Did you like Just Shoot Me? It was one of those shows I didn't really watch when it was on NBC but later caught in syndicated reruns, and it was really an underrated sitcom. It was actually quite funny and had a great cast. When people talk about the great NBC sitcoms over the years they always talk about Seinfeld, NewsRadio, and Friends, and while Just Shoot Me wasn't up to the greatness of those shows, it was good and funny. Now one of the stars is joining HBO's Entourage.George Segal will play a veteran manager/agent who Kevin Connolly's character looks up to and seeks for advice. It doesn't look like a permanent gig (The Hollywood Reporter describes his stint as a "multi-episode arc"), but I think he'll be a great addition. It might even make me get back to the show. I loved the first few seasons but it kinda lost me a couple of seasons ago.
But isn't that great casting? You can just picture Segal getting all loud and chomping on a cigar.
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4-02-2009 @ 9:47PM
Chris W said...
"When people talk about the great NBC sitcoms over the years they always talk about Seinfeld, NewsRadio, and Friends"
My memory ain't what it used to be, but does NewsRadio really belong on that list? It wasn't that popular was it? I mean, I love the show and still watch episodes on DVD, but I remember being in the minority when it was on TV. I'd say Frasier was probably bigger than NewsRadio (if you're going with that mid-late-90s era).
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