The Class

[southernbelle]

Who else is going to watch this this fall? It looks like it's going to be pretty funny - and it's from teh same guys who produced Friends and Mad About You! I loved those shows, so I think I'll try this out, too.

[Double L]

theclass

[CrazyTrain]

I think it's the only new sitcom that looks good (out of, what, all 3 new sitcoms???) so i'll try it. i'm sure i'll love it and they'll cancel it :p

[southernbelle]

Wow, thanks for the info! :) I am definitely getting excited for this - especially after I read yesterday that they are adding Sara Gilbert to the cast of the show - I love her, she was my favorite part of Roseanne.

[Firecat]

Wow, thanks for the info! :) I am definitely getting excited for this - especially after I read yesterday that they are adding Sara Gilbert to the cast of the show - I love her, she was my favorite part of Roseanne.

According to last nights BB live blog, Hannah was up for that role....

[southernbelle]

Then I am doubly happy that Sara Gilbert got the part. Hee ;)

But really, I think Gilbert is a very good comic actress - I think the fact that she's joining a show with such a big, diverse cast means that there will be a lot for her to play off of/work with. I'm def. glad to see her back on TV. (Or will be in a week or so, at any rate.) And I just noticed it has Lizzy Caplan, too. She was great in Mean Girls.

[Double L]

Opinions? I still had the same feelings watching it last night as I did when I originally watched the Pilot. It's just all wacky sidekicks with very little "normal" people. It's like Friends with 3 Phoebes & 3 Joeys... I dunno if that's funny.

[may1]

I predict it will be gone within the first 2-3 episodes.

[CrazyTrain]

I LOVED that red headed kid. He was hilarious.
A few were good, a few not so.
was great seeing Jason Ritter again (and walking, tee hee)
I thought it was pretty funny, but maybe i'm just desperate for a new comedy.

[HoneyBunny]

I forgot I watched this...hmmm - that's not a good sign.



hb

[southernbelle]

I thought this was really funny. I LOVED the red headed depressed guy, and the backing over the girl with the car thing. Hi-larious. I also liked Duncan, the guy that constantly argued with his mom.

I liked that not all the characters are cookie cutter, and I'm interested to see how they all do end up really reconnecting as we go on.

[Double L]

So I'm currently on unemployment vacation, so I decided to check out a couple tapings. I'm going to a taping of The Class tonight! I'm so lucky that I'm going to see the stars of the hit CBS show, "The Class!" :rolleyes: Should be interesting, I'm also schedule to go see "Happy Hour" next week - unless it gets cancelled by then. :cool: Hmmm... I might as well get tickets to "Til Death" since they're taping down the street.

[CrazyTrain]

So I'm currently on unemployment vacation, so I decided to check out a couple tapings. I'm going to a taping of The Class tonight! I'm so lucky that I'm going to see the stars of the hit CBS show, "The Class!" :rolleyes: Should be interesting, I'm also schedule to go see "Happy Hour" next week - unless it gets cancelled by then. :cool: Hmmm... I might as well get tickets to "Til Death" since they're taping down the stree.


After my Joey expirence, I swore I'd never go to another sitcom taping unless it was a TV show I loved loved LOVED.
Have fun, bring food!!

[Double L]

After my Joey expirence, I swore I'd never go to another sitcom taping unless it was a TV show I loved loved LOVED.
Have fun, bring food!!

Try going to the first taping of Rock Star: INXS and being in the pit and standing the whole entire time during taping. Trust me, by the end of the night, I wasn't in the mood to be clapping and jumping up and down. I just wanted the experience to be over with.

It's my first Sitcom taping. I've been in the audience of "Wheel of Fortune," "American Idol" finale, "Politically Incorrect," "Rock Star: INXS/Supernova," and the "Survivor: Guatemala" Reunion/Finale. We'll see how it goes with a sitcom

[CrazyTrain]

That INXS one sounds horrible!!!
Sitcoms are different because they do multiple takes, change scenes midway, set up scenes... it can take hours. I am interseted to hear how it goes for you! :)
I definatly like the talk show/reality show tapings better!

[Double L]

That INXS one sounds horrible!!!
Sitcoms are different because they do multiple takes, change scenes midway, set up scenes... it can take hours. I am interseted to hear how it goes for you! :)
I definatly like the talk show/reality show tapings better!

For Rock Star: INXS, there were like 16 contestants. So one person would sing and then we'd have to wait and then the next person sang and then we waited... it went on forever and just got tiring after awhile and my feet hurt. By the time they got to Rock Star: Supernova, they knew what they were doing and it went by pretty fast.

Reality shows, talk shows, and game shows are easier to sit through in the audience because they usually tape in real time and just stop for commercials breaks and do very little pick ups. And I'm totally aware of sitcom shooting... I've always hated being on set because I get bored waiting... but at least I'll be sitting down.

[HoneyBunny]

Some friends and I went to a taping of "In Living Colour" back in the day. It was the Star Trek episode that featured Jim Carrey as Captain Kirk and Damon Wayans as the Rev Farrakahn. It took more than 3 hours to get the 5 minute skit taped. I only laughed for the first hour...
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qt2HyJsWnTs




hb

[Double L]

Actually, I skipped the taping. I came down with a bad cold and didn't feel like sitting in a freezing cold sound stage and blowing my nose during takes. :(

[CrazyTrain]

Bummer! :( Hope you feel better soon!!

[southernbelle]

I would love to go to a taping of something! We never get the chance for that kind of thing on the East Coast, except on the random occasions when The West Wing used to come to town to film.

I watched The Class again last night - I really like the Class/HIMYM pairing, it's a good comedy block. I enjoyed how they didn't rush into having the whole cast hanging out again, but rather separate storylines that involved a couple of them. I am sure there will be more moments where they all interact again, but I like the realistic build up to it (those that are in scenes together right at the moment feel natural, if that makes sense.)

Duncan and Nicole are cute together, too. But Richie is still my favorite. :)

[Double L]

I would love to go to a taping of something! We never get the chance for that kind of thing on the East Coast, except on the random occasions when The West Wing used to come to town to film.

::cough:: Saturday Night Live ::cough::

I watched The Class again last night - I really like the Class/HIMYM pairing, it's a good comedy block. I enjoyed how they didn't rush into having the whole cast hanging out again, but rather separate storylines that involved a couple of them. I am sure there will be more moments where they all interact again, but I like the realistic build up to it (those that are in scenes together right at the moment feel natural, if that makes sense.)

Duncan and Nicole are cute together, too. But Richie is still my favorite. :)

I dunno, when you have to have a recap for a sitcom... it's not exactly a good thing. It's basically 4 seperate sitcoms airing at the same time. If it was up to me, I'd probably get rid of the Holly, Kyle & the gay husband story line. We've seen Will & Grace already... If you get rid one of the couples, you'll have more time with the other couples. It's like you're getting interested in one storyline and then they switch to one of the storyline you really don't care for and it sorta drags down the show. I guess so far my favorite is Lina & Ritchie... I just like that crazy pair.

[Double L]

http://www.zap2it.com/tv/news/zap-cbsmondaynightswap,0,798196.story

CBS Swaps 'Class,' 'Mother'

'The Class' slides down to 8:30

Zap2It.com

October 4 2006

CBS is making a scheduling change on Monday nights, reversing its 8 p.m. hour comedies.

"The Class," this season's designated sitcom savior, was supposed to kickstart CBS' Monday comedies and give a boost to the critically adored "How I Met Your Mother."

It hasn't worked out that way. Instead, "The Class" is averaging roughly 8.95 million viewers through its first three episodes, shedding audience with each passing week. The comedy, about a group of 20-somethings reunited with random members of their third grade class, has averaged a 3.1 rating in among adults 18-49, the key advertiser-friendly demographic.

Meanwhile, "How I Met Your Mother" has pulled in 9.65 million in the 8:30 p.m. slot, up slightly from its average first season audience. The series has improved on its lead-in each of the past two weeks and is averaging a 3.6 demo rating for the season.

Moving "HIMYM" to the 8 p.m. anchor slot actually restores the original Monday order that CBS announced at the upfronts in May. The network decided to reverse the comedies back in July, perhaps counting on buzz for "The Class," which was created by David Crane ("Friends") and Jeffrey Klarik ("Mad About You").

The change will go into effect immediately, starting on Monday, Oct. 9.

[CrazyTrain]

I really like this show still.
The redheaded guy just kills me.

[jampony]

It's really not that bad of a show, is it? I like that the characters aren't sitcom perfect. Jason Ritter's character just wants to have sex, the redheaded guy has a wife/girlfriend. Something still feels off about it, but I hope it settles in and sticks around a while.

[HoneyBunny]

It's like I already know where the plot lines are going. When it's on I find myself doing other things and then occasionally looking up to see if they are doing what I thought...and Yep - they are. I think I find that kind of nice as compared to some of the other shows where I am totally LOST.


hb

[tvaholic]

Was that Sara Gilbert in the sofa bed at the end?

There's only 2 things that are going to be annoying on this show-first, they are obviously setting up Jason Ritter's character to end up with the Joan Jett-looking chick, so it'll probably happen somewhere at the end of the season. Do we really need another Rachel/Ross thing? Second, exactly what the hell is the ex-football player's name? (David Keith)

Otherwise, it's a cute show. Not great, but like someone else posted once it finds its legs it could be a good show.

[tvaholic]

Actually, now that I think of it, she looks more like Leather Tuscadero than Joan Jett.

[megz912]

i think it was sara gilbert too but then i thought i was crazy. pls tell me someone else thought it was her too!!

and where does he work that she believed he worked a double shift?

[jampony]

Actually, now that I think of it, she looks more like Leather Tuscadero than Joan Jett.
Good call! And oddly enough, I just did the double hip slap point the finger like a gun move just last week for no apparent reason.

and where does he work that she believed he worked a double shift?
I think he said he drives a truck and disposes of radioactive or nuclear material.

[tvaholic]

Good call! And oddly enough, I just did the double hip slap point the finger like a gun move just last week for no apparent reason.


Awesome!!:thumbup1: Just don't date a guy named Potsie.

[TinkerbellAPixie]

If it was up to me, I'd probably get rid of the Holly, Kyle & the gay husband story line. We've seen Will & Grace already...

I'm with you on that - I find that when this storyline comes on that's when I get up and get a drink or flip through a magazine. It's just not funny and the acting is so - apparant..


Was that Sara Gilbert in the sofa bed at the end?

i think it was sara gilbert too but then i thought i was crazy. pls tell me someone else thought it was her too!!

Yup it was SG - her other sitcom was lost when the WB had their merge with UPN.

[CrazyTrain]

Yeah, I knew Sara was coming but I didn't think it'd be like this. :( I didn't like that twist at all. I guess we'll see where that goes.

[TinkerbellAPixie]

Yeah, I knew Sara was coming but I didn't think it'd be like this. :( I didn't like that twist at all. I guess we'll see where that goes.

Yeah they took the one guy who seemed like a nice guy who needed a break and turned him into an ass.

[HoneyBunny]

Wasn't the Sara Glbert role the one that Hannah auditioned for?



hb

[CrazyTrain]

Hannah?
Has this been on (new) the past few weeks?

[HoneyBunny]

Hannah who did the Live Blogs of BB with B-Side.
http://www.tvgasm.com/archives/live_events/002742.php


She mentioned on one of them that she auditioned for the part that Sara got.

hb
(p.s. How are ya ct?)

[CrazyTrain]

hb, I'm all right. Counting down the days 'til Im' off work for Thanksgiving :) How're you?

Bummer about Hannah!!

so is SG just redhead's girlfriend? Not wife?

And a minor squee - one of my most favorite local musicians was on this week's episode! He was the one sitting down on te far left - black shirt and beard. He was playing guitar but behind the other guitar guy.

[HoneyBunny]

hb, I'm all right. Counting down the days 'til Im' off work for Thanksgiving :) How're you?

so is SG just redhead's girlfriend? Not wife?

And a minor squee - one of my most favorite local musicians was on this week's episode! He was the one sitting down on te far left - black shirt and beard. He was playing guitar but behind the other guitar guy.


I too am looking forward to Turkey day and the coma that follows. Trying to lose a couple of pounds to make room in the jeans, but that is like throwing a deck chair off the Titanic...who's gonna notice?!

I think it's his wife which really bothers me so I am hoping that I am so wrong!
And how cool to have cameo by a fav musician! Lucky you!



hb

[minda07]

I actually really enjoyed the whole Gay husband bit in last nights episode. When the Dad came through the door and all the jokes that ensued after was hilarious to me. I did not like however, the whole fat daughter thing.

[TinkerbellAPixie]

I know I've gone on record thinking this show was only mildly amusing (since 90% of the cast can't act). Well, tonight the show was funny almost all the way through. What a delightful change of pace. I hope they can keep it up.

And it didn't hurt that the Central Time Zone 1 minute delay was letting me laugh faster than jampony (neener)

[pearlblackdragon]

haven't seen this yet tonight...hope it's funny

[TinkerbellAPixie]

haven't seen this yet tonight...hope it's funny

It is funny - or scary depending on if you have any phobias involving bees. Just consider that a warning. :bored:

[pearlblackdragon]

Tink smells funny

[TinkerbellAPixie]

Tink smells funny

Funny how? Funny like a clown? Do I amuseeeeeee you?

[jampony]

I know I've gone on record thinking this show was only mildly amusing (since 90% of the cast can't act). Well, tonight the show was funny almost all the way through. What a delightful change of pace. I hope they can keep it up.

And it didn't hurt that the Central Time Zone 1 minute delay was letting me laugh faster than jampony (neener)

http://smileys.smileycentral.com/cat/10/10_2_3.gif Bite me, pixie girl!

[CrazyTrain]

It was hilarious last night.
This is the best comedy on TV, IMO.

[southernbelle]

Did anyone catch the live streaming webcast of the cast of The Class doing a table read yesterday? Everyone on this show is just so funny, I love the opportunity to watch them get ready to do the show for real. (It's pretty cool technology, I have to say.)

They are showing a live rehearsal tomorrow on the CBS site, if anyone is interested - I love behind the scenes stuff, so I'm loving the chance to watch stuff like this. Check it out here (http://www.cbs.com/primetime/the_class/), you can watch the table read from yesterday, and it's where they will show the rehearsal tomorrow.

[CrazyTrain]

OPooh thanks!
Il'l have to check into that.

last night's was so funny...
Prepre to be underwhelmed.
I've turned into the girl. I don't wanna be the girl (phone rings and they both scream)

[HoneyBunny]

"You're about to have sex with someone who has actually been boo'ed."


hb

[jampony]

Why do we like this horrible, badly-acted show? I swear, it's the worse comedy I've seen in ages and for some reason, I'm actually starting to look forward to it every Monday. I thought I had better taste. :(

[TinkerbellAPixie]

It's getting better Jamp, I noticed in last week and this week's episodes that Holly Ellenbogen was missing from the opening credits and she and her terribly bad acting gay husband have also been missing from the show.

I like that we are seeing more of the gang just hanging out.

[Double L]

The Class Drops a Mate (http://www.tv.com/tracking/viewer.html?sls_id=5887&ref_type=101&ref_id=58057&tag=updates;title;0)
We have breaking news about, and not from, Holly Ellenbogen: A CBS spokesperson confirms that Lucy Punch, who played The Class' high-strung news anchor, is leaving the series. In a statement released to TVGuide.com, the freshman sitcom's executive producers explain, "Due to creative changes, Lucy Punch is no longer a cast member. She is a superb actress and did a fabulous job. We hope to work with her again in the near future."

I guess this is what Jason Ritter meant when he told me they were "reworking some things" with Punch's character, though Holly's "colorful" hubby, played by Sam Harris, will apparently stick around.

[CrazyTrain]

I hope Sam sticks around. He was great.

i do love how it's all just hangfing around now.

And now the musican guy knows he was being stalked!!!

[TinkerbellAPixie]

We have breaking news about, and not from, Holly Ellenbogen: A CBS spokesperson confirms that Lucy Punch, who played The Class' high-strung news anchor, is leaving the series. In a statement released to TVGuide.com, the freshman sitcom's executive producers explain, "Due to creative changes, Lucy Punch is no longer a cast member. She is a superb actress and did a fabulous job. We hope to work with her again in the near future."

I wish they'd canned her gay/straight hubs. He was more over the top than she was. Plus there was one good thing about her (only 1) when they morphed in the opening credits from child to adult, she had the most interesting morph thanks to her silicone balloons. It's interesting to see how quickly they scrapped her though.

Now ditch the dude and the show will be even better!

[pearlblackdragon]

I wish they'd canned her gay/straight hubs. He was more over the top than she was. Plus there was one good thing about her (only 1) when they morphed in the opening credits from child to adult, she had the most interesting morph thanks to her silicone balloons. It's interesting to see how quickly they scrapped her though.

Now ditch the dude and the show will be even better!

The gay-straight guy is my favorite character. He just kills me. The last episode (about the storm) was perfect with him throwing comic relief into the mix. LOVE him.
"You think this is decorated, honey this is our house on Thursdays!"

[HoneyBunny]

The gay-straight guy is my favorite character. He just kills me. The last episode (about the storm) was perfect with him throwing comic relief into the mix. LOVE him.
"You think this is decorated, honey this is our house on Thursdays!"
I love the 'Effeminate Hetrosexual'...


hb

[minda07]

Poor Parker - She was dumped and then had to deal with him asking all the questions about another woman. This was an ok episode and I want to be a part of the team!

[tvaholic]

I love the 'Effeminate Hetrosexual'...


hb

You mean the violin guy? Hee, hee:tonguewag:

[CrazyTrain]

I missed last week's but figured out something had happened based on the previews for this week... Did Duncan and Nicole kiss or something? And what was Benjamin's reaction to the stalker photos?

This weeks was good... all that steakhouse stuff. I think I'm sweating cow LOL Ritchie just kills me! I knew something was gonna happen to Yonk after that bull... throws a wrench in things.
And bring on the Kat and Ethan!!! :D

I can't believe there's only 1 more ep! :( :( :(

[tvaholic]

CrazyTrain, I love Richie & Lina! They totally make the show for me. I loved when he was thrown off the bull right away then asked what his time was!

[HoneyBunny]

I missed last week's but figured out something had happened based on the previews for this week... Did Duncan and Nicole kiss or something? And what was Benjamin's reaction to the stalker photos?

This weeks was good... all that steakhouse stuff. I think I'm sweating cow LOL Ritchie just kills me! I knew something was gonna happen to Yonk after that bull... throws a wrench in things.
And bring on the Kat and Ethan!!!
Duncan and Nicole totally kissed and she decided to leave Yonk. She packed up and moved her shit out and the Yonk looks like he has a heart attack so I fugure she will have to stay with him for now.
Benjamin dealt with the photos but he has a girlfriend named Susan that Kat did not know about so Ethan told her and she confronted Ben and he didn't deny it and she told him they were threw and then she ends up crying in Ethan's arms....oh yea - they are gonna DO IT...


hb

[Ellsbells]

This weeks was good... all that steakhouse stuff. I think I'm sweating cow LOL Ritchie just kills me!

I love when he says "Seriously, I'm burping up hooves!"

[HoneyBunny]

When he fell off the bull after a nano-second and asked "What was my time?"



hb

[pearlblackdragon]

Uh oh, I think I know what I am not supposed to know. OH NO!! I do know what I'm not supposed to know.

[Firecat]

Haven't read the thread yet because i'm still catching up. Watched 6 episodes today, will try to finish the rest tomorrow.

It's not the funniest show around, but it's enjoyable. I always liked the girl from Joey, and I may have to find some room in my sig for Kat.....so hot.

[Firecat]

Alright...finally caught up. Palmer was hot also.

Anyway, after starting off okay...the show has really come into form. The last few eps were really really funny.

[TinkerbellAPixie]

I know - at first I just used it to bide my time after HIMYM - but now I watch it because it's entertaining.

[CrazyTrain]

When he fell off the bull after a nano-second and asked "What was my time?"



Thanks for the recap.
And that quote makes me laugh just by THINKING about it! :lol: