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Dropout’s Game Changer is as close to US Taskmaster as will ever happen. (Game Changer is also very good.)
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I think the biggest problem for doing an American series is that I don't think the format would be easy to communicate to the people involved. America doesn't have the tradition of panel shows for comedians to do the rounds on, and I don't think American comedy is anywhere near as closely-knit. People might misinterpret it as a reality show. One of the interesting things about the Taskmaster podcast is that I hear a lot of things that stood out to people that I didn't think much of, and it's interesting how some people end up being totally different from how they represent themselves on the show. Russell Howard apparently felt near-traumatized by the show, but he seemed so confident on the show.
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Mar 5, 2022 04:47
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SlothfulCobra posted:I think the biggest problem for doing an American series is that I don't think the format would be easy to communicate to the people involved. America doesn't have the tradition of panel shows for comedians to do the rounds on, and I don't think American comedy is anywhere near as closely-knit. People might misinterpret it as a reality show. Yeah the tight-knit element I think is a huge deal. A lot of the people in UK comedy either know each other professionally, or have at least done that kind of work often enough that they can fake that sort of rapport with someone they're meeting for the first time on a show. Although "people might misinterpret it as a reality show" was actually an issue for the UK Taskmaster as well and finding people for the first series was a bit of a struggle because people were worried it was just going to be some BS where they'd just have to eat a bunch of gross stuff on camera. Frank Skinner getting involved is apparently what convinced everyone else to give it a go since he's a fairly well respected comedian and they figured if he was willing to do it, it's probably not going to be that bad.
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American comics are often fairly close knit. The comedy club scene here varies by locality, but a lot of them play the same places scattered around the country. There's a pretty good, multi-episode documentary about The Comedy Store on Showtime. Obviously it focuses more on the early days, when Mitzi Shore first took over the joint. It's good insight into the 70s/80s, when comics were vying for a shot on Carson. The Comedy Store is still open, run by Pauly Shore now. That community has obviously gotten a lot larger, the gigs they're vying for are more likely to be netflix specials, but late night still gets rotation. And honestly, america just isn't a panel show country, unless it's sunday morning and then it's just politics, nothing intended as funny. Panel plays better on NPR radio here than tv. I think Taskmaster would be fine here if they had the right personality in the seat leading the whole thing. I wish we still had something like @Midnight running. Hardwick was meh but the comic rotation was pretty good and heavy in Doug Benson, who would be fantastic at Taskmaster. At least we've got new Wipeout. Cena has grown on me, Byer is generally solid. Thanks to TBS. E: Our comics are more connected through layers of podcasts this past decade, too. Too many have shows, honestly. CRUSTY MINGE fucked around with this message at 05:15 on Mar 5, 2022 |
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Mar 5, 2022 05:11
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The_Doctor posted:As the Taskmaster. Actually yes that would be great and I think he'd get a real kick out of being an officious bastard.
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Mar 5, 2022 09:56
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Holy poo poo, £5.99 per month for one show? Are they high? It's the same price in the UK (where you can watch it all for free on UKTV and C4) and right now it only has seasons 1-3?! Even if it gets NZ and all the international versions, subtitled on their broadcast day it wouldn't be worth that.
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Mar 5, 2022 11:24
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I suspect they expect people to binge watch so have short term subscriptions rather than ever paying for a full year.
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Mar 5, 2022 11:27
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You know, just had a thought, there are enough Taskmasters now to do a Taskmaster contestant version of Taskmaster one off. Greg, Alex, Jeremy Wells, Paul Williams, and who would be the last, Reggie Watts/Atle Antonsen/other?
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Mar 5, 2022 15:19
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Why Reggie Watts? He's got nothing to do with Taskmaster. Nothing.
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Mar 5, 2022 18:26
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Bertha the Toaster posted:Why Reggie Watts? He's got nothing to do with Taskmaster. Nothing. US taskmaster, and was first in my head after naming the others to be honest.
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Mar 5, 2022 19:10
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John Cena for US Taskmaster. He has the authorative and physical presence, and the comedy chops. Or Dennis Haysbert, who popped into my mind for some reason.
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evobatman posted:John Cena for US Taskmaster. He has the authorative and physical presence, and the comedy chops. Cena is ehhhh to me. He's getting a lot of exposure now between Peacemaker and Wipeout. If he was chosen for Taskmaster, I'd have to insist his throne be made of the purple cow he rides in Experian commercials. So really, just a dyed hide. I just don't want Cena to wash out after a year because of market saturation of him. He's getting good on Wipeout. He's neither Henson or Anderson level of John, but Byer carries him occasionally. Neither are playing it straight though. Cena kinda started out as the straight man, but that seemed to fade into general comedic commentary quickly. Dennis Haysbert is a dramatic actor. Comedy and timing aren't going to be the sharpest knives in his drawer. It would have been the perfect gig for Patrice O'Neal if he didn't die so long ago. Deon Cole might be a good fit though, or Charlamagne. If Keith David was a decade younger. If Neil Flynn was a decade younger. My dream TM series would probably be Doug Benson heading up a stoner spinoff series, hour long, 10 episode run. It's been a while since Doug has been on tv regularly, since his comedy central high court show. Everyone has to be stoned as hell for the tasks. It would be fun for a season.
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Mar 5, 2022 19:41
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"Get up out of the armchair. Fastest wins."
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Mar 5, 2022 19:44
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Find the M&M in the bag of skittles. 1 second penalty for every skittle eaten.
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Mar 5, 2022 19:48
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CRUSTY MINGE posted:Find the M&M in the bag of skittles. 1 second penalty for every skittle eaten. Too easy, just smash em'. Also seconding that John Cena as a TM would be awful. It'd be akin to Jeremy Wells, who's fine, but easily the weakest part of TM NZ. The school teacher/mad aristocrat energy Greg brings is just perfect. You'd want like, Conan O'Brien. A *comically* imposing figure who has no qualms about leaning into the shows abusrdity.
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Mar 5, 2022 20:00
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Andre Braugher for the Taskmaster.
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Mar 5, 2022 20:01
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You know how they took the cast of one show (8 out of 10 cats) and put them on another show (countdown) and it turned out to be good if not great? The Wire does Taskmaster. Bubbles as the assistant. JK Simmons would have been great as the taskmaster a decade ago, but he’s everywhere now.
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Mar 5, 2022 20:18
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Daniel Tosh has a good taskmaster vibe to him.
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Mar 5, 2022 20:47
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The_Doctor posted:Andre Braugher for the Taskmaster. As his character Holt sure. And Kevin as his side kick, would be loving amazing. The Taskmaster needs to be like those characters, dry sarcasm, devestating insults, with an air of superiority. Greg had that in the first few seasons, but now hes matey with everyone. Jeremy does it well still.
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Mar 5, 2022 21:35
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no taskmasters under 6'3, imho
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I think Jim Gaffigan could pull off a Taskmaster style role. Conan is close but makes bits about him too often.
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Mar 5, 2022 22:53
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Craig Ferguson, but he's only 6'2"
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Sudden Loud Noise posted:I think Jim Gaffigan could pull off a Taskmaster style role. Gaffigan suffers from the same inability to intimidate puppies as Reggie Watts. He is the softest marshmallow, as illustrated by his CBS Sunday Morning correspondent status. Mo Rocca is more intimidating, and what's he going to do, whip out an NPR microphone?
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Mar 5, 2022 23:05
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Azhais posted:Craig Ferguson, but he's only 6'2" It totally should be Craig. 
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Mar 5, 2022 23:12
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Pinwiz11 posted:It totally should be Craig. I can get behind this. But then... who plays the assistant?
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Mar 6, 2022 00:12
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The World Inferno posted:I can get behind this. Andy Richter
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Jimmy Yang
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Matt Besser as TM? Edit: D'Arcy Carden I think could pull it off.
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I'm shocked that Conan was dismissed out of hand for making things about him if he served as Taskmaster. Like, sure, he does that a lot on the shows named after him. But he knows a collaborative environment from SNL and the Simpsons. I never considered him as a taskmaster, but can totally see him balancing that ego vs. letting contestants shine. I just don't think he'd do it unless his HBO show tanks.
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Whoever it is really should have standup/improv experience. You need fast non-scripted humorous reactions and interactions. It's why I'd be hesitant of someone like Marc Evan Jackson who mostly works scripted. Or John Cena who can be funny but isn't experienced in quick off-the-cuff wit.
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I reckon Steven Colbert could do it by adopting a third persona with some overlap with his other two. It would be a different style show but I think very good. You need someone very quick like him or Conan.
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MikeJF posted:Whoever it is really should have standup/improv experience. You need fast non-scripted humorous reactions and interactions. It's why I'd be hesitant of someone like Marc Evan Jackson who mostly works scripted. Or John Cena who can be funny but isn't experienced in quick off-the-cuff wit. MEJ is always going on about his improv background, I think he'd do fine.
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Oh he is? Okay then. Yeah, he'd be great.
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MEJ literally runs a project that teaches improv to kids in Detroit.
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Blamestorm posted:I reckon Steven Colbert could do it by adopting a third persona with some overlap with his other two. It would be a different style show but I think very good. You need someone very quick like him or Conan. Colbert is already everywhere. Aside from his late night show, he's a voiceover on half the running cartoons, and he has a new (not good) cartoon of his own on comedy central. He's at a saturation point. Beyond the saturation point that Cena is at currently.
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The_Doctor posted:MEJ literally runs a project that teaches improv to kids in Detroit. I forget if he was also an Upright Citizens Brigade alum or if it was D'Arcy who was since I remember it being mentioned in The Good Place Podcast. Speaking of, William Jackson Harper as the assistant (if only because there'd be at least three occasions per season of people trying to get his clothes off for hijinks)
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Carlton Banks Teller posted:I'm shocked that Conan was dismissed out of hand for making things about him if he served as Taskmaster. Conan isn't threatening enough. And you'd have to have somebody extra-able to shut down rowdy contestants to deal with Americans just with their air of authority.
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SlothfulCobra posted:Conan isn't threatening enough. And you'd have to have somebody extra-able to shut down rowdy contestants to deal with Americans just with their air of authority. Terry Crews.
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I recently rewatched Blades of Glory, and the way that Amy Poehler keeps mean-mugging the camera screams Taskmaster to me. Something in the eyebrows.
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Amy Poehler is not widely liked. Whole lot of people hate her schtick, just like Carrell these days. Xelkelvos posted:Terry Crews. Yes. gently caress yes. CRUSTY MINGE fucked around with this message at 18:11 on Mar 6, 2022 |
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