tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19336675.post8071364203007779766..comments2023-11-03T06:02:02.128-07:00Comments on By Ken Levine: My 2017 Emmy ReviewBy Ken Levinehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17305293821975250420noreply@blogger.comBlogger32125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19336675.post-26881622728742528032017-09-23T04:10:13.440-07:002017-09-23T04:10:13.440-07:00I didn't see the Emmys, and I have written a c...I didn't see the Emmys, and I have written a comment supporting Ken, because years of reading this blog have me convinced he is not a racist, but I am grateful that Anonymous attached the interview with Jermaine Fowler. From what I have read (Ken's post and comments), I doubt I would have liked Mr Fowler's style for the Emmys, but I can certainly honor Myles Warden and other African American's feelings regarding the first black announcer on the Emmys. There are still many "firsts" to achieve and celebrate, and it would be impossible for an African American not to notice them. In the meantime, to have most recognize that Ken's funny, snarky column is in no way racist is heartening. Diane D.noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19336675.post-34784526384788105182017-09-22T05:06:45.036-07:002017-09-22T05:06:45.036-07:00I cannot speak for my race and I am straight, but ...I cannot speak for my race and I am straight, but I didn't find your commentary objectionable. Sadly, it is easy to invoke race and/or gender in some arguments. It's akin to Rush Limbaugh being taken seriously in some circles and when attacked, hiding behind the old "I'm just an entertainer" wall (which I don't think we can bill to ANY country).<br /><br />Keep 'em flying, sir! I won't even ruin your day by telling you about the group of dead Russian poets that griped to me about a certain Cheers episode...Brianhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17850672682992802562noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19336675.post-22053973819666102832017-09-21T17:51:11.903-07:002017-09-21T17:51:11.903-07:00You've seen announcers that look like you your...You've seen announcers that look like you your entire life. It's literally all you've seen at the Emmy's since he was the 1st one ever and it's 2017. This isn't about being PC. You missed the point. Read the article. You still can't relate entirely because again you've seen great and terrible people in positions like Fowler was in your entire life. I've seen one. Perhaps the article will help you have some empathy though. Myleshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07139984409445302062noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19336675.post-91811662151201248212017-09-21T15:37:30.340-07:002017-09-21T15:37:30.340-07:00Each episode of Black Mirror is a stand-alone shor...Each episode of Black Mirror is a stand-alone short film, unconnected in cast, plot or setting to the others. Maybe it could be disqualified for being too short, but not for being part of a serial.Kithttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11730365676866847206noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19336675.post-2547655239992962492017-09-21T07:05:08.418-07:002017-09-21T07:05:08.418-07:00"Anonymous said...
. . . who were ecstatic to..."Anonymous said...<br />. . . who were ecstatic to hear and see themselves in the announcer of an award show of this magnitude."<br /><br />Well Anonymous (and by the way, nice way to show pride in your opinion) when I see a Caucasian I don't "hear or see" myself. I see the person. I hear the person. And if that person is doing a suck filled job, I can determine that on my own without the PC police knocking at my door in the guise of Anonymous.Charley O.noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19336675.post-3957712041449398972017-09-20T23:16:13.814-07:002017-09-20T23:16:13.814-07:00Was I in the "In Memoriam" reel? Asking ...Was I in the "In Memoriam" reel? Asking for a friend.Tallulah Moreheadhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07416330735326405496noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19336675.post-23766559903457628942017-09-20T23:15:31.179-07:002017-09-20T23:15:31.179-07:00"Anonymous Anonymous said...
For everyone who...<i>"Anonymous Anonymous said...<br />For everyone who hated Jermaine there was probably another who loved him and one more who were ecstatic to hear and see themselves in the announcer of an award show of this magnitude."</i><br /><br />Oh bullshit. No one wants a nasal freak screaming at them all evening. If I were posting that deeply idiotic a comment, I'd post anonymously too, Mr. Anonymous. D. McEwannoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19336675.post-85542352874777639352017-09-20T22:24:42.710-07:002017-09-20T22:24:42.710-07:00Friday question: just saw an interview with the cr...Friday question: just saw an interview with the creator of Rectify, who defended his handling of the whodunit part as he ended the series (I’ll skip the details for those who haven’t seen it):<br />”Well, I looked into an algorithm that could please everyone and leave everyone walking away happy and the digits were so long—it was such a huge algorithm that I don’t think it’s been developed yet.”<br /><br />In general, how would you handle the finale of a series—�-does everything need to be wrapped up & explained clearly?cd1515https://www.blogger.com/profile/13442641020639066876noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19336675.post-90895934159377853222017-09-20T21:46:16.136-07:002017-09-20T21:46:16.136-07:00Friday Question- If you feel you have to explain w...Friday Question- If you feel you have to explain who the Washington Generals are, then should you drop the joke?<br /><br />I didn't interpret the audience reaction as horror on seeing Spicer. If it was it is hypocritical to the extreme after they cheered Roman Polanski. You say OJ Simpson is next, but I think they would not have had a problem with Ted Kennedy.<br /><br />I'm surprised that this is the first time I heard of this Trump skit. If Hillary had run that instead of her hectoring, she'd be President now.MikeNnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19336675.post-39590636446666223022017-09-20T21:37:20.304-07:002017-09-20T21:37:20.304-07:00Jane Fonda in every role plays the type of lady wh...Jane Fonda in every role plays the type of lady who would react that way...MikeNnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19336675.post-12127941904089562022017-09-20T19:21:24.731-07:002017-09-20T19:21:24.731-07:00I agree with Wendy's comment about Tomlin and ...I agree with Wendy's comment about Tomlin and Fonda. There were two actors nominated from This Is Us and one of them actually won. No jokes about the set being frosty. So the Tomlin/Fonda joke is because they are women and women are naturally catty and bitchy? Oooooo-kay. Why no jokes about the This is Us actor who lost being cold and upset? <br /><br />Sure it's humour but at some point humour that perpetuates a stereotype - even about women - isn't funny anymore. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19336675.post-69392810997641714012017-09-20T17:15:15.497-07:002017-09-20T17:15:15.497-07:00Perhaps Jermaine Fowler and Yankees hack John Ster...Perhaps Jermaine Fowler and Yankees hack John Sterling (the Kenny Bania-Ted Baxter of play-by-play) should switch jobs...VP81955https://www.blogger.com/profile/11792390726196611188noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19336675.post-73746423522492035012017-09-20T16:57:01.141-07:002017-09-20T16:57:01.141-07:00That's a way Ken makes a livin'! (Sort of)...That's a way Ken makes a livin'! (Sort of) Ralph C.https://www.blogger.com/profile/12488657064245017543noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19336675.post-77694934600982520862017-09-20T15:23:11.510-07:002017-09-20T15:23:11.510-07:00For everyone who hated Jermaine there was probably...For everyone who hated Jermaine there was probably another who loved him and one more who were ecstatic to hear and see themselves in the announcer of an award show of this magnitude. Putting him in the Orange Bowl wouldn't have made that impact. The times... they are a changing. http://variety.com/2017/tv/news/jermaine-fowler-emmys-announcer-1202564660/Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19336675.post-43203377241771273412017-09-20T15:22:20.463-07:002017-09-20T15:22:20.463-07:00Frankly, I found Colbert far funnier than Kimmell....Frankly, I found Colbert far funnier than Kimmell. I always do, which is why I see Colbert's show every night and never watch Kimmell's.<br /><br />And it wasn't being "borderline-racist" to notice what a crapola job Jermaine Fowler did. Nor was it racist to note he'd be better doing sports. Sports announcers are expected to do all that shrieking and screaming which was so inappropriate and <i><b>HIGHLY</b></i> annoying on the emmies. But in any event, folks with irritating nasal voices should not be hired to do announcing.D. McEwannoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19336675.post-10135403519467375612017-09-20T15:11:44.694-07:002017-09-20T15:11:44.694-07:00I didn't see the Emmy telecast, but if it made...I didn't see the Emmy telecast, but if it made you miss Joan Rivers, it must have been truly horrible.Kosmo13noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19336675.post-15943012638654742162017-09-20T14:51:37.909-07:002017-09-20T14:51:37.909-07:00Seth Macfarlane is an unfunny, winking, smarmy ego...Seth Macfarlane is an unfunny, winking, smarmy egotist. But hey, some people thought everything Jerry Lewis did was genius, too. No accounting for taste.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19336675.post-74473195309974706692017-09-20T14:31:43.102-07:002017-09-20T14:31:43.102-07:00You're right about "The Americans." ...You're right about "The Americans." It's a great show that always gets snubbed.Joehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16083953089428884387noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19336675.post-42982621258648032962017-09-20T13:46:05.500-07:002017-09-20T13:46:05.500-07:00>Kate McKinnon got played off just as she thank...>Kate McKinnon got played off just as she thanked Hillary Clinton. <br /><br />Even Hollywood wants Hillary to go away.<br /><br />In back to back sentences you wrote:<br /><br />subtle, but I think the theme this year was DIVERSITY.<br /><br />Clearly the big winners were THE HANDMAID’S TALE, BIG LITTLE LIES, VEEP, SNL, and John Oliver. MikeNnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19336675.post-33538931682692270992017-09-20T12:33:38.243-07:002017-09-20T12:33:38.243-07:00Ken--
Shannon Drayer writes about Kevin Cremin...Ken--<br /><br />Shannon Drayer writes about Kevin Cremin's retirement....<br /><br />http://sports.mynorthwest.com/342362/kevin-cremin-nears-the-final-out-after-35-years-as-the-man-behind-mariners-broadcasts/<br /><br />I know you are a fan of his....Rodnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19336675.post-90996831085401841562017-09-20T12:23:55.643-07:002017-09-20T12:23:55.643-07:00This was the 4th Annual Actors I Recognize In Show...This was the 4th Annual Actors I Recognize In Shows I've Never Watched Awards.CRLnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19336675.post-59144776061073326832017-09-20T12:03:56.902-07:002017-09-20T12:03:56.902-07:00Ken I love your blog, been reading it for years. ...Ken I love your blog, been reading it for years. But your hatred for Seth Macfarlane is illogical. The guy could literally do anything and you'd hate it. He could walk out on stage and say "I've just donated a million dollars to cancer research, I've hired 100 new first time writers for my shows and I have a piece of evidence that will get Donald Trump impeached" and you would still think he's an ass hat. I get it, he's not your cup of tea. That doesn't mean you have to rag on him literally every time you see him on television. He announced the nominees in cartoon voice. The horror! Philnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19336675.post-5749748782986843772017-09-20T09:49:44.478-07:002017-09-20T09:49:44.478-07:00To be fair, the Washington Generals were much funn...To be fair, the Washington Generals were much funnier than Bill Maher.<br /><br />And either one is much funnier than, say, Ricky Gervais. So, there's that.<br /><br />But, "funny?" I don't think award shows ever needed "funny," much less "ironic" funny or any other variety of the thing that actually fails on "funny." Let's get back to the days when it was a guy in a penguin suit (or a gal in a penguin suit, update it, why not?) reading off a series of cue cards, showing a clip or two, and handing over the gongs.<br /><br />Elegant, memorable, and if nothing else it saves us all about an hour and a half of mental anguish that we will never be able to get back.Dr Loserhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12717234136006844887noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19336675.post-57820293137225641142017-09-20T09:37:09.252-07:002017-09-20T09:37:09.252-07:00I don't know if you noticed the Audi commercia...I don't know if you noticed the Audi commercials or if it was just for the "On Demand" replay, but they were very, very good. <br /><br />For Ken: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Lr_kstRn0E8 <br /><br />They did one for Mary, too. On the broadcast version after the tag line, they had on the last screen, "Thanks, Mary" Brought me to tears.<br /><br />https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7B0ktX1oeW0<br /><br />Pam, St. LouisAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19336675.post-89715280301042717692017-09-20T09:24:46.597-07:002017-09-20T09:24:46.597-07:00You made TWO "9-5" jokes?You made TWO "9-5" jokes? Mike H.noreply@blogger.com