S06.E11: Social Distancing Edition

[helenamonster]

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Social Distancing edition of the show, featuring Kristen Bell; Nick Jonas; Kenan Thompson vs Sean Hayes; John Legend; Retta

Original airdate: 5/12/20

[Irlandesa]

Retta was a rock star at this game.

And I was kind of impressed at how well they were able to keep up much of the energy even with people not in the same room and no audience.

[joanne3482]

12 hours ago, Irlandesa said:

Retta was a rock star at this game.

She really was. I was so impressed by her. So calm and just got things done. 

I really liked this episode. I thought it was fun. I don't know if there were any ads for it, since I only found it because my DVR automatically records new Hollywood Game Night episodes. 

[saber5055]

I enjoyed this episode, it played out not that differently than the "real" show. Jane Lynch really ties everything together, she's a great host and a super talent.

[853fisher]

I concur with everyone.  That was a pleasant and easy hour, although it dragged a little for me.  Everyone came to play, especially Retta.  Were some of the questions a bit harder than usual, or has my brain just atrophied because of the pandemic?  I was totally useless in the scrambled faces round and am not even sure if I had ever heard all the "songs sung wrong."  It's a good thing Red Nose Day wasn't relying on me to play. 😉

 

I don't watch very much broadcast TV anymore, but NBC has really been the place to be for me since this all started.  Between this and the "Parks & Rec" special, they've really made lemonade and created some interesting things for us to watch.

Edited May 13, 2020 by 853fisher
Turns out I can't spell during the shutdown either. ;)

[BobH]

Pleasant surprise to find on the DVR.  They did a surprisingly good job of finding a way to do the regular games remotely (although unfortunately including “Song Sung Wrong” and the requisite Jane mugging).

is the regular show ever coming back?  I know last time it was obviously recorded long before it aired, so they might have some in the can ready to fill a schedule hole, of which I’m sure we’ll soon see a lot of.

[peeayebee]

I was really impressed by the perfect clues John Legend gave in Celebrity Name Game. He was calm and clear.

And, yes, Retta was great. 

[bybrandy]

I really thought this might be a bit of a trainwreck but it really worked remotely.