Better Call Saul In The Media

[Cinnabon]

I’m going to assume Tuco remains in jail until the end of BSC. Too much else to feature.

[nodorothyparker]

So now there's this. 

[wendyg]

Rawstory is reporting that Carol Burnett is joining the cast in some of the final episodes. I am definitely intrigued.

[Lalo Lives]

10 hours ago, wendyg said:

Rawstory is reporting that Carol Burnett is joining the cast in some of the final episodes. I am definitely intrigued.

Carol jumps down through the sewer grate and chokes out Lalo——-to death.

She then calmly strolls over to the lab where Gus gives her a suitcase full of cash.

Church, yo!

[chick binewski]

10 hours ago, wendyg said:

Rawstory is reporting that Carol Burnett is joining the cast in some of the final episodes. I am definitely intrigued.

Me too. I'm a big Burnett fan. And the show's FB page posted about it yesterday. Apparently the interview Burnett gave to VF (with a high school kid) was done over a year ago. So kudos to the kid for not giving away spoilers, but I'm wondering if the showrunners were ok with the timing of the article's release.

[peeayebee]

I never would have expected that. I haven't read any articles, but I'm going to assume that word got to the producers that she's a big fan of the show, so they offered her a role. 

[scenario]

It's almost certainly a minor role. The landlady or boss or grandmother of a character. It will just be cool to see her. They probably would rather have the news come out now a few weeks before the show comes back to generate publicity than months ago. 

[Starchild]

Old Kim!

[scenario]

5 minutes ago, Starchild said:

Old Kim!

The last scene of the show is old Kim telling her great grandchild laying in their crib what happened to all of the characters in BCS like it was a bedtime story. "And Jimmy spent 12 years in prison and came out a reformed man. But alas, it didn't turn out well for him..."

[Lalo Lives]

12 hours ago, scenario said:

It's almost certainly a minor role. The landlady or boss or grandmother of a character. It will just be cool to see her. They probably would rather have the news come out now a few weeks before the show comes back to generate publicity than months ago. 

Carol is going to play Wendy's daughter.

[PeterPirate]

20 hours ago, scenario said:

It's almost certainly a minor role. The landlady or boss or grandmother of a character. It will just be cool to see her. They probably would rather have the news come out now a few weeks before the show comes back to generate publicity than months ago. 

I don't know about that.  I heard a story that they were planning to bring on Betsy Brandt for one scene but decided against it because they thought her presence would be more distraction than an addition to the show.  I think if they are bringing a mega-star like Carol Burnett (a 6-time Emmy winner), it's for a serious role.  I think she will play Howard's mother and she will bring the pain to J&K. 

[scenario]

1 hour ago, PeterPirate said:

I don't know about that.  I heard a story that they were planning to bring on Betsy Brandt for one scene but decided against it because they thought her presence would be more distraction than an addition to the show.  I think if they are bringing a mega-star like Carol Burnett (a 6-time Emmy winner), it's for a serious role.  I think she will play Howard's mother and she will bring the pain to J&K. 

Howard's mother for an episode or two would be be a guest star not a major character. 

That would be interesting. Carol Burnett is 89 so her character would be 90ish. I can see her bringing the pain to Jimmy and Jimmy taking the final step from Jimmy to Saul by sending her to Belize in the same way that Nacho put Hector Salamanca in the wheel chair. Kim decides that is a step to far and leaves him. Her leaving and his guilt makes him a bitter and angry man with the face of a clown. 

[Lalo Lives]

I suspect CB will have a significant role. Otherwise, why bring her on?

The Howard’s mother thing is what hit me first. I think I read somewhere that Howard’s wife will be seen in the next episode also.

Lots of angst in the near future. J&K on the back foot.

[PeterPirate]

6 minutes ago, scenario said:

Howard's mother for an episode or two would be be a guest star not a major character. 

That would be interesting. Carol Burnett is 89 so her character would be 90ish. I can see her bringing the pain to Jimmy and Jimmy taking the final step from Jimmy to Saul by sending her to Belize in the same way that Nacho put Hector Salamanca in the wheel chair. Kim decides that is a step to far and leaves him. Her leaving and his guilt makes him a bitter and angry man with the face of a clown. 

Yes, that makes sense.  There are a lot of comments online about how the blood on the candle will lead to J&K's downfall, but I don't see how that happens but Saul maintains the ability to practice law.  

Jeebus.  They are going to send Carol Burnett to Belize, and I think it will be Kim's idea.  

[scenario]

1 hour ago, PeterPirate said:

Yes, that makes sense.  There are a lot of comments online about how the blood on the candle will lead to J&K's downfall, but I don't see how that happens but Saul maintains the ability to practice law.  

Jeebus.  They are going to send Carol Burnett to Belize, and I think it will be Kim's idea.  

Carol is the fan of a show where life is cheap. I can see her loving to play a pivotal part where her character being killed has a major impact on the plot. 

[JudyObscure]

Maybe she will reprise her classic cleaning lady role and witness something important.

I once saw Carol on a talk show telling a true story about a man attempting to mug her on the street.  She said she turned around and just full out screamed in his face and he turned white and ran away over the sheer craziness.  I'd love to see her do that to Lalo and throw him off his evil stride.

[nodorothyparker]

New promo out:

[nodorothyparker]

And another: 

[peeayebee]

Did we see that Albuquerque air freshener in the Nebraska cabbie's car before? 

[nodorothyparker]

Yep, we did. I pulled the S04.E01 opener, Smoke, off of YouTube for comparison. This is the part with the cabby:

The same cabby confronts Gene at the mall in S05.E01: Magic Man and pesters him until Gene says the "Better Call Saul" catchphrase. The guy in the new promo is not the same actor, who I'm reading is apparently now on HBO and unavailable, but it sounds like it's supposed to be the same character.

[PeterPirate]

11 hours ago, nodorothyparker said:

And another: 

Apparently, the actor playing Jeff The Cabbie has been re-cast, although the name of the replacement has not been made.  

I got a Bewitched vibe from this, as if the new actor is not going to bring the same level of intensity.  

And who knows, maybe this is who Carol Burnett will be playing.  

[peeayebee]

Maybe this guy:

Edited July 3, 2022 by peeayebee

[nodorothyparker]

[nodorothyparker]

Great promo

[maystone]

5 hours ago, nodorothyparker said:

Great promo

I know that everything must end, but damn I'm going to miss this brilliant show.

[Crone]

Me too...

I’m watching breaking bad today and they keep showing the trailer where the cabbie says, “c’mon man, say it”. It sure sounds like Jesse! But that can’t be, can it? Lol

[maystone]

DAMN that was a stupid question even for me on this most stupid day.

Original post deleted.

Edited July 11, 2022 by maystone

[WritinMan]

Rhea Seehorn finally gets an Emmy nomination!

Long overdue, but congratulations to her!

https://www.yahoo.com/entertainment/2022-emmy-nominees-live-updates-133052271.html

[nodorothyparker]

Supporting actress, but I guess an Emmy nod is still an Emmy nod. Also nominated for Best Drama and Odenkirk as lead actor.

[PeterPirate]

Things will be different next year after Ice Station Zebra Associates debuts.   

Edited July 12, 2022 by PeterPirate

[peeayebee]

Interview with Peter Gould about 'Point and Shoot' and other things.

I have to say I was amused to read him use the word 'feint' in re to Lalo's demand of Jimmy to kill Gus because I used the same word in the ep thread. *pat on back*

From 'Saul Goodman's' twitter acct:

[SimplexFish]

Walter & Jessie in bronze! But why not Saul Goodman?? LOL

https://www.yahoo.com/entertainment/albuquerque-install-statue-meth-dealing-160500654.html

Edited July 14, 2022 by SimplexFish

[EdwinSorrow]

Don't think anyone has posted this yet: This Is Us gave BCS a shout-out.

 https://old.reddit.com/r/betterCallSaul/comments/w0g0qm/a_nice_bcs_reference_in_this_is_us/

[wendyg]

A peek at IMDB says that Carol Burnett will be appearing in two episodes. First one is 6x09!

[SimplexFish]

I have no idea what roll CB is gonna play but she seems like an odd choice no matter what it is LOL

[Irlandesa]

3 hours ago, SimplexFish said:

I have no idea what roll CB is gonna play but she seems like an odd choice no matter what it is LOL

I think only because she's so known for me.  The show doesn't hire nobodies but she's higher profile than they usually hire.  She's an icon.

[peeayebee]

I've been waiting for Courtney's Review of Fun and Games. Love it. So smart picking up on the 'exclusion of evidence' bit.

[PeterPirate]

1 hour ago, peeayebee said:

I've been waiting for Courtney's Review of Fun and Games. Love it. So smart picking up on the 'exclusion of evidence' bit.

I really liked her take that "Jimmy is dead or at least buried deep underneath this garish façade."  

[SusieQ]

Bob and peter gould on Fresh Air with Terry Gross today. Good interview.

Sorry I can't get the link to post. Don't know what I'm doing wrong.

[gallimaufry]

44 minutes ago, SusieQ said:

Bob and peter gould on Fresh Air with Terry Gross today. Good interview.

Sorry I can't get the link to post. Don't know what I'm doing wrong.

Thanks for the heads up.  This seems to be it.

[peeayebee]

I'll have to listen to that later. Thx.

I was sitting here wondering who Bob Gould was. I thought they were brothers -- Bob and Peter Gould. :D

[peeayebee]

Like many of you, I visit the Breaking Bad wiki to check on details and remind myself of stuff. I just discovered this timeline. Maybe you all know about it, but I thought I'd share just the same.

[Lalo Lives]

THANK YOU to SOMEBODY.

Someone on one of the threads mentioned a new BCS podcast they were going to listen to. I did a quick search and found Spotify has these for the whole darned 6 seasons. In most cases the podcasts are longer than the shows they are discussing.

But Wow! there is a lot of material.

I’m only on S1Ep2 but very enjoyable.

Great to listen to as I repaint my Suzuki Esteem.

[gallimaufry]

2 hours ago, Lalo Lives said:

THANK YOU to SOMEBODY.

Someone on one of the threads mentioned a new BCS podcast they were going to listen to. I did a quick search and found Spotify has these for the whole darned 6 seasons. In most cases the podcasts are longer than the shows they are discussing.

But Wow! there is a lot of material.

I’m only on S1Ep2 but very enjoyable.

Great to listen to as I repaint my Suzuki Esteem.

The Inside the Gilliverse Youtube shows are really excellent too.  (Although I really wish the host Eric would give up the running gag of asking his guests "What's the smell inside the Gilliverse?", something that never yields any interesting or even humorous responses.)

Edited July 28, 2022 by gallimaufry

[peeayebee]

I just finished the latest Insider Podcast. Very good, although I get a little impatient with the belabored introductions and such.

They mentioned the crew t-shirts for this ep that the writer (I believe) had made for everyone. I thought it might be the image we saw of the plate with the Cinnabon and Marco's ring, but I think they mentioned a knife in the picture, so I'm not sure. Also, there's something on front and back. I wonder if anyone here can find a pic. I did an unsuccessful quick google.

[DudeLeaveMeAlone]

37 minutes ago, peeayebee said:

I just finished the latest Insider Podcast. Very good, although I get a little impatient with the belabored introductions and such.

I get so impatient with the long winded questions too. I have started listening at 1.5 or even 2x speed just to get to the friggin point/answers. Chris is an editor, he should do a better job of editing the podcast!

[peeayebee]

I went to the ep's editor's Instagram and found a pic of the front of the shirt. It's Marion's scooter surrounded by TV sets. Wish we could see the back as well.

https://www.instagram.com/p/Cghi2gaJl1O/

Edited July 28, 2022 by peeayebee

[Irlandesa]

46 minutes ago, peeayebee said:

I went to the ep's editor's Instagram and found a pic of the front of the shirt. It's Marion's scooter surrounded by TV sets. Wish we could see the back as well.

https://www.instagram.com/p/Cghi2gaJl1O/

If you click on the arrow, there's a second picture that has a fork stuck in the TV.

[ctlady]

Prepare yourselves: The next episode of Better Call Saul is titled "Breaking Bad"

Episode 6:11 - air date 8/1/22

This is interesting:

Better Call Saul is a show that loves a little clever misdirection, and “Breaking Bad” might turn out to be another episode about the high-stakes drama of Gene The Cinnabon Man. (Press images for the episode suggest it’ll at least partially take place in monochrOmaha.

So, if it's in the Gene timeline, I'm going to guess (like I did in the Spec WO Spoilers thread) that perhaps Walt seeks out Saul (Gene) in NE while en route to NM from NH.

Edited July 28, 2022 by ctlady

[peeayebee]

I don't want to get too much into speculation, and esp not spoilers, but did Walt know Saul went to Omaha?