But it has a long way to go before becoming a main event itself.
Party Over Hereresembles the structure of other filmed sketch comedy shows likeMr.
The stars greeted the crowd (and us) by pretending thatParty Over Herewas celebrating its 25th anniversary.
Credit: FOX
So 100 episodes a season?!)
I was raised by a plate of spaghetti…
All of this was as awkward as a muffed handshake.
It was much too eager to just and assumed a familiarity not yet earned.
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In general, the interstitial moments are poised to be the shows weakest elements.
You expect spontaneity and authenticity from this kind of thing, but the aesthetic works against it.
And the execution was just poor.
It felt forced and contrived, and it accentuated the fact that the group chemistry is still gelling.
It was a bungled beginning for the premiere and an ominous sign.
I have always liked their work, but it can be wildly hit-and-miss; the premiere was mostly miss.
Im going assume they had significant input.)
I can see it developing into something interesting if it becomes a ongoing bit of business.
I really dont want to be too hard onParty Over Here.This is a work in progress.
I like what it represents, and I want it to succeed.
Im going to keep watching.
But for how long?
I just didnt laugh much.
The implied business of Byer stuffing a steamy slice of hot pizza down her pants and her eye-popping AROOOGA!
was an effective jolt.
It also announced a show with a point of view.
But that point of view needs to be sharper and fresher.
It ended just as it was getting funny and before it had made its point clear.
