Television (no longer temporary)

The Sybian · Post by **The Sybian** » Fri Mar 31, 2023 11:33 am

Steve of phpBB wrote: ↑Fri Mar 31, 2023 11:08 am
sancarlos wrote: ↑Fri Mar 31, 2023 10:20 am
mister d wrote: ↑Fri Mar 31, 2023 9:09 am In our defense, has anyone seen him in the 25-30 years between Married With Children and now?
Ah. Just now realized who he is.
Wasn't he notorious as the kiss of death for any show?

Yes. And the first name I think of if you asked for a generic sitcom actor. I looked at his IMDB page, and I was shocked he only has 95 acting credits. I would have guessed he was one of those guys with 200 credits.

Johnnie · Post by **Johnnie** » Fri Mar 31, 2023 12:25 pm

He's just always had a distinctive face, imo. (But in fairness I'm also one of those people with absurd recognition recall for faces.*)

So I can totally see why others could forget this guy if they haven't seen him for a long time.

Edit:

*For example, the security guard who almost throws Tim Robbins off of the roof in Shawshank Redemption is the same guy that 'officiates' the duel scene in John Wick 4. That's almost 30 years apart and I instantly recognized him.

His name is Clancy Brown and he's been in a bunch of stuff in between, mostly voice actor stuff, according to IMDB, but I don't think I've seen him that much elsewhere. (Except in Billions.)

A_B · Post by **A_B** » Fri Mar 31, 2023 12:52 pm

He's Mr. Krabs!

rass · Post by **rass** » Fri Mar 31, 2023 1:18 pm

Congratulating yourself for recognizing the face/voice of Clancy Brown? Talk about stolen valor...

bfj · Post by **bfj** » Fri Mar 31, 2023 1:33 pm

He's the Kurgan from the 1986 movie The Highlander

A_B · Post by **A_B** » Fri Mar 31, 2023 2:08 pm

rass wrote: ↑Fri Mar 31, 2023 1:18 pm Congratulating yourself for recognizing the face/voice of Clancy Brown? Talk about stolen valor...

He also played a character in a video game (Detroit something) where it was just him. He did all the mocap and everything, or at least for the facial parts. I know lots of stupid shit!

rass · Post by **rass** » Fri Mar 31, 2023 2:19 pm

A_B wrote: ↑Fri Mar 31, 2023 2:08 pm
rass wrote: ↑Fri Mar 31, 2023 1:18 pm Congratulating yourself for recognizing the face/voice of Clancy Brown? Talk about stolen valor...
He also played a character in a video game (Detroit something) where it was just him. He did all the mocap and everything, or at least for the facial parts. I know lots of stupid shit!

I was talking to the ex-fly guy.

Post by **brian** » Fri Mar 31, 2023 11:40 pm

Enjoying Yellowjackets but my suspension of disbelief keeps getting hung up on the actress playing teenage Juliette Lewis having much bigger boobs than Juliette Lewis.

(Yes, breast reductions are a thing but it’s not like they’re that huge.)

Post by **brian** » Sat Apr 01, 2023 12:47 am

If you’re looking for the single-most underrated half hour of scripted comedy ever I present S2S4 (“Trevor”) of Detroiters. You don’t even really have to know anything about the characters or show.

Post by **brian** » Sat Apr 01, 2023 12:53 am

It also features Tommy Pencils doing what he does best.

Post by **brian** » Sat Apr 01, 2023 1:00 am

“Jizz. Fuckin’ jizz”.

Tim Robinson is a genius.

Steve of phpBB · Post by **Steve of phpBB** » Sat Apr 01, 2023 10:19 pm

We were thinking of starting Shrinking. But is it going to be depressing and serious?

The Sybian · Post by **The Sybian** » Sat Apr 01, 2023 10:46 pm

Steve of phpBB wrote: ↑Sat Apr 01, 2023 10:19 pm We were thinking of starting Shrinking. But is it going to be depressing and serious?

Slightly sad moments, but as a whole it’s endearing, heart warming and hilarious. I loved it.

sancarlos · Post by **sancarlos** » Sun Apr 02, 2023 12:01 am

Steve of phpBB wrote: ↑Sat Apr 01, 2023 10:19 pm We were thinking of starting Shrinking. But is it going to be depressing and serious?

It does get heavy at times and it’s a bit talky, but hey, it’s a decent comedy.

tennbengal · Post by **tennbengal** » Sun Apr 02, 2023 2:46 pm

Steve of phpBB wrote: ↑Sat Apr 01, 2023 10:19 pm We were thinking of starting Shrinking. But is it going to be depressing and serious?

It’s fantastic.

govmentchedda · Post by **govmentchedda** » Sun Apr 02, 2023 3:13 pm

It is neither depressing nor serious.

govmentchedda · Post by **govmentchedda** » Sun Apr 02, 2023 3:13 pm

Maybe a tiny bit serious.

Ryan · Post by **Ryan** » Sun Apr 02, 2023 4:01 pm

Yeah, heavy's a good word. I would say 95% of everything on the show is born out of something terrible but it's almost never a bummer.

Steve of phpBB · Post by **Steve of phpBB** » Sun Apr 02, 2023 6:41 pm

Awesome. Thanks.

mister d · Post by **mister d** » Sun Apr 02, 2023 9:19 pm

Also if you list out all the main characters I’d don’t think there’s a bad one.

The Sybian · Post by **The Sybian** » Sun Apr 02, 2023 10:00 pm

mister d wrote: ↑Sun Apr 02, 2023 9:19 pm Also if you list out all the main characters I’d don’t think there’s a bad one.

And I love the relationship and dynamic between every character.

Ryan · Post by **Ryan** » Mon Apr 03, 2023 9:19 am

Honestly once you stop yourself from saying "that's Christa Miller?!?" or "aw man, is Harrison Ford not really acting?" 10 times a show, there's nothing left to nitpick.

EnochRoot · Post by **EnochRoot** » Mon Apr 03, 2023 10:19 am

It’s really sad when female celebrities seek to deform their appearance as they age. It’s such an indictment of what we value as a culture. Hello Beverly D’Angelo.

Johnnie · Post by **Johnnie** » Mon Apr 03, 2023 10:56 am

...or Madonna.

The Sybian · Post by **The Sybian** » Mon Apr 03, 2023 11:07 am

Ryan wrote: ↑Mon Apr 03, 2023 9:19 am Honestly once you stop yourself from saying "that's Christa Miller?!?" or "aw man, is Harrison Ford not really acting?" 10 times a show, there's nothing left to nitpick.

Hilarious, I kept saying both things.

DaveInSeattle · Post by **DaveInSeattle** » Mon Apr 03, 2023 12:20 pm

Johnnie wrote: ↑Mon Apr 03, 2023 10:56 am...or Madonna.

Or Meg Ryan...or Renee Zellwegger...

rass · Post by **rass** » Mon Apr 03, 2023 2:25 pm

Or...

EnochRoot · Post by **EnochRoot** » Wed Apr 05, 2023 8:45 pm

The Ted Lasso ¯\_(ツ)_/¯ moment from the episode that dropped today...

[+] spoiler: If you have footage of the opposing head coach breaking into your club house / locker room the night before the huge match, why would you not run said footage straight to the BBC and up the ladder of the Premiere League?

Ryan · Post by **Ryan** » Wed Apr 05, 2023 8:52 pm

[+] spoiler: wasn’t that from the end of last season when he was still with the team?

EnochRoot · Post by **EnochRoot** » Wed Apr 05, 2023 8:56 pm

Ryan wrote: ↑Wed Apr 05, 2023 8:52 pm
[+] spoiler
wasn’t that from the end of last season when he was still with the team?

[+] spoiler: Was it? I missed that qualifier. That makes me feel better about Lasso's ability to steer the ship

The Sybian · Post by **The Sybian** » Thu Apr 06, 2023 10:00 am

sancarlos wrote: ↑Sun Apr 02, 2023 12:01 am
Steve of phpBB wrote: ↑Sat Apr 01, 2023 10:19 pm We were thinking of starting Shrinking. But is it going to be depressing and serious?
It does get heavy at times and it’s a bit talky, but hey, it’s a decent comedy.

When I watched, I didn't realize there was still one more episode yet to drop. I was really annoyed by the sudden bizarre ending, now I see there is one more episode. That makes me happy. Glad I accidentally hit on Shrinking and saw there was a new episode.

Speaking of Apple TV, I started watching Hello Tomorrow. I can't tell if I like it or not. It's so damned weird. It's set in an alternative reality 1950's full of Jetson's-like technology. The characters act like 1950s sitcom characters, the story and writing is intentionally superficial. It's weird. The story isn't all that compelling, but I feel the need to keep watching for some reason. There is a strange quality to the show that reminds me of the weirdness in Severance when they are at work. I'm halfway through, so I'll finish it and see if it was worth the journey or not.

mister d · Post by **mister d** » Thu Apr 06, 2023 10:01 am

Ryan wrote: ↑Mon Apr 03, 2023 9:19 am Honestly once you stop yourself from saying "that's Christa Miller?!?" or "aw man, is Harrison Ford not really acting?" 10 times a show, there's nothing left to nitpick.

See, I got her immediately. She started down that path on late Scrubs.

The Sybian · Post by **The Sybian** » Thu Apr 06, 2023 10:20 am

mister d wrote: ↑Thu Apr 06, 2023 10:01 am
Ryan wrote: ↑Mon Apr 03, 2023 9:19 am Honestly once you stop yourself from saying "that's Christa Miller?!?" or "aw man, is Harrison Ford not really acting?" 10 times a show, there's nothing left to nitpick.
See, I got her immediately. She started down that path on late Scrubs.

I recognized her immediately, I just couldn't believe how young she looks.

A_B · Post by **A_B** » Thu Apr 06, 2023 10:27 am

She’s the creators wife right? Wasn’t surprised to know she was in the cast.

govmentchedda · Post by **govmentchedda** » Thu Apr 06, 2023 10:44 am

A_B wrote: ↑Thu Apr 06, 2023 10:27 am She’s the creators wife right? Wasn’t surprised to know she was in the cast.

Had no idea. Love that Bill Lawrence wrote "his" character as the funniest guy on the show.

Nonlinear FC · Post by **Nonlinear FC** » Thu Apr 06, 2023 10:51 am

A_B wrote: ↑Thu Apr 06, 2023 10:27 am She’s the creators wife right? Wasn’t surprised to know she was in the cast.

Yes, she is.

And to keep the Scrubs angle going, Zach Braff directed one of the episodes.

GoodKarma · Post by **GoodKarma** » Thu Apr 06, 2023 12:22 pm

The Sybian wrote: ↑Thu Apr 06, 2023 10:00 am Speaking of Apple TV, I started watching Hello Tomorrow. I can't tell if I like it or not. It's so damned weird. It's set in an alternative reality 1950's full of Jetson's-like technology. The characters act like 1950s sitcom characters, the story and writing is intentionally superficial. It's weird. The story isn't all that compelling, but I feel the need to keep watching for some reason. There is a strange quality to the show that reminds me of the weirdness in Severance when they are at work. I'm halfway through, so I'll finish it and see if it was worth the journey or not.

I watched it too and I feel the same way…can’t tell if I like it or not. I love the acting of Billy Crudup and Hank Azaria is always great but I’m not sure on the story. I guess weird yet captivating is a good way to describe it.

The Sybian · Post by **The Sybian** » Thu Apr 06, 2023 2:07 pm

GoodKarma wrote: ↑Thu Apr 06, 2023 12:22 pm
The Sybian wrote: ↑Thu Apr 06, 2023 10:00 am Speaking of Apple TV, I started watching Hello Tomorrow. I can't tell if I like it or not. It's so damned weird. It's set in an alternative reality 1950's full of Jetson's-like technology. The characters act like 1950s sitcom characters, the story and writing is intentionally superficial. It's weird. The story isn't all that compelling, but I feel the need to keep watching for some reason. There is a strange quality to the show that reminds me of the weirdness in Severance when they are at work. I'm halfway through, so I'll finish it and see if it was worth the journey or not.
I watched it too and I feel the same way…can’t tell if I like it or not. I love the acting of Billy Crudup and Hank Azaria is always great but I’m not sure on the story. I guess weird yet captivating is a good way to describe it.

That is the perfect description. I think I am more drawn to something being unique or interesting than just good. Crudup is terrific, and his weird smile fits the character perfectly. It's a little frustrating seeing Azaria lowkey and as a side character.

EnochRoot · Post by **EnochRoot** » Thu Apr 06, 2023 8:49 pm

So I'm giving Schmigadoon! a shot. Looks like I'll queue up Hello Tomorrow next.

EnochRoot · Post by **EnochRoot** » Fri Apr 07, 2023 9:04 pm

Schmigadoon! gets 5/5 from me, btw.

It just might change a curmudgeon view on musicals (like it did me).