Back to You "Pilot" 09/19/07
09-19-07, 02:20 PM
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That is NOT a flattering photo of Patricia Heaton.
This looks mildly interesting, but the reviews have been good and I love Fred Willard -- so I'll give it a shot.
This looks mildly interesting, but the reviews have been good and I love Fred Willard -- so I'll give it a shot.
09-19-07, 03:21 PM
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I hate sitcoms, but I'll try this one out.
09-19-07, 03:21 PM
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I'll watch because of Grammer.
09-19-07, 03:28 PM
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I'll watch because of Grammer.
I liked him in Cheers, couldn't stand him in Frasier. That's really my only exposure to him. Maybe I'll like him just fine in a different role.
09-19-07, 07:13 PM
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I'll watch because the premise is interesting, the dialog (at least from the previews I've seen) is witty, and because it looks like there is decent on-screen chemistry between Grammer and Heaton, both of whom have good comedic timing.
So far this is my most anticipated new show of the season.
So far this is my most anticipated new show of the season.
09-19-07, 07:21 PM
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Well, fifteen minutes in, and I'm out.
This is one of the poorest written "comedies" in recent memories. Non-existant humor, some of the dullest dialogue I've heard, and rather talentless acting.
All in all, a perfect example of a FOX comedy...
[Side note: Makes me miss Good Morning, Miami.]
EDIT: In regards to the daughter...
This is one of the poorest written "comedies" in recent memories. Non-existant humor, some of the dullest dialogue I've heard, and rather talentless acting.
All in all, a perfect example of a FOX comedy...
[Side note: Makes me miss Good Morning, Miami.]
EDIT: In regards to the daughter...
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09-19-07, 07:39 PM
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First of all, I'm not really used to laugh tracks anymore after The Simpsons, Arrested Development, and The Office. And if you're going to use laugh tracks, at least use it well...like in Seinfeld or something. Sounds like they used the same laugh track from Scooby Doo...
EDIT: And for the record, gave it a few minutes, thought it was pretty poor...
EDIT: And for the record, gave it a few minutes, thought it was pretty poor...
09-19-07, 07:49 PM
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Not good. Part of it looks like Frasier. I think what made Newhart initially work was the change of locales and the switch from film to videotape (it changed in season 2.)
I'm not getting a ton of chemistry between Heaton and Grammer either.
I'm not getting a ton of chemistry between Heaton and Grammer either.
09-19-07, 08:33 PM
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I was quite disappointed; I expected something a lot better from the likes of Christopher Lloyd. Hopefully it was just pilot struggles. Either way, I'll give it another week or two and see if things change.
09-19-07, 09:32 PM
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Even with James Burrows directing, this felt stale. We've had some terrific sitcoms over the years with broadcasting as the workplace setting (Mary Tyler Moore Show, WKRP in Cincinnati, News Radio, Sports Night, 30 Rock) but unless there's some high-wattage improvements, this one will be lucky to last out the season.
09-19-07, 09:39 PM
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I didn't mind it, but I'm easily impressed. If Pushing Daisies and Kid Nation end up being better than this, I'll probably quit watching. Until then, since I've got the slot free on my DVR, I'll record it.
09-19-07, 09:44 PM
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Originally Posted by Anubis2005X
First of all, I'm not really used to laugh tracks anymore after The Simpsons, Arrested Development, and The Office
I've been waiting for a decent ensemble comedy from Levitan since Just Shoot Me (Stacked was mediocre, Greg the Bunny went kaput). The first half of this new one was BAAAAD mainly due to the supporting cast (not digging the Lah-teena, the Wheeny, and the fat sweaty guy), but the second half was decent due to Grammer and Heaton, so I'll stick with this one.
09-19-07, 10:16 PM
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In regards to the daughter...maybe she should've stayed on Are You Smarter Than A Fifth Grader 'til something better came along. I guess her parents are not for letting her do this show. 
09-19-07, 10:24 PM
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Originally Posted by bigjim25
In regards to the daughter...maybe she should've stayed on Are You Smarter Than A Fifth Grader 'til something better came along. I guess her parents are not for letting her do this show.
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