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There's a slow and steady buzz building for the forthcoming ensemble comedy Party Down, about a group of deluded, down-on-their-luck actors and writers cooling their heels in the catering biz while waiting for their big break. Much as I'm loathe to let the opinions of other pop culture commentators like myself influence my own predilections, I have to say that this little gem looks straight up amazing. We've still got a ways to go before the show premieres March 20 on Starz! (yes, Starz!), so to help fuel the fire, I'm here to tell you why you should be effing stoked about this show.
1) It boasts Veronica Mars veteran writer Rob Thomas, which means you know damned well it will be smart and punchy and hilarious. And as if that wasn't enough for you Veronica Martians, Kristen Bell is fixing to guest star in the season finale, providing incentive for viewers to make sure this biz doesn't get canceled!
2) There's a who's-who of comic geniuses, including Christopher Guest and Judd Apatow darling Jane Lynch, The State and Wet Hot American Summer warhorse Ken Marino (sporting a flat-top no less), Step Brothers' saving grace Adam Scott and none other thanJanice Ian Lizzy Caplan. Know what that's a recipe for? Hysterical salad, that's what.
3) It's on Starz! Sure, it's a premium channel, which means that those who want to watch but can't shell out the extra dough will miss out. But just like dark horse cabler FX quietly defied expectations and started bringing out provocative new shows that had the freedom to be outrageous, Starz doesn't have FCC-conscious network heads to answer to, so presumably (hopefully) they'll take full advantage and knock our socks off with some down and dirty comedy.
4) According to the official website, the show will feature said crew of hapless caterers working such diverse and varied events as "sweet sixteen affairs, gay weddings, mobster acquittal parties and porn awards." Sign. Me. Up.
5) Based on the screen stills, this baby is shot in that weird, stripped down way that evokes the same mockumentary-ish mise-en-scene as shows like Arrested Development and Flight of the Conchords. Just sayin'. Good company.
6) Have you ever met a caterer? They are crackups!
2) There's a who's-who of comic geniuses, including Christopher Guest and Judd Apatow darling Jane Lynch, The State and Wet Hot American Summer warhorse Ken Marino (sporting a flat-top no less), Step Brothers' saving grace Adam Scott and none other than
3) It's on Starz! Sure, it's a premium channel, which means that those who want to watch but can't shell out the extra dough will miss out. But just like dark horse cabler FX quietly defied expectations and started bringing out provocative new shows that had the freedom to be outrageous, Starz doesn't have FCC-conscious network heads to answer to, so presumably (hopefully) they'll take full advantage and knock our socks off with some down and dirty comedy.
4) According to the official website, the show will feature said crew of hapless caterers working such diverse and varied events as "sweet sixteen affairs, gay weddings, mobster acquittal parties and porn awards." Sign. Me. Up.
5) Based on the screen stills, this baby is shot in that weird, stripped down way that evokes the same mockumentary-ish mise-en-scene as shows like Arrested Development and Flight of the Conchords. Just sayin'. Good company.
6) Have you ever met a caterer? They are crackups!
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Jason Dohring, AKA Logan, is supposed to make an appearance, too.
Jason Dohring, AKA Logan, is supposed to make an appearance, too.
Besides Mars' Logan, it also starts Dick. I'm intrigued...
And I'll watch anything with Ken Marino.
Besides Veronica Mars' Logan, it also starts Dick. I'm intrigued...
And I'll watch anything with Ken Marino.
....and Ryan Devlin from Veronica Mars. So counting Ken Marino and if K. Bell guest stars - that's five Mars actors! Now how do we trick Enrico Colantoni into coming on.....
Enrico Colantoni is guest starring in the pilot.
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