Nights In White Satin isn't going to be in it? Goddamn.
Angel: Just admit it: you think you're gonna ride in, save the day, and sweep Buffy off her--Spike: Like you're not thinking the same thing. Angel: I'm already seeing somebody. Spike: What, dog girl?
'The Girl in Question'
Boxed Set, Vol. 1: Smallville, Due South, Farscape
A topic for the discussion of Farscape, Smallville, and Due South. Beware possible invasions of Stargate, Highlander, or pretty much anything else that captures our fancy. Expect Adult Content and discussion of the Big Gay Sex.
Elena - Sep 23, 2003 7:26:40 am PDT #573 of 10000
Thanks for all the fish.
DavidS - Sep 23, 2003 8:40:58 am PDT #574 of 10000
"Look, son, if it's good enough for Shirley Bassey, it's good enough for you."
I know more than one current fannish type who points to it (and to Hill Street Blues) as the source of story arcs on TV.
Joss specifically has cited Wiseguy for story arcs. (And Hill Street as an influence on how to do an ensemble cast for Firefly).
Also, Wiseguy was incredibly slashy at times.
Anne W. - Sep 23, 2003 8:42:58 am PDT #575 of 10000
The lost sheep grow teeth, forsake their lambs, and lie with the lions.
In other news, it only appears that SpikeTV is skipping over the Methos-heavy episode "Indiscretions" so they can get the two-part series finale wrapped up on Thursday and Friday. "Indiscretions" will air on Monday the 29th.
When I checked this week's schedule, I nearly had a screaming fit at the thought that I would not get to see Methos (and Joe!). Fortunately for my blood pressure, I decided to see what was scheduled for the following week.
shrift - Sep 23, 2003 8:48:05 am PDT #576 of 10000
"You can't put a price on the joy of not giving a shit." -Zenkitty
When I checked this week's schedule, I nearly had a screaming fit at the thought that I would not get to see Methos (and Joe!).
If they skipped it, I would have screamed for you all. Because the Great Adventures of Methos and Joe are not to be missed!
Road trip! Extra snark! Flashbacks that don't completely suck (in the bad way)!
In fact, I may go watch that one today, if I can find the bloody tape.
DXMachina - Sep 23, 2003 8:56:58 am PDT #577 of 10000
You always do this. We get tipsy, and you take advantage of my love of the scientific method.
Joss specifically has cited Wiseguy for story arcs.
Yup. Wiseguy was the first show I remember watching that had discrete arcs. Hill Street and the like had great continuity from ep to ep, and character arcs, but no overall plot for the season.
Frankenbuddha - Sep 23, 2003 9:01:07 am PDT #578 of 10000
"We are the Goon Squad and we're coming to town...Beep! Beep!" - David Bowie, "Fashion"
Yup. Wiseguy was the first show I remember watching that had discrete arcs. Hill Street and the like had great continuity from ep to ep, and character arcs, but no overall plot for the season.
Exactly how I remember it, and why I loved both so much. They were both also good at bringing the angsty goodness, and killed off major charcters in horrible ways.
Anne W. - Sep 23, 2003 9:20:59 am PDT #579 of 10000
The lost sheep grow teeth, forsake their lambs, and lie with the lions.
They were both also good at bringing the angsty goodness, and killed off major charcters in horrible ways.
Oh, yes. I remember when they killed off Joe Wossname (Coffee? but that seems odd) so unexpectedly.
DXMachina - Sep 23, 2003 9:27:04 am PDT #580 of 10000
You always do this. We get tipsy, and you take advantage of my love of the scientific method.
Joe Coffey.
The one that I remember most was when they killed off the small-timer that Belker was always busting, the one who would always give Belker a fake name ("Name?" "Curtis." "Last name?" "Interruptus"). Belker finds him shot in an alley, and as he's dying, he tells Belker his real name so Mick can tell his mother what happened.
Frankenbuddha - Sep 23, 2003 9:27:46 am PDT #581 of 10000
"We are the Goon Squad and we're coming to town...Beep! Beep!" - David Bowie, "Fashion"
Joe Coffee - yes! I was trying to remember his name. Also, I remember a cop who was taking payoffs, and had been a regular for a season or two, got stabbed and graphically bled to death on screen. I think the character was played by Ken Olin, but I could be wrong.
Anne W. - Sep 23, 2003 9:32:22 am PDT #582 of 10000
The lost sheep grow teeth, forsake their lambs, and lie with the lions.
Joe Coffey.
Another thing I remember about that is that the actor had a twisted sense of humor, and invited his family and friends over to watch that particular episode.
He did not tell them or hint in any way that his character was being killed off.