Celeb Gossip

[Artemis]

Maybe I find it awful in a LOTR type way. I hated it, but can appreciate it's value. If it truly did all of this stuff you guys are saying that it did. Hahah. I'm trying to backtrack now.

[Ron_NYC]

That picture is...bad, but not offensive. I think Sofia is hilarious, but the picture is weird.

I just don't think it captures Lucy at all.

Yea, this sums up what I thought about it.

If it literally created comedy then that comedy evolved profoundly thank god.

Hahah I fucking KNEW this was coming. "Evolution" and everything!

[Ron_NYC]

Maybe I find it awful in a LOTR type way. I hated it, but can appreciate it's value. If it truly did all of this stuff you guys are saying that it did. Hahah. I'm trying to backtrack now.

Well it was in the 50s, so um, yea....I can guarantee you it did.

I tried to give you that chance FTR

[bowieluva]

Maybe I find it awful in a LOTR type way. I hated it, but can appreciate it's value. If it truly did all of this stuff you guys are saying that it did. Hahah. I'm trying to backtrack now.

Dude hahaha this is seriously the TV version of being a holocaust denier. Like, yes. It is a FACT that I Love Lucy revolutionized television. If you study TV in any capacity, it will be a major focus. Just the introduction of the three cameras alone.

[k_bass]

Yeah, I don't think everyone should love it, I've just never heard anyone say it's awful. I've just always thought it was good for all the reasons you said, she helped create I Love Lucy, ran her own television studio. How many other women were stars of a tv show at that time?

[Artemis]

I don't even know how to address this because it has to do with the origins of comedy, television, and scripted shows. I Love Lucy was groundbreaking in a bajillion ways. An interracial marriage, a female star, etc. Lucille Ball was a trailblazer. And the humor was appropriate for the time. It was the 1950s, you weren't going to get Breaking Bad as one of the three shows being aired on television.

I like other shows from the 50's. I don't need a 1950's style breaking bad to appreciate old TV. I just didn't like I love Lucy or the Three Stooges. I just cannot stand that type of humor. Time appropriate or not.

[Artemis]

Yeah, I don't think everyone should love it, I've just never heard anyone say it's awful. I've just always thought it was good for all the reasons you said, she helped create I Love Lucy, ran her own television studio. How many other women were stars of a tv show at that time?

While I think her accomplishments were truly awesome, it doesn't change my feeling about her show.

[Ron_NYC]

Its influence was profound and Lucille Ball paved the way for a lot of things, like women being able to be pregnant on TV.

Also, they hid a cheese in a tuba.

And interracial coupling.

[Ron_NYC]

It doesn't have to be someone's taste but it inarguably literally launched television and invented the three camera sitcom. Its influence was profound and Lucille Ball paved the way for a lot of things, like women being able to be pregnant on TV.

I like other shows from the 50's. I don't need a 1950's style breaking bad to appreciate old TV. I just didn't like I love Lucy or the Three Stooges. I just cannot stand that type of humor. Time appropriate or not.

I hate the stooges, I love Lucy.

See what I did there?

[bowieluva]

I think it's pretty telling to compare the two since the Three Stooges were entirely stunt gags and Lucy was a much,much more complex and clever show.

[Ron_NYC]

I think it's pretty telling to compare the two since the Three Stooges were entirely stunt gags and Lucy was a much,much more complex and clever show.

Yea, I'm kinda confused by that too. I mean I really don't get the stooges at all, but I have always been entertained by Lucy.

And I want an opinion on The Honeymooners, Artemis.

[Artemis]

I tried to give you that chance FTR

Ha. I so should have jumped on it!

[Artemis]

Yea, I'm kinda confused by that too. I mean I really don't get the stooges at all, but I have always been entertained by Lucy.

And I want an opinion on The Honeymooners, Artemis.

Is that the one where the guy says, "To the moon." I didn't care for it. See how I changed it from it's awful to I didn't care for it?

[bowieluva]

There is a huge difference, though. Like, I can say 'I don't like such and such' and that means MY taste, whereas 'that's shit' should be reserved for things like the show Grimm which is inarguably horrible.

[Ron_NYC]

Is that the one where the guy says, "To the moon." I didn't care for it. See how I changed it from it's awful to I didn't care for it?

[Ron_NYC]

There is a huge difference, though. Like, I can say 'I don't like such and such' and that means MY taste, whereas 'that's shit' should be reserved for things like the show Grimm which is inarguably horrible.

I feel like that with Lord Of The Rings. I have never seen it, but I tried a few times and every time I gave up a few minutes in. I have ZERO familiarity with the books though.

But it's supposed to be a big deal production wise, and I get that.

[Artemis]

There is a huge difference, though. Like, I can say 'I don't like such and such' and that means MY taste, whereas 'that's shit' should be reserved for things like the show Grimm which is inarguably horrible.

Hmm. I kind of get it. I don't feel the same way about I Love Lucy as I do about Jersey Shore. I truly hate the show, but, yea, I don't think the world would be a better place without it. Furthermore, I think it's a neat part of history and iconic to the 50's. Same with the Three Stooges. But who knows? Maybe one day Jersey Shore will be seen as iconic to the early 21st century.

And now I'm off to google Grimm. Fucking MDS.

[bowieluva]

Grimm is the worst show on television that isn't reality TV.

[puzzld]

Maybe I find it awful in a LOTR type way. I hated it, but can appreciate it's value. If it truly did all of this stuff you guys are saying that it did. Hahah. I'm trying to backtrack now.

It was. Sexist and dated now? Sure. But ground breaking in it's day.

[Artemis]

It was. Sexist and dated now? Sure. But ground breaking in it's day.

That's been covered. Still don't dig it.

[Ron_NYC]

It was. Sexist and dated now? Sure. But ground breaking in it's day.

Groundbreaking!

It's Song Of The South in case anyone is wondering.
http://www.snopes.com/disney/films/sots.asp

[puzzld]

Groundbreaking!

It's Song Of The South in case anyone is wondering.
http://www.snopes.com/disney/films/sots.asp

Great movie. Uncle Remus, Briar Rabbit, TarBaby. Sigh.

[jeneria]

Grimm is the worst show on television that isn't reality TV.

Thank God someone else feels this way! I watched half a season before I gave up. The lead actor is as charismatic as moldy bread and the plots are so lame. I stopped watching the other fairy tale one because it seemed too twee after four episodes. I'll stick to Lost Girl on SyFy.

[jeneria]

As long as everyone stays away from Louise Brookes and Carol Lombard.

Two of the most gorgeous actresses ever. There are few who come close, although I am partial to Liz Taylor. But that's mostly because she was a crazy Pisces and I'm a Pisces. That's why I adore Drew Barrymore for ever.
Other Hollywood beauties: Ingrid Bergman, Clara Bow, Gene Tierney and Fay Wray!

[Ron_NYC]

Two of the most gorgeous actresses ever. There are few who come close, although I am partial to Liz Taylor. But that's mostly because she was a crazy Pisces and I'm a Pisces. That's why I adore Drew Barrymore for ever.
Other Hollywood beauties: Ingrid Bergman, Clara Bow, Gene Tierney and Fay Wray!

How old are you people?