I wont be here for long?

[FanGirl]

Thank you for changing it. More than half the regulars do work and do come to the site at work. Also, could you make it a little smaller please? I fills my monitor with each of your posts.

[Antonio_Bay]

This may be old news to most of you, but from imdb;

In a never aired episode from the first season, Kevin Smith and Jason Mewes reprised their drug dealer Jay and Silent Bob roles. The episode dealt with Earl having to cross Jay and Bob off his list because they kept a marijuana tab for him years ago and he never paid it off. This was never aired due to the drug themes.

Does this episode appear in the box set?? Anyone seen it? (the episode that is, not the box set!)

[Dave]

I don't know if that's real. i seem to recall a recent interview with Kevin about Earl where he has been offered a chance to guest direct, but what he really wanted was to act in the show....

[Hippana]

I like it very much! I have seen the 1. season three times! It's not hilarious, but still very good!!! I recommend it to everyone. At least the pilot episode. Watch it! :o And I have also seen a few episodes from the 2. season... I think that the episodes are getting... weaker... :(

[Lotism]

A fresh comedy. It's about time. A lot of the comedy out there was getting a little stale but this show is hilarious. I'd like to watch that episode where he owes Jay and Bob money for bud. Do tell if it appears somewhere. Brody man!!

[By-tor]

I don't agree with much with what you got to say. But, this show has just come around.

[By-tor]

Oh, by the way....are you a pickle-fucker?

[phit_demon]

I really don't dig it. The premise is lame, Lee just gurns his way through each episode and the "hot" latino chick looks like a post-op.

It does have one silver lining though:

http://i60.photobucket.com/albums/h3/phitdemon/jaime_pressly_fhm_13.jpg

[By-tor]

the "hot" latino chick looks like a post-op.
I disagree...check again. ;)
http://ecranazul.files.wordpress.com/2007/02/mnie_nadine.jpg

[Cuclean]

To boot...(booty)

http://i210.photobucket.com/albums/bb146/Cuclean/3186587nadine_velazquez_01wwwsuperd.jpg

[phit_demon]

Look at the face....post-op.

[ZBarclay]

Look at the face....post-op.
Seconded. Man-face.

[Cuclean]

Look at the face....post-op.

How bout my face post-op baby?;)

http://i210.photobucket.com/albums/bb146/Cuclean/Photo83.jpg

[By-tor]

Look at the face....post-op.You haven't seen enough georgeous woman from south of the U.S. border. Quite a few have that look. :)

[JK]

She looks fine to me.

[Cuclean]

She looks fine to me.

Was that directed at me?:o

[JK]

I'm sure you're a pretty girl as well...

[jstevoj123]

well after a real shit 3rd season that really lost a lot of fans it looks like they have finally shitcaned the show, kind of a shame really because the first 2 seasons were great.

[Rob101]

well after a real shit 3rd season that really lost a lot of fans it looks like they have finally shitcaned the show, kind of a shame really because the first 2 seasons were great.
Tell us how you really feel.

[puggso_32]

well after a real shit 3rd season that really lost a lot of fans it looks like they have finally shitcaned the show, kind of a shame really because the first 2 seasons were great.

I wouldn't have said it was shit, just not as good as the first two seasons.

Actually been cancelled then?

[Antonio_Bay]

Wiki says; It has been renewed by NBC for a fourth season.

[Aaron]

I loved it when...




SPOILER ALERT GUYS DONT READ THIS IF YOU HAVENT SEEN IT BECAUSE OH MY GOD IT WILL RUIN THE SHOW FOR YOU






...Earl gets hit by a car after he scratches a winning lottery ticket in the first episode.
Hella funny.

[puggso_32]

I loved it when...




SPOILER ALERT GUYS DONT READ THIS IF YOU HAVENT SEEN IT BECAUSE OH MY GOD IT WILL RUIN THE SHOW FOR YOU





...Earl gets hit by a car after he scratches a winning lottery ticket in the first episode.
Hella funny.


Damn you to hell!!!!!!



First 2 eps of the new season were very strong! Seth Green's role was superb.

In fact it was

*swish swish with hands*

awesome!