tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17517257.post553050627097151913..comments2024-03-28T18:01:28.997-04:00Comments on What's Alan Watching?: 'Royal Pains,' 'Burn Notice' reviews - Sepinwall on TVAlan Sepinwallhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03388147774725646742noreply@blogger.comBlogger11125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17517257.post-73501470240398993282009-06-04T15:05:58.571-04:002009-06-04T15:05:58.571-04:00It's funny that you talk about networks trying...It's funny that you talk about networks trying to copy their own successes, because I just got around to watching that new FOX show today, "Mental," which immediately smacks of being an attempt at ripping off "House"...<br /><br />... Except they curiously strip the lead character of the kind of edge and darkness that makes Greg House so interesting. It's like some d-bag at FOX said, "Man, 'House' is doing really well for us despite Greg House being a hobbled misanthrope druggie. Imagine how much better the show would be if Chase were the lead character." <br /><br />And then that guy somehow got greenlit to go create "Mental" pretty much on that basis alone.J.J.https://www.blogger.com/profile/11999053649820732449noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17517257.post-19606813043201584832009-06-04T14:05:26.173-04:002009-06-04T14:05:26.173-04:00Thanks, Alan!Thanks, Alan!LAnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17517257.post-127674739419975882009-06-04T14:00:55.989-04:002009-06-04T14:00:55.989-04:00I'm still waiting for Dr. Acula, M.D.
But, ma...I'm still waiting for Dr. Acula, M.D.<br /><br />But, man, USA is doing everything they can to make this look like Burn Notice, aren't they? The same promos, the bright colors, the unconventional location, the good doctor is "blacklisted" etc...<br /><br />Not to say I won't watch it tonight, just sayin...<br /><br />COLDO: What your friend-o is in the winter. Or maybe what your condo is when there's no heat.Jeff K.https://www.blogger.com/profile/06066184275506238731noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17517257.post-5251729531801694172009-06-04T13:53:23.095-04:002009-06-04T13:53:23.095-04:00Alan - How long does Royal Pain run over tonight? ...<i>Alan - How long does Royal Pain run over tonight? I previously set my DVR to catch it, will readjust if you can give me an estimation. Many thanks.</i><br /><br />I think it's supposed to run until 11:17 or thereabouts.Alan Sepinwallhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03388147774725646742noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17517257.post-78136869940143200892009-06-04T13:51:21.450-04:002009-06-04T13:51:21.450-04:00Best line of the day so far from Variety's rev...Best line of the day so far from Variety's review: "nothing more than a second-degree 'Burn'." Ouch.Roberthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03759513028364776662noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17517257.post-13802633481876442292009-06-04T13:41:38.620-04:002009-06-04T13:41:38.620-04:00Alan - How long does Royal Pain run over tonight? ...Alan - How long does Royal Pain run over tonight? I previously set my DVR to catch it, will readjust if you can give me an estimation. Many thanks.LAnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17517257.post-45731551726713812312009-06-04T11:21:37.901-04:002009-06-04T11:21:37.901-04:00Michael did a few medical things in the bank episo...Michael did a few medical things in the bank episode, didn't he? It's not that big of a leap to Burn Notice, MD, I think.<br /><br />Captcha = sulush (who knew Sulu had an alcohol prob?)deznoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17517257.post-42620891120414500162009-06-04T10:56:40.160-04:002009-06-04T10:56:40.160-04:00If you read the Nix interview, it looks like we...If you read the Nix interview, it looks like we're going to get at least one episode of Burn Notice, MD.Alan Sepinwallhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03388147774725646742noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17517257.post-44758806010386741562009-06-04T10:50:49.208-04:002009-06-04T10:50:49.208-04:00I'd watch a show called Burn Notice, M.D.I'd watch a show called Burn Notice, M.D.Jordannoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17517257.post-22479228575003265012009-06-04T10:21:43.299-04:002009-06-04T10:21:43.299-04:00Because you use an established hit to funnel audie...Because you use an established hit to funnel audience into a new show.Alan Sepinwallhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03388147774725646742noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17517257.post-15060159053423443382009-06-04T10:15:10.228-04:002009-06-04T10:15:10.228-04:00It is SO VERY WRONG that Burn Notice is on at 9:00...It is SO VERY WRONG that Burn Notice is on at 9:00 and RP at 10:00. Burn should have the later, sexier hour. Pains is the cute lead in; who wants cute after the cool of Burns. It just won't taste right. Why would USA reverse what is clearly the natural order of things?Mapeelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12149683683413237283noreply@blogger.com