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Charlie - Get me the number for the Butterball hotline!

Discussion in 'Anything goes' started by Evil Bastard (aka Chris_L), Nov 23, 2011.

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  1. outofplace

    outofplace Well-Known Member

    You knew that one had to come up. I never get tired of it. Amazing stuff, the writing and the performance by Sheen.
     
    outofplace, Nov 24, 2011
    #13
  2. Smash Williams

    Smash Williams Well-Known Member

    Ask and ye shall receive.

     
    Smash Williams, Nov 24, 2011
    #14
  3. Moderator1

    Moderator1 Moderator Staff Member

    The Thanksgiving reference in the original post is from the first WW I saw and it got me hooked. Great stuff.

    I think I've told this before but what they hey: The Queen and I were eating at a mid-level joint in NYC one night. Martin Sheen and a guest, one table over. He was telling her acting stories - we just ate and listened. It was like dining next to President Bartlet.

    Seven seasons? I have to check the DVD collection and start from the top.

    Best show ever?
     
    Moderator1, Nov 24, 2011
    #15
  4. Steak Snabler

    Steak Snabler Well-Known Member

    "If I cook it inside the turkey, is there a chance I could kill my guests? I'm not saying that's necessarily a deal-breaker."
     
    Steak Snabler, Nov 24, 2011
    #16
  5. HC

    HC Well-Known Member

    And can I just put in another vote for the theme song? One of my absolute favourites. I watched an entire season in one week when I was doing "Sound of Music" and always played the credits so I could hear that music.

    Also - Josh? I'd hit that in a heartbeat.
     
    HC, Nov 24, 2011
    #17
  6. lisa_simpson

    lisa_simpson Active Member

    It's in the discussion, but a few of those seasons post-Sorkin were uneven, to say the least. But at its best? Tough to beat.
     
    lisa_simpson, Nov 24, 2011
    #18
  7. SixToe

    SixToe Well-Known Member

    "I cann do th bwiefing! I cann even say bwiefing!"
     
    SixToe, Nov 24, 2011
    #19
  8. Bodie_Broadus

    Bodie_Broadus Active Member

    I thought the last two seasons, with Jimmy Smits (who I really like), were great.

    Best network show ever in my book. Second best of all-time behind The Wire.
     
    Bodie_Broadus, Nov 24, 2011
    #20
  9. Steak Snabler

    Steak Snabler Well-Known Member

    Yeah, basically the last season-and-a-half was outstanding. The first season and first-half season after Sorkin left (Season 5 and first half of season 6) were pretty crappy.
     
    Steak Snabler, Nov 24, 2011
    #21
  10. Dyno

    Dyno Well-Known Member

    I got to be there for the filming of scene during one of the first seasons. I didn't watch the show at the time, I had to be there for work and it was a late night shoot. I totally didn't appreciate it at the time. I got to meet Martin Sheen and talk to Josh and Toby. Looking back, it was one of the cooler things I've gotten to do. I'm upset I didn't realize it at the time.
     
    Dyno, Nov 24, 2011
    #22
  11. outofplace

    outofplace Well-Known Member

    Sounds like a very cool experience.

    And yes, I think it was the best ever, even with the rough patches right after Sorkin left. They definitely finished strong. I am still wishing they would pick up where they left off.
     
    outofplace, Nov 24, 2011
    #23
  12. Appgrad05

    Appgrad05 Active Member

    You wanna tempt the wrath of whatever from high atop the thing?
     
    Appgrad05, Nov 24, 2011
    #24
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