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Well, I watched it once

posted 10 years ago by jackgriffin1-1
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and I guess that'll be about it. I was hoping for an intelligent Brit to follow Craig, but that's not to be. What I thought:

Why is there a bar in the studio, other than the fact that the show is prominently sponsored by Anheuser-Busch?

What the hell is that leading the band? I thought it was wearing a wig, but nope. And it's going to interact with Corden every night?

I don't like the gang interviews. Cavett did it well, but he would interview each person individually first. It's going to be awkward having two completely disparate people shouting over each other to get attention. Luckily Kunis was in awe of Hanks so there wasn't a shouting match.

Are all the guests going to have to run that gauntlet to get to the stage? At least that could prove interesting and embarrassing.

Corden is going to have to tone down his Fallon-cackle. Are all the new talk show hosts going to be on meth?

I know it was only the first night, but you can get an immediate feeling right off the bat whether you're going to like something or not. At least he really thanked Ferguson, who never got any recognition. I wish him well, but the show's not my cup of tea, or glass of Budweiser. Craig got me to watch talk shows again, but I guess that's over now. Oh well; more free time for me.

[–] kassandra227 10 years ago

seriously? every single thing you disliked is what i liked. practically every talk show has always talked to one guest, done, bring out the other. in the early days of late night TV shows, the first guest would even hang around on the couch while the second and third were there. what the hell happened to that? now it's "i'm gonna promote my movie, tell a presumably cute story and leave because i'm too good for this."

i found Corden's show to be refreshing. i absolutely loved the sequence recapping Tom Hanks' career. Corden kept up and it really was a lot of fun.

as for the bar, who knows? after one show, that's basically just nitpicking. think of a first show hosted by anyone. they don't have the time to introduce every new element. i figure they will get to it if they really need to.

i had never seen Corden in a single thing before watching this. he seems genuine, talented and really wants to entertain the audience and the viewers. i liked Craig Ferguson, but i have a feeling i'll be watching James Corden from now on. if this episode is any indication, i will enjoy it even more so.

"I married a witch ... cool" - Ichabod Crane, Sleepy Hollow

[–] jackgriffin1-1 10 years ago

I agree that Corden seems like a nice guy. He just doesn't have that intelligent anarchy thing going on that made Ferguson's show incredible. But imagine having Meryl Streep and a rapper coming out together. (Actually, that might be fun to watch, and I'd like to see them run the gauntlet).

p.s. You liked the band leader?

[–] kassandra227 10 years ago

the fact that he is unlike Ferguson is a plus. i really liked Craig, but he got old (i mean his show; not necessarily him ... though, he kind of did too).

no host will completely great when he starts, but if Corden continues to be entertaining, his show will be very successful. i love his humility when he gave tribute to Craig and said he would take care of the show.

i'm not one who gets overly critical. if i like a show, i like it. or otherwise. i like the format and demeanor of Corden.

"I married a witch ... cool" - Ichabod Crane, Sleepy Hollow

[–] jackgriffin1-1 10 years ago

I notice you never said anything about the band leader.

[–] kassandra227 10 years ago

too early to tell. i have nothing against him, if that's what you mean.

"I married a witch ... cool" - Ichabod Crane, Sleepy Hollow

[–] Wood-20 10 years ago

It's interesting that you interpreted him as acting out of humility. One of the main criticisms that has been made about Corden for years is his arrogance and pomposity. Which, after the dust settles on the show, may become more apparent either in a good way or a bad way.

As for the first show, I really didn't enjoy it at all. I have seen other chat shows attempt the group interview style, but this one wasn't done very well. It was missing a pretty important element throughout: nothing was funny.

I feel sorry for Reggie Watts. He is such a genius, but this is a terrible fit for him. I almost wish it was Reggie's show.

[–] kassandra227 10 years ago

i don't really concern myself with criticisms of people. i know he didn't show any of that in the first episode; about which i was commented.

there were laughs in the interviews. then again, i don't think the interview portion of these shows has to be packed with laughs. i suppose my question would be i you turned on the show with a preconceived notion that you would not like it.

"I married a witch ... cool" - Ichabod Crane, Sleepy Hollow

[–] treeline1 10 years ago

I really hate the gauntlet entrance. And the forced standing ovation and endless applause. And the bandleader isn't nearly as cool as he thinks he is. The bar has no purpose (and no one was drinking).

It's definitely the Graham Norton show, US-version.

[–] I_Guard_Tanelorn 10 years ago

"Are all the new talk show hosts going to be on meth? " LMAO This, totally this.

Didn't Jimmy Kimmel's show used to have a bar in the studio that would actually serve drinks to the audience when the show started? I mean, he definitely did, but I can't remember if it was actually part of the set or not, or just off to the side. They got rid of it eventually cause he said it was a logistical nightmare. But considering at the least they would often cut to shots of the audience holding up their drinks, Corden is not the first one to do that.

Reggie Watts is one of those musician comedians, who's whole bit is mostly being weird and making noises. I have no idea why they picked him for the band leader. The guy is basically a freak show.

The first ep was beefed up with star power video segments and a Tom Hanks montage skit that clearly had been prepared for some time before shooting. When this show has to really on its own merits, day to day, I think the weaknesses will become readily apparent. This was more of an event than a talk show.

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[–] WhiskeySam 10 years ago

Corden has an imminently punchable face. He's incredibly phony.

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[–] ColinInLa 10 years ago

What the hell is that leading the band? I thought it was wearing a wig, but nope. And it's going to interact with Corden every night?

I love the smell of superficial condescension in the morning. Reggie Watts is plenty talented. You've obviously never seen Comedy Bang Bang on IFC.

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