Saul of the Mole Men

[Hong_Kong_Phooey]

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bandnerdswimfan wrote:

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bandnerdswimfan wrote:

I don't suppose anyone could get me a screencap of Johnny Tambourine from the credits, with his big British smile, while holding up his tambourine?

I would be most grateful.

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Anyone?

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Unfortunately no; but I did find a webpage that had a casting call for auditions for the two main parts of the series. Link

Role #2 - Saul Malone

Due to a series of unfortunate events, geologist [*sic* geahligist] Saul Malone finds himself thrust into the ill-fitting role of mission leader. Armed only with the fabled charm of a man who spends most of his time studying rocks and an underlying doubt in his own abilities, Saul puts on a brave face in hopes of inspiring his backstabbing Robot sidekick and crewmate Johnny Tambourine. A die-hard patriot, the easily excitable Saul is quick to defend his beloved America from threats both real and imagined. Mostly imagined. Saul is evangelical about America and science, and tries to convert the Mole Men to his way of thinking - not just because he knows it's right, but because he truly believes he's offering them a better way of life. Unfortunately, his complete lack of a social compass makes it difficult for Saul to win over the Mole Men locals.

Role #3 - Johnny Tambourine

With the exception of being tragically stuck in a faulty deep sleep chamber, Johnny Tambourine leads a charmed life. He is America's favorite sexually non-threatening pop-star sensation - a British-teenage heartthrob with boyish good looks, a charismatic smile, and a penchant for bursting into song. Saul doesn't trust Johnny or his pelvis-shaking antics. Which is too bad, because Johnny is a truly genuine guy who always has Saul's best interest in mind. (Must be able to do a British accent. Singing ability a plus, but not necessary.)

EDITTED for those who don't want to click.

Message Edited by Hong_Kong_Phooey on 02-14-200709:54 PM

[bandnerdswimfan]

Awesome.

[SurleyMcDouchebag]

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gheelnory wrote:

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SwimMod_Luuv wrote:

I just don't think that opportunity is as present in the pilot they ultimately went with just due to the constant beating over the head with the "HAH LOOK I'M OVER THE TOP WACKY AND TYPING IN ALL CAPS!!!" feel. 

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Excellent point.  Seems to show a lack of confidence, which is NOT conducive to comedy success.

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And it makes the jokes that actually are weak stand out alot more.

the stillborn joke was obviously intended to be a non-sequitor in terrible taste to the point of being unfunny to the point of actually becoming funny again, but the joke wasn't strong enough in the first place, and THEN they put in an awkaward beat where you can just feel them acknowledging the joke's crappiness. If you're gonna go for that kinda thing (and leave in a sub-par joke), you have to carry it through with confidence and keep moving like it was nothing, leaving the viewer only a second to react. For me, that completely broke the flow of the humor. I think my girlfriend completely gave up on the show at that moment, i dunno if she's even gonna watch it with me next week. It didn't offend her because of the content of the joke, i think it offended her intellectually with the terrible quality and execution of the joke.

When i watch something, the more i have laughed, the more easily i continue to laugh and laugh harder. (i'm sure this is true with most people, to the point i feel stupid explaining it) But a crappy moment like that can easily break my flow, and it made the laughs come slower for the remainder of the ep. I'd rather have a second or two of dead air than a really crappy moment, cuz it just dulls my overall enjoyment. 

[josephlovesit]

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bandnerdswimfan wrote:
I hope so....

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Here's a screenshot of Johnny Tamborine (click this.)  I thought the show was pretty amusing.  Nicely off-putting with all the bright colors and purposefully horrendous green-screen work.  I wasn't really a fan of the comic pacing of the show (they didn't pull off the pregnant pauses at all.)  Also I agree that the extra emphasis (in pacing and acting) on certain weak jokes in attempt to make them stronger didn't work well.  What I did really like were the jokes that were unexpected (sight gags like the rock-crushing-head-gore in the beginning and the misplaced sex organs.)  I also really liked the special effects or puppetry or whatever that was involved in showing how the creatures eat. 

[gayeymcgayface27]

Just watched it again before it's off the fix.

"Who knows what hot, dirty, little, methane-filled crack that mighty shaft may have fallen into"

Can't wait for the new episode.

[bandnerdswimfan]

Thank you very very much!

[jay_shake]

W000t!, congrats on blue!

[Dojack]

How could anyone forget the whole use of the word "Vermin!"

By the way....Saul is a Great Start for 2007

[gayeymcgayface27]

Thanx Jay

[jay_shake]

No prob!
Also, who's the guy from yout sign?