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Title: The new Hank Kingsley
Post by: not that clay on August 07, 2011, 01:09:44 AM
I'm a little late to this discussion, but since I just watched the entire run of The Larry Sanders Show for the first time now I can contribute. It's obvious who the new Hank is, right? It's AP Mike!
Title: Re: The new Hank Kingsley
Post by: Smelodies on August 07, 2011, 01:34:40 PM
Ouch!
Title: Re: The new Hank Kingsley
Post by: cavorting with nudists on August 07, 2011, 02:20:29 PM
Well, let's look at this a little more closely.  Hank is a clueless, narcissistic parasite who leeches off the talents of his superiors, would shiv his employer in a heartbeat if there were some advancement in it for him, and keeps his job because he's just too pathetic to fire.

On the other hand, unlike Mike, he's a hit with the little old ladies.
Title: Re: The new Hank Kingsley
Post by: dave from knoxville on August 07, 2011, 06:21:00 PM
Melissa Rivers.
Title: Re: The new Hank Kingsley
Post by: Land O Laker on August 07, 2011, 10:27:18 PM
It has to be someone not self-aware of how badly they come across...Billy Bush? Mario Lopez? Do they really believe they are necessary?
Title: Re: The new Hank Kingsley
Post by: meamsean on August 09, 2011, 12:36:21 AM
While Mike is a much better dude than Hank, I would love to see Mike do a commercial for the Garden Weasel. MIKE  - WILL YOU RISE TO MY CHALLENGE?
Title: Re: The new Hank Kingsley
Post by: cavorting with nudists on August 09, 2011, 10:41:09 AM
Mike has dipped his toe in these waters before, seeking out acting work in a Flomax commercial.  Personally, I think that's aiming a bit low.  After Tom takes over Garrison Keillor's slot, I see no reason why Mike shouldn't be able to parlay his stature as Tom's right-hand man into a gig as Flomax spokesman.  Think of the perks: cushy junkets to AARP conventions, all the free Flomax you want....
Title: Re: The new Hank Kingsley
Post by: Keith Whitener on August 09, 2011, 11:50:51 AM
John Boehner, Mitch McConnell, and The Tea Party.
Title: Re: The new Hank Kingsley
Post by: Rhymes with Don Draper on August 09, 2011, 07:50:52 PM
I think Mike is like a combination of Beverly and Phil from The Larry Sanders Show. Always screening calls for Tom but still contributing dark, inappropriate comments from time to time.