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Ain’t It Cool’s TV Critic Welcomes The Dramatic Return Of BUFFY/GALACTICA/THRONES/ DS9/FIREFLY Writer-Producer JANE ESPENSON!! Also CHEEKS!!
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Tonight the KERN Krew and I (minus Mr. KERN himself, who’s down in Anaheim with his family this week deservedly enjoying its surfeit of theme parks) welcome the return of the great TV writer Jane Espenson, she of “Buffy The Vampire Slayer,” “Battlestar Galactica,” “Game of Thrones,” “Firefly,” “Angel,” “The OC,” “Gilmore Girls,” “Andy Barker,” “Dollhouse,” “Caprica,” and “Torchwood” fame. Her latest series, “Once Upon A Time,” returns to ABC with new episodes Sept. 30.
We also welcome (for the first time!) white-hot writer-actor-producer Brad “Cheeks” Bell, Espenson’s collaborator on the uber-gay smash Web series “Husbands,” in which Cheeks stars with Jon Cryer, Tricia Helfer, John Hodgman, Nathan Fillion, Felicia Day, Amber Benson, Emma Caulfield, Sasha Roiz, Mekhi Pfeifer, Alessandra Torresani, Dichen Lachman and Joss Whedon (as The Agent).
We’ll have a look at the Paley Center’s list of top TV Dynamic Duos.
We’ll discuss why summer movie tickets bought are at a 20-year low. (Hint: Taylor Kitsch, it turns out, is not wholly to blame.)
We may finally talk about the autumn movies to which we’re most looking forward.
And we’re likely to talk about the 2012 finale of “Breaking Bad,” J.J. Abrams’ “Revolution” pilot, the “Louie” Late Show episodes and the Rerestic-centric 100th episode of “Weeds.”
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Sept. 8, 2012, 3:37 a.m. CST
Ugh...fell asleep in my chair. Going to bed now. Good night...
by adeceasedfan
and good morning.
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I must sleep before the dawn. Listen to PENTAGRAM. That is all.
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are getting even bigger as he ages! guess he's the reverse w.shatner (smaller and rounder)
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will that happen this week too? (because of the time change, no one around to do the archiving? what's the dealio?) On my compaq, if i listen live, it sounds horrible (constant start and stops hiccups) whearas the archives is perfectly fine....
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We are having an issue with the website right now. Nothing new has been archived since Aug. 25th. I'm hoping to have this fixed, at least in part, by the middle of this coming week. My apologies to all. I am a firm believer in cracking skulls to get things done, but I have cracked all the skulls I can and it's just going to take a little more time. It is what it fucking is. I ain't happy about it either...
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Must will myself outside to seek sustenance. grumble..grumble..yawn.
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Is that one of the nine realms? Jotunheim...Svartalfheim...Anaheim. Yep. Say hi to Loki!
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I can't even drink coffee due to heart disease, so i envy you, sir! Losing weight (25 lb so far, woo-woo) but still can't drink coffee. Same heart you see. ("If I only had a heart..." or The Outer Limits: "They took his heart OUT!")
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I wish this site would quit elevating this woman to godliness... she's a talented writer, yes, but have you actually SEEN that DS9 she wrote? A steaming pile of turds is what it was, only to be out-turded by that season one episode with the... well, just about any season one episode after "Emissary" and before "Duet". Except, maybe, the Rumplestilkskin episode, just because midgets are cool. And yes, I said midget. Fuck this PC bullshit! I think "little person" is far more condescending than "midget". Oh well. As I said, Espenson ain't no Chosen One. A good writer? yes. An excellent one? Maybe. But the fucking god this site has elevated her to being, with sunshine coming out her ass and pure television ambrosia leaking out her fingertips? Meh. Could be worse, though. Her name could be "Star Trek Into Darkenss".
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Then I guess I won't reveal what's on my plate. Needless to say my heart is frowning. Good on you for the weight loss. That is always good news.
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Sept. 8, 2012, 2:47 p.m. CST
After viewing HUSBANDS Season 2: episode 1 I must admit...
by adeceasedfan
That was the gayest thing I have ever seen. And I watch Ross Mathews on youtube. That sounds negative and I don't mean it to be, just an observation. More observations: I find the writing to be funny with sharp, but not preachy commentary. Joss Whedon has to be related to Ed Begley Jr. and Tricia Helfer is unbelievably hot. I'm curious (HELLO!) about how biographical this is for Cheeks? Refering to dialing down his personality. I can't imagine being asked to change...oh wait yes I can I used to be married. That is all for now. Looking forward to staying up past my bedtime.
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Sept. 8, 2012, 3:43 p.m. CST
Goddamn. Where is everybody today? Did I miss the Rapture?
by adeceasedfan
I gotta get a life.
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I got a new Thundercats t-shirt in the mail today and half the fucking print washed off. My brother says it looks better (aged) ,but I just want it new for at least a day. Thunder...Thunder...Thundercats...NOOOOOOOO!!!
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Sept. 8, 2012, 8:49 p.m. CST
Once Upon a Time is by far the most surprising show I watched. Totally thought it would suck.
by happybunni
I'm actually having trouble convincing a Disney fan, of which I am not, to watch it. Which is pretty crazy. The premise sounds insane.
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This week my little one wanted to play Barbie and asked who I wanted to be. Hold that thought baby girl. The dream house needs a protector. So I unearth a Buffy doll and now the term Vampire Slayer has entered her 4 yr old vernacular. She's no longer scared of vampires (Yes!) Buffy rules the house and now Daddy's Once More With Feeling one sheet makes a little more sense. If only I could convince her to be Buffy for Halloween, right now it's Wonder Woman which is also a good choice.
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Sept. 8, 2012, 10:19 p.m. CST
How much input does she have with the Buffy S8&9 and Angel & Faith comics...
by Jaka
...and is she happy with the direction they've taken?
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...but I meant to submit that earlier this week via email.
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Of course, that's CDT.
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Glad to see you. l.h.puttgrass
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Sept. 9, 2012, 12:04 a.m. CST
After watching both conventions I think I've finally got a handle on how I feel about the whole sordid affair.
by L.H.Puttgrass
Remarkably, it's about the same as four years ago: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=artGMAqsWw0 Now I just need to find the appropriate wall...
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I hate you FOX. I really, really hate you.
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Sept. 9, 2012, 12:14 a.m. CST
That is a goofy title. The cadence just does not flow.
by L.H.Puttgrass
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Sounds like Karl Urban's slip of the tongue confirmed to me.
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People have begun to worry about the vast amount of newspapers and mail that have collected at the front door of their neighbor, Mr.Spock. Rumors are begining to spread...
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and are the teen version of dark shadows
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Jane! Jane Es-Pen-Son! Stop! Stop! Or You WILL Be Ex-Ter-Min-Na-Ted! Stop! Es-Pen-Son! STOP!!
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First reaction. No, I don't like it.
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and i dont care what lindelof says...he doesnt get it heres an idea...come up with your own friggin sci fi uni and see if it sells dont piggy back on a name brand and spit on its memory
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UPS ground is ridiculously slow. The package has been sent out again and is scheduled to be at your door on 9/17. Any faster would have cost $30, so I apologize that money towards the Indiana Jones blu-rays took priority =\
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Nothing wrong with a boy slayer... that's basically what you could call Connor!
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Sept. 9, 2012, 12:59 a.m. CST
Apology accepted.....as long as you somewhat regret paying for Crystal Skull.
by Shermdawg
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Sept. 9, 2012, 1:02 a.m. CST
Okay, that's one hour gone. Time for the Half-Time Show!
by L.H.Puttgrass
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Or, as I call it, that Sky-Captain-ish movie that was made with b-roll from the Indiana Jones trilogy.
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Did they tweak his character in the comics? (Which I haven't read) I never gathered that from the show.
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I can't really speak for the IDW Angel comics... Connor came into play after I stopped reading those stories. As for the Angel and Faith comics, Connor is still very much the Connor we saw at the end of Angel season five: attending college and trying to live a normal human life but very much appreciative of what Angel did for him. The current arc is actually very Connor-centric, with Angel, Faith, Connor and Willow traveling to Quor'Toth to bring magic back to earth.
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Sept. 9, 2012, 1:11 a.m. CST
nina lynn? how many more fake female callers are they gonna have?
by walt
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Man, I've gotta catch up. I've got several trades collecting dust.
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If you're gonna do something while the guests are on the line, it should at least be something they can interact with. Remember that if you're ever given the reins again, Herc. They sat through the news, came back with that, then on to another break.
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The world's electrical power is out due to a dampening field. The field was invented and is controled by a guy named Jacob...
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Sept. 9, 2012, 1:40 a.m. CST
Puttgrass! You've got me to watch the whole series.
by CelluloidNitrate
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The world's electrical power is out due to a dampening field. The field was invented and is controlled by a guy named Jacob......who turns out to be Lucifer....
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That's what I wanted to ask.
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Just over tired. No fire-water consumed here.
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I wish I could sarcastically say that you have my condolenses, but I have nothing to base that possible remark on. Unless I were to continue lying about it... Jacob is based on an island in the Bermuda Triangle. And his last name is Hanso.
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... for letting me get outta town. You guys did a good job.
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Sept. 9, 2012, 1:59 a.m. CST
welivestill...ornot - Krew is actually spelled, Krewe.
by L.H.Puttgrass
If you are deriving it from the original Mardi Gras source.
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I stand corrected,sir. :)
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Sept. 9, 2012, 2:03 a.m. CST
Okay, it's 2:00am CDT, it's dark outside, and I'm still alive.
by L.H.Puttgrass
Now what?
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Sept. 9, 2012, 2:04 a.m. CST
Good job Herc. Thanks Mike and Stefani. Extra special talkback love to Jane and Cheeks for hanging in there.
by adeceasedfan
Miss you welivestill...ornot. To bed now.
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Sept. 9, 2012, 2:09 a.m. CST
welivestill...ornot - I hope you can find some kind of enjoyment at the Disney facility.
by L.H.Puttgrass
I can relate. I just spent a week's vacation with Isaac, no power, and several hours of his eye right on top of me. Fun times. Push forward and have some fun if you can.
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Trickier than expected with so many phone calls! Thanks as always to everybody who listened, called or posted!
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THE PALEY CENTER'S LIST 30. David Addison & Maddie Hayes, Moonlighting 29. Sam Malone & Diane Chambers, Cheers THE LAST TWO SHOULD BE MUCH HIGHER 28. Laverne & Shirley, Laverne & Shirley LENNY & SQUIGGY More Dynamic 27. Wayne & Garth, Saturday Night Live BECAUSE THEY WERE IN THE BIGGEST MOVIE FESTRUNK BROS. , BELDAR AND PRYMATT, IRWIN MAINWAY AND JANE FACE, FRANKEN AND DAVIS, HANS AND FRANZ, BRUCE DICKENSON AND THE COWBELL, VIRGINIA AND ROGER CLARVIN, THE FALCONER AND DONALD, THE BIDET COUPLE, MIKE MYERS AND KANYE WEST, DEANDRE COLE AND LINDSAY BUCKINGHAM, THE A-HOLES, THE NASA POTATO CHIP GUYS, CHRISTOPHER WALKEN AND THE DIRTY CENTAUR, ALEX TREBEK AND SEAN CONNERY, THE AMBIGUOUSLY GAY DUO 26. Ralph Kramden & Alice Kramden, The Honeymooners NOT RALPH AND ED NORTON??? 25. George Jefferson & "Weezy" Jefferson, The Jeffersons 24. Jack Donaghy & Liz Lemon, 30 Rock 23. Johnny Carson & Ed McMahon, The Tonight Show THE MILTON BERLE OF THE ERA 22. Kevin Arnold & Winnie Cooper, The Wonder Years 21. Cliff Clavin & Norm Peterson, Cheers 20. Pat Sajak & Vanna White, Wheel of Forture INCLUDED TO FOSTER CONTROVERSY 19. Tony Soprano & Carmela Soprano, The Sopranos HATED CARMELA, PAULY WALNUTS Instead 18. Jack McFarland & Karen Walker, Will & Grace 17. Bert & Ernie, Sesame Street 16. Jack Shephard & John Locke, Lost 15. Beavis & Butt-head, Beavis and Butt-head 14. Dan Conner & Roseanne Conner, Roseanne 13. Meredith Grey & Derek Shepherd, Grey's Anatomy 12. Archie Bunker & Mike "Meathead" Stivic, All in the Family 11. Cameron Tucker & Mitchell Pritchett, Modern Family 10. Kermit the Frog & Miss Piggy, The Muppets 9. Richie Cunningham & The Fonz, Happy Days NO CHEMISTRY 8. Dwight Schrute & Michael Scott, The Office SHOULD BE DWIGHT & JIM HALPERT 7. Dana Scully & Fox Mulder, The X-Files I HATED DANA SCULLY 6. Captain Kirk & Mr. Spock, Star Trek 5. Chandler Bing & Joey Tribbiani, Friends 4. Homer & Bart Simpson, The Simpsons 3. Cliff Huxtable & Clair Huxtable, The Cosby Show CLAIR HUXTABLE SUCKED, SHOULD BE DENISE 2. Lucy Ricardo & Ethel Mertz, I Love Lucy OVERRATED 1. Jerry Seinfeld & George Costanza, Seinfeld HERC'S SUGGESTIONS: LARRY DAVID & LEON BLACK ROGER STERLING & DON DRAPER JACK BAUER AND DAVID PALMER LARRY SANDERS AND HIS PRODUCER ARTIE NUMBER 6 AND NUMBER 2 (LEO McKERN version) DALE COOPER AND HARRY TRUMAN (OR GORDON COLE) TITUS PULLO AND LUCIOUS VORENUS JOSH LYMON AND LORD JOHN MARBURY JOHN CAGE AND RICHARD FISH BASIL AND SYBIL FAWLTY RUSTY VENTURE AND BROCK SAMPSON ANGELA DARMODY AND RICHARD HARROW JIM ROCKFORD AND ANGEL MARTIN SETH COHEN AND SUMMER ROBERTS NICK ANDROPOLIS AND KEN MILLER BILL HAVERCHUCK AND NEAL SCHWEIBER AEON FLUX AND TREVOR GOODCHILD BILL ADAMA AND LAURA ROSLIN DARIA MORGENDORFFER AND JANE LANE SERVO AND CROW THE CONCHORDS, JEMAINE AND BRET JIM HALPERT AND PAM BEESLEY MAURICE MINNIFELD AND ED CHIGLIAK TYWIN LANNISTER AND ARYA STARK DOUG ROSS AND CAROL HATHAWAY VERONICA MARS AND MAC MACKENZIE ZAPP BRANNIGAN & KIF KROKER BUFFY SUMMERS AND WILLIAM THE BLOODY LORELEI AND RORY GILMORE HANK & BOBBY HILL CONAN O’BRIEN AND PREPARATION H RAYMOND WALTER BISHOP AND GENE THE COW DANIEL GREYSTONE AND SERGE CLINT EASTWOOD AND HIS STOOL ANGELA CHASE AND BRIAN KRAKOW CHARLES RYDER AND SEBASTIAN FLYTE THE TICK AND ARTHUR JOEL FLEISHMAN AND MAGGIE O’CONNELL LOU GRANT AND TED BAXTER MARY RICHARDS AND RHODA MORGENSTERN WESLEY WYNDAM PRYCE AND WINNIFRED BURKLE THEODORE MORRIS & MICHAEL WISEMAN RUPERT GILES AND JENNY CALENDAR
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I hosted from Vegas. Not ideal audio-wise I reckon -- but it saved me 12 hours of driving to and from Bakersfield. And, candidly, this was I week I needed those 12 hours!
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Sept. 9, 2012, 10:31 a.m. CST
Herc - I guess you had a VPN setup from the station for program info. Just like being there in the studio.
by L.H.Puttgrass
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You are talking about something that you might sit on at a bar, right? Not something that you might be holding in a bag as you sit in the doctor's waiting room.
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MTM" is my favorite show, and many of the first season's episodes are sitcom writing at its finest - and "classiest.
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Sept. 9, 2012, 10:26 p.m. CST
Once Upon A Time season 1 is streaming on Netflix. Yay!
by adeceasedfan
Now I can catch up, assuming it's good of course. Worth my time? Anybody?
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ABC showed the first four eps of season 1 Sunday night, and though i thought the showrunner's hearts were in the right place, i felt that the execution and internal logic were off. I was only able to go untill the 9:30 mark when i thought: "man this is pointless.." I don't want to spoil by getting into it but i am one of the few that wasn't into it. If you go to Amazon to purchase season1, you see alot of reviewer talkbackers who give it four stars. The fantasy premise seemed to exist uneasily with the real world conceits but probably would not have been so bothersome if you were reading it on the page. Gaiman or Fritz Leiber would have knocked it out of the park. But that's always the case with reading (the theater of the mind.) But see it yourself, you may have a different opinion. In the words of John Airy: "But those are just my thoughts"...
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ABC did show four EPs of Once Upon A Time Sunday night. But they were Season 1 Ep 1, 15, 21 & 22. 22 was the season finale. I had never seen the show but was interested so I watched all four. It was pretty good and I figured out most of the parts I missed when it jumped EPs. The first EP sets it up very well and the finale echoes back to the begining in places. After seeing only 4 out of 22 Eps it looks like a good one.
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