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Happy Monday!
Who is handling your baggage future?
Life can be frustratingly formulaic, yet equally random and wonderfully serendipitous. Since there is no one correct way to live one’s life, we must tirelessly engage in trial-and-error experiences and decide what brings us and the people around us the most happiness. Except, that doesn’t always pan out for myriad reasons that we cannot control. The ever-expansive and undefinable variable aspect of the world, if you will.
However, some amazing things in our life are within our control and it’s best to pursue these opportunities when you can at the right moment because, if you’re passive, you could end up handling bags in the Los Angeles airport in the year 2194. And those terrific friends you could’ve made will live their separate lives without you.
And not be there when your love life’s D-O-A.
Life’s funny, isn’t it?
Have a Clear-Eyed Week!
Taxi Driver (The Funny One)
The must see interview is here.
Legendary sitcom director, creator, writer and producer James Burrows was given a 2-hour NBC special this past Sunday night. The shows we know and love were featured (Taxi, Cheers, Frasier, Will & Grace, Friends, The Big Bang Theory, to name a few) through cast interviews (most of them, anyways). The trademark gestures and words of wisdom by Mr. Burrows were revealed through comedic ribbing, including his surprisingly distinctive voice. For a man made famous for his shadowy presence, former NBC stars impersonating their former boss was akin to an SNL alum impersonating another behind-the-scenes maestro: Lorne Michaels.
The vocal range between the two men is kind of striking.
James Burrows spoke for a few minutes at the end of his NBC special for directing his 1,000th sitcom episode, but there is still so many more stories to be told.
And advice to be given.
Cheers, James Burrows.
A Must-See Curtain Call
Cheers to Frasier, the show born out of a familiar name,
led Frasier, Niles, Marty, Eddie, Roz, Daphne, tossed salads and scrambled eggs to eternal fame
But before the beer and sherry can be drunk, everyone must get a ride to the show,
this is where taking a Taxi comes in handy, like a regular Joe
Mike & Molly will need a ride and be sure to cut them some slack,
news of being cancelled is sad, until they see…just Jack!
Then there’s this bang that’s pretty big, with science and comic books galore,
knock three times and you might be surprised at who opens that purple door…
The legendary sitcom director James Burrows is being celebrated by his extended, iconic NBC family later this month during a television special. James Burrows was the man behind the camera of some of the biggest and best sitcoms in television history. He framed some of the shows during NBC’s supreme, “Must See TV” era, including the famous yellow door frame from Friends.
Celebrating his storied legacy in television directing seems like a pretty good place to get together an incredible cast of favorite TV stars who are best known as cherished characters in our hearts. This gathering will, in fact, include renowned characters Ross, Rachel, Monica, Joey and Phoebe together, in one place, akin to a coffee house couch on NBC.
Chandler’s in England for a play…
and Boddingtons Pale Ale.
The Big Man Under Fire
- Frannie’s Turn
- Grace Under Fire
- Cybill
- Dharma & Greg
- Two and a Half Men
- The Big Bang Theory
- Mike & Molly
- Mom
- And Future #1 Comedies To-Be-Created
The man behind-the-curtain of all these sitcom hits is Chuck Lorre.
Clearly, he is the sitcom king of network television. When I’ve been in the audience for live tapings of The Big Bang Theory (including its pilot) and Two and a Half Men (including the series finale), I’ve always looked for Chuck Lorre on the floor. He’s a bonafide TV star. However, the ride hasn’t always been smooth sailing for the mega producer.
(Charlie Sheen and Angus T. Jones, cough-cough)
And as the interview below reveals, Mr. Lorre has faced adversity in many forms, from crazy outbursts from his actors to uptight studio executives.
Speaking of uptight…
That vanity card was probably one of the censored ones.
Jimmy's Daily Planet 