tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19336675.post3125934702968983353..comments2023-11-03T06:02:02.128-07:00Comments on By Ken Levine: My review of THE CRAZY ONESBy Ken Levinehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17305293821975250420noreply@blogger.comBlogger61125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19336675.post-2732057097580330332013-11-05T20:09:32.442-08:002013-11-05T20:09:32.442-08:00A big problem with this show is that the Zach char...A big problem with this show is that the Zach character often upstages Robin Williams. Zach is not funny, he is annoying and is given way too much screen time. I personally think he should be taken off the show.<br /><br />Secondly, you know there is a problem when Williams is funnier in the bloopers than on the show. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19336675.post-50746142946973523692013-10-27T12:25:25.728-07:002013-10-27T12:25:25.728-07:00I agree with the remarks that the show seem to be ...I agree with the remarks that the show seem to be trying too hard, even showing outtakes as if saying "this is all the funny we have got" .<br /><br />I think the show's title need to be changed because there isn't much "crazy" in it, imo the title makes people expect a comedy when the show is really something else .<br /><br />It's always sunny in Philadelphia could pull off the title "the crazy one's" quite easily ... .Arvornoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19336675.post-25464423444572851252013-10-07T07:04:38.240-07:002013-10-07T07:04:38.240-07:00When you get to Episode 2 and it has the SAME PLOT...When you get to Episode 2 and it has the SAME PLOT as the pilot, that's not a good sign.Jeff Cohenhttp://www.jeffcohenbooks.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19336675.post-34386714721790584602013-10-07T06:49:52.242-07:002013-10-07T06:49:52.242-07:00We got about five minutes into this and switched t...We got about five minutes into this and switched to a rerun of <i>NCIS</i>. I think CBS needs to contact the producers of <i>Rules of Engagement</i> and order a few episodes. Compared to <i>The Crazy Ones</i>, that was a laugh riot.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19336675.post-34287945229367130642013-10-05T20:28:04.505-07:002013-10-05T20:28:04.505-07:00Is there really anyone left that still finds Robin...Is there really anyone left that still finds Robin Williams funny?Ike Iszanyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00242135666260861294noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19336675.post-40854185566746545242013-10-05T15:53:42.604-07:002013-10-05T15:53:42.604-07:00I saw the first 10 minutes of the premiere. Willia...I saw the first 10 minutes of the premiere. Williams was funnier in <i>Awakenings</i> than in this role.gottacooknoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19336675.post-67381028931334398872013-10-05T09:28:35.540-07:002013-10-05T09:28:35.540-07:00I have now watched two episodes and I am about to ...I have now watched two episodes and I am about to give up on the show. It seems to me that the show does not know if it wants to be a sophisticated adult comedy or a show for teenagers full of sophomoric humor. On the one hand, there is the father daughter dynamic which in a lot of ways works very well. On the other hand, the show has Robin William’s character talking to his daughter about penises. There are also references to duck anuses and scat jokes; I found myself cringing. <br /><br />I suspect that teenagers will be bored, adults will be offended and the show will lose its audience very quickly and be canceled. It is a shame, because I like the show’s premise and I like the characters, but you can’t make a show that appeals to everyone and when you try, you get a show that appeals to no one.Kier Znoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19336675.post-17991528876322315272013-10-04T16:42:51.725-07:002013-10-04T16:42:51.725-07:00Robin Williams has to have a studio audience, plai...Robin Williams has to have a studio audience, plain and simple. If he has no one to play off of, you f=get the stilted performance he's giving you. Yes, Kelly is not a comedy writer, and hands-on, so it will never work.candanoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19336675.post-8898370317022490342013-10-04T13:03:44.522-07:002013-10-04T13:03:44.522-07:00It is interesting how tates differ. A mate and I t...It is interesting how tates differ. A mate and I tried watching Lewis CK the other night. After listening to a joke about kids opening milk cartons, we looked at each other and turned it off out of sheer boredom.<br /><br />I have not seen the latest Williams show. I am surprised he is doing TV again.Dalehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09092985199027690430noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19336675.post-53761546792726076112013-10-04T09:08:42.301-07:002013-10-04T09:08:42.301-07:00Per Curt,
Then we can assume Crest got a freebie ...Per Curt,<br /><br />Then we can assume Crest got a freebie as well in episode 2?<br /><br />BTW, hate to seem like the grim reaper, but would anyone like to guess the number of episodes THE CRAZY ONES lasts? I'd put the over/under at 13.Mike McCannhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06369457898152250682noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19336675.post-26197985867754798112013-10-04T06:17:14.233-07:002013-10-04T06:17:14.233-07:00Having watched the first two episodes, strangely e...Having watched the first two episodes, strangely enough I thought the pilot episode was funnier. The pilot had enough humor in it to have me think it had potential and to watch the subsequent episode.<br /><br />However, after watching the second episode, I agree with the sentiment of others in this thread in that it seems like it's trying to be a drama masked as a comedy. As Ken said (I'm paraphrasing) having characters with quirks does not necessarily make the show a comedy. <br /><br />I'll watch next week's episode but if they start to turn Robin Williams' character into an expy of Denny Crane I'll probably stop watching.Jeremiah Averynoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19336675.post-26972013777882558182013-10-04T05:56:28.318-07:002013-10-04T05:56:28.318-07:00By the way, per Sarah Michelle Gellar, McDonald...By the way, per Sarah Michelle Gellar, McDonald's wasn't paid for product placement in the first episode.Curt Alliaumehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05875046706746482871noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19336675.post-44174572513009124132013-10-04T00:49:16.644-07:002013-10-04T00:49:16.644-07:00I saw it. The context would work in other casting ...I saw it. The context would work in other casting and as a dramedy perhaps. I'm not surprised, I was not going to check out this show based on Geller (who had "Buffy" seemingly almost custom-made for her character traits, facial expressions and since then nothing else fits her)and certainly not Williams. Because you don't spend the money to get Williams and have him really share scenes and dialog in a contemporary way (versus say, a "Happy Days" way of gag gag gag.)<br /> <br />On another note, Williams is first definitely alot of live energy, and in the past, was alot of synapses firing off that seemed quick to catch ideas. When he's "on",great, but that's not made for capturing in weekly shows. And it's not the 70s or 80s. He didn't find a character to work out in tv yet. Perhaps the director figures just take over and tune to Williams, like stars will. I recall watching him years ago as a guest on "Whose line is it" and there with improve stars, he just didn't share or mesh in an ensemble improv as much as ham it up and call attention to himself in lesser ideas. <br />A_Homernoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19336675.post-83765122580749704682013-10-03T23:26:06.368-07:002013-10-03T23:26:06.368-07:00I loved the pilot (haven't seen #2 yet). Lovel...I loved the pilot (haven't seen #2 yet). Lovely combination of Kelley's brains and Williams' wit, with a nice dose of heart for color. Robin playing the older, more settled version of himself was splendid, and Gellar, an actress I've never cared for, did an ace job. So sue me.<br /><br />Vic: Mill Creek generally licenses stuff that's already been put out. Not likely they'll release anything "new," as they'd be on the hook for the remastering costs.cadavranoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19336675.post-57196193550032348602013-10-03T20:40:40.141-07:002013-10-03T20:40:40.141-07:00Hey Ken,
You haven't gave your always hilario...Hey Ken,<br /><br />You haven't gave your always hilarious take on this season's slate of new shows. Any thoughts?<br /><br />I personally thought Brooklyn Nine-Nine and We Are Men looked promising.Greg Andersnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19336675.post-54688404224927578172013-10-03T20:01:23.764-07:002013-10-03T20:01:23.764-07:00We should do this more often - sort of like a TV c...We should do this more often - sort of like a TV club. Pick a show that week that we'll all watch and review. Or pick a series. Give us an assignment, Ken!Charles H. Bryannoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19336675.post-58671119515494923662013-10-03T19:18:28.909-07:002013-10-03T19:18:28.909-07:00Also, for those who think he hasn't done any d...Also, for those who think he hasn't done any decent, interesting work in a long time, you should check out WORLD'S GREATEST DAD. A fantastic movie by Bobcat Goldthwait. Johnny Walkerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13302545167970532080noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19336675.post-74494175249720310142013-10-03T19:06:14.137-07:002013-10-03T19:06:14.137-07:00A lot of interesting comments here that actually m...A lot of interesting comments here that actually make me want to check this show out. I'm a big fan of Williams, as a performer and as a person, and I think he's capable of some incredible stuff. I hope this isn't just a pale Mork facsimile, though. He's a great dramatic actor, too. <br /><br />I'm especially intrigued by the notion that Williams isn't supposed to be funny in this - but maybe that commenter was being sarcastic. Johnny Walkerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13302545167970532080noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19336675.post-27644254374044300002013-10-03T18:24:54.644-07:002013-10-03T18:24:54.644-07:00This has nothing to do with The Crazy Ones, Ken. Y...This has nothing to do with <i>The Crazy Ones</i>, Ken. You've discussed your frustration with CBS/Paramount because of their refusal to do anything with <i>Almost Perfect</i>. Well, a company named Mill Creek Entertainment has licensed <i>Wings</i> from Paramount for DVD release -- reissue of the original <i>Wings</i> DVDs, I assume -- and it occurred to me that since Mill Creek apparently has set up some sort of licensing arrangement with Paramount, you have nothing to lose by approaching Mill Creek about doing something with <i>Almost Perfect</i>. No guarantees, of course, that they'd release it, but it's not going to hurt to try.Vicnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19336675.post-16592012443822607792013-10-03T18:24:38.260-07:002013-10-03T18:24:38.260-07:00The second episode was 100X better.
Or, maybe aft...The second episode was 100X better.<br /><br />Or, maybe after sitting through The Millers right before it, anything, even a test pattern, would have seemed like pure genius by comparison.ODJenningsnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19336675.post-48427673081717715672013-10-03T18:10:45.635-07:002013-10-03T18:10:45.635-07:00Chester,
I came back expressly to correct this. I...Chester,<br /><br />I came back expressly to correct this. I saw the pilot twice, or tried to. It was such an unpleasant experience that I didn't even realize the 2nd episode was first playing tonight.<br /><br />That being said, I'm giving "Sean" a chance tonight. We shall see.<br /><br />Sorry I goofed that one :(Michael E. (not a robot, really)noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19336675.post-5005557411296081092013-10-03T17:32:29.180-07:002013-10-03T17:32:29.180-07:00I wanted to like it so much, but I think this is p...I wanted to like it so much, but I think this is pretty spot-on. I chuckled a couple times, but compare that to Brooklyn 99, where every episode so far featured one moment so perfect I had to go back and watch it again 3 or 4 times (this week: Andy Samberg's "That's my grandson!").<br /><br />Robin Williams is someone I prefer in smaller doses to be honest, but I think he put in a solid performance and was the clear MVP of the show (although there were some bits, like the drive-thru song, that were excruciating). And Sarah Michelle Gellar, who I've always loved, is fine, but as anyone who's seen her host SNL can attest, she's really good at comedy--I wish this show would allow her to do some.<br /><br />I think DBA summed it up perfectly with his comment: it's a half-hour drama with jokes.Anthnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19336675.post-71675525931954255442013-10-03T15:17:43.047-07:002013-10-03T15:17:43.047-07:00I never base my opinion on the pilot only. They a...I never base my opinion on the pilot only. They are always clumsy and usually have little plot as they are trying to identify key personnel and places. After three or four episodes I'll have an opinion.DwWashburnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03057278992504418291noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19336675.post-4656264361733710142013-10-03T14:00:52.171-07:002013-10-03T14:00:52.171-07:00Watch the early episodes of The Practice. This sh...Watch the early episodes of The Practice. This show is like what that show started out as. Then they took their comic character and made him the ethical center of the show-<br /><br />Chris Tucker to Morgan Freeman style.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19336675.post-27407709417258256652013-10-03T12:30:30.440-07:002013-10-03T12:30:30.440-07:00Is this what happens now that Modern Family and Bi...Is this what happens now that Modern Family and Big Bang Theory have made it safe to program sitcoms? Trying to make Robin Williams funny, making Sean Hayes unfunny, thinking Beau Bridges can even be funny and totally wasting the talent of Margo Martindale. Stevenoreply@blogger.com