Capt. Picard + Seth MacFarlane = Comedy (New TV Series, "Blunt Talk")*

Kinda reminded me of the time he was on SNL.

http://www.dailymotion.com/video/xdzxjg_cakes_fun

Darryl

 

How did you know?

 

Now that's funny

For me he'll always be Picard (same as Shatner/Kirk) but this could be good

 

I absolutely love Bored to Death so I'm excited about this new series.

Jonathan Ames @JonathanAmes
I have a new show @BluntTalk_starz with @SirPatStew & @SethMacfarlane. We start filming on Monday.



Patrick Stewart @SirPatStew
First photos from the @BluntTalk_starz set. Creator @JonathanAmes prepares me for a deluge. #BluntTalk



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Production has begun on #BluntTalk. You've been warned. http://variety.com/2015/tv/news/blunt-talk-patrick-stewart-starz-comedy-

 

Now I'm divided. I can't stand MacFarlane. I like Ames a lot. Stewart is okay. Hmmm. I may have to try it out. . . but MacFarlane makes me want to stay away. Just not funny imo.

 

I sympathize with your feelings towards McFarlane. But it all depends on his involvement. He has a reputation for taking all the credit for almost everything on his shows when he has a small army of show-runners, writers and producers of various strips doing the work.

 

Thought Ted was hilarious. And Ted 2 is coming soon.

 

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First look at @SirPatStew in #BluntTalk ---> http://tmto.es/Ibpwf @BluntTalk_starz @JonathanAmes @SethMacFarlane"

 

"Blunt Talk ‏@BluntTalk_starz
Breaking news: Jason Schwartzman & Elisabeth Shue are joining an already incredible cast for guest roles in #BluntTalk. Hilarity will ensue!"

 

I also noticed that Jacki Weaver is a regular cast member, a respected Australian character actress. Incredible cast, indeed.

 

me too! I loved it...Ted 2! excellent.

 

It's not really a McFarlane show. My old friend Jonathan Ames is the writer. It's his show. McFarlane is co-producing.

 

I never cared for him, but I've warmed up to his humor...looking forward to this.

 

"Blunt Talk ‏@BluntTalk_Starz
BREAKING NEWS: First two episodes of #BluntTalk released ahead of Saturday's premiere. http://starz.tv/FreeBluntTalk"

 

...just watched episode 1 & 2...absolutely hilarious...

 

That scene at the airport (episode 2) is comedy gold.

 

"Stewart stars in the new Starz series, "Blunt Talk." He and show creator Ames talk about the project."
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https://www.wnyc.org/radio/#/ondemand/522302

 

Yup, I was going to mention the loo scene too! The other scene that tickled my funnybone was the pool side nude portraiture scene, where a strategically placed wicker basket hides the subject's privates, but next to it, the painting reveals the full package in all its glory!

 

A little homage?...
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By the way...Brett Gelman in Bored to Death:

 

Holy crap! I just noticed, after reviewing ep1 again, than not only is Capt Picard in this, but so too is Data! Brent Spiner was the piano player. Wonder when Geordi is going to turn up or Deanna Troi, speaking in her native Brit accent...

 

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"Data (Brent Spiner) makes a cameo appearance on the show. Did you make that casting call?

Yes, that was my idea. One night early on in this whole thing, I had drinks with Patrick Stewart, Brent Spiner, Jonathan Frakes, and Michael Dorn. And they were all so interesting—I mean, these were four real buddies. I just thought they were all so unique and strange. As soon as I saw Brent Spiner, and I sort of knew of him through some mutual friends and I knew that he was a musician, I kind of immediately had this idea of him as a melancholy piano player."

You sitting with four of the main stars from The Next Generation sounds like something out of a dream—or a set-up for a joke.

Oh, I know. I felt in some ways it was a little bit wasted on me because I wasn’t a total Trekkie mad man. But Seth MacFarlane is a total Trekkie. And we were able to get a hold of him. I texted him, “Get over here! With the crew of the Enterprise!” And he showed up, and I didn’t want to intrude on their night, so I just stayed for drinks and had plans afterward. But Seth stayed and just was in heaven. I kind of wanted to get all of them into the show, but I was only able to get Brent, who was wonderful. I just thought it would be fun for fans of The Next Generation to see these actors in other roles."

Source:
http://www.vogue.com/13294731/jonathan-ames-blunt-talk-bored-to-death/

 

Interview:
http://live.huffingtonpost.com/r/se...-talk-cast-interview/55b7d11978c90a53ee000119

 

I watched the first two episodes yesterday. Show definitely has promise.

 

‘Blunt Talk’ Interview: Patrick Stewart is Dignifiedly Outrageous.

Also, Blunt Talk has been picked up for season 2.