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Re: Paul Merton: Innovative Rebel turned Straight-Laced Conformist?

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Robert TorresMar 1, 2010

I agree that Paul Merton has become essentially the new heart and soul for the program. In my discussion about Paul Merton as one of the New Breed of JAM Players, I pointed out that it was Paul Merton that essentially helped move the show forward in the wake of Kenneth Williams' death. when Paul isn't on the show, certainly the show becomes something else, but I wouldn't say its unbearable. Nicholas Parsons himself pointed out that the success of the show doesn't rest with one individual. It usually depends on who they get on the panel and if those panelists are a mixture of experienced players and perhaps someone new, there is the potential there for something extraordinary humor.

--- On Mon, 3/1/10, Maria Eugenia Garibotti <garibotti@...> wrote:

From: Maria Eugenia Garibotti <garibotti@...>
Subject: Re: [just-a-minute] Re: Paul Merton: Innovative Rebel turned Straight-Laced Conformist?
To: just-a-minute@...
Date: Monday, March 1, 2010, 5:54 PM

Hi everyone,

I've read your exchanges for a while now, but this is the first time I write.

I guess it's true that Paul has become a bit more of an "establishment" player, but I find that he is the soul of JAM for me. I found this last episode almost unbearable, and I think it was because Paul was not there.

And I'd like to add my voice to those who think every panelist is playing a role, and so is Nicholas.

Best

Maria

On Mon, Mar 1, 2010 at 6:35 AM, irishmanufan <irishmanufan@ yahoo.co. uk> wrote:

well said jeremy . when i read the original post in this topic i did wonder ,if the oringinal poster was taking a joke a bit too seriously .
cheers
Linda

>
> As to KW & PM praising the chairman: the best chairman we've got or ever had were (a) a catchphrase of sorts (not unlike the double entendre of the great cult) in a show with few catchphrases, hence Paul's referencing of them and (b) they seem to always have a hint of irony & sarcasm - thus KW could be smarming up to the esteemed chair in one round and then throwing a chair at him the next (usually metaphorically)
>
> Jeremy
>
> PS Any sign of the latest episode up?

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