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Wednesday, 12 December 2007 |
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More info... By dror klar
When it was announced by TBS that Frank Caliendo would be in his very own comedy sketch program, I was thrilled. Caliendo, a long time Mad TV veteran, is best known as an impressionist. He is also known for other people such as Jack Nicholson, the entire cast of Seinfeld, George W. Bush, Al Pacino, Robin Williams, Dick Cheney, and his most famous: John Madden.
As I sat down ready to laugh, I couldn't help but notice that some of the jokes felt rather forced. I am not saying that the delivery wasn't alright, but the writing was lagging. However, seeing as there is a writer's strike that is debilitating many TV stations, this could perhaps be a mere side effect.
Caliendo is clearly aware that he is best known for his John Madden impression, as evidenced by his statement of you probably expected me to do a John Madden sketch. And, of course, the audience was not disappointed as he cut to John Madden fixing a Thanksgiving meal with a main course of Turducken. This opening sketch was |
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