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Re: New vs Old

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Dean BedfordFeb 27, 2007
 

 
On Wednesday, February 28, 2007, at 06:12 AM, Dave wrote:

> I doubt anyone of us would agree completely with any list list of
> regulars! We all have our favourites, I'm sure.
>
> I thought the new episode this week underlined my earlier point
> that Marcus Brigstocke (is it really spelt that way?) may well be
> a natural and a possible future 'core' regular; especially as his
> background is radio in the main (as far as I'm aware ie. 'The Now
> Show').
>
> Its nice to see someone responding showing they've understood where
> I'm coming from on the reason for the need for regulars and gives
> me heart that the producers of the show may be thinking the same way.
>
> I almost named Kit myself as a regular, he certainly has the
> abilities but my thoughts on chemisty between the panelists
> and those I had chosen caused me to drop him to the guest section.
> He isn't a Williams or Merton 'show-leader' type, certianly not a
> dour, caustic Freud type, not a one-liner quick witted Jones type,
> and not quite in the Nimmo raconteur, experience-relating mould
> (who is?) though perhaps this is his closest fit.
>
> I think in the past there was a definite attempt to find a certain
> chemisty and balance going on and would be interested to discuss
> the merits of this, but perhaps in a different thread.
>
> I agree with your comments re: Dara, his dialect virtually
> has a hesitation bulilt into it, but as this IS a part of a
> genuine dialect so far the other players appear to have been
> prepared to overlook it.... but who knows ....?
>
> One possible disappointment for you, Dean, which you may not be
> aware of. Jenny Eclair did a celebrity 'pop idol' type of thing
> (ironic after the Westcliffe-on-sea recording where Nicholas
> advised her never to accept any such offers after her rendition of
> Puppy Love). She was truly terrible (obviously) but gave it her all
> from the few bits I saw and lasted a long time. This seems to have
> boosted her profile and, of all people, the 'foul-mouthed female
> punk stand-up artiste) has become a much sought after TV
> host here in the UK. Surely more lucrative than JAM?

yes that is correct spelling of Marcus's name. :-)

I'd certainly enjoy discussing getting a balance - it's actually the way
the producers will think about it. Maybe you'd like to start a thread on
that - I rave on far too much...

On Jenny Eclair I know she is busy-ish but I would doubt she is turning
down many JAM gigs which after all would be at most two nights a year.
But maybe I'm wrong. I love seeing her on Grumpy Old Women... She's the
only one who is genuinely funny on that show.

 
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