tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17517257.post4022579710962418172..comments2024-03-28T18:01:28.997-04:00Comments on What's Alan Watching?: House, "Wilson": The ZeppoAlan Sepinwallhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03388147774725646742noreply@blogger.comBlogger35125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17517257.post-25008332087504196042009-12-09T14:22:56.906-05:002009-12-09T14:22:56.906-05:00Thank you for highlighting this episode. A really...Thank you for highlighting this episode. A really beautiful hour about the nature of friendship. I've let the show drop off my schedule because the show has turned into a show, and really appreciate it when you alert us to the exceptions that rule.Jhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02438138745372633266noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17517257.post-47962994171616203062009-12-02T12:46:25.860-05:002009-12-02T12:46:25.860-05:00The House creative staff can still do it when they...The House creative staff can still do it when they choose to. They just choose to spend more of their time on the ridiculous and the boring.<br /><br />David Foster, who wrote this episode, is the M.D. on the writing staff and has written some of the best explorations of ethics (e.g. Joel Grey's doctor who didn't get consent for his research irridiating babies; TB doctor) and all around medical stuff (the Esther and the poker game in All In). He wrote a lot for Cameron but now that she's off the show, it's interesting that he's moved on to Wilson who is the next closest thing to a realistic doctor the show has got.<br /><br />I like Wilson so I was happy to see him doing something other than babysit House or push Huddy. I would be so up for a web series with Wilson, Cameron, Chase, and Taub so I never have to see Cuddy, Thirteen, Foreman or juvenile House again.Katenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17517257.post-11841017198684365032009-12-02T02:02:59.531-05:002009-12-02T02:02:59.531-05:00Anon, having Josh Malina hunt was a lovely touch
...Anon, having Josh Malina hunt was a lovely touch<br /><br />It was great just seeing the team in snippets.Mapeelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12149683683413237283noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17517257.post-43864809928572519092009-12-01T19:07:35.665-05:002009-12-01T19:07:35.665-05:00I thought this episode was a real return to form, ...I thought this episode was a real return to form, in no small part because RSL is the heart of the show. The writers obviously know this ("House's Head", "Wilson's Heart"). The team screeching by with patients in distress was so hilarious that I turned to my husband at one point and said "I want to see THAT episode, too!)<br /><br />Hate to see fans give up on House. No really good show has ever escaped the creative slump, and sometimes those slumps can last awhile. It's the spark of episodes like these that keep me hooked when things are a seeming dark.Waterlandnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17517257.post-77892806889785813052009-12-01T18:44:04.924-05:002009-12-01T18:44:04.924-05:00I thought it was by far the 2nd best episode this ...I thought it was by far the 2nd best episode this season and did more (even in the background) showing House trying to keep his progress going. My heart broke a little when he said he wouldn't watch Wilson's surgery because if he died, then he'd be alone. I also liked that Wilson outbid Cuddy because she hurt House when he was progressing and vulnerable and she didn't have to go through Wilson to get to his ex-wife. I wonder how the Cuddy-centric episode in February will be. However, no 13-centric episode, I beg you.Edward Copelandhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12463676135131274426noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17517257.post-15398746116738100222009-12-01T15:52:49.255-05:002009-12-01T15:52:49.255-05:00Throughout the entire episode I kept wondering if ...Throughout the entire episode I kept wondering if you were watching it, Alan, because I felt certain that you would enjoy it as much as I did. I am particularly fond of the time they spend on the Wilson/House relationship and this episode was blissfully light on the Cottages (geez, I just realized I basically hate everyone on the team with the possible parttime exception of Chase). It was also blissfully light on the Cuddy/House relationship, with the exception of well-played moments like House exclaiming how not OK with Cuddy/Lucas he was in the car outside the motorcycle-crash victim's family's house.<br /><br />That final scene in the loft apartment was just beautifully played, and a great close. I like the notion that House and Wilson each need to be juuuuust a little bit more like each other.<br /><br />Oh, and "Great! Another person killed by religion!" was AWESOME.<br />But this episodeKarenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01288100796201737845noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17517257.post-26851308101172865392009-12-01T15:34:58.344-05:002009-12-01T15:34:58.344-05:00Was I the only one who let out a disappointed &quo...Was I the only one who let out a disappointed "Jeremy..." when Joshua Malina was shown hunting? I bet Aaron Sorkin won't ever work with him again.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17517257.post-803455013702839562009-12-01T15:02:23.418-05:002009-12-01T15:02:23.418-05:00I always enjoy seeing RSL as a centerpiece rather ...I always enjoy seeing RSL as a centerpiece rather than a table dressing. I know he has said that that he will return to theatre and never work on a full time tv show again because of the long hours, etc when it's over. I would love to see RSL in his own show, perhaps a comedy? I am sucker for a good drama, however, a comedy very rarely catches my attention. I think RSL would do well and be able to showcase all of his talent. Amysa, I do not think (judging from comments) that RSL enjoys LA and would like to showcase his talents on stage. His heart seems to be in NYC. <br />I enjoyed last night's show but it's not enough to drag me back in to watching it on a regular basis. It's on my dvr program. If I feel I enjoy an ep. I'll watch it, if not, it gets deleted. <br />It was a strong episode but a show alone cannot survive on several powerful showings over a course of a 22 episode season. If, as one suggested, the show is evolving into a more organic piece, I would definitely watch. <br /><br />Kirian, I own a loft in NYC. I think "loft" describes several different types of living space. My own has an open floor plan with the kitchen, dining room, living room and one of the bedrooms up a staircase in wide space. However, the other 2 rooms along with the bathrooms are closed spaces. I have seen many lofts that are complete open spaces though.JanieJonesnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17517257.post-57972533496317921912009-12-01T14:23:45.664-05:002009-12-01T14:23:45.664-05:00Even if it hadn't been a nicely written/direct...Even if it hadn't been a nicely written/directed/paced episode of television, getting to see RSL and Josh Malina act together would have been enough for me. They brought it. And Malina made me care about a guy who was behaving like a douche even if my loyalties went 100% with Wilson in the end. <br /><br />Ignoring RSL's frequent "I really don't like to work, so don't ask me to" quotes, I've been wondering since the early days why they didn't do an episode like this one. I always thought that that nice ep of "St. Elsewhere" where they broke it down into several independent acts would have been a nice model for them to try once.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17517257.post-9204876364164408872009-12-01T14:02:08.969-05:002009-12-01T14:02:08.969-05:00And we got to see Robert Sean Leonard, who has sai...<i>And we got to see Robert Sean Leonard, who has said he likes the easy workload (and accompanying fat paycheck) of being in a couple of brief scenes a week...</i><br /><br />Well, as the man said, ain't that a shame because before I checked out those "couple of brief scenes" were the only interesting thing going on. So, I guess we're not going to see RSL headlining a show worthy of his talent in this lifetime?Craig Ranapiahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08923246310584658857noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17517257.post-60501373017118202692009-12-01T13:19:39.807-05:002009-12-01T13:19:39.807-05:00I caved and watched this episode, and while it was...I caved and watched this episode, and while it was good, I'm still done with House (save these very special episodes). This episode will NOT suck me back in to the vortex that is House like the premiere episode did this season, because, oh, look what happened there. <br /><br />But, really good episode. See, this is something believable and organic of how someone like Wilson and House would act and do under the circumstances they place them in. Wow, it felt genuine AND made sense! Why can't they extend the same amount of consideration to the rest of the cast/episodes?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17517257.post-20605943348701190832009-12-01T12:02:38.332-05:002009-12-01T12:02:38.332-05:00I loved this episode--RSL always delivers and Hugh...I loved this episode--RSL always delivers and Hugh Laurie knows how to be as effective a supporting star as lead. The team was a hoot, racing by yelling cryptic phrases only Wilson can understand. <br /><br />Alan, I hope you find your way back to reviewing House again. Even though the writers took House one step back the last two eps, they took him two steps forward in this one. It's shaky but it's progress.jackienoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17517257.post-32424758431191080782009-12-01T11:51:58.288-05:002009-12-01T11:51:58.288-05:00This was a pleasant episode, but I don't for a...This was a pleasant episode, but I don't for a minute think it was anything but a one-off respite. It was successful not because it was brilliant, but because it ditched all the crap House has been dishing out this (& last season) i.e. no perils of 13, no Boreteen, no silly hiring & re-hiring of team members. Unfortunately they still made Cuddy look like a vindictive idiot, trying to stir up trouble with House by dragging Wilson into the mess (seriously, we know she already owns a large house with a yard, perfect for a toddler & Lucas & she's considering buying a loft? & Chuck, Wilson called her on it & that's why he bought the apartment). Shame the writers couldn't ditch Cuddy too for at least one episode. Problem is, it'll be back to same old, same old next episode.Liciahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04049771344561461122noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17517257.post-4055263206424099112009-12-01T11:26:13.601-05:002009-12-01T11:26:13.601-05:00amy, they did revisit that, just last season. POT...amy, they did revisit that, just last season. POTW was Dutch from The Shield as a guy who says everything he thinks. <br /><br />House gets suspicious about Wilson not wanting to go to a monster truck rally. House discovers Wilson has plans, which he says is him playing racquetball with Taub. House badgers Taub, admits it was a ruse, House digs further, and finds out that Wilson's discovered his brother in a psych ward.<br /><br />House goes with Wilson to see his brother, but gets an epiphany about POTW just as Wilson's called in to see his brother, so Wilson goes without him.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17517257.post-19142877272130833632009-12-01T10:56:31.753-05:002009-12-01T10:56:31.753-05:00No thoughts on Joshua Malina as the POTW?No thoughts on Joshua Malina as the POTW?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17517257.post-66409634824658043432009-12-01T10:31:02.122-05:002009-12-01T10:31:02.122-05:00An excellent episode all around, and "Wilson&...An excellent episode all around, and "Wilson" reminded me that in S1, the rabies episode dropped a hint that Wilson's brother is out there somewhere, a homeless drunk who hasn't been in contact with Wilson for years. I'd be really eager to see them take it up again, five seasons later.Unknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16341817458898107182noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17517257.post-78253154733118415722009-12-01T10:25:18.272-05:002009-12-01T10:25:18.272-05:00I didn't get several of the references, includ...I didn't get several of the references, including the German porn one. I loved it anyway. It was wonderful to get the outsider's view of House's insanity, and to see through Wilson's eyes. I didn't really buy the transplant, but lately if there is only one thing in a House episode that I don't buy, it's been a good show.<br /><br />I agree with Mackenzi that this episode showcased everything good about the show and left out everything bad.<br /><br />Robert Sean Leonard is always wonderful, and I was overjoyed to get so much of him this week. I liked the admittedly heavy handed contrast between Wilson and Molina's POTW's life choices (sorry, I can't recall the character's name). I liked House failing to get the liver from the sister. It's good to see him fail sometimes. I liked their conversation through the car door, too--it's the most open we've seen House in several episodes.<br /><br />The loft confused me. I thought the point of a loft was that it was one big open space--so why are there bedrooms?<br /><br />While I can't pretend to speak for the writers, who seem to live in a very different reality from ours, I can suggest that Wilson feels Cuddy lead House on by flirting with him even while she was dating Lucas.Kirianhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07477572997198004170noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17517257.post-60639089514136482422009-12-01T09:52:52.644-05:002009-12-01T09:52:52.644-05:00I would like to go all Pollyanna on you and hold f...I would like to go all Pollyanna on you and hold firm to my belief (fool though may I be) that this Wilson-centric episode may act as a seque toward a new path for the series. <br /><br />The writers have backtracked in a couple of episodes regarding House's new lease on life (less ass, more curmudgeon) but over all this season have written House as a character in search of change. <br /><br />This show's most interesting relationship has never involved the patients, Cuddy, ex-loves, Cameron/House, Cameron/Chase, or Thirteen/gag. It has always been the sometimes inconceivable relationship between house and Wilson. This episode seemed to set up a new direction for the show which will center more upon that and less upon the diagnostics, the team, or Cuddy. Many of the little scenes seem to bear this out.<br /><br />Wilson bought a condo for House. Wilson made an enemy of Cuddy for House. House declared his bro love for Wilson. <br /><br />So, over the next few episodes, I'm shutting my eyes tight and hoping against hope that this episode signifies an irreversible and rejuvenating change for the show. <br /><br />There is no place like home, there is no place like home, there is no place like home.AnnaNnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17517257.post-14648818851569773302009-12-01T09:44:24.669-05:002009-12-01T09:44:24.669-05:00As the show was ending last night, I had such a hu...As the show was ending last night, I had such a huge grin. Not only do I love Wilson's character, but the manner in which the episode was laid out worked for all. <br /><br />My second thought was, I bet Alan just loves this too!Kimmyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09809873313644835527noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17517257.post-30040930238718421862009-12-01T05:50:37.292-05:002009-12-01T05:50:37.292-05:00House was the first show I really started intentio...House was the first show I really started intentionally watching, but after seasons one and two I've spent the last few years wondering why I had ever been so enamored with it in the first place. <br /><br />Then an episode like "Wilson" comes along that reminds me of the heart, fun, and drama this show can pull of so well when they're not simply trying to out-clever and out-psychobable themselves again. It's almost a shame that they can only pull it off this one time - that the only way they're able to go back to those essential, human bits, is by making the show, in a way, 'new' once more through a different perspective. <br /><br />I must admit, it'll be a shame when we're back to the same old generic episodes again... *sigh*Myrandahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10717249133227541667noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17517257.post-52364282484650078252009-12-01T02:00:07.962-05:002009-12-01T02:00:07.962-05:00I'm pretty sure Wilson said he bought the loft...I'm pretty sure Wilson said he bought the loft because Cuddy hurt his friend - meaning House. Essentially, he was throwing a bone House's way.P "N" Khttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09121419370112666277noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17517257.post-7580056392181018162009-12-01T01:11:07.721-05:002009-12-01T01:11:07.721-05:00I think David Foster is the best writer the show h...I think David Foster is the best writer the show has these days and I'm glad he was the one to write the Wilson episode and give Robert Sean Leonard some really good substantive material to work with.<br /><br />I really missed Cameron though. The show for me isn't the same without her. This would have been her kind of episode too.Jillnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17517257.post-59181446314477556752009-12-01T01:07:42.239-05:002009-12-01T01:07:42.239-05:00Can someone explain why Wilson bought the loft to ...Can someone explain why Wilson bought the loft to spite Cuddy? I missed that somewhere. What did Cuddy do to deserve Wilson's meek wrath?Chuckhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15694071061222666196noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17517257.post-9814502696755113502009-12-01T00:35:41.892-05:002009-12-01T00:35:41.892-05:00I liked this episode too, till the end. Why does t...I liked this episode too, till the end. Why does the show itself seem to take House's point of view that the opposite of being a doormat is being a jerk? (Or that Cuddy actually deserves some kind of revenge for choosing to date someone other than House?)<br /><br />On the other hand, it'll be nice to get Wilson out of that cramped apartment, and to know that the odd couple will be living together for the foreseeable future. <br /><br />(By the way, I enjoyed the shout-out to "the Pigeon sisters" upstairs -- which was, of course, an actual "Odd Couple" reference.)BigTednoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17517257.post-43640011318057449642009-12-01T00:23:32.060-05:002009-12-01T00:23:32.060-05:00The only German porn I've seen is in a Rammste...The only German porn I've seen is in a Rammstein video, which I doubt counts, but damn if that wasn't super-funny because it came from Wilson.<br /><br />Nice ep. I keep forgetting Wilson has a first name. Like how he stated what it was to the chippie, too.deznoreply@blogger.com