Cinnabon June 12, 2022 Share June 12, 2022 I’m going to assume Tuco remains in jail until the end of BSC. Too much else to feature. Link to comment https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/21208-better-call-saul-in-the-media/page/13/#findComment-7502935
nodorothyparker June 25, 2022 Share June 25, 2022 So now there's this. Link to comment https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/21208-better-call-saul-in-the-media/page/13/#findComment-7522706
wendyg June 28, 2022 Share June 28, 2022 Rawstory is reporting that Carol Burnett is joining the cast in some of the final episodes. I am definitely intrigued. 1 3 1 1 Link to comment https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/21208-better-call-saul-in-the-media/page/13/#findComment-7526197
Lalo Lives June 28, 2022 Share June 28, 2022 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! 3 Link to comment https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/21208-better-call-saul-in-the-media/page/13/#findComment-7526684
chick binewski June 28, 2022 Share June 28, 2022 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. Link to comment https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/21208-better-call-saul-in-the-media/page/13/#findComment-7526686
peeayebee June 28, 2022 Share June 28, 2022 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. Link to comment https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/21208-better-call-saul-in-the-media/page/13/#findComment-7526791
scenario June 28, 2022 Share June 28, 2022 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. 2 Link to comment https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/21208-better-call-saul-in-the-media/page/13/#findComment-7526808
Starchild June 28, 2022 Share June 28, 2022 Old Kim! 1 3 Link to comment https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/21208-better-call-saul-in-the-media/page/13/#findComment-7526827
scenario June 28, 2022 Share June 28, 2022 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..." 4 3 Link to comment https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/21208-better-call-saul-in-the-media/page/13/#findComment-7526836
Lalo Lives June 29, 2022 Share June 29, 2022 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. 1 Link to comment https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/21208-better-call-saul-in-the-media/page/13/#findComment-7527731
PeterPirate June 29, 2022 Share June 29, 2022 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. 1 2 Link to comment https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/21208-better-call-saul-in-the-media/page/13/#findComment-7527941
scenario June 29, 2022 Share June 29, 2022 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. 1 Link to comment https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/21208-better-call-saul-in-the-media/page/13/#findComment-7527987
Lalo Lives June 29, 2022 Share June 29, 2022 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. 1 Link to comment https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/21208-better-call-saul-in-the-media/page/13/#findComment-7527988
PeterPirate June 29, 2022 Share June 29, 2022 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. Link to comment https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/21208-better-call-saul-in-the-media/page/13/#findComment-7527998
scenario June 29, 2022 Share June 29, 2022 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. Link to comment https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/21208-better-call-saul-in-the-media/page/13/#findComment-7528055
JudyObscure June 30, 2022 Share June 30, 2022 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. 5 1 Link to comment https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/21208-better-call-saul-in-the-media/page/13/#findComment-7529436
nodorothyparker July 2, 2022 Share July 2, 2022 New promo out: 2 Link to comment https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/21208-better-call-saul-in-the-media/page/13/#findComment-7531766
nodorothyparker July 2, 2022 Share July 2, 2022 And another: Link to comment https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/21208-better-call-saul-in-the-media/page/13/#findComment-7532367
peeayebee July 2, 2022 Share July 2, 2022 Did we see that Albuquerque air freshener in the Nebraska cabbie's car before? Link to comment https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/21208-better-call-saul-in-the-media/page/13/#findComment-7532435
nodorothyparker July 2, 2022 Share July 2, 2022 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. 1 2 Link to comment https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/21208-better-call-saul-in-the-media/page/13/#findComment-7532477
PeterPirate July 3, 2022 Share July 3, 2022 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. 1 Link to comment https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/21208-better-call-saul-in-the-media/page/13/#findComment-7533047
peeayebee July 3, 2022 Share July 3, 2022 (edited) Maybe this guy: Edited July 3, 2022 by peeayebee 2 2 Link to comment https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/21208-better-call-saul-in-the-media/page/13/#findComment-7533693
nodorothyparker July 8, 2022 Share July 8, 2022 3 Link to comment https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/21208-better-call-saul-in-the-media/page/13/#findComment-7540660
nodorothyparker July 11, 2022 Share July 11, 2022 Great promo 2 3 Link to comment https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/21208-better-call-saul-in-the-media/page/13/#findComment-7545599
maystone July 11, 2022 Share July 11, 2022 5 hours ago, nodorothyparker said: Great promo I know that everything must end, but damn I'm going to miss this brilliant show. 1 Link to comment https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/21208-better-call-saul-in-the-media/page/13/#findComment-7546109
Crone July 11, 2022 Share July 11, 2022 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 1 Link to comment https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/21208-better-call-saul-in-the-media/page/13/#findComment-7546113
maystone July 11, 2022 Share July 11, 2022 (edited) DAMN that was a stupid question even for me on this most stupid day. Original post deleted. Edited July 11, 2022 by maystone Link to comment https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/21208-better-call-saul-in-the-media/page/13/#findComment-7546162
WritinMan July 12, 2022 Share July 12, 2022 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 1 4 Link to comment https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/21208-better-call-saul-in-the-media/page/13/#findComment-7547270
nodorothyparker July 12, 2022 Share July 12, 2022 Supporting actress, but I guess an Emmy nod is still an Emmy nod. Also nominated for Best Drama and Odenkirk as lead actor. 4 Link to comment https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/21208-better-call-saul-in-the-media/page/13/#findComment-7547307
PeterPirate July 12, 2022 Share July 12, 2022 (edited) Things will be different next year after Ice Station Zebra Associates debuts. Edited July 12, 2022 by PeterPirate 1 2 Link to comment https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/21208-better-call-saul-in-the-media/page/13/#findComment-7547309
peeayebee July 12, 2022 Share July 12, 2022 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: 2 Link to comment https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/21208-better-call-saul-in-the-media/page/13/#findComment-7547452
SimplexFish July 14, 2022 Share July 14, 2022 (edited) 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 Link to comment https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/21208-better-call-saul-in-the-media/page/13/#findComment-7549480
EdwinSorrow July 16, 2022 Share July 16, 2022 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/ Link to comment https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/21208-better-call-saul-in-the-media/page/13/#findComment-7553516
wendyg July 18, 2022 Share July 18, 2022 A peek at IMDB says that Carol Burnett will be appearing in two episodes. First one is 6x09! 1 Link to comment https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/21208-better-call-saul-in-the-media/page/13/#findComment-7556434
SimplexFish July 20, 2022 Share July 20, 2022 I have no idea what roll CB is gonna play but she seems like an odd choice no matter what it is LOL Link to comment https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/21208-better-call-saul-in-the-media/page/13/#findComment-7559593
Irlandesa July 21, 2022 Share July 21, 2022 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. 1 Link to comment https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/21208-better-call-saul-in-the-media/page/13/#findComment-7559998
peeayebee July 21, 2022 Share July 21, 2022 I've been waiting for Courtney's Review of Fun and Games. Love it. So smart picking up on the 'exclusion of evidence' bit. 1 3 Link to comment https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/21208-better-call-saul-in-the-media/page/13/#findComment-7561343
PeterPirate July 21, 2022 Share July 21, 2022 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." 1 Link to comment https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/21208-better-call-saul-in-the-media/page/13/#findComment-7561444
SusieQ July 25, 2022 Share July 25, 2022 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. 2 Link to comment https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/21208-better-call-saul-in-the-media/page/13/#findComment-7567173
gallimaufry July 25, 2022 Share July 25, 2022 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. 1 Link to comment https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/21208-better-call-saul-in-the-media/page/13/#findComment-7567246
peeayebee July 25, 2022 Share July 25, 2022 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 1 Link to comment https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/21208-better-call-saul-in-the-media/page/13/#findComment-7567492
peeayebee July 27, 2022 Share July 27, 2022 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. 1 Link to comment https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/21208-better-call-saul-in-the-media/page/13/#findComment-7570421
Lalo Lives July 28, 2022 Share July 28, 2022 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. 1 Link to comment https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/21208-better-call-saul-in-the-media/page/13/#findComment-7571586
gallimaufry July 28, 2022 Share July 28, 2022 (edited) 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 Link to comment https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/21208-better-call-saul-in-the-media/page/13/#findComment-7571804
peeayebee July 28, 2022 Share July 28, 2022 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. Link to comment https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/21208-better-call-saul-in-the-media/page/13/#findComment-7571837
DudeLeaveMeAlone July 28, 2022 Share July 28, 2022 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! Link to comment https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/21208-better-call-saul-in-the-media/page/13/#findComment-7571897
peeayebee July 28, 2022 Share July 28, 2022 (edited) 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 1 Link to comment https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/21208-better-call-saul-in-the-media/page/13/#findComment-7571899
Irlandesa July 28, 2022 Share July 28, 2022 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. 1 Link to comment https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/21208-better-call-saul-in-the-media/page/13/#findComment-7571979
ctlady July 28, 2022 Share July 28, 2022 (edited) 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 1 Link to comment https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/21208-better-call-saul-in-the-media/page/13/#findComment-7572025
peeayebee July 28, 2022 Share July 28, 2022 I don't want to get too much into speculation, and esp not spoilers, but did Walt know Saul went to Omaha? Link to comment https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/21208-better-call-saul-in-the-media/page/13/#findComment-7572278
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