Glee http://forums.televisionwithoutpity.com/index.php Sat, 21 Nov 2009 15:20:35 -0500 10 Old Glee Thread http://forums.televisionwithoutpity.com/index.php?showtopic=3184777
On the surface it just sounds like its another riff on High School Musical. The difference is that it seems to be aiming for something a bit more serious. Better stars, (hopefully) better writing, and from the previews at least, apparently its tongue planted firmly in its cheek.

It was a toss up whether to put this in the Sitcoms area or here, but since it seems to be a "Dramedy" more than a "Comedy", this seemed closer.

Here's FOX.com's area for it: http://www.fox.com/glee/

Here's the extended (4 minutes plus) preview: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NNU0KoBIIdE

There's a ton of cliche (although a good deal of it seems intentional--and I think they intend to mock some of those cliches), and creator Ryan Murphy can be pretty hit or miss, but "Popular" was pretty good in its own way, and I think this is aiming in that direction more than H.S. Musical.

I can also see some "Freaks and Geeks" influence, and maybe from the junkpile more than a bit of "Bring It On".

The singing, by the way, is not willy nilly anywhere, but appears to actually only happen when someone might actually be singing in real life (in the shower, at Glee practice, in a Glee performance, etc.).

The cast is pretty impressive. Instead of going for Disney graduates, they're going for a few actual Broadway stars. Our protagonist, the teacher, Will Schuester (played by Matthew Morrison) came to us via "Hairspray". The Tracy Flick-ish discovery he uncovers at the school, Rachel Berry, is played by Lea Michele, from the mega-Broadway hit Spring Awakening (who's been on Broadway since she played the younger version of Cosette in the mid-1990s cast of Les Mis--I actually saw Les Mis when she was there and I recall her quite clearly). And the guest star list? Already I've seen acknowledgments that Victor Garber and Kristen Chenoweth will be appearing, as well as an ongoing role (the evil, if somewhat cliched, Cheerleading coach) played by Jane Lynch.

It's being given a prime premiere spot: Tuesday May 19th at 9PM, in a spot normally occupied by American Idol. This may actually be a smart move if some of that fandom spills over and watches.]]> Tue, 21 Apr 2009 04:11:09 -0400 http://forums.televisionwithoutpity.com/index.php?showtopic=3184777 Glee Spoiler DISCUSSION http://forums.televisionwithoutpity.com/index.php?showtopic=3188556 Mon, 31 Aug 2009 03:24:33 -0400 http://forums.televisionwithoutpity.com/index.php?showtopic=3188556 <![CDATA[1-4: "Preggers" 2009.09.23]]> http://forums.televisionwithoutpity.com/index.php?showtopic=3189170
DISHONESTY IS THE BEST POLICY ON AN ALL-NEW "GLEE" WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 23, ON FOX

Kurt takes center stage when he tries out for the football team in order to impress his dad. Sandy and Sue join forces to carry out their plans for destroying the Glee Club. Meanwhile, Quinn and Finn's relationship is tested when they receive some life-changing news in the "Preggers" episode of GLEE airing Wednesday, Sept. 23 (9:00-10:00 PM ET/PT) on FOX. (GLE-104) (TV-14; D, L, S) CC-HDTV 720p-Dolby Digital 5.1
]]> Sat, 19 Sep 2009 09:32:50 -0400 http://forums.televisionwithoutpity.com/index.php?showtopic=3189170 <![CDATA[1-9: "Wheels" 2009.11.11]]> http://forums.televisionwithoutpity.com/index.php?showtopic=3190710
THE CLUB ROCKS AND ROLLS ON AN ALL-NEW "GLEE" WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 11, ON FOX

When Artie's chances of traveling with the group to Regionals are in question, Will challenges the kids to step out of their comfort zones and experience life from a different point of view. Meanwhile, the Glee Club hosts its first "diva-off" between Kurt and Rachel, and Sue reveals a softer side in the all-new "Wheels" episode of GLEE airing Wednesday, Nov. 11 (9:00-10:00 PM ET/PT) on FOX. (GLE-109) (TV-PG; D, L) CC-HDTV 720p-Dolby Digital 5.1
]]> Sat, 07 Nov 2009 10:16:19 -0500 http://forums.televisionwithoutpity.com/index.php?showtopic=3190710 <![CDATA[1-5: "The Rhodes Not Taken" 2009.09.30]]> http://forums.televisionwithoutpity.com/index.php?showtopic=3189476
A NEW MEMBER JOINS THE CLUB ON AN ALL-NEW "GLEE" WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 30, ON FOX

Kristin Chenoweth ("Pushing Daisies") Guest-Stars

Will thinks the glee club desperately needs more of an edge, so he brings in his former classmate, April Rhodes (guest star Chenoweth), to spice things up. Will's plan seems to be going smoothly until he realizes he may be losing a key member of the club in "The Rhodes Not Taken" episode of GLEE airing Wednesday, Sept. 30 (9:00-10:00 PM ET/PT) on FOX. (GLE-105) (TV-PG; D, L) CC-HDTV 720p-Dolby Digital 5.1
]]> Sun, 27 Sep 2009 21:06:34 -0400 http://forums.televisionwithoutpity.com/index.php?showtopic=3189476 <![CDATA[1-2: "Showmance" 2009.09.09]]> http://forums.televisionwithoutpity.com/index.php?showtopic=3188809
-- "GLEE" -- (9:00-10:00 PM ET/PT)

LOVE IS IN THE AIR ON AN ALL-NEW "GLEE" WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 9, ON FOX

The Glee Club performs in front of the school for the first time and surprises everyone in the audience. When Rachel realizes her feelings for Finn, Quinn goes to great lengths to keep her man. Meanwhile, Mr. Schuester's wife reveals some surprising news, leaving Will to figure out a new way to make ends meet in the "Showmance" Season Premiere episode of GLEE airing Wednesday, Sept. 9 (9:00-10:00 PM ET/PT) on FOX. (GLE-102) (TV-14; D) CC-HDTV 720p-Dolby Digital 5.1
]]> Mon, 07 Sep 2009 11:02:56 -0400 http://forums.televisionwithoutpity.com/index.php?showtopic=3188809 <![CDATA[1-8: "Mash-Up" 2009.10.21]]> http://forums.televisionwithoutpity.com/index.php?showtopic=3190103
CORY AND QUINN SINK TO THE BOTTOM OF THE FOOD CHAIN ON AN ALL-NEW "GLEE" WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 21, ON FOX

Inspired the by the students, Will composes a mash-up for a very special occasion. Meanwhile, in a shocking reversal of roles, McKinley High's cool kids are dethroned in an "icy" fashion, and Sue shows off her softer side in the "Mash-Up" episode of GLEE airing Wednesday, Oct. 21 (9:00-10:00 PM ET/PT) on FOX. (GLE-108) (TV-PG; D, L, S) CC-HDTV 720p-Dolby Digital 5.1
]]> Sun, 18 Oct 2009 00:42:36 -0400 http://forums.televisionwithoutpity.com/index.php?showtopic=3190103 <![CDATA[1-3: "Acafellas" 2009.09.16]]> http://forums.televisionwithoutpity.com/index.php?showtopic=3188988
"Acafellas" - 9 \ 8c

-- "GLEE" -- (9:00-10:00 PM ET/PT)

IT'S ALL ABOUT BUILDING CONFIDENCE ON AN ALL-NEW "GLEE" WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 16, ON FOX

Victor Garber and Josh Groban Guest-Star

Will forms the Acafellas, an all-male acapella vocal group, spending more time building his own confidence and more time away from the glee club. In Will's absence, the glee club decides to hire a well-known choreographer to help coach them to Nationals. Meanwhile, Mercedes is bitten by the love bug, but her feelings aren't reciprocated in the "Acafellas" episode of GLEE airing Wednesday, Sept. 16 (9:00-10:00 PM ET/PT) on FOX. (GLE-103) (TV-PG; D, S) CC-HDTV 720p-Dolby Digital 5.1
]]> Sun, 13 Sep 2009 23:56:36 -0400 http://forums.televisionwithoutpity.com/index.php?showtopic=3188988 <![CDATA[1-7: "Throwdown" 2009.10.14]]> http://forums.televisionwithoutpity.com/index.php?showtopic=3189894
"Throwdown" - 9 \ 8c

-- "GLEE" -- (9:00-10:00 PM ET/PT)

SUE AND WILL DUKE IT OUT ON AN ALL-NEW "GLEE" WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 14, ON FOX

To cause dissention among the Glee Club members, Sue forces the students to compete against each other, but the real showdown happens when she and Will get called into the principal's office. Meanwhile, the Glee kids rally to support Quinn after some shocking news is revealed in the "Throwdown" episode of GLEE airing Wednesday, Oct. 14 (9:00-10:00 PM ET/PT) on FOX. (GLE-107) (TV-PG; D, L) CC-HDTV 720p-Dolby Digital 5.1


I get the feeling Bobby Flay will not be involved in this throwdown.]]> Sun, 11 Oct 2009 10:06:52 -0400 http://forums.televisionwithoutpity.com/index.php?showtopic=3189894 <![CDATA[1-6: "Vitamin D" 2009.10.07]]> http://forums.televisionwithoutpity.com/index.php?showtopic=3189677
GLEE
"Vitamin D" - 9 \ 8c

-- "GLEE" -- (9:00-10:00 PM ET/PT)

MORE THAN THE RECOMMENDED DAILY ALLOWANCE ON AN ALL-NEW "GLEE" WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 7, ON FOX

Will challenges the kids to a healthy dose of completion with boys against girls in a mashup showdown. Meanwhile, Terri takes a job as the school nurse to keep an eye on Will, despite having no medical experience, and hands out pills like they're candy, leaving the kids a little paranoid in the "Vitamin D" episode of GLEE airing Wednesday, Oct. 7 (9:00-10:00 PM ET/PT) on FOX. (GLE-106) (TV-PG; D, L) CC-HDTV 720p-Dolby Digital 5.1
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