House

[Pretty Leaf]

Does anyone love House as much as I do? Hugh Laurie is fantastic and how he keeps in american dialect is so much fun. He has said that the effort it takes to work in the american way of speaking is tireing.

There were rumours he might quit the show because his family still lives in England and he has had a bout of depression for being away from them for such long periods of time. Don't know how long his contract is for.

Love him,love him. love him!!!!!:love0085:

[Roamer]

When I worked in ER, I knew a doctor a lot like him. No beside manner whatsoever, but he was brilliant. And after I got to know him, I really liked him a lot.

Love this show, too.

[Louise]

Hugh Laurie is brilliant as House, love the show!! :basic45:

[Texas53]

Hugh Laurie is brilliant as House, love the show!! :basic45:


I love the show. Just wish the Writer's Strike was over so we could have more new episodes of him.

[Louise]

Does anyone love House as much as I do? Hugh Laurie is fantastic and how he keeps in american dialect is so much fun. He has said that the effort it takes to work in the american way of speaking is tireing.

There were rumours he might quit the show because his family still lives in England and he has had a bout of depression for being away from them for such long periods of time. Don't know how long his contract is for.

Love him,love him. love him!!!!!:love0085:

I hope he doesn't quit as that would be the end of the show obviously and it is too good a show to let it go completely. I wonder why his family didn't move with him. :0009:

[Louise]

I love the show. Just wish the Writer's Strike was over so we could have more new episodes of him.

I know! Hopefully, it will end this month sometime?

[Pretty Leaf]

I hope he doesn't quit as that would be the end of the show obviously and it is too good a show to let it go completely. I wonder why his family didn't move with him. :0009:


He and his wife did not want to uproot the kids from the UK.. He said he never thought when taking this job that it would be such a hit but he prefers the UK and wants the kids raised there. He goes back, IIRC once a month and is there for the hiatus. He got sort of emotional on Ellen when he talked about the family over the pond.

[Louise]

He and his wife did not want to uproot the kids from the UK.. He said he never thought when taking this job that it would be such a hit but he prefers the UK and wants the kids raised there. He goes back, IIRC once a month and is there for the hiatus. He got sort of emotional on Ellen when he talked about the family over the pond.

That's fair enough, it must be hard for him with them so far away though. I hope that the show continues.

[Smokey Stover]

It's nice to see all this support for House. When I mention him to anyone but Mrs. Stover I tend to draw blanks. When I mention him to doctors, most deny any knowledge of him. My PCP (Personal Care Physician) says, yes, she's seen one or two episodes, and that was enough.

On the other hand, Patty (Mrs. Stover) prefers even House re-runs to just about anything else that's on. And she gave me a present of the complete series, Jeeves and Wooster, on DVD. You haven't seen that show? It's very funny, based on P.G. Wodehouse stories, and Hugh Laurie can be as British as he likes. He also displays his talent on the piano. One problem I have with the series on DVD is that there are no subtitles or captioning. The characters all speak British, and his speech is the most British of all, and rather hard to understand.

[Roenick]

I loved the first few seasons but haven't been as into as I was when it first started.

[Polonius]

One of my sisters is a huge fan, and so is my son. I have tried, I have, but the character is just such an ass!

My sister tells me that this is the point. Of course, she also used to talk to me about how you "hit the wall" and achieve runner nirvana, but I never got that either.

[Smokey Stover]

This is Sunday morning, and part of our weekly ritual is to watch an episode or two of Jeeves and Wooster on DVD. I cannot too strongly urge Pretty Leaf and any other Hugh Laurie fan to obtain, by rental or purchase, some or all of this television series, made in England some years ago, when Hugh was younger and better shaved. It really is humorous, Hugh Laurie is really engaging, and he plays the piano with zest.

This morning I was reminded that the series was also an apt destination for anyone truly interested in familiarizing themselves with Art Deco, and the atmosphere of the '20s and '30s, the style of night club life of the time, with flappers lending their cheery presence. The third season of the series has Wooster, with Jeeves, setting sail for New York, where their conspicuously British accent mingles and contrasts with the speech of native Americans. Or British actors coached to sound American.

Another topic that has made itself a home on this Website is nostalgia. True, there's probably no member who harbors a nostalgic memory of the '20s and '30s. Still, you must have read enough about that era to want to see it for yourself. This series enables you to do that with charm and humor as your constant companions while doing it.

[janicelee]

This is Sunday morning, and part of our weekly ritual is to watch an episode or two of Jeeves and Wooster on DVD. I cannot too strongly urge Pretty Leaf and any other Hugh Laurie fan to obtain, by rental or purchase, some or all of this television series, made in England some years ago, when Hugh was younger and better shaved. It really is humorous, Hugh Laurie is really engaging, and he plays the piano with zest.

This morning I was reminded that the series was also an apt destination for anyone truly interested in familiarizing themselves with Art Deco, and the atmosphere of the '20s and '30s, the style of night club life of the time, with flappers lending their cheery presence. The third season of the series has Wooster, with Jeeves, setting sail for New York, where their conspicuously British accent mingles and contrasts with the speech of native Americans. Or British actors coached to sound American.

Another topic that has made itself a home on this Website is nostalgia. True, there's probably no member who harbors a nostalgic memory of the '20s and '30s. Still, you must have read enough about that era to want to see it for yourself. This series enables you to do that with charm and humor as your constant companions while doing it.

I don't get to watch much television, but I do know the P.G. Wodehouse books the Bertie and Jeeves stories come from and they are funny, so I suspect a television show made from them might be well worth watching.

[Pauli]

House is one of my favorite shows, I love HL. I have seen him in movies and he is a very good actor, able to play really diverse parts.

[Smokey Stover]

I haven't seen any mention here of the Princeton-Plainsboro Teaching Hospital, where House ostensibly works. THere are pictures of it, mostly from the air, several times in each episode. I think one reason they like to show it is that it is an interesting building in itself, and is surrounded by otherinteresting buildings. The pictures of it are not just the same photos over and ever, but a different series of shots, sometimes with different and even unusual perspectives in each episode. Perhaps you've noticed. If so, you've probably noticed the absence of ambulances pulling up at the door.

I see this building every day, or nearly so. If you want to know more about it, just ask.

[AndSteph]

This is Sunday morning, and part of our weekly ritual is to watch an episode or two of Jeeves and Wooster on DVD. I cannot too strongly urge Pretty Leaf and any other Hugh Laurie fan to obtain, by rental or purchase, some or all of this television series, made in England some years ago, when Hugh was younger and better shaved. It really is humorous, Hugh Laurie is really engaging, and he plays the piano with zest.

This morning I was reminded that the series was also an apt destination for anyone truly interested in familiarizing themselves with Art Deco, and the atmosphere of the '20s and '30s, the style of night club life of the time, with flappers lending their cheery presence. The third season of the series has Wooster, with Jeeves, setting sail for New York, where their conspicuously British accent mingles and contrasts with the speech of native Americans. Or British actors coached to sound American.

Another topic that has made itself a home on this Website is nostalgia. True, there's probably no member who harbors a nostalgic memory of the '20s and '30s. Still, you must have read enough about that era to want to see it for yourself. This series enables you to do that with charm and humor as your constant companions while doing it.

Excellent idea...I love House and so does my mother...and she just adores the old BBC shows...she talks about this show...and I don't know if she has seen it recently or not...she definatly looks for it...I know I haven't.

I am going to go and find some seasons on VHS for her, she will love it.

Thanks.

[Smokey Stover]

Good to hear from you, AndSteph. You said your mom would probably like the series, and you wanted to find tapes of it. If your mom does not have a DVD player, get her one. They are often found at very low prices, and quality of performance is not usually an issue.

I mention this because I know that the complete series is available on DVD. I doubt that you could find it on tape. Learning to deal with different DVDs, which have a variety of ways to choose which program to start, and a different ways to start and stop them, is easier than learning to drive a car, and not nearly as expensive if you make a mistake. But your mother is probably familiar already with DVDs.

Unfortunately Christmas has come and gone. I don't know when your mother's birthday is, but you don't really need a birthday or anniversary to show your love by giving her a look at an old British TV series.

If you find this on the Internet, whoever supplies it no doubt will list other old British TV programs that your mother would like. Or which YOU might like. I doubt that the Goon Show would appeal to you, but think about the Benny Hill Show. Don't gamble on whether your mother would like it or not, because the humor is sometimes a little coarse--but usually funny. I personally liked the music, which played a significant part in the show, as well. I must warn you, though. The BBC eventually dropped the series because of protests from women's groups, which did not find Benny Hill's humor funny. (Some people can't take a joke.)

[Details]

House is my favorite series - I've got all the DVDs (and the Valley Girl extras are worth the price alone, as short as they are). Just love the series, love the character, and of course HL is the best - hubby says he's my boyfriend.

By the way - House is on tonight after the Superbowl - make sure you don't miss this one - I've given my Tivo some time on either side because you never know if the Superbowl will run over.

[lorettalockhorn]

Sunday's episode Frozen was one of the most enjoyable that I've seen in a while. Love HL (and everyone else)!

[Smokey Stover]

Details--thanks for the tip about House being after the Superbowl. I stopped watching The New Miss America as soon as House came on. (I don't like football unless I'm playing--which hasn't happened in a very long time.)

Loretta Lockhorn--love your sobriquet. The writers of House must strive hard to find some really hard to diagnose condition that let's them fill up the hour with one diagnosis. I, too, liked the episode. Besides Dr. House and his virtuosity, there was the premise, which I found very imaginative. (The writers obviously remembered the case of the woman scientist trapped in Antarctica with a serious condition, who had to be advised what to do by doctors in the U.S.)

And then there was Mira Sorvino. Who doesn't like Mira Sorvino? Another virtuoso. Or virtuosa?.

Again I urge everyone to take note of the background scenes showing the exterior of the Princeton-Plainsboro Teaching Hospital. Although I live in the town where this institution is located, I had never had the chance to see all the rooftops, and all the surrounding buildings in one big scene. It was and remains very interesting to me to see these exterior shots.

[lorettalockhorn]

Smokey, thanks for the compliment. My Leroy and I argue about very different issues that the cartoon couple, but I'll admit we do butt heads from time to time.

Speaking of cartoons, I am old enough to remember Smokey Stover. That hat! That cigar! I had to look up Bill Holman's name (hey! I'm old!) His style reminds me somewhat of R Crumb's. Love your moniker too, are you a fireman?

Anyway, I like the exterior shots on House. They serve as not just a segue between the scenes, but a reminder to return to objectivity; the team needs to step out and do the same from time to time. I used to guess the diagnoses from time to time, but it's been a hella while ago since I have!

[Smokey Stover]

SSSHHH! You might give some people the notion that Smokey Stover is not my real name. Have you seen the Smokey-Stover website? Anyway, nice to hear from you. Nov schmoz ka pop!

[lorettalockhorn]

Omigosh! That made me google (and giggle) and I ran across this:

http://pinkwater.com/pzone/forum/forum.php?s=Nov+schmoz+ka+pop

which to my amazement has references to R Crumb and Mr. Natural. (And he ain't ******* around.) :grin:

[Smokey Stover]

Omigosh! That made me google (and giggle) and I ran across this:

http://pinkwater.com/pzone/forum/forum.php?s=Nov+schmoz+ka+pop

which to my amazement has references to R Crumb and Mr. Natural. (And he ain't ******* around.) :grin:

Your interest sparked mine, and I've just been looking at old Smokey Stover cartoons. This has provoked me to ask, Were you and Leroy also big fans of Li'l Abner? I was, of course, and I'm wondering how to characterize Moonbeam McSwine in words without putting people off. It seems a bit amazing to me that so many people know about Sadie Hawkins Day without any inkling that there was ever a Li'l Abner or an Al Capp. I have a friend in high school, named Gupta, who mentioned to me the Sadie Hawkins Day Dance at her school. She didn't attend (for what I trust are obvious reasons), but she didn't blink at the idea behind the dance. Thus has Li'l Abner wriggled into the culture of South Asia.

It was Al Capp who invented Lower Slobbovia, definitely not a politically correct place.

Notary sojac.

[lorettalockhorn]

Smokey, I was never a fan of the comic strip, but I am familiar, being an Arkansan and having actually worked at Dogpatch USA one wild and crazy summer. Looking back on Moonbeam, I have to wonder if Mr. Capp was commenting, however so subtly, that men are such pigs, that even pigs are preferable? :waitasec:

Terry Teachout had a critique in Friday's WSJ of Jason Alexander's revival of Lil Abner opening on Broadway; he doesn't give it much hope.

[AndSteph]

[QUOTE=Smokey Stover;85230]Good to hear from you, AndSteph. You said your mom would probably like the series, and you wanted to find tapes of it. If your mom does not have a DVD player, get her one. They are often found at very low prices, and quality of performance is not usually an issue.



Hi...wanted to let you know...that I just got back from visiting my mom's her BDay was the 21st and I had ordered a (slightly used all I could find) first season Jeeves and Wooster...VHS and we watched it all in the last few days...it is really good.

she is 81 and finds using the VCR are a bit complicated...so this was best...

I had such luck I think I will take my chances and order her more and have them sent straight to her house...

[Roamer]

A little news for House fans.

USA recently had a two day (Sat & Sun) House Marathon (great watching!), and now they have the series on every weeknight @ 7:00 central time.

I've missed a lot of the shows, and I'm loving all this House!

[Roenick]

I have not watched house in so long but keep seeing previews for the new season.

[Brianne]

I have not watched house in so long but keep seeing previews for the new season.

The new season starts on the 24th I believe.....Can't wait...

[Louise]

The new season starts on the 24th I believe.....Can't wait...

Actually, it started last night with a bang so to speak. Very good episode with a surprise ending that I certainly didn't see coming. Won't say any more than that incase people have taped it but not seen it yet.

[Brianne]

Actually, it started last night with a bang so to speak. Very good episode with a surprise ending that I certainly didn't see coming. Won't say any more than that incase people have taped it but not seen it yet.

Their website said the 23rd....Thank goodness I had it automatically taped from last season and I can watch it tonight...:groan:

[Smokey Stover]

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Hi...wanted to let you know...that I just got back from visiting my mom's her BDay was the 21st and I had ordered a (slightly used all I could find) first season Jeeves and Wooster...VHS and we watched it all in the last few days...it is really good.

she is 81 and finds using the VCR are a bit complicated...so this was best...

I had such luck I think I will take my chances and order her more and have them sent straight to her house...

I'm delighted to hear it, AndSteph. I didn't know you could get those oldies on VHS, but that's probably because Patty does most of the shopping for those things. She goes online, to Amazon, I think. I'm glad I'm not the only person here who enjoyed/enjoys Hugh Laurie in Jeeves and Wooster.

She has quite a few DVDs that I don't even know about, favorites of hers that she knows I don't care about, like everything that says "Star Trek." I don't know where she keeps her secret stash of DVDs. I, too, have a secret stash, which she keeps rearranging and putting in order.