Lab Rats Page 19

Perhaps one of the reasons this programme has been such a bone of contention and thus far generated 19 pages, is that there is absolute f**k all else on, sitcom or otherwise. Everything else has finished, innit. Office USA, and Scrubs with its odd/shit last episode. No wonder people are fixating on Lab Rats in such a disproportionate manner. What else is there on tv at the moment, in terms on new sitcom? Last of the Summer Wine? That's been on so long, it's getting to the point where Rik Mayall/Ade Edmonson et al are due for an appearance.

I've watched both episodes in full, the 2nd was better than the 1st and I watched the 2nd, so I'm guessing I'll watch the 3rd.

Best 'gag' so far is the disabled toilet door sign gag in ep.2.

The writing seems so hit and miss I'm convinced that this probably doesn't bear any resemblance to the original work that the writer penned. More likely it's been pulled to bits and the writer just wants to see his work commisssioned and on the tele.

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I've watched both episodes in full, the 2nd was better than the 1st and I watched the 2nd, so I'm guessing I'll watch the 3rd.

Best 'gag' so far is the disabled toilet door sign gag in ep.2.

The writing seems so hit and miss I'm convinced that this probably doesn't bear any resemblance to the original work that the writer penned. More likely it's been pulled to bits and the writer just wants to see his work commisssioned and on the tele.

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I would imagine that this is exactly what Chris Addison planned. It just hasn't worked. Which, incidentally, cheers me up no end. It proves that even these immensely talented and experienced people can still come up with stinkers, thus leaving the BBC on the hunt for yet more fresh talent.

Armando Ianucci is the producer, right?

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Armando Ianucci is the producer, right?

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Yep. And he's a Balding Scottish-Italian God amongst mortals.

I know, he is the King of all televisual treats.

How involved was he with it, or did he leave the details to someone else?

Quote: zooo @ July 21 2008, 1:57 PM BST

I know, he is the King of all televisual treats.

How involved was he with it, or did he leave the details to someone else?

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Very involved, as I understand it. This is just one of those shows that didn't gel despite everybody's best intentions.

Indeed.

I don't hate it anyway. S'alright, like.

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Indeed.

I don't hate it anyway. S'alright, like.

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I don't think many people do hate it. Even though it hasn't worked, there seems a lot of goodwill towards it. I can think of much more succesful comedies (Gavin and Stacy) which attract much more ire on these boards. Ridiculously, in my opinion.

Well I think it's OK so far. Perfectly acceptable turn-your-brain-off-and-watch fodder.

Quote: zooo @ July 21 2008, 1:55 PM BST

Armando Ianucci is the producer, right?

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Exec producer, isn't he?

I don't know.

Chris Addison is on the One Show right now wearing some rather sexy shoes.

Aw, he has cats called Eric and Ernie. I wuv him.

Quote: zooo @ July 21 2008, 7:09 PM BST

Aw, he has cats called Eric and Ernie. I wuv him.

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And he takes holidays in the UK. Yay.

Wait... Eric and Ernie! That didn't even register! YAY!

He is our new leader.

Hmm, I'll keep watching but I'm finding it very difficult to like. It's a bit all over the place and am thinking the same as a few others (mostly Aaron and Perry), that Jo Enright is the only one that seems right and it's most like a kids' sitcom. Interestingly, the Virgin OnDemand box didn't ask for a pin code to watch it, so I can only assume it's aimed at that 'whole family' demographic that don't watch BBC2 at 9:30pm on a Thursday night...

Dan