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Old 10-02-09 | 09:12 AM
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Re: The Middle -- New Series with Patricia Heaton -- Debuts 9/30/09

And Heaton did not look good in this at all. I always thought she was cute but not here.
Old 10-02-09 | 09:39 AM
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^ Yeah but that was kinda the theme of the episode
Old 10-02-09 | 12:39 PM
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Re: The Middle -- New Series with Patricia Heaton -- Debuts 9/30/09

Very disappointed in this one. Hank was just awful.
Old 10-02-09 | 03:19 PM
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i lasted 20 minutes
Old 10-02-09 | 04:01 PM
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Re: The Middle -- New Series with Patricia Heaton -- Debuts 9/30/09

Liked it. Just wish it wasn't Heaton-centric and hated the narration. Don't get me wrong, I like Heaton, but I just don't think she can carry the show. I don't think any of the characters are strong enough to carry the show.
Old 10-07-09 | 02:06 PM
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Re: The Middle -- New Series with Patricia Heaton -- Debuts 9/30/09

The Cheerleader:

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Frankie organizes a publicity stunt featuring a car full of jelly beans; Sue doesn't make the swim team and learns she needs glasses; and Brick develops an alternative reading program. Mr. Ehlert: Brian Doyle-Murray.



Bumping this up since this had moderate interest last week. Won't bother with Hank since pretty much 99.9% of this forum hated it.
Old 10-07-09 | 02:19 PM
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Re: The Middle -- New Series with Patricia Heaton -- Debuts 9/30/09

I'm interested in seeing another episode.
Old 10-07-09 | 08:07 PM
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Re: The Middle -- New Series with Patricia Heaton -- Debuts 9/30/09

"Mom, which part of me is my hungering manhood?"



This show's a season pass keeper.
Old 10-07-09 | 08:43 PM
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Yeah, I enjoyed the second episode. Definite potential here.
Old 10-07-09 | 10:26 PM
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Re: The Middle -- New Series with Patricia Heaton -- Debuts 9/30/09

Is it me or does Brian Doyle Murray look like absolute shit? I mean, he looks so different to me than what I remember him in the last thing I saw. Maybe he's gained a bunch of weight or something, but he looks bad.
Old 10-07-09 | 11:17 PM
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Caught most of this tonight and it just struck me as a cross between Malcolm in the Middle and your run-of-the-mill generic sitcom. Pass!

Also, whatever that show is that's before this one with Kelsey Grammer...fucking garbage.
Old 10-08-09 | 07:56 AM
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Re: The Middle -- New Series with Patricia Heaton -- Debuts 9/30/09

Originally Posted by Chew
"Mom, which part of me is my hungering manhood?"



This show's a season pass keeper.
"And then her breast heaved - that means she threw up..."

It is moderately funny. I love the youngest son, but the daughter being completely inept at everything yet continues to try out for everything is already tired. And Axel schlumping around the house in only boxers 80% is so overdone that it is breeding ground for pedophile central.

Also, I get that they're poor but if every episode is about miserable poverty and escaping the latest family financial crisis, I may dump it. I mean the Connors on Roseanne were poor but rarely did the entire episode focus on needing money...
Old 10-08-09 | 08:54 AM
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I think this is the best new comedy show of the season. I guess I just like these type of malcom in the middle shows.

That little boy always had me

I guess I am in the minority here.. I love this show and find Modern Family boring.
Old 10-08-09 | 09:00 AM
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Re: The Middle -- New Series with Patricia Heaton -- Debuts 9/30/09

Originally Posted by CPA-ESQ.
I guess I am in the minority here.. I love this show and find Modern Family boring.
I'm with you on that. Modern Family strikes me as veteran sitcom writers trying to fit in with the modern trend towards single-camera comedies, and not very successfully.
Old 10-08-09 | 10:10 AM
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Enjoying this show. I hate Patricia Heaton, so from the start I didn't want to like the show, but I've liked the past 2 episodes. Earned a spot on my DVR
Old 10-08-09 | 10:37 AM
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This show is the best of the 4 ABC comedies on Wednesday night. I rank them in this order.

1. The Middle
2. Modern Family
3. Cougar Town (might drop)
4. Hank (have dropped)

Also, the actor playing Axl is 19 years old.

Chris
Old 10-14-09 | 11:52 AM
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The Middle -- "The Floating Anniversary" -- 10/14/09

The Middle

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Frankie and Mike's romantic anniversary plans are sidetracked by complications including Brick's illness, Sue's heartbreak, Axl and his learner's permit, and a diaper-clad dog.



Figured since this got a full season and has been pretty well received here, that this now deserves a weekly thread.
Old 10-15-09 | 08:44 AM
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Re: The Middle -- "The Floating Anniversary" -- 10/14/09

This episode was not as funny as last week... but seeing that hound dog in with the oxygen mask

However I still enjoy it.
Old 10-15-09 | 08:57 AM
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Yeah, didn't like this one as much as last week, but it still had it's moments.

You must really want to be an actor if you're a teenager who spends half his time in nothing but boxers.
Old 10-15-09 | 10:33 AM
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Re: The Middle -- "The Floating Anniversary" -- 10/14/09

Really? I felt that the "we're so poor and miserable" tone was significantly lighter this time and enjoyed it much more. The ending in the park was both touching and hilarious. It certainly helps in understanding why those two work as husband and wife.

[Brick whispers]Radio.[/Brick whispers]
Old 10-15-09 | 10:40 AM
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Re: The Middle -- "The Floating Anniversary" -- 10/14/09

I found it meh, too.
Old 10-15-09 | 01:24 PM
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Re: The Middle -- "The Floating Anniversary" -- 10/14/09

I loved when Brick decided to go and get a doughnut during the sales meeting while no one was supposed to know he was there.
Old 10-21-09 | 01:22 PM
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The Middle -- "The Trip" -- 10/21/09

The Middle

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Sue sells sausage and cheese for a school fund-raiser to win a trip to the state capital, but she isn't recognized for her efforts. Meanwhile, Brick's first girlfriend turns out to be a bit bossy. Mr. Ehlert: Brian Doyle-Murray.

Old 10-21-09 | 10:57 PM
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Re: The Middle -- "The Trip" -- 10/21/09

Ok, that girl Olivia and that whole Marriage thing was hilarious.
Old 10-22-09 | 01:01 AM
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I'm finding myself enjoying every character on this show except Patricia Heaton's. Unfortunately, she gets 75% of the camera time.


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