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Ben Winter · July 12th, 2007, 05:44 PM

I am in love with the AU version and think the US version is a disgrace. Josh Lawson and crew are too funny! I hope three things happen; it doesn't get cancelled for a while, all seasons get released in the US on DVD pronto, and the US version gets canned just as quickly.

Josh Bass · July 13th, 2007, 02:28 AM

You're talking about the improv show, right? Yeah, it's God-awful. It's like they picked the worst people to do live improv. . .I know people in my life, actors, whoever, that could do a thousand times better. And I also can't figure out why the audienc is laughing. Are they cued to? Are they that brain-dead that weak, tepid (and this is being nice) humor actually amuses them? I mean, it isn't just kinda crappy, it's super unbelievably bad in a way that makes me wanna cry.

Maybe the actors have to restrain themselves to keep it broadcastable (in terms of censorship, I mean). . .it's definitely very weak.

Mark Kenfield · July 20th, 2007, 04:47 AM

Fellas if you enjoy "Thank God You're Here" look up a little Australian film called "The Castle" by the same group (Working Dog is their name). I think you'll enjoy it.

Cole McDonald · July 20th, 2007, 08:29 AM

I enjoyed the US Show...I also enjoy watching people thrown into improv situations who aren't ready for it. There were a couple of gems last season...most impressive were Stephen Root, Tom Green and Eddie Kaye Thomas.

Improv is hard, I do it every fall and really love watching people struggle with it, cause it makes me feel better ;) It's a tough gig for folks who don't do it on a regular basis. That wide-eyed glaring at the oncoming headlights is what people are laughing at in the audience...I've received many laughs that way personally.

July 12th, 2007, 05:44 PM	#1
Ben Winter Trustee Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Hollywood, CA Posts: 1,675 Images: 1	Thank God You're Here! I am in love with the AU version and think the US version is a disgrace. Josh Lawson and crew are too funny! I hope three things happen; it doesn't get cancelled for a while, all seasons get released in the US on DVD pronto, and the US version gets canned just as quickly. __________________ BenWinter.com

July 13th, 2007, 02:28 AM	#2
Josh Bass Slash Rules! Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Houston, Texas Posts: 5,472	You're talking about the improv show, right? Yeah, it's God-awful. It's like they picked the worst people to do live improv. . .I know people in my life, actors, whoever, that could do a thousand times better. And I also can't figure out why the audienc is laughing. Are they cued to? Are they that brain-dead that weak, tepid (and this is being nice) humor actually amuses them? I mean, it isn't just kinda crappy, it's super unbelievably bad in a way that makes me wanna cry. Maybe the actors have to restrain themselves to keep it broadcastable (in terms of censorship, I mean). . .it's definitely very weak. __________________ The Bass' camerawork The Bass on IMDB

July 20th, 2007, 08:29 AM	#4
Cole McDonald Trustee Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Sauk Rapids, MN, USA Posts: 1,675	I enjoyed the US Show...I also enjoy watching people thrown into improv situations who aren't ready for it. There were a couple of gems last season...most impressive were Stephen Root, Tom Green and Eddie Kaye Thomas. Improv is hard, I do it every fall and really love watching people struggle with it, cause it makes me feel better ;) It's a tough gig for folks who don't do it on a regular basis. That wide-eyed glaring at the oncoming headlights is what people are laughing at in the audience...I've received many laughs that way personally. __________________ Web Youtube Facebook

July 20th, 2007, 04:47 AM	#3
Mark Kenfield Major Player Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Melbourne, Australia Posts: 470	Fellas if you enjoy "Thank God You're Here" look up a little Australian film called "The Castle" by the same group (Working Dog is their name). I think you'll enjoy it.