Love Monkey - Series Premiere (aka The Pilot) - 01/17/06
01-17-06, 07:40 AM
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Love Monkey - Series Premiere (aka The Pilot) - 01/17/06
"Pilot"
Cast: Tom Cavanaugh, Jason Priestley, Larenz Tate, Christopher Wiehl, Judy Greer, Ivana Milicevic, Katherine LaNasa.
Director(s): Tamra Davis.
Producer(s): Mark Johnson, Michael Rauch, John Wirth.
Writer(s): Michael Rauch.
Original Airdate: January 17, 2006.
Love Monkey
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Cast: Tom Cavanaugh, Jason Priestley, Larenz Tate, Christopher Wiehl, Judy Greer, Ivana Milicevic, Katherine LaNasa.
Director(s): Tamra Davis.
Producer(s): Mark Johnson, Michael Rauch, John Wirth.
Writer(s): Michael Rauch.
Original Airdate: January 17, 2006.
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01-17-06, 07:43 AM
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wohoo!! ed's back!! oh wait. damn bastards at nbc! 
seriously though, this looks like it could be pretty good and it has gotten much more positive press than ed ever did.
seriously though, this looks like it could be pretty good and it has gotten much more positive press than ed ever did.
01-17-06, 09:00 AM
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Well, it aired last night here in Canada and my verdict is: Meh.
Although similar plot to Ed, very different sensibility. Good acting, ok writing, but not sure it's got legs. Willing to give it a shot though.
Also, I think they use real-world talent in the show -- anyone know who the kid he was trying to sign is? He's pretty good...
Although similar plot to Ed, very different sensibility. Good acting, ok writing, but not sure it's got legs. Willing to give it a shot though.
Also, I think they use real-world talent in the show -- anyone know who the kid he was trying to sign is? He's pretty good...
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01-17-06, 09:11 AM
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No bowling alley? 
Jason Priestley?
O-Dawg not busting a cap in some mark ass mothereffer?
I'll watch because I loved Tom Cavanaugh in Ed. Let's hope it has at least half as much charm as that show, and at least twice the ratings.
Jason Priestley?
O-Dawg not busting a cap in some mark ass mothereffer?
I'll watch because I loved Tom Cavanaugh in Ed. Let's hope it has at least half as much charm as that show, and at least twice the ratings.
01-17-06, 11:29 AM
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Also, I think they use real-world talent in the show -- anyone know who the kid he was trying to sign is? He's pretty good...
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01-17-06, 11:45 AM
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Originally Posted by Flave
Well, it aired last night here in Canada and my verdict is: Meh.
Although similar plot to Ed, very different sensibility. Good acting, ok writing, but not sure it's got legs. Willing to give it a shot though.
Also, I think they use real-world talent in the show -- anyone know who the kid he was trying to sign is? He's pretty good...
Although similar plot to Ed, very different sensibility. Good acting, ok writing, but not sure it's got legs. Willing to give it a shot though.
Also, I think they use real-world talent in the show -- anyone know who the kid he was trying to sign is? He's pretty good...
he is from my town, very good!
01-17-06, 11:58 AM
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Originally Posted by riley_dude
Matt Roush from TV guide raved about this show. I'll give it a try.
01-17-06, 12:17 PM
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I thought it was decent, better than the reviews I had heard. I'm not completely sold on it yet but will give it a try for the next few weeks. Tom Cavanaugh kicks ass, so just having him back on TV full time is appreciated. A decent enough pilot but hopefully it's only uphill from here.
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01-17-06, 01:40 PM
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I'd watch it for Judy Greer. She's always good to watch, esp. on "Arrested Development." Never was a huge fan of "Ed." In fact, "Ed" really made me angry. Always thought it was trying too hard to be zany.
But this isn't "Ed," so why not give it a shot.
But this isn't "Ed," so why not give it a shot.
01-17-06, 04:49 PM
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As much as I'd like to watch this, the fact that it's in the same slot as The Shield and I don't have a dvr pretty much rules it out. It's too bad, as I loved Ed and have been interested by what I've heard about this show. Hopefully the 10pm timeslot is only temporary.
01-17-06, 06:50 PM
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Matt Roush from TV guide raved about this show. I'll give it a try.
01-17-06, 09:26 PM
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Well 20 mins. in and I'm done. What a boring, phony load of crap this show is.
Metrosexuals? ugh
Are they going for a male (and I use the term loosly) version of Sex and the City?
Metrosexuals? ugh
Are they going for a male (and I use the term loosly) version of Sex and the City?
01-17-06, 10:33 PM
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Originally Posted by MrX
He's also raved about Invasion and Threshold this year. I take what he says lightly.
elder audiences go whee down the toilet! (x files was an exception, but it had a good older audience if i remember right)
Too bad Love Monkey is way to hip for CBS...back when they had Picket Fences, Chicago Hope, Northern Exposure...maybe...for now...they gave it a kill shot, tuesdays at 9 v law and order, the shield, and commander in chief...dont see this flying with the ratings...too bad it looked really good when I flipped to it from the shield!
01-17-06, 10:48 PM
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I loved it!
I have not enjoyed a new show like this in some time. The whole music aspect was spot-on.
The Shield is repeated right afterwards at 11, and also later in the week.
I have not enjoyed a new show like this in some time. The whole music aspect was spot-on.
Originally Posted by maxfisher
As much as I'd like to watch this, the fact that it's in the same slot as The Shield and I don't have a dvr pretty much rules it out. It's too bad, as I loved Ed and have been interested by what I've heard about this show. Hopefully the 10pm timeslot is only temporary.
01-17-06, 10:51 PM
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Thought it was a good pilot. Cavanaugh was great, not sold on Priestley as the buddy married to his wife, but the other two buddies were ok. Acting was solid, premise is different and looks good. Music is solid. If they keep using good live talent and background music, this could be a solid show. Worth watching for now, definitely!