I got bored and turned off last night.
I'd love to love it, but for me it doesn't work in basic terms - not "is it funny?" (because the odd bit is), but "is it funny enough?"
For me, no.
And I don't think this is anything to do with Newman, just that this high-concept idea doesn't work for any longer than 5 or 10 minutes (max) as a TV show. I've seen him live in rip-roaring form doing similar material in a different way; but on TV, it hasn't persuaded me.
Quote: Badge @ November 7, 2007, 11:23 PMAnd I don't think this is anything to do with Newman, just that this high-concept idea doesn't work for any longer than 5 or 10 minutes (max) as a TV show. I've seen him live in rip-roaring form doing similar material in a different way; but on TV, it hasn't persuaded me.
Agreed. I find that if you think about the conceit too much, it starts to fall to pieces. So a series based on a shaky premise is asking for trouble.
He's fit though, innit.
Quote: zooo @ November 9, 2007, 12:15 PMHe's fit though, innit.
You could never be a politician. Far too honest.
