TvLand kicks it to the Curb

TvLand kicks it to the Curb

This past weekend, TvLand started to run the Larry David sitcom show, Curb Your Enthusiasm. For me, it's crazy that after 8 seasons, this show will grab an entire new audience. Those that loved Seinfeld, will love this show too.

Being a Seinfeld fanatic, once HBO originally announced Curb, being helmed by Seinfeld creator Larry David, it was a must watch for me. On Seinfeld, the character George Costanza was written around Larry David, even though the show itself was a basis of some of David's real life escapades and adventures.   

Curb Your Enthusiasm is part sitcom, part improv and part sheer craziness. The Larry David character has no filter, can't let things go and has a constant problem with being in the middle of a bad situation. I guess the genius of the show is it's not that far from reality. We all hate lending items out, we tend to lack social skills and we all handle things badly at times...well, that's what is typically premise for each 30 minute episode. From have a "Pants Tent", that your Wife's best friend thinks is a boner to a reunion of sorts for the cast of Seinfeld. Larry takes in a family misplaced from Katrina, his marriage to Cheryl has ups and downs and his professional life meet issues with his manager, Jeff, his wife Susie, his friends and his celebrity run ins are always awesome.

Now, with that being said, this show will not cater to everyone. Yes, plus being on TvLand, the show at times, is edited but nothing that you can't look past. For me, it's still funny and to relive the series makes late night battles with insomnia, not so bad. The show is on most last nights (set your dvr) usually 11pm or later, but it's well worth a watch. 

The show is currently on hiatus from it's new season, scheduled to be rumored for a shooting start in the Fall. The seasons are all available to purchase for usually around $20-$25 and have a high re-watchability. So, if you're watching late at night, make sure you tweet to @TvLand and Me and use the hashtag #CurbYourEnthusiasm and let's talk!

Hitching up to go Downwardly Mobile

Hitching Up to go Downwardly Mobile

Roseanne back to NBC

If you listen to the XOCPodcast (http://www.xocpodcast.com/) you will often hear me reference "the Connor's" from the Roseanne show. The popular sitcom that ran from 88-97 that documented a funny and clever look at a struggling family who had ups and downs. I grew to appreciate the show once I started a family of my own, realizing quickly that some of what was on screen was very real...the jokes made about bill collectors, taking chances and dealing with kids as they grow.

Roseanne Barr, The Domestic Goddess, started out as a stand up comic, who was never afraid to call it as she saw it. She has had success from her hit sitcom, that was both groundbreaking and controversal at times, to her Talk show, even to her own reality show, "Roseanne's Nuts". Well, it seem's the band is getting back together, as the ole' sayin' goes. John Goodman, who played Dan Connor will be partnering back up with Barr for a new show titled "Downwardly Mobile".

The show will have Barr star as the proprietor of a mobile home park who becomes a surrogate mother to its financially struggling residents. One can only assume that we will see a simialr style of humor seen in the popular Roseanne show. Since a majority of America is poor and struggling, this should help ease the tensions of everyone's money problems.

Sure, Roseanne has announced that she is running for President, which some will assume makes her "crazy"! What people may not know, Roseanne has written books (even children books), hosted events on Nickelodon and help break down standards for Women in the entertainment industry. Roseanne was notorious for hating Hollywood, for fighting the powers that be, for wanting control...I hope this lasts.

Selfishly, I also hope that Roseanne reaches out to Laurie Metcalf (who also has done some work on The Big Bang Theory), who played her sister Jackie on Roseanne. Plus, I wouldn't mind seeing Sara Gilbert, who played Darlene (also is on The Talk) back in a moody comedic role.....let's face it...this is going to be a lot of fun, I'm debating on buying a trailer and moving in!