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| Clubhouse, McEnroe |
| Let's talk about stinks, baby |
| Originally published in the November 2004 edition of Take ONE, as written by Hank Brockett |
| Kent and Scott Peterson? What range!
But after three episodes, your brand of cloying coming-of-age drama combined with the jaded view of professional baseball felt too intense. Sports-related television shows thrive when the competitions add spice to the human drama and take things slow, not when they force the issue. “Playmakers” learned this, and after a corked bat, steroids and a trade rumor, maybe you learned it, too. I heard you’ve been moved to Saturday nights, the “I have to wash my hair” of television’s romance with the public. Well, I have to wash my hair, too. And “McEnroe,” with tennis great Johnny Mac, I feel like you don’t know yourself, and I just can’t deal with that. You’re on CNBC, and it’s not your fault, but do they even know who they are? Finance or fun? So you’re stuck with warmed-over, stilted comic bits and NBC-related guests, and now I see you spend half the show discussing “The Apprentice.” Which is fine, I guess, but for those who don’t watch The Donald, you’re like counting the facial hairs on Bjorn Borg – pointless and somewhat disturbing. I’m sorry, but we can’t see each other again. It’s not me, it’s … you. |
| McEnroe was upset at "Clubhouse," too. Clubhouse, McEnroe - both D-minus |
| (Overheard in front of the Take ONE TiVo)
Hey, how are you guys doing? “Clubhouse,” good to see you. “McEnroe,” can you believe this weather? You know, I’ve spent time with each of you these past few weeks and I just don’t think it’s working out. Now now, let me finish. I thought about just leaving a message on your respective fan sites, but we’re all adults here, right? So let me explain. “Clubhouse.” Clubby. The first time I saw Dean Cain in your cast I thought, “This might be the one – my show for the new season.” I mean, Clark |