The Luvly Junkie

Can't believe no one in the discussion thread pointed out the slight change of lineup for Hollywood Director. I thought Gary did an ok job for a director. He has the French-Canadian accent down and he's already bald to take Colin's place X3. You're not wrong, BookThief. I think with lax regulations in censorship on modern day television Whose Line is pushing for much edgier, sexual content, which is fine if taken in smaller portions per episode. I'm hoping one day, too, Drew will make a guest appearance and reclaim his role as the monkey butt of the other cast members' humor, which is probably why his hosting role plays a role in the success and relevance of Whose Line. Sure, Drew contributes the least in participation, but the fact that he had hosting duties while he was in his own sitcom and is rich as hell played for endless jokes by the cast. And he's always such a good sport despite his authoritative role in the show's conception. I always believed that if a show doesn't want to get stale, they should push the envelope of improv television, not by shoehorning celebrities that have a popular following or an audience who normally doesn't associate with the Whose Line Brand, but by playing around the format. They are taking baby steps by having Gary in the Hollywood Director role, but still... TAKE RISKS. In addition to episode marathons on holidays, have a special holiday episode akin to the UK version with more than 4 regulars participating. Since most of them do live shows on tour, maybe Whose Line should record a live episode or something, uninterrupted and unedited, to give those who haven't experienced a Whose Line taping or show the chance to watch in real time, then release it as usual on their website. Aesthetically pay homage to the past reincarnations in any way possible so that it mends the broken base who favors one version over another. Need more funds to keep Whose Line running? Put all the improvised songs from the show into one compilation album and sell it on iTunes or something, because I'm sure there are plenty of women and girls who will open their wallets to have Wayne, Jeff, Jonathan, Gary and Brad's vocal prowess in their speakers. All these ideas are practically gift-wrapped for the show and they use NONE of it. I can only wonder how long until the show realizes how predictable the format is and push riskier, media-focused ideas beyond the television matrix.

First trailer of the new season ft. a brief snippet of Chip Charles Esten! (and some other guests to pad out the special guest spot) My guess for the lack of Chip in the trailer is for longtime WL viewers (like myself) to keep the nostalgia hype under wraps until the season begins, which is fine because I don't want a trailer to spoil the experience and humor of the episode. I really hope the Chip tapings will kick off the season if we longtime viewers have to linger in Chip's less than one-second clip. Also, considering why Chip finally makes an appearance since WL's revival makes sense because of his stable status in the country superstar world with Nashville and his Every Single Friday project, and 2017 seems to be the right time to publicize himself beyond the usual demographics. Now the "Nashies" who haven't experienced Chip's comedic stint will finally get a taste of it. Clever timing, boy :3

All I can say is: TOOK THEM LONG ENOUGH. OG Whose Liners, you know what I mean ( ͡° ͜ʖ ͡°)

I caught up watching last night's episode covering the Women's March and Trump Admin.'s first day, and it was a big knockout-in-the-park episode. From the crowd-manhood metaphors, to Desi channeling every female Trump defender (and Kellyanne) in just a few minutes, to the message and execution of the Desi/Jordan team-up field report, I can look forward to TDS lighting a tunnel of hope and catharsis for the next 4 years.

It's pretty weird at first to see Aasif in the guest chair, especially since I've been watching him in the correspondent role back in early TDS days, but I'm glad to see that he's been doing very well and taking strides to critique the portrayals of Middle Eastern/Muslims on TV. I hope he will find success in his future projects.

Upon watching the "Fuck 2016" segment I couldn't help comparing John blowing up the 2016 sign into a slow-motion framed explosion to the work of the Slow-Mo Guys, who happen to also be from Britain and one of them having a strikingly recognizable nose. As for the segment itself, it felt cathartic but grim to reflect upon what's happened this year, and to see the 2016 in flames as the final image of the show felt a bit terrifyingly post-apocalyptic, making me anxious about 2017. Will Ollie-Scone and Trevor Noah be deported because of Trump's "I don't give a fuck" rhetoric? The only thing I hope for is that next year that the late night comics will hone in on 2017 and make it a tolerable year. I believe satire isn't dead til TDS' successors throw in the towel, and I doubt any of them are far from done with comedy.

I suppose free jazz and the ending of last night's monologue made his day. Must I emphasize what a great ending Stephan made to lift our spirits up? Gotta hand it to Stephen's emotion and anger to hit the final assurance we all needed.

Loved the throwbacks to Ollie-Scone being wrong during his Daily Show tenure. I was already aware about the Trump joke when he sub-hosted, but I didn't know about the Cubs prediction. Regardless, it was a fond trip back to his early days and to see how innocent and adorable he was (and still is). Boy oh boy has time flown by. There's only 1 day left before Election Day, so I implore anyone who hasn't voted yet to take the opportunity to prove the Ollie-Scone from 3 years ago wrong. If you're still frustrated and maybe you want to take it out on a highly beloved comedian, THIS IS YOUR CHANCE TO SHOW OLLIE-SCONE IS WRONG! XD

I think that was the point, aside from being a Halloween special. I'm glad that the show is taking an experimental advantage to the holidays, which was completely absent during Jon Stewart's tenure in the 2010s. It may not be funny(ish) and too long, per se, but I get the impression that if we are gonna live in Trump-presidential country, you have to show EVERYTHING that will go downhill within the first 4 years, as well as bear forewarnings for anyone who hasn't voted yet or think their votes are meaningless just because if they are in more Democratic/Republican leaning states. It's less of a gag and more of a emotionally depressing vision as a result of America's "biggest political mistake".

Joke or not, I wouldn't worry if Ollie-Scone puts his Emmy on the line. That proposition to Trump alone qualifies him to earn another Emmy next year. It's a win-lose-win guaranteed to satisfy either party. Also, I think Ollie-Scone is more level-headed enough to see his Emmy as a physical symbol of recognition for hosting and writing on a show that he is engrossingly passionate about. Ollie-Scone and his "I'm just doing my job, now play 'Exit Stage Music' to make my achievement less awkward" mindset has nothing to lose <3

I'm busy tonight to watch TDS due to classes, but I'm making an early call that forum will rate Jordan's hosting skills as "passable". Also, judging after browsing through archival clips from the past year since Trevor became host that it was no surprise that Jordan would be the favorable sub. I've made myself accept that Jordan and Trevor are TDS' "Fake News Power Couple", not as strong as Stewart or Colbert, but their dynamics are slowly blossoming. <3

As a decent viewer of American Horror Story, I can understand why this season is kept under wraps. Perhaps we, as a human race, can already predict the plot (or I guess clusterf**k) of the season, which will consist of a hot mess Ryan Murphy has in his scripts and characters. I'm no business major, but the teasers is just a way to build hype for new watchers intrigued by the mystery. I just think AHS viewers get overly spoiled and speculative with the teasers, but like reality, there are moments in which we must face the inevitable and unknown. And sure, TWD has pulled that strategy for their promotions, but with AHS' following, who are already familiar with the show and its teasers, this builds up the anticipation. And it fits too with their mystery subgenre. To those watching AHS tonight, watch the show with very, VERY low expectations. We know we've been duped, and many have speculated what the season will be about, but the only way to discover the truth, for better or worse, is to watch the premiere.

More so than the painstakingly forced edits of her reactions in between games? I have to politely disagree that Aisha participating in the game doesn't bug or anger me as much as the editor who keeps pointlessly cutting Aisha's reactions during a game regardless of her expression. At least her participation fills the female inclusion void now that Nyima Funk doesn't show up much anymore. I'm assuming boy bands improvising songs aren't your cup of tea. If you ever come across Drew Carey's Improvaganza, avoid as much episodes as possible because there are plenty of trio songs scattered throughout, especially episode 25 (believe me, I know cuz I went to that taping). Once more, agree to disagree, though I will strike out the "duet" for dragging a bit too long. As for the audience guy, who is named Eric, give him a break. It's been a while since the US revival bothered to bring audience members to participate and the guy was the first; he was just shy and scared that three guys were about to sing to him. He was also refreshing to be pulled out after a repeating pattern of the woman being serenaded almost all the time in the first US Whose Line and Improvaganza. He's not the ideal choice, but you got to at least acknowledge the small victories of the show trying to include the audience to make up for the lack of it the last few seasons.

trow125, "Death Taxes and Hillary" was written by Jen Spyra and Michael Brumm, according to colleague Ariel Dumas.

To be fair his shirt seems like an updated style choice from his earlier Whose Line Days. The same for Jeff. If I may defend at least one of the duets (or should be really called Song Styles with Joey in the fray?), at least I'm more invested in the Joey Fatone one, the obvious reason being they stepped it up a bit on the format, AND BRINGING A MEMBER OF THE AUDIENCE TO BE SERENADED THANK GAWD!!!!! 3-4 seasons in and the show FINALLY took them long enough to do that. And using Joey's credentials as a previous boy band member justifies the twist, although I can do without the roasting humor, mostly the Timberlake jokes. Come to think of it, didn't Wayne (and I guess Jonathan) have previous connections with Timberlake? Also, respect to the audience guy, Eric, for being a shy, but good sport who will probably be scarred (or blissfully thankful) for life after he was groped and caressed by Wayne, Jeff and Joey. Seriously, WHY HAVEN'T THE WHOSE LINE SINGERS NOT FORMED A BOY BAND YET WITH A COMPLIMENTARY ALBUM?

If anyone wants to feel the nostalgia of the first US adaptation of Whose Line and doesn't mind underwear exposure, tell them to watch this episode. And if anyone is interested in joining Improv but fearing that they'll lose their dignity, skip to Jonathan exposing his tighty-whiteys. Now if there was a quote that really hit the coffin and ripped my heartstrings it would be Colin's from Greatest Hits: "No Emmy again this year". Yea, that was a really funny response to Ryan but it did remind me that long before Wayne won an Emmy for his performance during the previous US adaptation. Kinda depresses me that Whose Line hasn't been in the Emmys running since its revival because this show is genuine and has heightened Improv as a reputable art beyond the stage. Now they're hanging tight on viewerships using celebrities as a demographics gimmick to compete against other networks, cable or not. Colin's quote resonates poignantly to the reality of television and pop culture itself.

GAWD, I don't know how to articulate that is the Almighty Reverend Colbert's Triumphant Return! That segment oozed political lambasting into my veins, making my heart stop when The Word segment appeared, then ripped and renewed it as soon as the commercial break started. Also, if I need to articulate why I would never vote for Trump and Sanders supporters will do it out of spite and grumpiness, I'll link the Youtube clip of the The Word to them and see what conclusions they'll draw upon. Man I'm just glad Stephen took advantage of the RNC with a riveting episode, also rekindling my theory of Jon Stewart and Stephen's character being an immortal couple.

I see that quote and raise you an eyebrow of critique. Much as I despise the special guests gimmick in this season, it's the only way to lure in a broader audience. This is an era where millennials will look up to and follow their favorite celebrities and personalities, and the CW is trying to capitalize with the evolving demographics. I just wish they could book or rotate around better celebrities who can participate with the other improvisers and also be endearing and charmingly funny. Seriously, I've been trying to ask at times why they couldn't book Charles Esten, a veteran of the show turned country super hunk with a strong Nashville following and currently promoting his new single, to give them the ratings boost AND please the veteran viewers who enjoyed his improvised songs and moves. With that said, I agree they need to utilize Jeff more, which explains his underdog, underground following (myself included). Though on rare occasion he has participated with the guest, he's not really used to the potential that matches Wayne, Colin and Ryan status, and I KNOW how ridiculously funny, talented, and let's just say attractive he is. I also agree they need to shake up the scenarios better because they sound almost the same. It's already convenient the audience provides suggestions but in the long run, that input takes 25% of the overall suggestions. My suggestion is to expand the audience participation; if the show wants to limit the audience to Sounds Effects and sometimes another random game that involves more than one person, then they should utilize them for better scenarios. On the bright side, in future episodes there will be more Jeff-centered episodes as well as Brad taking over for Ryan in some episodes so there is a little refreshing shift in rotating the cast.

(Sigh) So glad after my long hiatus from this forum I can go back to talking about this season's Whose Line season. I was anticipating the guest less episode (since it's inevitable that the show would heavily rely on celebrity guests, to my distaste, personally), and as of now it's a solid episode. Treading through usual grounds with Keegan, whom I am glad to see adjusting himself in the cast and definitely shining this episode, most of the games were pretty solid. Albeit, Keegan and Ryan's spaghetti kiss wasn't as epic (and awkward [and messy]) as the one with Kathy Greenwood and Ryan, but I guess the show has come a long way since 2 guys kissing has been a common trope in the show. Not that I mind. ;) I cannot wait to see what this season has in store for us WL fans (though my head is drifting ahead into the future with guests I do want to see on the show. And no, not just Drew or #BringBackNashville Charles Esten [please be a celebrity guest or something in future tapings to promote your resurrection from cancellation campaign] T_T)

Damn, I've been away from the forum for a while, and after watching the Black Trump MV, I had to return and rekindle with my P.tv commentors. This MV deserves all the love, and even though there were many objectified women in the video, I ought to believe Klepper is Black Trump's closest bodyguard/tricked-up "bitch". :P

It's been a while since I've last posted something, but I thought this is interesting news for Jordan/Jessica fans: http://variety.com/2016/tv/news/comedy-central-jessica-williams-jordan-klepper-daily-show-1201742710/ Now I only wonder how the rest of the correspondent fray will carry on if these projects finish in fruition.

Peoples: He's back for Season 3, and putting all the jabs and insults from the last year to good use https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=f0X-8tSgiuA

Ahem... Drew Carey and Chip Esten. Long overdue wait for them to be a celebrity guest since they are quintessentially stars (plus I've heard about the popularity of Nashville rising so having Chip- I'm sorry, Charles on the show will garner and integrate his country loving' fan base with the Whose Line fan base who remember him well for his singing and his physical charms. As for stars I would love to see, well this may be a long stretch suggestion, but I was thinking about Colton Dunn, a writer for Key and Peele, a colleague of Drew Carey and has performed in Vegas in the Improvaganza, and he is currently one of the stars of a current sci-fi comedy flick Lazer Team. Having him on the show as part of a promotion would make sense and since he is acquainted with the improv form, this would be the perfect opportunity to show how well he understands the craft to be part of the Improvaganza as well as spread the news about Lazer Team, which is produced by well-known indie online gaming/comedy content company (Rooster Teeth).

I'm so glad Trevor is doing well. I'm cool with the new cold open and the remix theme and the 2 segments on Oregon's militia group were amazing. And it looks like Jordan Klepper is filling the role of breaking down the 4th wall when he interacts with Trevor (i.e., seeking attention). By the by, for a second there I thought the TDS hat was presented as forced show merchandise product placement. If it that was the intention, where and how can I get one? (I want one...)

I'm inclined to agree because for the entire season covering tough topics, he kinda soft balled for his season finale. I guess the piece can parallel the salmon cannon from last season's finale, but that only lasted at most 4-5 minutes. But to me it felt like fluff, not defeated and careless, but still fluff. I was hoping he would stay true to his word and actually cover the state of satire. With 2 tragic attacks on Paris it would be a perfect opportunity for him to divulge deeper into the Satire Subject after discussing Paris' refugee status since he originally wanted to report on Charlie Hebdo. But I guess plans change... I just realized now that the carved wooden penis has a woman hugging the ball sacs. That made my day. Also, the lyrics to LWT's theme is odd, but maybe it's because of the rarity that American artists would use Japanese phrases without stereotyping the culture.