Hot in Cleveland (TVLand) -- Series Thread -- S: Betty White
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Hot in Cleveland (TVLand) -- Series Thread -- S: Betty White
Synopsis:
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Starring:
Betty White (The Golden Girls)
Valerie Bertinelli (One Day at a Time)
Jane Leeves (Frasier)
Wendie Malick (Just Shoot Me)
Trailer:
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10 episodes for it's 1st season. Unfortunately for those of you who are cable-less, it's on TVLand. It might stream on their website, so you will have to check for that Thursday.
I like the female leads and of course I love Betty White. I'll check this out for sure.
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Interview with Betty about the series:
Alright, I never watched Frasier, but was Jane Leeves ever this sexy? Wow!
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Alright, I never watched Frasier, but was Jane Leeves ever this sexy? Wow!
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This is almost a mini-Frasier female reunion: Not only Jane Leeves, but Wendie Malick was a semi-regular in the final season.
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I find it a sad commentary on contemporary society that the "women of a certain age" in this show all look 20 years younger than the women from The Golden Girls, despite the two casts being of similar ages.
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I'm really surprised that Betty White is willing to work on another TV series at age 88. Granted it's cable and seasons are short, but how much longer is she expecting to work? Maybe 2-3 years tops if she makes it that far? Yeah she's everywhere, but IMO it's cool to see someone of her age stay vibrant and full of life than just retire and age.
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I'm really surprised that Betty White is willing to work on another TV series at age 88. Granted it's cable and seasons are short, but how much longer is she expecting to work? Maybe 2-3 years tops if she makes it that far? Yeah she's everywhere, but IMO it's cool to see someone of her age stay vibrant and full of life than just retire and age.
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Looks like it may be a cute show. I LOVE all 3 leads and having Betty White is kinda cool.
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It's amazing how different the generations are, even if these women are particularly good-looking, well made-up, and expertly photo re-touched examples of their age group.
The cast is solid, and that I'm curious to give this a shot. There are enough intelligent people involved that I'm hoping it's better than the promos make it look.
And I don't care if she's been over-exposed on throwaway talk shows, within the context of a comedy film or a sitcom there are few people as talented as Betty White.
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3 Stars out of 4 from USAToday:
http://www.usatoday.com/life/televis...hot16_ST_N.htm
http://www.usatoday.com/life/televis...hot16_ST_N.htm
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I'll watch HiC but I don't have high hopes. Maybe it will be a pleasant surprise.
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Why not be overexposed at her age? What should she save it for?
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Jane Leeves dam.
Frasier must have tapped that.
Frasier must have tapped that.
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Normally I hate sitcoms shot on a sound stage with a laugh track, but I got a few chuckles out of the 1st episode.
I really liked Valerie Bertinelli. Thought her character was adorable.
Wendie Malick was pretty funny as the over the hill starlett.
Jane Leeves.... I thought she was really sexy, the hair, the glasses and the shorts. Loved when she licked her arms.
Thought Betty White was funny in her few scenes. I liked Leeves comment about Old Women and Track suits.
Really surprised to see John Schneider guest star. I'll be back next week.
I really liked Valerie Bertinelli. Thought her character was adorable.
Wendie Malick was pretty funny as the over the hill starlett.
Jane Leeves.... I thought she was really sexy, the hair, the glasses and the shorts. Loved when she licked her arms.
Thought Betty White was funny in her few scenes. I liked Leeves comment about Old Women and Track suits.
Really surprised to see John Schneider guest star. I'll be back next week.
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I dig the retro fell of the show. Like the USA Today review said, this does feel like an 80s sitcom. I was skeptical about TV Land airing a new show, but it really fits in with their vibe. I have a feeling the guest star pool for this show is going to be a who's who of 80s TV, with John Schneider being a good opener for that.
I never realized how tall Jane Leeves is (5'10", same as Wendie Malick). As others have said, Leeves has aged VERY well, and looks better than she did 15 years ago. All of them have aged well, and I'm convinced Betty White will still be on TV at 100, still going strong.
While this show isn't reinventing the wheel, everybody involved at least knows what the wheel is (And in the case of Betty White was actually around when the wheel was invented), and they're playing it just right.
I never realized how tall Jane Leeves is (5'10", same as Wendie Malick). As others have said, Leeves has aged VERY well, and looks better than she did 15 years ago. All of them have aged well, and I'm convinced Betty White will still be on TV at 100, still going strong.
While this show isn't reinventing the wheel, everybody involved at least knows what the wheel is (And in the case of Betty White was actually around when the wheel was invented), and they're playing it just right.
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