tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17517257.post6109073888674164735..comments2024-03-25T19:18:14.047-04:00Comments on What's Alan Watching?: Modern Family, "Fifteen Percent": What is hip?Alan Sepinwallhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03388147774725646742noreply@blogger.comBlogger40125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17517257.post-79913503377195747442010-01-22T16:25:07.356-05:002010-01-22T16:25:07.356-05:00When I hooked up my new HD receiver, I intentional...When I hooked up my new HD receiver, I intentionally did not run the HDMI cable from the cable box to the receiver to the TV, since that would mean the wife would HAVE to use the receiver just to watch TV, and I knew that would make her nuts.(Hooked up the Blu-Ray that way, but not the TV.)Tosy And Coshhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11466315384515717261noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17517257.post-66628604692018709362010-01-22T13:00:09.694-05:002010-01-22T13:00:09.694-05:00How come that Cameron and Mitchel NEVER KISS?. I m...<i>How come that Cameron and Mitchel NEVER KISS?. I mean, they never show a kiss between them. Or even close to one.</i><br /><br />I'm not sure....but have we seen any of the couples kiss? I think Phil and Claire did on their anniversary.....but what about Jay and Gloria? I'm not sure if I've seen that.<br /><br />Either way....it doesn't really bother me. I'm sure we'll see it at some point. Maybe when Jay is walking in the room or something (and he forgets to knock)Unknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13771599140623727130noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17517257.post-65508365786233671762010-01-22T07:12:52.467-05:002010-01-22T07:12:52.467-05:00Hi,
A little off topic here.
How come that Came...Hi,<br /><br />A little off topic here. <br /><br />How come that Cameron and Mitchel NEVER KISS?. I mean, they never show a kiss between them. Or even close to one.<br /><br />Also think that Phil's caracther is like: "what would happened if Michael Scott got married and had children."<br /><br />Love the show, by the way.Guysecretannoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17517257.post-28206342991399485822010-01-22T00:07:03.570-05:002010-01-22T00:07:03.570-05:00loved that last scene with chaz, "i like your...loved that last scene with chaz, "i like your hair" hahahaGabbyDnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17517257.post-39447868163154825992010-01-21T23:12:19.227-05:002010-01-21T23:12:19.227-05:00Another vote for happy endings. I was tiring a bi...Another vote for happy endings. I was tiring a bit of the voice overs but they've toned that down.<br />A little expression of joy about a small thing, like mastering a TV remote..I think that's one of the pleasures of the show.<br /><br />I laughed so hard at the flaming tulips and resulting screams, and almost thrown away line, I couldn't breathe. I had to calm down so I could hear properly and rewatch the scene.<br /><br />The GPS bit, Phil talking to Claire like she was a tiny child about the thermostat, Ed o'Neill's understated brilliance..it was just masterful. Of all things, we're in a little golden age of comeedy. (Today's "Community", also...fabulous, original and surprisingly sweet.<br /><br />And my mother had a VCR with a vertical slot. No matter how much we tried, she'd get a tape in backwards and my husband would pry it out with a screwdriver once a week or so.Allison DeWittnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17517257.post-47852461533381367122010-01-21T20:50:06.988-05:002010-01-21T20:50:06.988-05:00i find the marriage between Gloria and Jay, when s...i find the marriage between Gloria and Jay, when she's agreeing that she can see Shorty's gay, as oddly sweet. I know when they started it was a stereotypical young 2nd wife for the old guy, but Sofia Vergara just brings something fun and sweet to the show. I totally buy that they love each other.<br /><br />I also thought it was touching that you can see how hard Jay is trying to be a good friend to Shorty, when Mitch told us how bad a dad he was to him when he came out. Aw...<br /><br />The look Cameron gives Mitchell after trying to comfort him ("You're crying." "No I'm not." *Cameron face*) was classic. Practically EVERY Cameron face is genius. I'm with the other commenter...where did they find this guy?!? He deserves an Emmy!erinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16186483042206438665noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17517257.post-3422671418854478482010-01-21T19:43:18.541-05:002010-01-21T19:43:18.541-05:00Another winner. I also wnated to voice my support ...Another winner. I also wnated to voice my support for the "sappiness". I really don't mind it. At least not yet.srpadnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17517257.post-72905574898105417912010-01-21T16:12:48.871-05:002010-01-21T16:12:48.871-05:00And yet Levitan (in the press tour stuff I linked ...<em>And yet Levitan (in the press tour stuff I linked to above) has said that the show is coming across sappier than they realized, or intended, and that they may be toning that down going forward.</em><br /><br />Obviously I believe him, or at least that he said this, but it seems odd that they could be watching the same show we all are and NOT see how incredibly sappy it was. For my part, I had hoped that was some sort of subtle humor, but now I just wonder how much attention they were paying.<br /><br />Either way, I still love this show.Hatfieldhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01184680741873873714noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17517257.post-61420738282678993502010-01-21T16:11:52.199-05:002010-01-21T16:11:52.199-05:00Modern Family has definitely become our family'...Modern Family has definitely become our family's (just me and my wife) favorite comedy. The "sappiness" which it's been criticized for makes it better because the show (much like early seasons of The Office) has a real heart to it. It makes the characters more relatable and likable. Also, when an episode isn't <i>super</i> funny (which is rare) it is still enjoyable (unlike, say, 30 Rock).MCustishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04946447211537713586noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17517257.post-50141014445862959632010-01-21T13:59:21.936-05:002010-01-21T13:59:21.936-05:00My take on this criticism that the show gets too s...<i>My take on this criticism that the show gets too sappy is... that is where the show cleary IS. </i><br /><br />And yet Levitan (in the press tour stuff I linked to above) has said that the show is coming across sappier than they realized, or intended, and that they may be toning that down going forward.Alan Sepinwallhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03388147774725646742noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17517257.post-45904219979650133472010-01-21T13:57:44.221-05:002010-01-21T13:57:44.221-05:00ABC re-aired the pilot last night at 7 CST, and I ...ABC re-aired the pilot last night at 7 CST, and I watched it again. I found it interesting that I laughed even more than I did the first time, simply because I feel like I know the characters now. When I first watched it, I couldn't stand Phil. Last night, I couldn't stop laughing because it was just so, Phil. I see this as proof that I'm not only invested in the one-liners (Ping!) but in the characters as well. <br /><br />This has surpassed the Office as my favorite half-hour comedy on TV right now.Robinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02516927613757605393noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17517257.post-1503609376392893822010-01-21T13:37:46.824-05:002010-01-21T13:37:46.824-05:00My take on this criticism that the show gets too s...My take on this criticism that the show gets too sappy is... that is where the show cleary IS. It has been since the pilot, so I've decided to just go with it. I think for what it is, it works well, and if that's the show they want to make, I'm good with it. <br /><br />It reminds me a bit of the little voiceover endings Scrubs always did, where they tied all the storylines together. I felt that was a bit forced at times too, but it was also within the boundaries the show set for itself, so I went with it. <br /><br />We literally cannot watch Cameron's face in any interview scene without bursting into laughter. He gives such great face. Where has that dude been before this? <br /><br />Manny has really grown on me as well. He was hilarious last night. My instinct would also be to say that the actress who plays his mother is too over the top, but I really think she somehow takes that over the top to the other side and makes it WORK. Her line deliveries are really funny, and I'm not even sure why. The line about all the prostitutes, and several others, had me laughing out loud. I would normally find that kind of character far too stock and stereotypical, but she is really genuinely funny. <br /><br />I look forward to all the storylines they can do with this large and talented cast. I don't mind that they don't force too many pairings too soon.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17517257.post-39011453209068111722010-01-21T13:35:39.369-05:002010-01-21T13:35:39.369-05:00Why do I feel like I recently heard that "Lov...Why do I feel like I recently heard that "Love is right around the corner," joke somewhere else? Was it on the previews last week, or on another show? Help please.Samhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14972887950765224772noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17517257.post-83763562276328976052010-01-21T12:37:09.926-05:002010-01-21T12:37:09.926-05:00I thought it was a hilarious episode.
Definitely...I thought it was a hilarious episode. <br />Definitely a strong one!JanieJonesnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17517257.post-407119752016516342010-01-21T11:02:56.735-05:002010-01-21T11:02:56.735-05:00I'm a technical writer by trade, so I produced...I'm a technical writer by trade, so I produced some quick user guides on how to use our various AV equipment for my wife's parent for when they come to babysit.<br /><br />After last night's episode, my wife told me that she sometimes refers to them as well when I'm not around.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17517257.post-56668107256208258122010-01-21T10:41:02.758-05:002010-01-21T10:41:02.758-05:00An entertaining episode for sure- a little light o...An entertaining episode for sure- a little light on the laugh out loud moments but I'll trade a little laughter for Carol Vescey in her underwear. <br /><br />My only complaint is that they had two very talented actors in guest-spots and didn't seem to get much out of either.WilforkForFoodhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11798238079832851114noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17517257.post-66126254154427661312010-01-21T10:33:50.711-05:002010-01-21T10:33:50.711-05:00In the earlier episode about Phil & Claire'...In the earlier episode about Phil & Claire's anniversary - when Phil listed any number of things he'd wish to receive as gifts - I immediately thought "They completely understand my husband and I." This thought grew ten-fold last night when Phil had the TV media all set up in such a complicated system. I felt Claire's pain - and frustration! Loved Phil walking in to the smashed remote...I've wanted to smash ours so many times. In fact, I finally had to have my husband type out instructions for all the TV/movie watching scenarios so I can use our system. It's prevented a lot of phone calls and text messages when he's at work or traveling! <br /><br />While the show veers off to boringland occasionally, all in all I really enjoy it and get at least a few laugh out loud moments every episode. Pretty good for a 1/2 hour show.BDoodlesnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17517257.post-70762102038187556162010-01-21T10:27:57.059-05:002010-01-21T10:27:57.059-05:00I clearly seem to be in the minority, but I like t...I clearly seem to be in the minority, but I like the sappy little wrap ups at the end. Sometimes the feel a little too after school special, but in general that warmth is what makes the show work for me. Also, since I live in the same area as my family and have kids, I do see them all the time and I vote for more situations of mixing the families up!Kate E.https://www.blogger.com/profile/14211351684708181083noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17517257.post-49523973995343654712010-01-21T10:20:16.878-05:002010-01-21T10:20:16.878-05:00This show is quickly becoming among my favorite co...This show is quickly becoming among my favorite comedies of all time. All it lacks is a a larger number of episodes. But Arrested Development was the last show to hit the ground running this ferociously. Even HIMYM, which I loved in the first few seasons, never put me in tears like this show.<br /><br />Each family section cracks me up and there are no weak links. Plus, Julie Bowen and Sofia Vergara are breathtakingly gorgeous.<br /><br />I think the fact that they close the episode out in a happy-family way is great. It wraps a lovely bow around a wonderful episode (strangely, I loved the Sopranos finale for the precise opposite reason).Stevenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17517257.post-51331678273088410072010-01-21T10:12:48.256-05:002010-01-21T10:12:48.256-05:00My favorite of the episode was how Cam described h...My favorite of the episode was how Cam described his birth, so over the top but so funnyforg/jecouphttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10425297400304281063noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17517257.post-36685315757826530692010-01-21T09:47:26.392-05:002010-01-21T09:47:26.392-05:00I've been hard on MF these past episodes, but ...I've been hard on MF these past episodes, but I have to give credit Levitan for a fantastic episode. Every single character had a funny moment and the stories were good as well. Keep it up MF.Q Ballnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17517257.post-54465583042068521902010-01-21T09:31:21.004-05:002010-01-21T09:31:21.004-05:00LDP: Claire's underwear scene was on the cold-...LDP: Claire's underwear scene was on the cold-open/the first part, it was after Phil's talking head when he said that Claire has issues with technology then it was cut to Claire going to her daughter's room in a bathrobe then Dylan saw her in undies through the webcam :D<br /><br />What a hilarious episode :Dforg/jecouphttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10425297400304281063noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17517257.post-59156505149979754272010-01-21T09:26:05.079-05:002010-01-21T09:26:05.079-05:00The "Claire in her underwear" bit was in...The "Claire in her underwear" bit was in the cold open, when she was looking for clothes Haley had "borrowed" from her, not realizing Haley had an open webcam chat with her boyfriend going.Matthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00295270766215749309noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17517257.post-67953876455444169352010-01-21T09:20:56.833-05:002010-01-21T09:20:56.833-05:00"Are you doing that thing where you start pre..."Are you doing that thing where you start pressing every button?" "No." This is exactly like my mother who manages to get her TV into states unimagined by the craziest psychopath.FlopEJoehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13899282261805601427noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17517257.post-46840539843559185242010-01-21T08:48:52.057-05:002010-01-21T08:48:52.057-05:00Zac - Don't worry about it. That was my lastin...Zac - Don't worry about it. That was my lasting memory of the episode too! Simply outstanding and very funny scene to boot. It made me think of the "Happy Gilmore" dream sequence when she's with Shooter. <br /><br />Great episode. Chaz was fantastic.bsangshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11292004104772610373noreply@blogger.com