We Preview THE RETURN OF JEZEBEL JAMES

June 4th, 2007

The Pitch: What if the GILMORE GIRLS were sisters?

WHO’S WHO: Indie mainstay Parker Posey makes a welcome return to the small screen (after numerous sitcom guest stints) alongside her new sister Lauren Ambrose (SIX FEET UNDER) and GILMORE GIRLS alum Scott Cohen.

WHAT IT’S ABOUT: When hardworking book editor Sarah (Parker Posey) learns she can’t have children, she decides to ask her estranged sister Coco (Lauren Ambrose) for one really big favour. A favour that carries a nine month commitment.

THE GOOD: In a word, okay three — Amy Sherman-Palladino. Her unique vision, trademark blink-and-you’ll-miss dialogue and unique sense of humor all make a long awaited return to television. GILMORE GIRLS fans will not be disappointed.

THE BAD: The laugh track. Memo to FOX, this isn’t ‘TIL DEATH. Amy Sherman-Palladino fans are smart enough to realize when something’s funny, there’s no need for awkward canned laughter to cue us. And while we’re not in love with the title (a little too long and wordy for our tastes) we can’t think of anything better. If we do, rest assured we’ll be sure to let you know.

Please note: This is not a review, just a first impression. The pilot that was sent to theTVaddict.com is by no means final and many things can and will change between now and when the show actually premieres in September

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6 Responses to “We Preview THE RETURN OF JEZEBEL JAMES”

Jason in the OC Says:

June 4th, 2007 at 12:40 pm

Sounds promising!

Tim King Says:

June 4th, 2007 at 6:01 pm

Being an Amy Sherman-Palladino fan, I’m really looking forward to this, so much so that I’ve been filling up my NetFlix queue with Parker Posey movies and episodes of Six Feet Under. Is that crazy? … Uh. Sorry. That was a line from Fay Grim.

Anyhow, I know you’re not the first to criticize the laugh track. But frankly, it doesn’t bother me much. And the whole hullabaloo has also caused me to be more introspective of my own viewing choices. Here’s what I’ve found: Out of all the comedies on TV. I love the multi-camera comedy. If I’m lucky, I’ll like a single-camera comedy enough to keep watching. Believe it or not, there’s a very human reaction to the sound of an audience, even a virtual one. It’s the same human reaction that makes TV possible, and it has nothing to do with intelligence… I want to keep typing, but this is turning into a blog post, which I’ll make on my own site. Suffice it to say, as a critic, I understand where you’re coming from. As a TV viewer, I think you’re completely wrong.

-TimK

becky Says:

June 4th, 2007 at 10:09 pm

when is this show going to air? like day and time? it looks really good! Being a six feet under fan, I am seriosly looking forward to her return to television.

Tim King Says:

June 5th, 2007 at 7:33 am

Hi, Becky. It’s scheduled for Wednesday night at 8:30 next Spring, in the same time-slot ‘Til Death will occupy during the Fall and Winter.

-TimK