John Adams

[Julie Klausner]

I'm excited to see the part when they enroll Thomas Paine into the Revolutionary army just to call him "Major Paine." That happened, right? Well, it happened in my awesome historical fan fiction version.

I'm obsessed with this miniseries. I think it's terrible and boring, but I can't stop watching it. My whole thing with it is that I liked it better when it was a musical called "1776."

"John, you're obnoxious and disliked!"

[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wPH-GX8TcRI[/youtube]

[Laurie]

I don't want to spoil too much, but Paine does come up in a later episode as the prospect of the 1796 election begins to loom. Adams asks Thomas Pinckney who he thinks might join Jefferson on a Democratic-Republican ticket and Pinckney, apparently ignoring the fact that he was jailed in France at the time, answers: "My prediction? Paine!"

Also, Thomas Pinckney is played by Mr. T in the mini-series.

Wes, I have no words nor emoticons to express how this post makes me feel. This emoticon will suffice: 

I feel the same way about Ms Klausner's post above mine. Please share more broadway reviews and historical fan fiction (as long as it's not slash fiction involving the weird looking guy from New York and anyone else. Ew.)

I hope Button Gwinnett has a role in this. He's my favorite founding father. If you don't know what he looks like, I suggest imagining what a man named Button looks like. Then search for Button Gwinnett via Google Image search. You may be surprised!

George Washington was woefully miscast. I hated David Morse in the promos for Hack:

http://youtube.com/watch?v=G84St1q_7rU

I hate his face!

[Dorvid Barnas]

Anyone else get a lump in their throat when they showed the widow of Crispus Attucks?

[Sploops]

Dreamcasting!

George Washington - Super Dave
John Adams - Van Morrison
Benjamin Franklin - Andy Milonakis

aaaaaaaand....


Imus as...


Thomas Jefferson

[Gilly]

The Wire thread should just be "Whatever HBO is showing" thread.

Sorry, had to say it. You guys are obsessed with everything Home Box Office. 

[dave from knoxville]

The Wire thread should just be "Whatever HBO is showing" thread.

Sorry, had to say it. You guys are obsessed with everything Home Box Office. 

Where are the 57 Arliss topics!!!

[bruce]

I can't wait to debate the merits of Dream On, now there is a show that holds up really well.

[Chris L]

Anyone else get a lump in their throat when they showed the widow of Crispus Attucks?

Wait... hold on... she's still alive? 

[erika]

The Wire thread should just be "Whatever HBO is showing" thread.

Sorry, had to say it. You guys are obsessed with everything Home Box Office. 

Hey man, the shows *can be* the best stuff on Television. Maybe not now but definitely in the past.

I heart my HBO.       

[Shaggy 2 Grote]

I don't understand anything that's been said in this thread, but I love it.

[Chris L]

I hope Button Gwinnett has a role in this.

Button Gwinnett?  That ain't no founding father's name.  His mama ain't named him no "Button."

[Laurie]

I hope Button Gwinnett has a role in this.

Button Gwinnett?  That ain't no founding father's name.  His mama ain't named him no "Button."

I lol'd.

[Julie Klausner]

I like it now! I think it's better! Am I crazy or do powdered wigs make everything better??

[dave from knoxville]

I like it now! I think it's better! Am I crazy or do powdered wigs make everything better??

BZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZT

[Julie Klausner]

Dave,

Is that a still from Jack 2, when he finally starts aging??

Julie