tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17517257.post5548488625313686527..comments2024-03-28T18:01:28.997-04:00Comments on What's Alan Watching?: A day in the life of press tour: ABCAlan Sepinwallhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03388147774725646742noreply@blogger.comBlogger10125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17517257.post-82612473987483656932008-07-16T13:27:00.000-04:002008-07-16T13:27:00.000-04:00Update on the main blog page now, including McPher...Update on the main blog page now, including McPherson addressing the Heigl situation.Alan Sepinwallhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03388147774725646742noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17517257.post-30455578871927069722008-07-16T13:23:00.000-04:002008-07-16T13:23:00.000-04:00I'd love to see Kristin Wiig on something like tha...I'd love to see Kristin Wiig on something like that. The character she played in Knocked Up would be perfect for that show. Actually, almost every character she's ever played would probably fit right in. <BR/><BR/>I'm probably one of the few who wasn't the least bit phased by what Heigl said and I think I'm in the minority as far as not having much of a problem with Izzie as a character. Maybe I just don't care anymore. I think I've just grown a little tired of the media being shocked that Heigl has no filter and says whatever she wants whenever she wants. She's been doing it since Roswell. She's probably been doing it since birth. Either way, I'd be really surprised if they actually killed or just got rid of Izzie. They have her under contract and it's probably far more fun and interesting to keep her there than give her what everyone is theorizing she wants. As a viewer I'd be disappointed if they quickly disposed of her because it would be nice to see them actually *try* to write themselves out of the hole they've dug these past couple of seasons with her. Then again, they get rid of her and they could focus on other problems in the writing.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17517257.post-92078849760235090612008-07-16T13:21:00.000-04:002008-07-16T13:21:00.000-04:00Interesting news about Poehler. All the stuff I'm ...Interesting news about Poehler. All the stuff I'm wondering about has less to do with her possible role on it and more with ancillary stuff, to wit:<BR/><BR/>1) Is the spin-off being filmed in LA?<BR/><BR/>2) If so, does that mean Will Arnett's less likely to make return visits to <I>30 Rock</I>?<BR/><BR/>3) If so (again) does that mean I can't look forward to seeing Poehler at the UCB theatre the next time I visit NYC?<BR/><BR/>Anyway. I also look forward to hearing about the <I>Scrubs</I> panel. I don't watch the show anymore but I still find Bill Lawrence incredibly entertaining.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17517257.post-4877341444233811762008-07-16T12:36:00.000-04:002008-07-16T12:36:00.000-04:00You should ask them why they are recasting almost ...You should ask them why they are recasting almost everyone on Life on Mars except for the lead, when he is its biggest problem. Also, tell them to give Colm Meaney more to do. <BR/><BR/>Heigl's comments about how horrible Grey's Anatomy was as a show this year were incredibly accurate, but alas the writing is not the entire problem, and that is why I don't feel bad about the backlash against her. Unfortunately, this will also divert Shonda's attention from actually fixing the problems that have crept in since the second season.Nicolehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11317568565085893849noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17517257.post-2545023696696637302008-07-16T12:26:00.001-04:002008-07-16T12:26:00.001-04:00I heard from some gossip person on the radio that ...I heard from some gossip person on the radio that Grey's Anatomy's Shonda is "killing off" Izzie as a result of the comments she made about not getting enough material. It is well said that Ms. Heigl could have made a less accusatory statement by saying "there are more deserving roles and I just didn't think any one episode showcased the character's year long development" That would have not slammed the writers (as much). Anyway, can you get any info if the write-off of the Izzie character is indeed true.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17517257.post-50268616353361229102008-07-16T12:26:00.000-04:002008-07-16T12:26:00.000-04:00For something Office-like, I'd love to see Kristin...For something Office-like, I'd love to see Kristin Wiig.Joehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05135139008278044619noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17517257.post-68134466246218916232008-07-16T11:37:00.000-04:002008-07-16T11:37:00.000-04:00Poehler does go broad a lot, because she can bring...Poehler does go broad a lot, because she can bring the crazy. But I LOVE her straight man. As an improviser, she can make anyone look good. I'll have to find some youtube links -- her slow burn is Dave Foleyesque. <BR/><BR/>Hopefully they can resist the urge to make her wacky. After all, Carrell was kind of a crazy TDS correspondent, and he underplays on The Office.SMMhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03228707282665237517noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17517257.post-81875845077765651862008-07-16T11:16:00.000-04:002008-07-16T11:16:00.000-04:00I love The Office. I love Amy. I'm still not sold ...I love The Office. I love Amy. I'm still not sold on this spin off/companion, though. I'm just worried that might be too much "awkward" for NBC to handle and when NBC doesn't know what to do with something it's just bad for everyone. <BR/><BR/>Totally looking forward to news from the Scrubs panel.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17517257.post-41521683399829459642008-07-16T10:31:00.000-04:002008-07-16T10:31:00.000-04:00Apropos of nothing, Marc Guggenheim is writing the...Apropos of nothing, Marc Guggenheim is writing the current arc in <I>Amazing Spider-Man</I>, so ask him about the new Kraven to throw him off.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17517257.post-91849241959407289392008-07-16T10:14:00.000-04:002008-07-16T10:14:00.000-04:00If they get Amy Poehler for the spin off, I am SO ...If they get Amy Poehler for the spin off, I am SO there. OMG! That is probably the best casting news I have heard in a long time. I LOVE HER! (and her hilarious husband...I wish he'd get back on tv)K J Gillenwaterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12023089365553324315noreply@blogger.com