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Marysafan
Member
08-07-2000
| Tuesday, August 31, 2004 - 2:35 pm
http://www.infobeat.com/index.cfm?a...ticle&id=516363 The above link is to an article that says that Ralphie and his ailing (now deceased) father had been estranged. Evidently, Dad didn't think too highly of Ralphie's career choice, but after Last Comic Standing, he saw things differently. I am glad that they were able to put that all behind them before he passed.
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Lurknomore
Member
07-07-2001
| Tuesday, August 31, 2004 - 4:36 pm
ARRRGGHHHHH thanks guys. Tivo is one of my most wanted toys (but with current finances, not gonna happen soon).....and I only get Comedy Central on my dish. So I could watch or tape BB on cable with much poorer reception but don't wanna lol. I have GOT to call Direct TV and talk them into a multi-room system. SO unfair that us long time loyal customers aren't getting them when they are giving them free right and left to newbies!
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Gemma120in2002
Member
07-05-2003
| Wednesday, September 01, 2004 - 6:40 am
Marysafan, I went to read the article, but unfortunately it's gone. I think that the estrangement from his father had to make this so much harder for Ralphie. Look at all the time that was wasted because the father couldn't accept his son's path. I have always told my children that their lives are a gift that I gave to them. What they choose to do with that gift is up to them. Just don't leave it laying around on the floor of their bedroom to get stepped on and broken and thrown away.
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Newsanchor
Member
11-05-2003
| Wednesday, September 01, 2004 - 10:32 am
Hi all. I'm new to this forum so be gentle please! lol Unfortunately I missed Monday's episode and was wondering if someone would be kind enough to fill me in on why Jessica replaced Bonnie? Thanks in advance for any info!
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Newsanchor
Member
11-05-2003
| Wednesday, September 01, 2004 - 10:46 am
Ok, I found the answer--nevermind. I guess Bonnie didn't want to be the first eliminated three times in a row huh?
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Ketchuplover
Member
08-30-2000
| Thursday, September 02, 2004 - 4:59 pm
I wasn't impressed by anybody 
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Luvmom
Member
10-17-2000
| Thursday, September 02, 2004 - 7:06 pm
Hi Newsanchor!! WELCOME!!! Don't worry about us.We are very gentle....well most of us....lol I really hope Dave wins this.I love that guy.
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Gadzooks
Member
08-30-2000
| Monday, September 06, 2004 - 10:53 pm
I don't like the new format. The fun part was watching them live together and do silly contests. The wall to wall comedy turns me off and I think they just killed this show by changing it.
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Dynair
Member
01-06-2004
| Tuesday, September 07, 2004 - 1:28 am
I agree Gadzooks. They were moving toward this format in the second season. And, the second season of them living together was so dull--just a bunch of people strategizing and unhappy most of the time. But did you notice, in the final clips, that they did seem to have some fun? I would have loved to have seen more of the spontaneous interaction in the house--funny or not funny. That was what made the first season so delightful. I wonder about the editing, and the purpose of this shift. Do they think we're all so jaded that we only want non-stop performances (many in which the performers do the same jokes)? I also have to wonder, if every single show demands a new performance, if any of these people are bringing in writers, because an entirely new routine is very hard for a true comic to suddenly come up with on short notice. (Just a fan observation, I'm neither a comic nor a joke writer, and I'd love to hear feedback from anyone who is.) I think this show was originally a great & fun & creative project.
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Dynair
Member
01-06-2004
| Tuesday, September 07, 2004 - 1:40 am
My memory is that it was briefly said that Bonnie had other commitments, and that Jessica was next in line for the vote. Very good synopsis Marysfan, and others who added to the performances. Ralphie May has not been one of my favorites, but he really was amazing in his dedication to performance. I'm glad to hear more of the background on his father's death--it gave me even more respect for his integrity in going ahead with "The Show."
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Ketchuplover
Member
08-30-2000
| Tuesday, September 07, 2004 - 4:47 pm
Does Jay Mohr irritate anybody else?
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Luvmom
Member
10-17-2000
| Tuesday, September 07, 2004 - 5:00 pm
ME ME ME!!! 
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Ketchuplover
Member
08-30-2000
| Tuesday, September 07, 2004 - 5:57 pm
Jay wasn't too bad tonight. The comics were half good. How many LCS comics does it take to tell a funny joke? Answer:The world may never know.
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Newsanchor
Member
11-05-2003
| Tuesday, September 07, 2004 - 6:40 pm
IMO... funny tonight...Jay, Tammy, Alonzo Not so funny tonight...Tess, Rich, Gary The other two...meh
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Luvmom
Member
10-17-2000
| Wednesday, September 08, 2004 - 6:27 am
Hi, I missed the first 15 minutes.Which group won this week?Why was there only 4 at the end for elimination and how were the 8 picked that performed last night? Newsanchor,We really have different taste....lol Funny Tonight....Tess,Rich,Gary & Ralphie Not Funny....Jay,Tammy & Alonzo(Definitely not his best night imo) Worst....Robbie
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Newsanchor
Member
11-05-2003
| Wednesday, September 08, 2004 - 6:32 am
Season 2 won again last night Luvmom. Funny how our funny and unfunny are completely flipped! lol Just goes to prove...what some find funny...others don't.
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Fruitbat
Member
08-07-2000
| Wednesday, September 08, 2004 - 6:38 am
Jessica was voted in by Team 2. They chose between the women finalists in Vegas. Team 2 won the money again. One is eliminated from each team every week. The change in format was to reveal the two from each team with the lowest votes. Each team decided who was going to preform from their own team this week. Next week we see those the other 4 from each team. They split their money makers and weak to balance each competition. Rob and Jay were sacrifaced. Tammy could go instead of Jay. Hard to call that one.
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Luvmom
Member
10-17-2000
| Wednesday, September 08, 2004 - 7:12 am
Thanks Newsanchor and fruitbat!!! I really appreciate it!! I think it's great that we all have different tastes.Makes for interesting conversation!!
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Marysafan
Member
08-07-2000
| Wednesday, September 08, 2004 - 7:32 am
Daughter and I share our three votes. One goes to her fave...one to mine...and one to the funniest. This week they went to Gary, Ralphie, and Alonzo who we agreed hit home runs.
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Madelane
Member
08-20-2001
| Wednesday, September 08, 2004 - 7:53 am
I threw one vote each to Alonzo and Rich, and the rest (cell phone also) to Gary. Come on, it was funny! The abbreviation for "at!" Am I truly the only one who thought that was hysterical? His Mom with the emails? Ha ha!
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Fruitbat
Member
08-07-2000
| Wednesday, September 08, 2004 - 8:16 am
Humor is subjective and this thread illustrates that. I did not think Gary was good last night. The @ thing was eh. He was off his game. Alonzo was not great either. Usually his ideas are good but something in his articulation and not going for more subtle points within his takes falls flat with me. I am not sure I got my point across. I guess I like a dryer sense of humor. Tammy.....sigh.......Trumps hair and Jackson's face? This is tired stuff that ran it's course years ago. Jay, can't tell one set from another. Starting to repeat a joke because the audience didn't get it is bad enough but having to wait until the laughter stops to do so is just pinhead behavior. Precious man though. Voss is as much a one trick pony as Tammy and Dat can be. How far can you go calling out stupid behavior? Rob is just not funny. Sweet guy. Ralphie gave me a chuckle or two. It was refreshing to hear some material other than 'da hood speak'. Tess did not do her I am fat but sexy bit. I give her credit for that. I got a chuckle with white men wanting to take her hiking. Last night was just not that good. I was stunned to see Kathleen in the bottom two. Her George W material was entertaining. Glad to see Corey go. How many times can you hear the same cheating on his women stuff. I don't find it offensive, just boring. Tere or Sean, I didn't care who went. Sean will be next. I am looking forward to Mordal and Heffron next week. I am not sure team 1 is going to win any money. I suspect many viewers missed the first season and will be unable to tune into Dave with these short sets. None of these comedians have time to allow the audience to digest their material. All of them are understandably frantic to get as much into their set as they can to reach large numbers.
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Newsanchor
Member
11-05-2003
| Wednesday, September 08, 2004 - 8:28 am
I mainly agree with you Fruitbat, but I didn't think Tess was funny. Sorry, just tired of the same old, same old with her. I thought Tammy was funnier than Tess last night. And Gary...well it wasn't his best set, or Alonzo's either, but I thought he was better than Rich. Rob I didn't think was funny either. Ralphie gave me a laugh or two last night, but he's never been a big fave of mine either. I wasn't surprised Kathleen was in the bottom 2 last night. I think it's the wrong time for political humor, IMO. You run the risk of making 1/2 the audience mad. Do you really want to risk splitting your vote total? I wouldn't, but then that's just me.
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Fruitbat
Member
08-07-2000
| Wednesday, September 08, 2004 - 9:19 am
Newsanchor, Tess was not funny at all. I am married to a white man who loves to hike so that one tiny little thing made my mouth curl into a hint of a smirk. Some could have perceived it as a sneer. Her manner is grating too. Mea culpa, I had a momentary lapse of being kind. 
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Fruitbat
Member
08-07-2000
| Wednesday, September 08, 2004 - 9:50 am
..........oh and Newsanchor. I hope you get it that I am being humorous. I read that you are new posting here and asked up all to be kind. It just dawned on me that you may misunderstand, not knowing me.
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Newsanchor
Member
11-05-2003
| Wednesday, September 08, 2004 - 10:52 am
Oh yes! I'm just new to this section--I've posted at TVClubHouse for a year or so. And as they say...to each his own. 
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