Thoughts on the Pilot? Anyone?
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nlpnt — 14 years ago(January 16, 2012 05:44 PM)
At least it's shot in Halifax rather than in Toronto - if that were the case you'd see the same dozen Canadian teen actors that are in everything else shot in Toronto that calls for teenagers, and likely on the same sets as Degrassi to boot.
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Ro_DB2 — 14 years ago(January 18, 2012 12:45 PM)
Those who don't like Gerry Dee just don't get his schtick.
He's been doing this kind of routine for years, but UNLIKE guys like Steve Carell and Will Ferell, he used to interview athletes on TheScore. He was just the king of making people feel awkward, and it was always fun to watch because pro athletes are so used to giving the same boring interviews we always see pregame and postgame. He kind of just throws people off, and asks absurd questions, and also challenges whoever he's interacting with. Its funny to see him interview guys like Wayne Gretzky and Michael Jordan and hearing him say that he's better at hockey or basketball than they are.
Thats just his style. If you're not familiar with him, please look for his stuff on youtube. It sucks that people are saying he's copying guys like Will Ferell, this is his big break and I hope he succeeds because I really enjoy his style.
Haven't watched the show yet, but from the trailers I'm 100% sure I'll love it, and I just hope it's not a show that gets cancelled because no one can understand his gimmick. -
rchapman-1 — 14 years ago(January 18, 2012 01:00 PM)
I actually haven't read those comparisons to Will Ferrell, and I would say they are off-base. It's the concept and the execution of the show that, at least in this universe, doesn't have a trace of originality. Gerry, who is the creator, and lead, justifiably, is drawing criticism. Regardless of what he has done in the past. If you know the shows he is being accused of copying, you'd understand where the flak is coming from.
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Ro_DB2 — 14 years ago(January 20, 2012 04:04 AM)
I saw the first two episodes and I loved it.
I don't know, maybe it's my sense of humour. My favourite shows are Its Always Sunny in Philadelphia and the early seasons of The Office.
I think Gerry Dee is hilarious, and the side characters are pretty decent so far.
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ilBrutto — 14 years ago(January 23, 2012 08:35 PM)
Albeit they are making Mr. D with a budget, I think he and his writing crew are "lifting ideas" from this you tube video I wrote:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oXK_I_dx6Cg&feature=related
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http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZUmugJdpKOc&feature=related
We sent those to CBC as a prospectus and were told Thanks, but no thanks. Look at the date stamp. -
carl_macqueen — 14 years ago(February 16, 2012 02:31 AM)
Of course the show is lacking in originality. Tell me what shows on television are entirely original. A few examples of the programs I like: Modern Family, which combines American Family from the 70s with The Office and basically every family sitcom ever made. Happy Endings is an evolved take on Friends. The Daily Show is one part newscast, two parts Weekend Update from SNL. It's what each show does on their own that matters.
Taking that into consideration, Mr. D is hilarious so far. The dialogue is strong, the characters are likable and I laughed several times during each episode so far, something I can't say for many "sitcoms" today.
No, it's not original, but give me any great show on the air today and I'll tell you how it's derived from a previous idea or show. It's reminiscent of the South Park episode a few years ago called "The Simpsons Already Did It". And that was back when The Simpsons was a few episodes south of 300, not pushing 500 like it is on Sunday. -
faustiel — 13 years ago(December 17, 2012 10:51 PM)
ok guys this show is actually based on a character on chris lilly's summer
heights high an AUSTRALIAN show so its clear now that both americans AND canadians
now have no new ideas and have to copy other countries shows and ideas
and more often than not they fu
get some new ideas you fat lazy bastards
if u cant sleep someone is dreaming you're awake