Love Monkey...Shameless Plug

digamma · 01-17-2006, 11:47 AM

If you've watched the NFL playoffs, you've no doubt seen the previews for the new CBS show Love Monkey. It premieres tonight on CBS at 10 PM. The show is a cross between High Fidelity, Jerry McGuire and Sex in the City for guys.

Anyhow, the show is produced by one of my best friends (he jokingly gave me permission to call myself a consultant for the show, as he's called me several times during filming to ask me a sports related question that's come up (one of the character's is a sportscaster)). The show has only been picked up for eight episodes, and though it has received "critical acclaim," they need viewers for it to be picked up next fall. So, if you haven't been too turned off by Dick Enberg reading promos for it after every television time out, give it a shot.

Here are some relevant links and reviews:

http://www.cbs.com/primetime/love_monkey/

http://www.sfgate.com/cgi-bin/articl...&feed=rss.news

http://news.yahoo.com/s/usatoday/200...monkeybusiness

http://www.kansas.com/mld/kansas/ent..._entertainment

rkmsuf · 01-17-2006, 11:50 AM

Not a big fan of the previews.

I liked Ed though mainly for Julie Bowen.

oliegirl · 01-17-2006, 11:52 AM

I already have this set on tivo for a season pass, I think it looks great

digamma · 01-17-2006, 11:56 AM

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Originally Posted by rkmsuf

Not a big fan of the previews.

Having seen the pilot, I don't think the previews are a very good representation of the show. But even so, it may not be your cup o' tea, which is fine. (And I will agree that Judy Greer is no Julie Bowen.)

It's more intelligent television than the vast majority of what is out there today (but that may not be a very high standard). It's also a major departure from CBS's normal programming of all Bruckheimer mystery shows all the time.

gottimd · 01-17-2006, 11:58 AM

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Originally Posted by rkmsuf

I liked Ed though mainly for Julie Bowen.

Don't lie, you liked Ed because of Ed.

Butter · 01-17-2006, 11:58 AM

I liked Tom Cavanagh a lot in Ed, and will be watching tonight... and next week... so hopefully it will be good before I get my TiVo in 2 weeks when I have to start deciding what stuff to tape and watch and what to not bother with.

rkmsuf · 01-17-2006, 12:04 PM

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Originally Posted by gottimd

Don't lie, you liked Ed because of Ed.

You have me confusted with Butter.

Butter · 01-17-2006, 12:06 PM

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Originally Posted by rkmsuf

You have me confusted with Butter.

Yes, don't confust me with ksmurf.

rkmsuf · 01-17-2006, 12:07 PM

don't laugh, confusting ain't easy.

Butter · 01-17-2006, 12:08 PM

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Originally Posted by rkmsuf

confusting ain't easy.

My fave NWA song.

Crapshoot · 01-17-2006, 12:09 PM

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Originally Posted by digamma

Having seen the pilot, I don't think the previews are a very good representation of the show. But even so, it may not be your cup o' tea, which is fine. (And I will agree that Judy Greer is no Julie Bowen.)

It's more intelligent television than the vast majority of what is out there today (but that may not be a very high standard). It's also a major departure from CBS's normal programming of all Bruckheimer mystery shows all the time.

yeah, I loved Ed - so I will definitely give it a shot. I'll definitely at least Tivo it - though sadly, no Julie Bowen..

sachmo71 · 01-17-2006, 12:11 PM

I don't like the lead guy...he was annoying on scrubs, but I'll give it a chance for you, Digamma.

AlexB · 01-17-2006, 12:14 PM

From the brief previews it looked a lot like a TV version of High Fidelity... But when it crosses the pond, as it undoubtedly will, I'll give it a look

George · 01-17-2006, 12:19 PM

This looks like a set-up for a Julie Bowen "Hot or Not."

rkmsuf · 01-17-2006, 12:20 PM

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Originally Posted by raf105

This looks like a set-up for a Julie Bowen "Hot or Not."

I'm stuffing the ballot box.

Butter · 01-17-2006, 12:22 PM

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Originally Posted by sachmo71

I don't like the lead guy...he was annoying on scrubs, but I'll give it a chance for you, Digamma.

I was going to chastise you for confusing Tom Cavanagh with the lead on Scrubs, Zach Braff, but then I remembered that Cavanagh was on Scrubs as a guest star playing Braff's older brother. Oops. So, why make this post then, you may ask?

Simple. Post count.

M GO BLUE!!! · 01-17-2006, 12:26 PM

Chick show. It has "Love" in the title.

If you want men to watch it make him a secret agent and retitle it Love Gunn

Bonegavel · 01-17-2006, 12:29 PM

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Originally Posted by digamma

... (And I will agree that Judy Greer is no Julie Bowen.)...

an unfiltered googling shows that this Judy Greer isn't against showing some skin. Nicely put together, IMHO.

Butter · 01-17-2006, 12:29 PM

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Originally Posted by M GO BLUE!!!

Chick show. It has "Love" in the title.

Yes, but it also has "Monkey" in there.

What guy doesn't like some good ol' monkey hijinks?

rkmsuf · 01-17-2006, 12:30 PM

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Originally Posted by Butter_of_69

Yes, but it also has "Monkey" in there.

What guy doesn't like some good ol' monkey hijinks?

but it's about a guy.

guy monkey hijinks = richard simmons

digamma · 01-17-2006, 12:33 PM

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Originally Posted by M GO BLUE!!!

Chick show. It has "Love" in the title.

If you want men to watch it make him a secret agent and retitle it Love Gunn

Fair point. CBS wanted to change the title, but they fought to keep it as Love Monkey (the book on which the show is based has the same title).

kcchief19 · 01-17-2006, 01:16 PM

I'm planning to give it a shot. I loved Ed and I like Tom Cavanaugh.

And yes, Julie Bowen is super hot. That's probably why I liked Happy Gilmore. I want to take her ice skating.

cthomer5000 · 01-17-2006, 01:18 PM

The show looks OK enough to me, but I can't help but think the title alone will help sink it. I don't know what they were thinking.

rkmsuf · 01-17-2006, 01:19 PM

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Originally Posted by kcchief19

I'm planning to give it a shot. I loved Ed and I like Tom Cavanaugh.

And yes, Julie Bowen is super hot. That's probably why I liked Happy Gilmore. I want to take her ice skating.

that movie takes me to my happy place.

FrogMan · 01-17-2006, 01:30 PM

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Originally Posted by kcchief19

And yes, Julie Bowen is super hot. That's probably why I liked Happy Gilmore. I want to take her ice skating.

funny you say that, I was gonna comment about Happy Gilmore. The Julie Bowen of Ed didn't do much for me. The Julie Bowen of Happy Gilmore on the other hand, yowza!

FM

rkmsuf · 01-17-2006, 01:31 PM

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Originally Posted by FrogMan

funny you say that, I was gonna comment about Happy Gilmore. The Julie Bowen of Ed didn't do much for me. The Julie Bowen of Happy Gilmore on the other hand, yowza!

FM

She's definately her hottest in happy gilmore but still hot on Ed.

saldana · 01-17-2006, 01:44 PM

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Originally Posted by rkmsuf

I'm stuffing the ballot box.

the comments i could make regarding the post are just way to easy and way to obvious...i would definitely be voting hot.

rkmsuf · 01-17-2006, 01:46 PM

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Originally Posted by saldana

the comments i could make regarding the post are just way to easy and way to obvious...i would definitely be voting hot.

I'll really get behind stuffing the ballet box.

bbor · 01-17-2006, 01:48 PM

Critical Acclaim = Cancelled in 2 weeks

digamma · 01-17-2006, 01:51 PM

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Originally Posted by bbor

Critical Acclaim = Cancelled in 2 weeks

So true, unfortunately.

rkmsuf · 01-17-2006, 01:51 PM

This will be a race between Love Monkey and Courting Alex as to who stays on longer.

Ksyrup · 01-17-2006, 01:52 PM

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Originally Posted by rkmsuf

This will be a race between Love Monkey and Courting Alex as to who stays on longer.

Don't forget Emily's Reasons Why Not to Watch This Show.

rkmsuf · 01-17-2006, 01:54 PM

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Originally Posted by Ksyrup

Don't forget Emily's Reasons Why Not to Watch This Show.

They've got the concepts all wrong.

Love Monkey should be with Jenna Elfman in various states of undress. Courting Alex should be some other hot chick trying to pick up Ed in various states of undress.

Emily's Reasons Not To Watch This Show should be 30 minutes of Carrot Top.

Desnudo · 01-17-2006, 01:56 PM

Carrot Top would win that ratings battle.

BuffaloHuskey · 01-17-2006, 02:02 PM

The kid (Teddy Geiger) that Ed is trying to sign to his independent record label on this show, is from Rochester so I will have to give it a watch and take it from there.

My Tuesday show will and always will be "House" on Fox. The one-liners in that show are unbelievable. It is a completely underrated show with some decent female talents

DanGarion · 01-17-2006, 02:13 PM

I'm going to record this, I was a huge fan of Ed and a huge fan of High Fidelity.

molson · 01-17-2006, 02:20 PM

The title is absolutely going to kill it. People (especially men) aren't going to admit to other people that they watch something called "Love Monkey". There'll be no good word of mouth because people won't hear anything expect that title.

Chas in Cinti · 01-17-2006, 02:52 PM

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Originally Posted by BuffaloHuskey

The kid (Teddy Geiger) that Ed is trying to sign to his independent record label on this show, is from Rochester so I will have to give it a watch and take it from there.

My Tuesday show will and always will be "House" on Fox. The one-liners in that show are unbelievable. It is a completely underrated show with some decent female talents

I think Love Monkey is on at 10, which wont interfere with House (I have both set for TIVO I believe...

-Chas

Raven · 01-17-2006, 04:03 PM

I'll tivo it. What the hell.

BuffaloHuskey · 01-17-2006, 04:25 PM

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Originally Posted by Chas in Cinti

I think Love Monkey is on at 10, which wont interfere with House (I have both set for TIVO I believe...

Good point, I will have to record on the DVR. With 24, Sopranos, House (soon enough) and college hoops my TV schedule is starting to get maxed out. I am good for about an hour of TV per night.

Honolulu_Blue · 01-17-2006, 04:37 PM

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Originally Posted by BuffaloHuskey

My Tuesday show will and always will be "House" on Fox. The one-liners in that show are unbelievable. It is a completely underrated show with some decent female talents

House is a great show. Formulaic as all get out, but still very entertaining. I don't think it's "completely underrated". Hugh Laurie just won a Golden Globe (justly deserved) and the show is very well received and quite popular. I think it's a properly rated show. While I am not a fan of Cameron, I likes me some Cuddy and you can never go wrong with Sela Ward.

I'll give this "Love Monkey" a shot for you and your mate, Digamma. The previews looked all right enough. I'll also be keeping a careful eye on all sports related references. A very careful eye...

BuffaloHuskey · 01-17-2006, 04:42 PM

I guess my only basis for saying that House is underrated is that no one I know watches it. This really surprises me because the wittiness of the show is right inline with most of my friends' sense of humor.

dawgfan · 01-17-2006, 04:43 PM

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Originally Posted by Bonegavel

an unfiltered googling shows that this Judy Greer isn't against showing some skin. Nicely put together, IMHO.

Maybe she's not everyone's type, but I think she's damned attractive...

digamma · 01-17-2006, 04:51 PM

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Originally Posted by Honolulu_Blue

I'll give this "Love Monkey" a shot for you and your mate, Digamma. The previews looked all right enough. I'll also be keeping a careful eye on all sports related references. A very careful eye...

Look for the Boomer Esiason episode.

One of the others is very brief. There's a clip of a basketball game and a reference to the game. I guess there are only a few outlets for obtaining clips of games for things like this, so they were limited in which game they could get. Let's just say the initial choices weren't very good for fitting into the script.

Karlifornia · 01-17-2006, 05:06 PM

If I'm around when this is on, I'll give it a chance, but only because of you!

Honolulu_Blue · 01-17-2006, 06:47 PM

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Originally Posted by BuffaloHuskey

I guess my only basis for saying that House is underrated is that no one I know watches it. This really surprises me because the wittiness of the show is right inline with most of my friends' sense of humor.

That's funny you mention that, because I don't know anyone (either than me and Lady H_B) that watch it either. Apparently a lot of people do... just don't know any of them.

Glengoyne · 01-17-2006, 06:52 PM

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Originally Posted by rkmsuf

I'm stuffing the ballot box.

Kleenex?

bob · 01-17-2006, 09:30 PM

I knew I would have a hard time not thinking Ed when I watched this, but then the pilot had the loss of job / breakup on the same day happen again.

If he buys a bowling alley next, I'm done.

LoneStarGirl · 01-17-2006, 09:31 PM

This is very Jerry Mcguire-ish.

BrianD · 01-17-2006, 10:01 PM

The show looks like it was just trying to set itself up before it eventually hits its stride, but I think it has potential.

01-17-2006, 11:50 AM	#2
rkmsuf Head Coach Join Date: Dec 2001	Not a big fan of the previews. I liked Ed though mainly for Julie Bowen. __________________ "Don't you have homes?" -- Judge Smales

01-17-2006, 11:58 AM	#6
Butter Coordinator Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Dayton, OH	I liked Tom Cavanagh a lot in Ed, and will be watching tonight... and next week... so hopefully it will be good before I get my TiVo in 2 weeks when I have to start deciding what stuff to tape and watch and what to not bother with. __________________ My listening habits

01-17-2006, 12:07 PM	#9
rkmsuf Head Coach Join Date: Dec 2001	don't laugh, confusting ain't easy. __________________ "Don't you have homes?" -- Judge Smales

01-17-2006, 12:14 PM	#13
AlexB Pro Starter Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Newbury, England	From the brief previews it looked a lot like a TV version of High Fidelity... But when it crosses the pond, as it undoubtedly will, I'll give it a look __________________ 'A song is a beautiful lie', Idlewild, Self Healer. When you're smiling, the whole world smiles with you. Sports!

01-17-2006, 01:48 PM	#29
bbor Pro Starter Join Date: May 2001 Location: toronto	Critical Acclaim = Cancelled in 2 weeks __________________ Pumpy Tudors Now that I've cracked and made that admission, I wonder if I'm only a couple of steps away from wanting to tongue-kiss Jaromir Jagr and give Bobby Clarke a blowjob.

01-17-2006, 12:11 PM	#12
sachmo71 The boy who cried Trout Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: TX	I don't like the lead guy...he was annoying on scrubs, but I'll give it a chance for you, Digamma.

01-17-2006, 12:19 PM	#14
George H.S. Freshman Team Join Date: Aug 2005	This looks like a set-up for a Julie Bowen "Hot or Not."

01-17-2006, 12:26 PM	#17
M GO BLUE!!! Pro Starter Join Date: Sep 2005	Chick show. It has "Love" in the title. If you want men to watch it make him a secret agent and retitle it Love Gunn

01-17-2006, 01:16 PM	#22
kcchief19 Pro Starter Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Kansas City, MO	I'm planning to give it a shot. I loved Ed and I like Tom Cavanaugh. And yes, Julie Bowen is super hot. That's probably why I liked Happy Gilmore. I want to take her ice skating.

01-17-2006, 01:51 PM	#31
rkmsuf Head Coach Join Date: Dec 2001	This will be a race between Love Monkey and Courting Alex as to who stays on longer. __________________ "Don't you have homes?" -- Judge Smales

01-17-2006, 01:56 PM	#34
Desnudo Coordinator Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Here and There	Carrot Top would win that ratings battle.

01-17-2006, 02:02 PM	#35
BuffaloHuskey Mascot Join Date: Aug 2005	The kid (Teddy Geiger) that Ed is trying to sign to his independent record label on this show, is from Rochester so I will have to give it a watch and take it from there. My Tuesday show will and always will be "House" on Fox. The one-liners in that show are unbelievable. It is a completely underrated show with some decent female talents __________________ "Buffalo is the grundle of the weather system" -T-Shirt

01-17-2006, 02:13 PM	#36
DanGarion Coordinator Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: The Great Northwest	I'm going to record this, I was a huge fan of Ed and a huge fan of High Fidelity. __________________ Los Angeles Dodgers Check out the FOFC Groups on Facebook! and Reddit! DON'T REPORT ME BRO!

01-17-2006, 02:20 PM	#37
molson General Manager Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: The Mountains	The title is absolutely going to kill it. People (especially men) aren't going to admit to other people that they watch something called "Love Monkey". There'll be no good word of mouth because people won't hear anything expect that title.

01-17-2006, 04:03 PM	#39
Raven College Prospect Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Baltimore, MD	I'll tivo it. What the hell.

01-17-2006, 04:42 PM	#42
BuffaloHuskey Mascot Join Date: Aug 2005	I guess my only basis for saying that House is underrated is that no one I know watches it. This really surprises me because the wittiness of the show is right inline with most of my friends' sense of humor. __________________ "Buffalo is the grundle of the weather system" -T-Shirt

01-17-2006, 05:06 PM	#45
Karlifornia Grizzled Veteran Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: San Jose, CA	If I'm around when this is on, I'll give it a chance, but only because of you! __________________ Look into the mind of a crazy man (NSFW) http://www.whitepowerupdate.wordpress.com

01-17-2006, 09:30 PM	#48
bob College Starter Join Date: Oct 2004	I knew I would have a hard time not thinking Ed when I watched this, but then the pilot had the loss of job / breakup on the same day happen again. If he buys a bowling alley next, I'm done.

01-17-2006, 09:31 PM	#49
LoneStarGirl College Starter Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Little Rock, AR	This is very Jerry Mcguire-ish.

01-17-2006, 10:01 PM	#50
BrianD Grizzled Veteran Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Appleton, WI	The show looks like it was just trying to set itself up before it eventually hits its stride, but I think it has potential.

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