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HBO’s CONCHORDS May Never Fly Again!!
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It's looks like Jemaine and Bret may be stuck on that New Zealand sheep farm for eternity.
HBO wants more “Flight of the Conchords,” but writer-producer-composer-star Jemaine Clement told Reuters it may never get a third season because “it’s so hard” to produce.
"It very likely might not," he said. "We've got to write the series, but we've also got to write the songs, and just dividing your time into those two writing tasks is really tricky."
Clement says a decision on a third season will be made in the next month. (Is he waiting, I wonder, to see if his starring role in “Gentleman Broncos” brings him more big-screen work?)
He didn’t rule out returning to HBO in a special or series of specials.
Find all of Reuters’ story on the matter here.
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and i'd miss this show.
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Yeah, no, I can totally see why he's so overworked. Makes sense. Yuppers.
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The only thing funny about that show was their agent. The two leads were dull and only a couple of their songs were amusing.
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"They cut his whole body off"
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Just a painfully bad, poorly written show. Oh, and the songs (second season on) suck too.
And the only reason the songs in the first season were so good is that they had like 6 years worth of songs from their old standup shows to pick and choose from. None of the songs were actually written for the show... -
Nov 03, 2009 7:07:54 PM CST
We'll see these guys doing their standup act in empty bars in 5
by redjester
They'll be standup comedies version of Anvil...
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Never got the big deal about this boring shit.
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Arrested Development movie cameo then?
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PRESENT!
Yeah, their show and music were terrible, never mind all the accolades they received from the comedy community, fans and critics.
I guess those here who rip on the show would rather see a hilarious 20 minutes of Peter Griffin falling down. -
He spends 20 minutes rubbing his knee in pain. Get it straight, yo.
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They have said that they probably wouldn't have a season three a while back.
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Just saw it for the first time two weeks ago. I thought it was amusing, but that's about it. Songs were entertaining, but I wouldn't exactly call this great, laugh-out-loud comedy. Heard the second season songs were much, much worse...and so I don't care much if it never returns.
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Watch Curb if you wanna see how the big boys do it. Although, yes I would rather watch Peter Griffin fighting with that Rooster for 30 minutes than be forced to watch another episode of FOTC.
And for the record I kind of dug the first season (for reasons stated in earlier posts), but if they aren't talented enough to write 10 or so songs in a calender year, well than they don't deserve their own show, simple as that. Too much work? Give me a frigging break! They are lazy bastards who think the only work they need to do to STAY famous is to simply be present. Their attitudes speak volumes... -
While the songs did see a small sink in quality from season to season, they managed to make 'Carol Brown' which is one of their best songs. Not to mention, most singers in the US don't even write their own actual songs anymore. And you're saying it's "lazy" they can't write 10 amazing songs a year (how many songs on any given album are really that good), can't make 10 great MUSIC VIDEOS for those songs, and can't write 10 amazing episodes of comedy. I get it if it's not your cup of tea (it is dry New Zealand humor), but to call it "one of the worse shows" is highly ridiculous considering that they should get points for atleast trying something new, and the sorry state of comedy. You can watch *far* worse. To be fair, the songs weren't as good in Season Two, but the actual episodes (there were two duds, I think the one with the epileptic cats comes to mind as bad) were much funnier.
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You know, help carry the load, spread the word around, stuff like that.
What, the dynamic-duo are too anal to give up a wee bit of the creative responsibility? -
Do you people like anything?
For a bunch of uncreatives, who spend their time criticizing actual creative people on internet forums, you all seem to have bloated senses of self-worth.
If you don't like something just assume that no one cares about your opinion and move on. The article wasn't meant for you. -
Being a rather large Conchords fan, I watched all the features on both seasons. They DO definitely go through a lot when they produce each episode, so each season is a huge commitment for them, both in terms of writing and performing. Not only that, but they tour in the meantime.
That said, they said this exact same thing after the first season had aired completely, and they had to make a decision to go to a second season. And not only did they produce a second season, but it was even better than the first (in many opinions). So hopefully they decide to go for another season - I'll desperately miss it if they don't - but understand if they want to put themselves through it again.
Better to burn out than to fade away, right? -
...spoken negatively about a movie or show on this website. I guess their "it's just too much work" explanation really rubbed me the wrong way. Sorry if I offended.
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Not every episode needs a full song; the stories and characters are funny enough on their own. I love this show, but in the second season, many of the songs were the weakest parts of the episodes.
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Nov 03, 2009 8:08:56 PM CST
Reading this news as 'Business Time' comes up randomly on my ipo
by billypilgrimisunstuck
I cry.
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make it happen, HBO
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Because it didn't have many more than what could be counted on one hand. They stole a best comedy series nomination from the best premium cable half-hour out there, Party Down. Fuck FOTC up its fucking ass.
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...you're lucky if you die...
(I love FOTC. Season 2's songs weren't as good as Season 1's, but I'd still be up for a 3rd season. Did no one else like the filthy Australian who dated Jemaine just to rob him and make fun of his accent?) -
...similar to what Extras and The Office did.
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it was funnier when it was called "Tenacious D," anyway.
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Only just recently heard of it when I saw a promo on HBO between movies. Couldn't care less if it's done.
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WHO GIVES A SHIT WHAT THE "COMEDY COMMUNITY" LIKES?!? If something isn't funny (say, 90% of FOTC, for instance) it isn't funny. Why do people think that's a valid argument?
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I was wondering what you thought!
Man, I'm tired of unfocused hate for hate's sake. Or as I like to call it: "a Talkback". -
but I still have major respect for them for the Bowie episode alone. Bowies in spaaace is a classic
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it had some good songs. I still love singing "You don't have to be a prostitute... no no no no no! You can say no to being a man ho... a male gigolo!"Good stuff.I hope they can be convinced to do another season. Think about the epileptic dogs!
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I love the first series. Please no third series. No kick a dead horse.
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The first season was gold, but the second seemed more forced and not as fluid like the first. Still enjoyed it, but I felt it fell a bit flat.
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The show would be better without the songs.
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Yes, season 1 was better. But season 2 was still hilarious. Murray Takes It To The Next Level? Dating the Australian chick? The lookalike episode? Everything Dave said? It was still a great show. And I loved that it became more of an ensemble, with bigger roles for Mel, Eugene, Doug, Dave, Murray, Greg, etc. You guys sound like a bunch of miserable dicks.
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AND THEY ARE FUCKING AWFUL. I CAN'T BELIEVE I WASTED MY MONEY ON THIS HORSESHIT. SEASON 1 (the music) WAS SO BETTER.
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FOTC are fucking ace. You know what the problem is? Subtlety. A lot (not all) of you yanks are too retarded to get it. Even though the songs were sub-par in season 2 it was still great. Better than bloody "Arrested Development" which, no matter how much you fanboys suck its cock, just isn't funny.
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Painfully unfunny, Christopher Guest movie wannabe crap.
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FLIGHT OF THE CONCHORDS: LAME!
ARRESTED DEVELOPMENT: LAME!!
CURB YOUR ENTHUSIASM: LAME!!
FAMILY GUY: LAME!!!
THE OFFICE: LAME!!
EXTRAS: LAME!!
INDIANA JONE: LAME!!
STAR WARS: LAME!!
BACK TO THE FUTURE: LAME!!
CHILDREN OF MEN: TOTALLY AWESOME DUDE!!! -
Yep, that pretty much sums up your average TB'er. I however like a couple off your list and fucking hate "Children Of Men".
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The haters here are most assuredly Australians.
Loved the first season, the second season didn't hold the momentum. A shame... -
Season 1 the stories were written around songs they already had in the can. Season 2 songs were written around the story. So season 2 they had to write story AND songs...even before season two premiered they said they'd probably not do it again.
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Sorry but it did. Doesn't hold a candle to season one. which makes sense, season one captured their years of work in comedy, boiled down into little episodes, season two was "uh they liked it, now what do we do?" and that's how it felt...don't want a third season, I will just enjoy the awesomeness of season one and forget 2 ever happened...
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Season 2 was terrible
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I'd venture to say that the one where Jermaine dates the Aussie is the funniest episode in the entire series.
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ShabbyBlue, you're the best. Anything else you've heard of that you would like to share?
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when it was called tenacious D. this show felt so forced and boring.
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Love FOC but season 2 was already pushing it.
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I seriously don't see the deal with this one. You wanna see a *much* superior show that treads similar ground, download Peep Show (or, uh, watch it on TV if you live in the UK, I suppose). It's arguably one of the best sitcoms, period.
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This show has got to be the stupidest thing on television, and I've seen Dance Your Ass Off! I love the excuse though, "Too hard to produce." Really? A fucking show about two guys who can't sing to save their dicks is TOO HARD TO PRODUCE? That's like walking around with a shit-stained ass, because "it's too hard to reach back and wipe." If life has become such a toil for ya Mr. Producer, I think it's time you eat the business end of a glock and end your misery.
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After season 2, I say let them call it quits. I find it hard to believe some of you haters actually hate it that bad. Season 1 is HILARIOUS.
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His post sums it up nicely.
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Everything sucks!!! Nothing but a bunch of George Lucas worshipping wankers in here!
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I wasted at least a few hours of precious time trying to appreciate this show. The humor was lame and the show was boring. Good-fucking-bye!
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When in the history of TV has a low-rated, critically acclaimed show with a devout cult following been championed by it's own network, only to see the creative minds behind that show say "ah...i don't know, it's a lot of hard work."
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john from cincinnati
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While you're at it, bring back Carnivale, Rome, and Deadwood too. And Seinfeld.
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The show sucked. Make room for something--I don't know--GOOD!
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John from Cincinnati sucked too. I'm excited for the George RR Martin series (until he loses the plot in the fourth volume).
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And I'm Australian. Take that, Haters-Who-Say-That-Australians-Are-Haters.
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