tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17517257.post2663526686379364318..comments2024-03-18T13:50:45.615-04:00Comments on What's Alan Watching?: Men of a Certain Age, "You Gonna Do That The Rest of Your Life?": Golf in the face of deathAlan Sepinwallhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03388147774725646742noreply@blogger.comBlogger16125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17517257.post-35453031052255107642010-02-04T11:59:03.160-05:002010-02-04T11:59:03.160-05:00Devoting himself to an actual job seems way out of...<i>Devoting himself to an actual job seems way out of character for him so I'm sure there will be more to it.</i><br /><br />He'll probably get bored or overwhelmed sooner rather than later. Of course, with Terry, the universe will conveniently ensure another tenant dies or leaves the complex so that when he has to give up Alice's apt., another will be available for him.<br /><br /><i>It should be pretty clear now that each episode will be a self-contained theme/journey with a resolution we can anticipate. However, rather than being a detriment, I see this as strength: it is watching these characters step up to the solution that I so enjoy.</i><br /><br />ITA. Plus, I don't think Owen's and Terry's stories are complete. Certainly, Owen's own anxieties are not conquered as long as he has to work in that environment with his dad and Marcus, so I expect major backsliding on the diet.<br /><br />Joe & Manfro should take their act on the road :-)deznoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17517257.post-91104451660782365952010-02-04T03:46:33.791-05:002010-02-04T03:46:33.791-05:00I got a question in!
Watch Scott try to answer i...I got a question in! <br /><br />Watch Scott try to answer it in <a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ybTzbZax90c" rel="nofollow">this video.</a>Pamela Jayehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06135379188588301400noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17517257.post-6898488025960947112010-02-03T00:28:53.004-05:002010-02-03T00:28:53.004-05:00I also felt weird, after the fact, about Joe and D...I also felt weird, after the fact, about Joe and Dori. It was like she was there as window dressing, when really I wanted to see more.<br /><br />Someone at Z on TV noted that if Terry was an actor, it sure seemed hard for him to give a speech. I cheered at that, since I've seen Scott speak a lot of times, including to the National Press (Club?) and he was... oh, what did Joanne's husband say? very articulate? So, at least I know he can act (which, for an actor, is a good thing) <br /><br />Hi Gianna ;-)Pamela Jayehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06135379188588301400noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17517257.post-63071612047479365992010-02-03T00:20:13.882-05:002010-02-03T00:20:13.882-05:00Technically, according to Scott, it was Ray's ...Technically, according to Scott, it was Ray's decision to hold it down to 10 eps. Unfortunately I've seen and heard so many interviews, I couldn't tell you which one that came from.<br /><br />I, of course, was thrilled, when Terry fixed the light fixture. I found it more exciting than Battlestar WhateverVersion, but them of course, I'm biased.Pamela Jayehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06135379188588301400noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17517257.post-74767076174186544842010-02-02T21:16:42.848-05:002010-02-02T21:16:42.848-05:00I liked how Joe's story ended with the golf sh...I liked how Joe's story ended with the golf shot. I assumed they'd show him hitting a few in and then cut to the tenth with him missing and then just giving up. I liked that he made a bet with himself, then decided he wasn't quitting until he won it (also because I do the same game shooting free throws).Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17517257.post-84093585762624413702010-02-02T16:16:51.186-05:002010-02-02T16:16:51.186-05:00i couldn't agree more, i really like the show....i couldn't agree more, i really like the show. even though i like annie too, i'd rather see Terry not in a relationship: http://showstowatch.blogspot.com/rinohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06177520900327683601noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17517257.post-23208031019600824472010-02-02T13:41:10.126-05:002010-02-02T13:41:10.126-05:00It should be pretty clear now that each episode wi...It should be pretty clear now that each episode will be a self-contained theme/journey with a resolution we can anticipate. However, rather than being a detriment, I see this as strength: it is watching <i>these characters</i> step up to the solution that I so enjoy.<br /><br />For instance, even if the previews hadn't given away the wave of problems Terry would face as apt. manager, we knew he was completely delusional to think he could now take it easy (I burst out loud when he said "watercolors") -- and then to have the problems literally look him in the eye under the door? Priceless.Jape77http://japenet.netnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17517257.post-28402896294015485032010-02-02T13:29:49.154-05:002010-02-02T13:29:49.154-05:00I love Manfro. His and Joe's is my favorite ...I love Manfro. His and Joe's is my favorite relationship on this show. Such a bizarre undercurrent that relationship has and yet it's comedy gold.<br /><br />Deep love for Scott Bakula made me try this series but right now I really hope they rework his character over the season break. Terry is the least interesting character on the show by far. He's can act with these guys just fine but he's not given much to work with.<br /><br />That said Joe and Owen will keep me watching the show even if the Terry situation isn't fixed.Brandyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04760396392766842671noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17517257.post-72030486619932788812010-02-02T12:51:41.915-05:002010-02-02T12:51:41.915-05:00I liked the episode. Loved the golf stuff since I ...I liked the episode. Loved the golf stuff since I play a lot. Loved seeing Joe give it to those guys on the back nine. I thought it was interesting to see that when he got mad he was no longer "disabled" by his anxiety as his bookie "friend" pointed out. In the past, I thought the show went too far with how much his, and his son's, anxiety affected them in everyday life to the point I wondered if they belonged in an institution. I thought this was more realistic. <br /><br />I love the Joe and Manfro scenes. As bizarre as their relationship is (Joe is never sure if Manfo is going to lose it and kill him at any moment) I think the relationship is good for Joe. Manfro is an in your face type of guy who is not afraid to be himself in any situation which is the complete opposite of Joe who carefully examines each situation before acting. Manfro is the kind of guy who doesn't let you sit on the sidelines but rather drags you into the game kicking and screaming if need be.<br /><br />I don't think Terry's apartment manager story line is wrapped up yet. Sure, he seemed to buy-in to it by the end of the show but I doubt they will just leave it at that. Devoting himself to an actual job seems way out of character for him so I'm sure there will be more to it.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17517257.post-37207563114463163222010-02-02T12:04:08.634-05:002010-02-02T12:04:08.634-05:00Tried this show and did not like it. Too depressin...Tried this show and did not like it. Too depressing and predictable.<br />I want Frank Pembleton back!blinkyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04284135060900752329noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17517257.post-19912380386167798672010-02-02T12:01:08.351-05:002010-02-02T12:01:08.351-05:00This comment has been removed by the author.Alex Mullanehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02011558023497820641noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17517257.post-50937963783923787222010-02-02T11:09:46.811-05:002010-02-02T11:09:46.811-05:00For me this was undoubtedly the weakest show so fa...For me this was undoubtedly the weakest show so far. All 3 storylines were worthwhile I thought but each probably needed much more time to develop and the result was, as Alan said, very light. But even with a soso show like this I still enjoy these characters very much. (I did find Terry's obliviousness about how he would actually have to do something for a 3k month apt hilarious too though)Unknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06336003200003462670noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17517257.post-68288695018058531272010-02-02T11:01:27.327-05:002010-02-02T11:01:27.327-05:00Lightweight or not, I actually really enjoyed this...Lightweight or not, I actually really enjoyed this episode. Am always said when they end, as they keep me wanting more.<br /><br />Enjoy Manfro a lot. He is indeed an unsettling guy, full of surprises, such as his exclusive country club membership. With each new detail about him revealed, I wonder what else we'll learn.<br /><br />Nice touch to have one of Terry's repair guys wearing a uniform with the name "Lew" on it - an obvious nod to Lew Schneider, one of the show's producers.<br /><br />Oh, and I love Fiddle Faddle too. I think Owen's battle will be hard-fought.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17517257.post-13754165455441144482010-02-02T10:28:59.556-05:002010-02-02T10:28:59.556-05:00yes there will be a Men of a certain age on feb 15...yes there will be a Men of a certain age on feb 15thUnknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08560375585787565299noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17517257.post-50650133954543307002010-02-02T10:27:32.012-05:002010-02-02T10:27:32.012-05:00Joe "stepping up" his golf game to make ...Joe "stepping up" his golf game to make the douchebags shut up was entirely predictable, but still satisfying to watch. <br /><br />I really enjoyed the Owen storyline. The whole idea of his son videotaping him to make him realize what he was doing to himself was rather heartbreaking. (Also kind of touching was Owen's father realizing - well, maybe - that he's somewhat complicit in his son's bad eating habits.)Ian C.https://www.blogger.com/profile/01249763037058741373noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17517257.post-46873094744247039052010-02-02T10:24:25.828-05:002010-02-02T10:24:25.828-05:00Alan- I rarely agree with you so thoroughly, but t...Alan- I rarely agree with you so thoroughly, but this time I do. The Terry and Owen story were too pat--both in the set up and the resolution. <br /><br />I started watching this show because of Andre Braugher, but it is Ray Romano's story that keeps me involved. If Joe had just decided to do the senior golf tour and wasn't playing ridiculous games with himself at the end, I would've been very disappointed. It would have been three pat stories. Instead, it rang true. Joe is not going to make that decision easy.mileshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12734570389875046899noreply@blogger.com