The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel - Anyone watching?
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UPDATED: Wednesday, February 14, 2018 14:24
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Okay, I got a great recommendation for you guys. A brilliant show called the Marvelous Mrs. Maisel - on Amazon.
I saw the first, and only, season and it's not only a hoot, it's hilarious, but with a touch of drama. It's set in 1958 and it's about a young Jewish housewife, her family and her marriage. Here's a description:
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In 1958 New York, Midge Maisel's life is on track- husband, kids, and elegant Yom Kippur dinners in their Upper West Side apartment. But when her life takes a surprise turn, she has to quickly decide what else she's good at - and going from housewife to stand-up comic is a wild choice to everyone but her. The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel is written and directed by Amy Sherman-Palladino (Gilmore Girls).
The show's been nominated for 2 Golden Globes. I will say this about the show, it is fun, adult and entertaining; almost like watching a movie but in episodes. Rachel Brosnahan, the star of the show, is a star in the making. trust me she's THAT good.
Just see the pilot, you'll see what I mean. Trust me on this one.
Also starring: Tony Shaloub, Kevin Pollack (who are hilarious) Marin Hinkle (Two and a Half Men) and Alex Borstein (Family Guy).
SGG
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Well, I watched the first episode. Is the main draw of the rest of the show her stand-up??? I mean, there are moments that caught me...but the ten minutes of painful snoozefest in between....
Can you point to the best episode of the first season, maybe?
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Well, the pilot goes into the background of how she got started i stand up comedy. But the action picks up in the last 16 minutes of the show, around 40:20, and continues in Episode 2. It gives you a synopsis of the previous episode at the beginning and picks up where it left off.
There are some hilarious scenes especially with her father and mother and her in-laws...Tony Shaloub is her father; and Kevin Pollack is her Father-in-Law and he is truly funny. Well, it's an acquired taste I guess.
I kind of liked 3 and 4, I would often watch at least 2 a day (there are 8 altogether). Episode 7 was good also.
SGG
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Originally posted by Wishimay:
Well, I watched the first episode. Is the main draw of the rest of the show her stand-up??? I mean, there are moments that caught me...but the ten minutes of painful snoozefest in between....
Can you point to the best episode of the first season, maybe?
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I have quite a bit of what goes on in that first episode in my family, and it's not so funny in real life...
It IS nice to see traditional Jewish crazy, instead of Christian crazy for once...but at the same time... any religious crazy makes me tetchy...
I did tell hubby the joke about the French whores.... "Did you HEAR what that girl did to Joels' balls??" 
If they take it off Prime I'll check out the other episodes you mention...
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I liked it because it kept my interest, plus it was about the world of stand-up comedy, but the ultimate selling point for me was Tony Shaloub and Kevin Pollack, two of my favorite character actors - and both in the same place, at the same time. Genius casting.
There is a scene, I forget which episode, in a restaurant with Joel, where he brings his mistress to meet his parents. It is comedy gold. So well written, acted and directed. Granted there are some slow moving parts of the series, but overall, it's just plain funny.
The joke about the French whores was funny. There's more sprinkled throughout.
SGG
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Originally posted by Wishimay:
I have quite a bit of what goes on in that first episode in my family, and it's not so funny in real life...
It IS nice to see traditional Jewish crazy, instead of Christian crazy for once...but at the same time... any religious crazy makes me tetchy...
I did tell hubby the joke about the French whores.... "Did you HEAR what that girl did to Joels' balls??"
If they take it off Prime I'll check out the other episodes you mention...
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Two Golden Globes
Best Comedy
Best Actress in a Comedy
SGG
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Originally posted by SHINYGOODGUY:
I liked it because it kept my interest, plus it was about the world of stand-up comedy, but the ultimate selling point for me was Tony Shaloub and Kevin Pollack, two of my favorite character actors - and both in the same place, at the same time. Genius casting.
There is a scene, I forget which episode, in a restaurant with Joel, where he brings his mistress to meet his parents. It is comedy gold. So well written, acted and directed. Granted there are some slow moving parts of the series, but overall, it's just plain funny.
The joke about the French whores was funny. There's more sprinkled throughout.
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Originally posted by Wishimay:
I have quite a bit of what goes on in that first episode in my family, and it's not so funny in real life...
It IS nice to see traditional Jewish crazy, instead of Christian crazy for once...but at the same time... any religious crazy makes me tetchy...
I did tell hubby the joke about the French whores.... "Did you HEAR what that girl did to Joels' balls??"
If they take it off Prime I'll check out the other episodes you mention...
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The boobs got somebody's attention
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Two Golden Globes
Oh, they were VERY impressive, and they're real !!
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Best Comedy
Best Actress in a Comedy
SGG
Oh, the awards... yes. Glad TMMM was recognized. I enjoyed the show immensely.
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Yeah, you wouldn't gave a damn if they were fake, either 
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Yeah, you wouldn't gave a damn if they were fake, either
Actually, I would. In my best Mal voice - " that ain't me ".
Fathom the hypocrisy of a government that requires every citizen to prove they are insured... but not everyone must prove they are a citizen
I'm just a red pill guy in a room full of blue pill addicts.
" AU, that was great, LOL!! " - Chrisisall
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