"Glee" on Fox

[Dr. Funkenstein]

Did anyone stick around after "American Idol" last night to watch "Glee"?

I thought it was a REALLY good show and I'm looking forward to the fall season when it runs its regular course. If last night was bait...I'm hooked, and I can't wait for September.

[Finality]

I have seen a few previews, and I saw probably the last 10 minutes of the show. I'll consider giving it a chance.

I don't watch Idol, though, so I'll have to set an alarm or something ... :lol:

[Dr. Funkenstein]

I have seen a few previews, and I saw probably the last 10 minutes of the show. I'll consider giving it a chance.

I don't watch Idol, though, so I'll have to set an alarm or something ... :lol:

It's going to be on Wednesdays at 9, starting September 10th (probably pre-empted in October for baseball). In the fall, it gets "So You Think You Can Dance" as a lead-in, and in the spring it gets "American Idol".

Someone at Fox must LOVE Ryan Murphy.

[khigh]

It's going to be on Wednesdays at 9, starting September 10th (probably pre-empted in October for baseball). In the fall, it gets "So You Think You Can Dance" as a lead-in, and in the spring it gets "American Idol".

Someone at Fox must LOVE Ryan Murphy.

I loved the show and can't wait til September! But, I am a sucker for anything that is close to a musical.

[hremom]

My kids and I really enjoyed GLEE. It reminded me of watching FAME with my mom.

[RKing]

I found myself singing and dancing. "Just a small town boy......

[Finality]

It's going to be on Wednesdays at 9, starting September 10th (probably pre-empted in October for baseball). In the fall, it gets "So You Think You Can Dance" as a lead-in, and in the spring it gets "American Idol".

Someone at Fox must LOVE Ryan Murphy.
That's a good slot for my likes.

As long as it's not on Monday during Heroes or Tuesday during NCIS, I'm definitely game for giving it a chance. I was in a mega-nerd glee-club-like thing in high school, so it'll be interesting to see how similar it is. :)

[newyorkjetsfan]

I watched Glee, and it was good. I will watch it when it comes back in the fall.

[Dr. Funkenstein]

That's a good slot for my likes.

As long as it's not on Monday during Heroes or Tuesday during NCIS, I'm definitely game for giving it a chance. I was in a mega-nerd glee-club-like thing in high school, so it'll be interesting to see how similar it is. :)

It was freakishly close to my show choir in high school. Our vests were blue, however.

[Dr. Funkenstein]

So they trotted out the season premiere last night, and WOW.

Season Pass is now set, crush on Jayma Mays is now firmly established, and I am constantly amazed at how high Jane Lynch continues to set the bar.

They're going to re-run the episode tomorrow night at 9 pm (after "Are You Smarter Than A 5th Grader), but the re-runs will stop on 9/25 (when Dollhouse returns).

Love this show, highly recommend it to anyone who just wants to see something fun.

[MrShotShot]

Taped the one last night but haven't watched it yet.

Really enjoyed the pilot back in the spring. Looks like a quality show.

Speaking of, watched the pilot for Community on Facebook - absolutely hilarious.

[JimGP20]

I also like this show. I have the DVR set to record every episode.

[Dr. Funkenstein]

Taped the one last night but haven't watched it yet.

Really enjoyed the pilot back in the spring. Looks like a quality show.

Speaking of, watched the pilot for Community on Facebook - absolutely hilarious.
The preview I saw OnDemand for Community looked really good...looking forward to it.

[RogerDodger]

We're hooked. The DVR season pass is set.

The titles of the pamphlets in Emma's office were hilarious. But I am kind of surprised the gag reflex joke made it past the censors.

And Jane Lynch deserves a show of her own. Immediately.

[Dr. Funkenstein]

We're hooked. The DVR season pass is set.

The titles of the pamphlets in Emma's office were hilarious. But I am kind of surprised the gag reflex joke made it past the censors.

And Jane Lynch deserves a show of her own. Immediately.
Wife EXPLODED on the gag reflex joke. I didn't even catch it at first it went by so quick, but I rewound to re-check the pamphlet titles ("Divorce: Why Your Parents Stopped Loving You" and "I Can't Stop Touching Myself" :)) :)) ) and did an absolute spit-take.

[newyorkjetsfan]

I was amused with the glee club raunchy routine. :)

[Dr. Funkenstein]

Pimping my show bump

[RogerDodger]

Anyone else watch?

I still enjoyed it, but thought it veered a little too close to afterschool special territory at times tonight.

[athelass]

You mean Kurt being gay? I thought it was hysterical. I took it as parody. That last scene where Mercedes told him to have the courage to tell people he's gay was so funny. Everyone but Mercedes knows Kurt is gay just by looking at him. I thought that was the joke so I didn't take it seriously. Great episode tonight. Loved Jane Lynch and Victor Garber! Josh Groban was wonderful. This show is so much fun.

[angelicmadrigal]

::wrinkles nose:: No, no, and no.

[angelicmadrigal]

Josh Groban was wonderful.

He showed up on "Glee", okay that's it I'm totally burning his CD that I own.

[Dr. Funkenstein]

:sniff: I'm so proud...series premiere named Worst Show Of The Week by Parents Television Council...

http://www.parentstv.org/PTC/publications/bw/2009/0911worst.asp

[ExDem]

It is OK. Wish it were more of a family show. I wouldn't let young kids watch it at all. They could have made it just as good had they left out the sexual stuff, but then that would require some real creativity and a good writing staff, something hard to find. Oh, and we can't forget to push the left political agenda in the show as well. That gets so tedious and boring.

[Dr. Funkenstein]

It is OK. Wish it were more of a family show. I wouldn't let young kids watch it at all. They could have made it just as good had they left out the sexual stuff, but then that would require some real creativity and a good writing staff, something hard to find. Oh, and we can't forget to push the left political agenda in the show as well. That gets so tedious and boring.
It's high school...it's not designed for young kids, so you're right...they shouldn't be watching it.

And high school kids both know about and have sex...a high school show, set in a public school, without sex is just unrealistic.

[ExDem]

It's high school...it's not designed for young kids, so you're right...they shouldn't be watching it.

And high school kids both know about and have sex...a high school show, set in a public school, without sex is just unrealistic.

They original concept was that it would be a family show. It is not. I guess I am glad that my nieces and nephews did not and will not go to public school if that is an example of how public high school students and teachers act. I know my nieces will conduct themselves with class----bumping and grinding and simulating sex acts in a dance really isn't something most parents would want their teens to do. I wouldn't let a high-schooler watch it for many reasons.

Just a few:

Bulimic girl told that having no gag reflex will," be a good thing to have later on." Simulated oral sex during dance sequence. Sex act repeatedly simulated during dance sequence. Pamphlet titles that laugh at bipolar and bulimia among other probelms. Celibate girls portrayed as mean spirited teases. Christians portrayed as ridiculous hypocrites.

Typical formulaic lefty script. Predictable and boring.

[RogerDodger]

They original concept was that it would be a family show. It is not. I guess I am glad that my nieces and nephews did not and will not go to public school if that is an example of how public high school students and teachers act. I know my nieces will conduct themselves with class----bumping and grinding and simulating sex acts in a dance really isn't something most parents would want their teens to do. I wouldn't let a high-schooler watch it for many reasons.

Just a few:

Bulimic girl told that having no gag reflex will," be a good thing to have later on." Simulated oral sex during dance sequence. Sex act repeatedly simulated during dance sequence. Pamphlet titles that laugh at bipolar and bulimia among other probelms. Celibate girls portrayed as mean spirited teases. Christians portrayed as ridiculous hypocrites.

Typical formulaic lefty script. Predictable and boring.

You really should buy a new television set. They make them with something called an "off" button now.

[ExDem]

You really should buy a new television set. They make them with something called an "off" button now.

Wow. Aren't you clever!!! Too bad you cannot read.

[newyorkjetsfan]

Did anyone caught last night's episode?

I enjoyed the football players dancing to Single Ladies.

[Mimiheart]

I love this show... it's the first non-food, non-Tim Gunn, non-documentary show I've watched in a long time.

[neoINDIE]

Did anyone caught last night's episode?

I enjoyed the football players dancing to Single Ladies.

That was pretty friggin hilarious. Made it worth sitting through the whole show.

[mlisarules]

Glee is a good show, in ways its realistic and parts of it is fantasy.I mean the single ladies song during the football game is cute, but that won't happen in real life. I am now in my 2nd year of college and I know high school changed a lot. Sex is everywhere in high school both private and public. What bothers me about the show is the lip synching. BAD. Its too obvious for me.

[Buffalo]

I like the show, but if they are already this close to desperate housewives type plot arcs, 4 episodes in, not sure I can hang around. Football scene was pretty funny.

[JimGP20]

I do like the show, but some of the things happening lately in it are over the top. While amusing, the whole football thing is ridiculous. First of all.... the kicker. No way would he have enough time to do all that dance ritual stuff before a defensive lineman planted him to the ground. Then, the dance routine that the players did.... ever hear of delay of game penalties?? illegal motion?? false starts?? All of those would have been called on that last play. Like I said.... I do like the show, but it would be nice if they attempted to keep it partially based in reality.

And I also agree with Buffalo, in that some of the plot lines are taking a Deperate Housewives sort of approach... especially the pregnant cheerleader telling one guy that he's the dad (and he's evidently stupid enough to believe that sperm will swim through the hot tub and impregnate her), while actually getting knocked up by mohawk guy during a drunk. THEN.... you have the wife of the instructor who has lied this whole time about being pregnant, seeing this as some sort of opportunity to get this girl to give her baby up to them.

The show needs more singing, and less of all the other crap.

[Fitz]

I do like the show, but some of the things happening lately in it are over the top. While amusing, the whole football thing is ridiculous. First of all.... the kicker. No way would he have enough time to do all that dance ritual stuff before a defensive lineman planted him to the ground. Then, the dance routine that the players did.... ever hear of delay of game penalties?? illegal motion?? false starts?? All of those would have been called on that last play. Like I said.... I do like the show, but it would be nice if they attempted to keep it partially based in reality.

And I also agree with Buffalo, in that some of the plot lines are taking a Deperate Housewives sort of approach... especially the pregnant cheerleader telling one guy that he's the dad (and he's evidently stupid enough to believe that sperm will swim through the hot tub and impregnate her), while actually getting knocked up by mohawk guy during a drunk. THEN.... you have the wife of the instructor who has lied this whole time about being pregnant, seeing this as some sort of opportunity to get this girl to give her baby up to them.

The show needs more singing, and less of all the other crap.

I think you're taking it a bit too seriously. It's meant to be over the top. It's a satire of high school/high school movies. Most of the characters are blatant stereotypes. Sassy big black girl, flamboyant gay kid, quiet Asian, dumb jock, wheel chair kid. Think of it as a live action South Park.

[JimGP20]

I think you're taking it a bit too seriously. It's meant to be over the top. It's a satire of high school/high school movies. Most of the characters are blatant stereotypes. Sassy big black girl, flamboyant gay kid, quiet Asian, dumb jock, wheel chair kid. Think of it as a live action South Park.

I realize it's satire.... what I'm saying is that it would be a better show if it wasn't satire.

[chip]

Glee is great and very funny.

[chip]

They original concept was that it would be a family show.

Where did you see that?

[Dr. Funkenstein]

Where did you see that?
wondered that myself

[MrShotShot]

I can't get "shoulda put a ring on it" out of my head.

[Dr. Funkenstein]

I can't get "shoulda put a ring on it" out of my head.
<nodding>

But I have to say I'm developing a bit of a crush on the blonde that was dancing with him in that scene.

[MrShotShot]

<nodding>

But I have to say I'm developing a bit of a crush on the blonde that was dancing with him in that scene.

Definitely. She's got that bitchy-hot quality that Molly Ringwald had back in the day.

[Dr. Funkenstein]

I do like the show, but some of the things happening lately in it are over the top. While amusing, the whole football thing is ridiculous. First of all.... the kicker. No way would he have enough time to do all that dance ritual stuff before a defensive lineman planted him to the ground. Then, the dance routine that the players did.... ever hear of delay of game penalties?? illegal motion?? false starts?? All of those would have been called on that last play. Like I said.... I do like the show, but it would be nice if they attempted to keep it partially based in reality.

Yeah...I was saying that too while I was watching it. My wife's response was "it's a show about people singing and dancing...I'm pretty sure most of the audience doesn't care about an illegal formation"

And I also agree with Buffalo, in that some of the plot lines are taking a Deperate Housewives sort of approach... especially the pregnant cheerleader telling one guy that he's the dad (and he's evidently stupid enough to believe that sperm will swim through the hot tub and impregnate her), while actually getting knocked up by mohawk guy during a drunk. THEN.... you have the wife of the instructor who has lied this whole time about being pregnant, seeing this as some sort of opportunity to get this girl to give her baby up to them.

The show needs more singing, and less of all the other crap.

Good thing is they're getting a full season to work out the kinks. It's early, and I'm going to give the show time to grow before I start getting too critical.

As long as they keep trotting out the blonde in the dance numbers, I'm all good.

[JimGP20]

Yeah...I was saying that too while I was watching it. My wife's response was "it's a show about people singing and dancing...I'm pretty sure most of the audience doesn't care about an illegal formation"



Good thing is they're getting a full season to work out the kinks. It's early, and I'm going to give the show time to grow before I start getting too critical.

As long as they keep trotting out the blonde in the dance numbers, I'm all good.


Yeah... it's a work in progress. At first, it looked as if Rachel was the only one that could really sing, but I think that gradually, we will see the other characters display their talents as well. We've already seen Mercedes and Tina show their stuff in recent weeks.

[enki]

They original concept was that it would be a family show.

says who?

[Dr. Funkenstein]

Yeah... it's a work in progress. At first, it looked as if Rachel was the only one that could really sing, but I think that gradually, we will see the other characters display their talents as well. We've already seen Mercedes and Tina show their stuff in recent weeks.
So far, the only ones I KNOW are not singing are the two girls who were the "backup singers" when Quinn did her tryout for glee club. I read somewhere that the showrunners didn't want to cast too many people who couldn't sing, which is why they've got three people with extensive stage experience (Kurt, Will and Rachel) rather than more established star types. It's also why Kristin Chenoweth is guest-starring this week.

[Dr. Funkenstein]

Good episode last night...much less 'soap'-y than the last couple of weeks.

REALLY enjoyed the combo of Kristen Chenoweth and Lea Michele (Rachel) performing "Maybe This Time", and also the bit where Kurt yakked all over the germophobe and she had to take four decontamination showers.

[Fitz]

Last night's episode was "Strangers With Candy - The Musical"

[Dr. Funkenstein]

Last night's episode was "Strangers With Candy - The Musical"
a little bit...only I'd hit it with Kristen Chenoweth.

[newyorkjetsfan]

I liked Kristen Chenoweth's appearance on the show, especially when she taught the girls how to shoplift by hiding items inside the skirts.

[RogerDodger]

Their performance of Somebody to Love was great.

Chenowith for the guest star Emmy!

[Dr. Funkenstein]

Their performance of Somebody to Love was great.

Chenowith for the guest star Emmy!
:clap:

[Buffalo]

Last night's episode was "Strangers With Candy - The Musical"
Yes, and it was funny. Hope they go this path more than the last two weeks. Bring her back as a recurring character too.

[JimGP20]

Last night's episode was great... in my opinion, the best one so far. :cool:

[Dr. Funkenstein]

Last night's episode was great... in my opinion, the best one so far. :cool:
Haven't had a chance to see it yet...but I'm tearing it up when I get home!

[newyorkjetsfan]

Loved the mashed songs by the men and women.

[RogerDodger]

We need an excerpt from Sue's journal every week. I'm glad she's going to be directly involved with the club. Should be interesting.

Terri is so over the top insane I almost hope she pulls off the baby switch.

[MarkyS]

Watch "Glee?" Not a chance. Rooney and Garland ruined all other teens-get-into-music scenarios for me after the first time Mickey said, "HEY! Let's put on a show!!"

Can't be topped. No how, no way. Why bother?

M

[Dr. Funkenstein]

Watch "Glee?" Not a chance. Rooney and Garland ruined all other teens-get-into-music scenarios for me after the first time Mickey said, "HEY! Let's put on a show!!"

Can't be topped. No how, no way. Why bother?

M
Grandpa? :razz:

[Dr. Funkenstein]

Last night's episode was great... in my opinion, the best one so far. :cool:
See...I told you they were going to hit their stride :dance:

I've never watched Nip/Tuck because it's on at the same time as a bunch of other stuff I watch, but I'm told it's outstanding. I just couldn't see Ryan Murphy putting out a subpar product, you know?

[MarkyS]

Grandpa? :razz:

Nope. Just willing to look back more than one generation for excellence. In fact, I constantly find it evermore necessary. ;)

M

[newyorkjetsfan]

Jane Lynch was funny in the last episode. It was amusing when her character told the minority students how she can relate to them.

[Dr. Funkenstein]

Jane Lynch was funny in the last episode. It was amusing when her character told the minority students how she can relate to them.
Really liked their takes on "Hate On Me" and "Keep Holding On"...

I'm also liking that they're allowing Quinn to show a little bit more depth...Dianna Agron's a decent little actress there.

[Buffalo]

Please please stop with the overproduced music. No autotune.

[Dr. Funkenstein]

Please please stop with the overproduced music. No autotune.
Agreed...most of them can do the job without it.

[Joeybear23]

I saw one episode.
A girl who was supposed to be the head of the abstinence club got pregnant, and everyone was telling her to abort the baby (or at least suggesting it) except for the wife who's been lying to her husband about being pregnant, and she just wanted her to have the baby so she could take it and keep lying to her husband. And the wife's friend suggested that lies are what keeps a family together.

Sorry, I'll never turn on that trash again.

[newyorkjetsfan]

It was amusing when Fin and Quinn asked Emma how to be cool again. Funny.

Could someone remind me why Emma is marrying the janitor even though she doesn't love him?

[RogerDodger]

Could someone remind me why Emma is marrying the janitor even though she doesn't love him?

LOL! He's the football coach, not the janitor.

I think she's suppose to be marrying him to repress the feelings she has for Will. I wouldn't swear to that, though.

[Dr. Funkenstein]

I saw one episode.
A girl who was supposed to be the head of the abstinence club got pregnant, and everyone was telling her to abort the baby (or at least suggesting it) except for the wife who's been lying to her husband about being pregnant, and she just wanted her to have the baby so she could take it and keep lying to her husband. And the wife's friend suggested that lies are what keeps a family together.

Sorry, I'll never turn on that trash again.
I don't recall anyone telling Quinn to have an abortion. The wife's friend is her sister, and if you'd seen any of the other episodes you'd see that she's a horrible shrew to begin with.

But to each their own.

[enki]

I saw one episode.
A girl who was supposed to be the head of the abstinence club got pregnant, and everyone was telling her to abort the baby (or at least suggesting it) except for the wife who's been lying to her husband about being pregnant, and she just wanted her to have the baby so she could take it and keep lying to her husband. And the wife's friend suggested that lies are what keeps a family together.

Sorry, I'll never turn on that trash again.

then you didn't really pay attention to the show.

and as someone who's had the opportunity to see the entire season, I can say that you would be pleasantly surprised with the show as it progresses.

[Fitz]

And my hatred for baseball grows

[Dr. Funkenstein]

World Series hiatus bump...

You can still watch the last four or five episodes on Hulu...I've seen "Throwdown" four times now.

[Dr. Funkenstein]

Bumpin it back up...downloaded the album last week and I've been listening to it non-stop. Interesting take on "Dancing With Myself" from this week's upcoming episode.

[Dr. Funkenstein]

Good episode last night. I won't spoil it for anyone, but they focused more on secondary members of the club like Artie, Kurt and Tina.

[JimGP20]

Good episode last night. I won't spoil it for anyone, but they focused more on secondary members of the club like Artie, Kurt and Tina.


I never thought I could get choked up by an episode of "Glee"..... but when they showed Sue visiting her big sis....... :((

[Dr. Funkenstein]

I never thought I could get choked up by an episode of "Glee"..... but when they showed Sue visiting her big sis....... :((
I wasn't sure if that was her real big sister (character's anyway) or like a "Little Sister" program, you know?

[JimGP20]

I wasn't sure if that was her real big sister (character's anyway) or like a "Little Sister" program, you know?


No matter..... the Grinch has been exposed as a softy. :shhh:

[Dr. Funkenstein]

No matter..... the Grinch has been exposed as a softy. :shhh:
Time will tell...I hear she may be leaking set lists in the future :eek:

[chip]

I saw one episode.
A girl who was supposed to be the head of the abstinence club got pregnant, and everyone was telling her to abort the baby (or at least suggesting it)

You must have watched a different show because that didnt happen.

[Dr. Funkenstein]

You must have watched a different show because that didnt happen.
A couple of people did ask her about abortion (boyfriend asked "do you want to 'take care of it'?" and the teacher asked if they wanted help contacting Planned Parenthood), and later on Rachel has mentioned that she doesn't agree with Quinn's decision to have the baby, but that's been the extent of it.

[newyorkjetsfan]

I loved the wheelchair kid's version of Dancing With Myself.

[chip]

A couple of people did ask her about abortion (boyfriend asked "do you want to 'take care of it'?" and the teacher asked if they wanted help contacting Planned Parenthood), and later on Rachel has mentioned that she doesn't agree with Quinn's decision to have the baby, but that's been the extent of it.



Saying "everyone was telling her to abort the baby (or at least suggesting it)" is a crock. If people dont like it fine, making stuff up that never happened to support the decision not to watch it seems a lil stupid.

[Dr. Funkenstein]

Saying "everyone was telling her to abort the baby (or at least suggesting it)" is a crock. If people dont like it fine, making stuff up that never happened to support the decision not to watch it seems a lil stupid.

I agree with you...it is stupid to make up reasons to not like something when there are probably already reasons sitting in front of you to not like it.

I was just pointing out that there WERE people who asked, that's all.

[enki]

isn't the point that she chose not to have an abortion something a pro-life supporter would like? or is it that the subject of abortion was even brought up that is so upsetting?

[RogerDodger]

I thought last night's episode was the strongest since the pilot.

I love that one of the cheerleaders cheats off the kid with Down's Syndrome's math tests.

[khigh]

Just got Vol 1 of the soundtrack. The best CD to sing along to in the car if you don't care what people think about you- and I don't! I think I am in love. :)

[Dr. Funkenstein]

I thought last night's episode was the strongest since the pilot.

I love that one of the cheerleaders cheats off the kid with Down's Syndrome's math tests.
I loved this line...

"Some of us aren't really into baking. I, for one, don't understand recipes"

[Dr. Funkenstein]

Great episode last night...show keeps improving.

Again, I don't want to spoil too much, but I learned that a "ballad" is a male duck and that the square root of 4 is "rainbows".

Also, that Gary Puckett can be mixed with the Police and it can work.

[JimGP20]

Great episode last night...show keeps improving.

Again, I don't want to spoil too much, but I learned that a "ballad" is a male duck and that the square root of 4 is "rainbows".

Also, that Gary Puckett can be mixed with the Police and it can work.


The one thing about the show that I did not like last night was when Mercedes told Puck to back off after he revealed to her that he was the real father. She must think it's ok for Quinn to run Finn through this emotional roller coaster for no other reason than being selfish. I know all this is going on for the sake of story development, but get on with it... let that damned cat out of the bag !! :cool:

[Dr. Funkenstein]

The one thing about the show that I did not like last night was when Mercedes told Puck to back off after he revealed to her that he was the real father. She must think it's ok for Quinn to run Finn through this emotional roller coaster for no other reason than being selfish. I know all this is going on for the sake of story development, but get on with it... let that damned cat out of the bag !! :cool:
I'm betting it will come out later in the season. Either during February sweeps or towards the season finale.

[newyorkjetsfan]

Great episode. Loved the mashed-up song of Don't Stand So Close to Me and Young Girl.

[Mimiheart]

Great episode. Loved the mashed-up song of Don't Stand So Close to Me and Young Girl.
The mash-ups are really well done. :D

[khigh]

Loved that episode! The Rachel crush part hit close to home and it was fun to laugh about it now that high school was almost 6 years ago. I had a huge crush on my psychology teacher.

Actually had coffee with him last weekend and we ended up laughing about it.