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RX_Sith Title: C&G Game Host Registered: Mar '06	Date Posted: 8/6/07 3:51pm Subject: RE: TV Variety Shows: (Now Discussing "The Merv Griffin Show")
	The Merv Griffin Show (from TV.com) Airs Next: Syndicated at Weekdays 2:00 PM (60 min.) Status: Ended Premiered: October 1, 1962 Last Aired: August 29, 1986 Show Categories: Talk Shows, Variety Shows Merv's talk show first aired on NBC (1962-1963, then again 1965-1968), CBS (1969-1972), and in syndication afterwards. Merv became a television host after filling in for Jack Parr on the Tonight Show in 1962 which impressed NBC enough to develop the Merv Griffin Show. The rest is history as we say. Beloved, endearing and charming host his OOOOO has become his own personal signature. Discuss. -----signature----- Chief of Staff - The SWC Rebel Scum
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Zaz Title: Manager, The Ampitheatre Registered: Oct '98	Date Posted: 8/6/07 11:27pm Subject: RE: TV Variety Shows: (Now Discussing "The Merv Griffin Show")
	Seen the occasional clip from it, but nothing more. Looks very generic.
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RX_Sith Title: C&G Game Host Registered: Mar '06	Date Posted: 8/16/07 2:58pm Subject: RE: TV Variety Shows: (Now Discussing "MADtv")
	MADtv. Airs Next: FOX at Saturday 11:00 PM (60 min.) Status: Returning Series Premiered: October 14, 1995 Show Categories: Comedy, Variety Shows A similar show to Saturday Night Live and In Living Color, sketch comedy series MADtv mines the world of popular culture for subjects ripe for parody. Based on the comic stylings of MAD magazine, the series satirizes celebrities, music videos, television shows, and more through outrageous sketches, a unique assembly of recurring characters, and the uninhibited zaniness of cast members. MADtv is now currently in its 12th season on FOX. Discuss. -----signature----- Chief of Staff - The SWC Rebel Scum
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Zaz Title: Manager, The Ampitheatre Registered: Oct '98	Date Posted: 8/16/07 10:40pm Subject: RE: TV Variety Shows: (Now Discussing "MadTV)
	Wow, twelve seasons, and I've managed to never even hear of it. That's nearly a record.
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Rogue1-and-a-half Title: Manager: Amphitheatre Registered: Nov '00	Date Posted: 8/18/07 7:27pm Subject: RE: TV Variety Shows: (Now Discussing "MadTV)
	Stephanie Weir is quite possibly the funniest woman alive. I love MadTV. The Blind Master sketches, which parody martial arts films, are a riot as are the ones where Weir plays the hyperactive little girl. -----signature----- Don't be a fool, don't be blind Heart of mine If you can't do the time, don't do the crime Heart of mine
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RX_Sith Title: C&G Game Host Registered: Mar '06	Date Posted: 8/25/07 9:29am Subject: RE: TV Variety Shows: (Now Discussing "The Mickey Mouse Club")
	The Mickey Mouse Club. (from TV.com) Airs Next: ABC at Weekdays 5:00 PM (60 min.) Status: Ended Premiered: October 3, 1955 Last Aired: December 30, 1959 Show Categories: Children, Variety Shows "Who's the leader of the club that's made for you and me?" Next to Howdy Doody (which it helped unseat), The Mickey Mouse Club was the defining children's television program of the 1950's. The show, which aired daily, featured a true variety of entertainment: singing, dancing, guest stars, classic Disney cartoons, serials, and a group of talented kids who became overnight sensations—the Mouseketeers. Led by adult leader Jimmy Dodd, and flanked by hefty Disney animator Roy Williams, the Mouseketeers sang and danced their way into the hearts of the first TV generation. The standout of the group was Annette Funicello. Young America watched as the lovely and talented teenaged beauty developed before their very eyes. Annette soon starred in her own serial on the show, and went on to a successful career in film and music. Another popular element of the show was the serialized adventures of The Hardy Boys and Spin and Marty. Veteran Disney child actor Tim Considine starred in both, making him what many refer to as the "Honorary Mouseketeer." Other serial performers included Tommy Kirk, David Stollery, and Roy Barcroft. Days of the Week: Monday - Fun With Music Day Tuesday - Guest Star Day Wednesday - Anything Can Happen Day Thursday - Circus Day Friday - Talent Round-Up Day Theme Song: Who's the leader of the club That's made for you and me M-I-C-K-E-Y M-O-U-S-E Hey! there, Hi! there, Ho! there You're as welcome as can be M-I-C-K-E-Y M-O-U-S-E Mickey Mouse! Mickey Mouse! Forever let us hold our banner High! High! High! High! Come along and sing a song And join the jamboree! M-I-C-K-E-Y M-O-U-S-E Mickey Mouse club We'll have fun We'll be new faces High! High! High! High! We'll do things and We'll go places All around the world We'll go marching Who's the leader of the club That's made for you and me M-I-C-K-E-Y M-O-U-S-E Hey! there, Hi! there, Ho! there You're as welcome as can be M-I-C-K-E-Y M-O-U-S-E Mickey Mouse! Mickey Mouse! Forever let us hold our banner High! High! High! High! Come along and sing a song And join the jamboree! M-I-C-K-E-Y M-O-U-S-E Discuss. -----signature----- Chief of Staff - The SWC Rebel Scum
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Zaz Title: Manager, The Ampitheatre Registered: Oct '98	Date Posted: 8/25/07 9:34am Subject: RE: TV Variety Shows: (Now Discussing "MadTV)
	My God. As a Canadian, I have never seen this show. I'm happy to say.
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RX_Sith Title: C&G Game Host Registered: Mar '06	Date Posted: 9/2/07 12:46pm Subject: RE: TV Variety Shows: (Now Discussing "Monty Python's Flying Circus")
	Monty Python's Flying Circus. (from TV.com) Originally on: BBC-1 (30 min.) Status: Ended Premiered: October 1, 1969 Last Aired: December 1, 1974 Show Categories: Comedy, Variety Shows And now for something completely different: Monty Python's Flying Circus was simply the most influential comedy program television has ever seen. Five Englishmen, all working under the constraints of conventional TV shows such as The Frost Report (for which the five Englishmen wrote), gathered together with an expatriate American in the spring of 1969 to break the rules. The result, first airing on BBC-1 on October 5, 1969, has influenced countless future men and women in the media and comedy since. Discuss. -----signature----- Chief of Staff - The SWC Rebel Scum
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Zaz Title: Manager, The Ampitheatre Registered: Oct '98	Date Posted: 9/2/07 12:52pm Subject: RE: TV Variety Shows: (Now Discussing "Monty Python's Flying Circus")
	Yes, there is some musical comedy, but otherwise, how is this a variety show?
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Mar17swgirl Registered: Dec '00	Date Posted: 9/2/07 1:03pm Subject: RE: TV Variety Shows: (Now Discussing "Monty Python's Flying Circus")
	RX_Sith posted: Five Englishmen, all working under the constraints of conventional TV shows such as The Frost Report (for which the five Englishmen wrote), gathered together with an expatriate American in the spring of 1969 to break the rules. Wrong! Four Englishmen, one Welshman, and one American! But yeah, to keep on topic, I agree with Zaz. I'm a huge Python fan (as everyone who knows me knows all too well), but MPFC isn't really a variety, even though there are quite a few musical numbers in it. -----signature----- "He was caught in Alicante with a sheep." "Flagrante, Chris, in flagrante." "Yeah... flagrante."
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Zaz Title: Manager, The Ampitheatre Registered: Oct '98	Date Posted: 9/2/07 2:10pm Subject: RE: TV Variety Shows: (Now Discussing "Monty Python's Flying Circus")
	I love the show, and I suppose the cartoons are 'variety'...
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DT421 Registered: Nov '03	Date Posted: 9/2/07 2:15pm Subject: RE: TV Variety Shows: (Now Discussing "Monty Python's Flying Circus")
	Variety? Okay... "I'm a lumberjack and I'm..." lol, nevermind -----signature----- rhonderoo "We have to believe in free will. We've got no choice." - Isaac Bashevis Singer "There is in every village a torch - the teacher: and an extinguisher - the clergyman." - Victor Hugo
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RX_Sith Title: C&G Game Host Registered: Mar '06	Date Posted: 9/9/07 7:39am Subject: RE: TV Variety Shows: (Now Discussing "The Muppet Show") - Date Edited: 9/9/07 7:40am (1 edits total) Edited By: RX_Sith
	The Muppet Show. (from TV.com) Originally on: Syndicated (30 min.) Status: Ended Premiered: September 20, 1976 Last Aired: June 8, 1981 Show Categories: Variety Shows, Comedy The Muppet Show After the success of Sesame Street in 1969, Muppet creator Jim Henson wanted to have a chance at his own series. In 1974, Henson shot a Muppet special called The Muppets' Valentine Show, which would later become a precursor for The Muppet Show. The special starred famous muppet, Kermit the Frog, with a cast of new muppets including: George the Janitor, Droop the Anteater, Crazy Donald (later named Crazy Harry), Brewsters the oldtimer, Mildred the goose, and Rufus (later named Muppy). Many of these characters were used during the first season of The Muppet Show, and quickly faded away to background characters. The special featured actress Mia Farrow, who taught the muppets about love, and that everyone loves something. Afterwards in 1975, Henson shot the failed pilot for the Muppet Show: Sex and Violence. Amazingly, Kermit the Frog was not in the pilot at all! Instead, the host was wimpy, Nigel, who Jim Henson wrote out of the show soon afterwards. After about a year, the muppet team went to the United Kingdom and were given the green light for the Muppet Show. The show became one of the top syndicated comedies of all time! The show featured a new group of Muppet characters including: Fozzie Bear, Miss Piggy, Gonzo, Scooter, Beauregard, Rowlf the Dog, and The Electric Mayhem. Each show featured a celebrity guest star, who were either personal friends of Henson, or his manager. The Muppet Show lasted for 5 years, and 120 episodes, two spin offs, and several movies. Theme Song: It's time to play the music It's time to light the lights It's time to meet the Muppets On the Muppet Show tonight It's time to put on makeup It's time to dress up right It's time to raise the curtain On the Muppet Show tonight Why do we always come here I guess we'll never know It's like a kind of torture To have to watch the show And now lets get things started Why don't you get things started It's time to get things started On the most sensational Inspirational Celebrational Muppetational This is what we call the Muppet Show! Characters Kermit the Frog Originally from "Sam & Friends" (1955), then later Sesame Street (1969), Kermit is the host of The Muppet Show. Miss Piggy Self-centered, yet very persuasive. Wants to marry Kermit. Fozzie Bear Furry, fuzzy, funny, fabulous, free-willing, fast, and frantic....he's Fozzie Bear. The Great Gonzo A "whatever". Scooter the Go-Fer Kermit's stage assistant. Rizzo the Rat Gonzo's sidekick. A rat with rat-itude. Rowlf the Dog Originally from The Jimmy Dean Show, Rowlf is a piano playing dog, and the first muppet to become a national star. Statler and Waldorf The two old-timers who sat in the balcony. Doctor Bunsen Honeydew The Muppet Show's scientist. Beeker Meep Meep Meep's meep. Beauregard: The Muppet Show's slow-witted janitor. Pops: Greeted the guests at the begining. The Swedish Chef Bork bork bork. The Eletric Mayhem The Muppet Show's band including: Dr. Teeth (lead vocalist and piano player), Sgt. Floyd Pepper (Bass, and Janice's boyfriend), Janice (guitarist, Floyd's girlfriend), Zoot (sax is his act), Lips (trumpet player), and Animal (HE WANT TO BAT DRUM!) First Telecast: September 27, 1976 Last Telecast: June 8, 1981 Episodes: 120 color episodes Spin-Offs: Muppet Babies and Muppets Tonight! Spin Offs: * Muppet Babies was Jim Henson's first animated series. The show featured familiar Muppet faces, only as babies. New characters included Nanny (the nanny of the nursery), and Skeeter (Scooter's twin sister). * Muppets Tonight! was basically a modern remake of The Muppet Show, featuring celebrity guest stars who at the peak of perfection at the time. New characters included: Pepe (the king prawn, okay?), Clifford (the cool hippie muppet)and Johnny Fiami and Sal Movies * The Muppet Movie (1979) * The Great Muppet Caper (1981) * The Muppets Take Manhattan (1984) * The Muppet Christmas Carol (1993) * Muppet Treasure Island (1996) * Muppets From Space (1999) * Kermit's Swamp Years (2002) * It's a Very Merry Muppet Christmas Movie (2002) * The Muppets' Wonderful Wizard of Oz (2005) Discuss. -----signature----- Chief of Staff - The SWC Rebel Scum
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SueAsideRide Registered: Oct '00	Date Posted: 9/9/07 10:57pm Subject: RE: TV Variety Shows: (Now Discussing "The Muppet Show")
	Not only was the Muppet Show hilarious, but it wasn't just a kid's show. I see things in it that I can appreciate now that I totally missed as a kid. It also had a few things you might not see on TV nowadays, like Alice Cooper getting Gonzo to sell his soul to the devil. It still amazes me as to how expressive the Muppets could be. -----signature----- GO HABS! Holy **** I hate the Yankees KILL UGLY INTERNET Fly casual
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Zaz Title: Manager, The Ampitheatre Registered: Oct '98	Date Posted: 9/9/07 11:05pm Subject: RE: TV Variety Shows: (Now Discussing "The Muppet Show")
	Ah...Pigs in Space!
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