The Best/Worst Moments of last night's show

[JackB]

Is it possible that the Muppets discussion was just a joke? Tim Heidecker was obviously kidding about wanting to protect his identity, and the thing about plans for a raunchy HBO Muppets "with lots of f and s words" sounds too insane to have been real. But beyond that, I've watched several clips of The Muppets online and thought they were pretty funny (maybe very funny compared to a lot of sitcoms), so it's hard to believe that everyone who works on it hates it that much.

[Jason from Huntsville, AL]

Monitor lizard & hot sauce story was the best of the "I was lied to" calls.

[erg79]

Is it possible that the Muppets discussion was just a joke? Tim Heidecker was obviously kidding about wanting to protect his identity, and the thing about plans for a raunchy HBO Muppets "with lots of f and s words" sounds too insane to have been real. But beyond that, I've watched several clips of The Muppets online and thought they were pretty funny (maybe very funny compared to a lot of sitcoms), so it's hard to believe that everyone who works on it hates it that much.

I'm pretty sure that was all real.

[fonpr]

Is it possible that the Muppets discussion was just a joke? Tim Heidecker was obviously kidding about wanting to protect his identity, and the thing about plans for a raunchy HBO Muppets "with lots of f and s words" sounds too insane to have been real. But beyond that, I've watched several clips of The Muppets online and thought they were pretty funny (maybe very funny compared to a lot of sitcoms), so it's hard to believe that everyone who works on it hates it that much.

I'm pretty sure that was all real.

I've heard similar reports.

[Denim Gremlin]

Is it possible that the Muppets discussion was just a joke? Tim Heidecker was obviously kidding about wanting to protect his identity, and the thing about plans for a raunchy HBO Muppets "with lots of f and s words" sounds too insane to have been real. But beyond that, I've watched several clips of The Muppets online and thought they were pretty funny (maybe very funny compared to a lot of sitcoms), so it's hard to believe that everyone who works on it hates it that much.

I'm pretty sure that was all real.

I've heard similar reports.

I'm pretty sure it wasn't Tim Heidecker, he said his friend made Decker so it's probably someone who knows Tim.

[buffcoat]

Is it possible that the Muppets discussion was just a joke? Tim Heidecker was obviously kidding about wanting to protect his identity, and the thing about plans for a raunchy HBO Muppets "with lots of f and s words" sounds too insane to have been real. But beyond that, I've watched several clips of The Muppets online and thought they were pretty funny (maybe very funny compared to a lot of sitcoms), so it's hard to believe that everyone who works on it hates it that much.

I do not believe that that caller has ever called in and spoken the truth about anything.

[fonpr]

Is it possible that the Muppets discussion was just a joke? Tim Heidecker was obviously kidding about wanting to protect his identity, and the thing about plans for a raunchy HBO Muppets "with lots of f and s words" sounds too insane to have been real. But beyond that, I've watched several clips of The Muppets online and thought they were pretty funny (maybe very funny compared to a lot of sitcoms), so it's hard to believe that everyone who works on it hates it that much.

I do not believe that that caller has ever called in and spoken the truth about anything.

I believe that's the truth.

[Joe Rogaine]

Tom's voice going out and making Mike lose it.

[josh c]

I loved that draftkings.com ad and the hollow silence right before it.

THIS

[kouzie]

Can someone tell me which week AP Suge will be screening calls?

[JeffertonFromTX]

The whole runner about Tom praising Mike for sticking to the "Women Only" rule had me rolling.

[Krokodil_Gena]

Sorry I was not there tonight or the week before; things came up.

[AllSussedOut]

"We all love you... you felt bastard.  You purple bastard."

Un.  Believable.

(we love you, wally)

[Crusherkc]

Love these guest heavy shows lately, given the sameness of most of the callers since the Best Show reboot.  Tom doing the "Garrett Brothers at Thanksgiving" and Julie writhing in pain from laughing is amazing.

[TrapNeuterReturn]

FPs can get a bit dull. Option C: Supercallers. They have been scarce as of late. An injection of the likes of Spike, Fredericks, Jason from Huntsville, Julie from Cincinnati, Dave from Knoxville, Coco from the Ettes, Fred from Honolulu, etc would be fruitful. Not sure if all of these mugs are still around*, but... develop your own talent like the WCW Powerplant

Reunions don't always suck- Negative Approach, Mission of Burma, The State, Wanton Loveboy, etc. are proof. With that in mind, bring back a few classics- Petey, Maple Syrup Mussolini, Officer Tom for a brief reprise. That would be like a 2015 CM Punk run-in. The chat would pop.

Also, schtick like Coffin Talk, sound collages, lists, etc work well. More schtick.

That said, Best Show is superior without my input. Tom doesn't tell me how to manage hedge funds, why should I offer him unsolicited advice on how to entertain?


*I'm listening to the WFMU archives at work... currently in summer of 2008... the timeline gets confusing