Joe Schmo - Post-Show Discussion Thread

[ahecht]

According to my Tivo, that episode of Drawn Together will next air this Thursday at 2am EST.

[BrentTivo]

BRING ON THE JOE SCHMO 2 DVD!!! Whoohooo, it's ony Tuesday but reading Muggum's news makes it feel like Friday!

[Inundated]

According to my Tivo, that episode of Drawn Together will next air this Thursday at 2am EST.

I did manage to get the JS reference in the show, on the first one I joined in late. :D

[Joey303]

Quick Update: muggum sez the JS2 DVD is . . . in production (http://www.tivocommunity.com/tivo-vb/showthread.php?p=2716377&&#post2716377)! :up: :up: :up:

[Inundated]

I just realized that I have JS2 Episode 8 and the finale sitting on the DVD in my laptop right now. :D (No, not the *real* DVD...the "copied off my TiVo for my own enjoyment while away from my TiVo" DVD.)

I'm anxiously awaiting the "real thing", and I'm glad Muggum and company found a way to get it out!

[Cjt90]

Intersting Find For Us JS Fans.

http://www.tvtome.com/tvtome/servlet/ShowMainServlet/showid-32155/The_Other_Mall/

[Inundated]

Intersting Find For Us JS Fans.

http://www.tvtome.com/tvtome/servlet/ShowMainServlet/showid-32155/The_Other_Mall/

Hmmm.

This looks familiar.

;)

http://www.tivocommunity.com/tivo-vb/showthread.php?p=2510248&&#post2510248

[YCantAngieRead]

I'd forgotten about it, though. That's pretty cool-good to know the JS guys are still in touch and those two actors working together would be hilarious.

[tetspa]

A while back I emailed Brian Keith Ethridge (forgive spelling error) with an idea for the next season of JS - since JS1 was patterened after survivor, and JS2 after the Bachelor, why not pattern JS3 after "The Mole" - let the "premise" be that ONLY 1 person is a fraud, when in fact everyone is - you can really manipulate the poor smuck each week in showing different characters acting "mole-like" (even go so far as let joe shmoe "overhear" the mole talking or "find" evidence that someone is the mole), only to have that person "assasinated" each week. You could drive joe crazy and really make him paranoid. It also gives you license to cover any flubbs by pointing out that "he might just be the mole".

[mask2343]

A while back I emailed Brian Keith Ethridge (forgive spelling error) with an idea for the next season of JS - since JS1 was patterened after survivor, and JS2 after the Bachelor, why not pattern JS3 after "The Mole" - let the "premise" be that ONLY 1 person is a fraud, when in fact everyone is - you can really manipulate the poor smuck each week in showing different characters acting "mole-like" (even go so far as let joe shmoe "overhear" the mole talking or "find" evidence that someone is the mole), only to have that person "assasinated" each week. You could drive joe crazy and really make him paranoid. It also gives you license to cover any flubbs by pointing out that "he might just be the mole".
Or better yet...have Joe BE the mole.

[HtomSirveaux]

I should have KNOWN this was going to happen. After watching Invasion: Iowa, I've finally convinced my girlfriend to watch my JS1 DVD set. She loves the show, and when I want her to watch JS2, all the torrents seem to be dead :(

Any leads (other than waiting for the JS2 DVD which I will buy of course) on where to get the show in any form for her to watch? Thanks.

[Inundated]

Long-time Schmo-fan and dear friend wendiness posted this in another thread...


Note to all JSS fans. Gerald (hard G) is back! He's the host of a new reality show called "Popularity Contest" on CMT. He doesn't appear too much but he does the voice overs and makes an appearance at the end of each episode. I think they're up to episode 3 now. It's actually not a bad show. The premise is 10 people (I think) descend upon Vega, Texas and have to compete to be voted most popular. Sounds dumb but it's quite interesting. It conjures up memories of the sort of postings we enjoyed while analysing JSS.

Contestants have to win over the locals who, being typical small town Texans, don't suffer frauds and fakes too well. Each episode they have to compete in a contest, win money and then decide how to influence the locals with generosity (one fool kept his cash).

Anyway, thought some of you JSS fans might enjoy seeing Gerald again, albeit in a small role. If there's enough interest, I'd love to see a thread started about it.

Sorry this is off topic, but I know there are lots of Gerald fans here.

[YCantAngieRead]

He's also doing an occassional comment on the E! channel's 50 Most Outrageous TV moments, which is hosted by Jerry Springer.

[Fool Me Twice]

As posted by muggum here (http://www.tivocommunity.com/tivo-vb/showthread.php?p=2932718&&#post2932718).

The Joe Schmo 2 DVD... with an amazing bunch of extras... should be on store shelves in December in time for Christmas! Cross your fingers.

R

[BrentTivo]

Woot! Wish it were earlier though, could use some goo Schmoing while reality shows are in a summer lull.

[Graymalkin]

All I want for Christmas is my two front -- er, Joe Schmo II DVD set.

[Inundated]

I must not be keeping an eye on the RW-related threads in here. I'm gonna lose my "obsessive" title at this rate!

Merry Christmas in June...well, thinking about the upcoming JS2 DVD, that is.

Yes, I'm buying at least two...one for me, one for a certain other regular on here...

[YCantAngieRead]

I saw Melissa Yvonne Lewis on an Oscar Meyer commercial. She's in EVERY commercial, these days, it seems.

[TIVOSciolist]

In the lead up to Ingrid Wiese's birthday today (Saturday), I looked over some of the old postings for Joe Schmo 2.

It's hard to believe that it's been a year since the show ended. I can't imagine the show with anyone other than Ingrid as the original Jane Schmo. What a great group of TCF fans we had posting after every episode.

I look forward to the DVD. Happy Birthday Ingrid!

[Mike Wells]

Another note... I saw somewhere that Matt Kenedy Gould is going to be on "Battle of the Network Reality Stars" on Bravo. "Fifteen minutes and counting..."

[Inundated]

Hope the DVD of JS2 is coming soon as well...Muggum? Any status report? We have money, and we're ready to buy...

:D

And Happy Birthday to Ingrid, if she's still lurking around here.

[muggum]

Joe 2 due out in December. That's the latest!

R

[Inundated]

Way cool, my friend. And someone here is going to get one as her Christmas gift from me... (it's a tradition, don'tcha know? :D)

[BrentTivo]

Can't believe it's been a year already--I still remember Schmo 2 vividly. Eagerly awaiting the DVD, wish there was something equally well created coming up soon.

[SparkleMotion]

In case no one's noticed, Natasha Leggero ("Rita" the drunk from JS2) is a regular on MTV's The '70s House. :)

[YCantAngieRead]

Holy CRAP! She was also on Reno 911! the other night. Holy moses, I didn't even recognize her until you said that. Good job, Rita The Drunk! ;)

[SparkleMotion]

Heh...that means you smeeked the '70s House thread because that's where I found out who it was (and you would have too, since you posted in it). ;)

[Fool Me Twice]

Valerie "Piper" Azlynn is in the movie "Bewitched". Her line:

"Hi there! I have hepatitis C."

[Amnesia]

Joe 2 due out in December. Is this still on schedule?

I don't see any info on Amazon or TVShowsOnDVD.com...

[BrentTivo]

Aye, would like to get this for Christmas.

[Inundated]

For what it's worth, Our Man Muggum(tm)'s profile says he was last here on October 4th. One can only hope it's because he's too busy working on said JS2 DVD.

:D

[sushikitten]

Joe Schmo 1 is coming up next on my Netflix queue!!

[BrentTivo]

For the love of god, where is my Schmo 2 DVD set?!?

[Inundated]

For the love of god, where is my Schmo 2 DVD set?!?

:: looks at calendar ::

:: sees it says November, instead of December ::

:: walks away ::


:D

[SparkleMotion]

A friend of mine said he saw Lance Krall on a recent episode of The Office, though in a very small role. I can't confirm or deny that as I haven't seen the episode yet. Anyone else catch it?

[TIVOSciolist]

Hey, I found a customer for the "Porked and Beans" video.


Joker Chris Buzzes For Charity.
Fund-raising Christopher Hayton is a real local superhero!

The big-hearted 23-year-old from The Fairway, Leatherhead, has raised £350,000 for charity over the past six years, and his latest exploits are sure to bring lots more cash flooding in.

Christopher, who works part-time at a Box Hill nursing home, is renowned for dressing as such characters as Superman, Wonderwoman, a Gladiator, and Mr Blobby.

His favourite fund-raising activity involves sitting in baths full of cold baked beans, but over the next week, he will be hitting the streets of Cheam, Leatherhead, Ashtead, Epsom and Ewell to target unassuming shopkeepers.

http://www.thisishertfordshire.co.uk/archive/display.var.62585.0.joker_chris_buzzes_for_charity.php

[BrentTivo]

:: looks at calendar ::

:: sees it says November, instead of December ::

:: walks away ::


:D

Inundated, ye of eternal patience ;)

[Rangers4me]

A friend of mine said he saw Lance Krall on a recent episode of The Office, though in a very small role. I can't confirm or deny that as I haven't seen the episode yet. Anyone else catch it?

Yep he was in it. He played Dwight's Sensei.

[BrentTivo]

:: looks at calendar ::

:: sees it says November, instead of December ::

:: walks away ::


:D

::looks at calendar::

::sees it says December::

::checks Amazon for Schmo 2::

:(

[moe2]

Muggum,

Will you please let us know if there will be a JS2 DVD? Some of us (probably a lot of us) are repeatedly checking here, there, and everywhere for a hopeful sign... I'd prefer not to keep wasting my time if the DVD is simply not to be.

Thanks!

[sarah7964]

Please, please tell me someone has the finale of Joe Schmo 2 recorded or TIVOed. If so, is it possible to get a copy? I recorded the wrong channel and never got to see it. It doesn't look like it will be put out on DVD, so I am dying to see it. I know it aired a long time ago, but here's hoping. Thanks.

[Amnesia]

(bump)

Any news on JS2 DVD?

[muggum]

Sorry, guys, still no word. As soon as I get any information, I'll be sure to post!

M

[Amnesia]

Thanks.

Any new projects you can tell us about?

[MitchO]

Wow, digging up this thread must have taken one very large shovel.

I:I actually came up in conversation just last week here. I took a quick look, but was unable to find any "Shats" still on eBay. :)

[YCantAngieRead]

I was wondering about any new projects, too.

[Fool Me Twice]

Hello, old thread. :)

[fredo]

Kristen Wiig (Dr. Pat) is a regular on SNL now.

[SparkleMotion]

Kristen Wiig (Dr. Pat) is a regular on SNL now.Technically, she's considered a "featured player".

Not that there's anything wrong with that. Eddie Murphy was "featured" for two or three seasons before becoming a "regular".

[muggum]

We have some stuff in development / pre-production, but we're a ways off from anything hitting air. Trust me, you guys will be the first to know!

M

[YCantAngieRead]

Kristen Wiig is AMAZING on SNL! I had no idea she was so good at impressions.

[Fleegle]

This is the thread that doesn't end...
Yes, it goes on and on my friends....
Some people started posting to it,
Not knowning what it was,
But they'll continue reading it forever just because...
This is the thread that doesn't end....
Yes, it goes on and on my friends....

:D :D :D

[TIVOSciolist]

Happy Birthday Ingrid!

I can't find anything new about her on Goggle so I just have to assume that she's out there, still quietly working on changing the world.

[katbug]

Oooh, you got me! I was so excited to see this thread jump back up again, hoping it meant a new season. Any word on future seasons of Joe? I miss it!

[TIVOSciolist]

Oooh, you got me! I was so excited to see this thread jump back up again, hoping it meant a new season. Any word on future seasons of Joe? I miss it!

I don't have any information about the Joe Schmo II DVD. However, if you might be interested in learning about the Joe Schmo remake from New Zealand ("Living the Dream"), please send me a Private Message.

[katbug]

Nope, I don't need the DVDs, I recorded the whole season onto VHS (that was before I had a dvd recorder) and those are in storage somewhere. I was just hoping for another season to be made. :rolleyes: Wishful thinking?


Just editing to mention that it turns out that I only recorded S1 (which was still a treat to rewatch). Still get excited every time I see this thread pop up again, lol.

[Fool Me Twice]

Hello, thread.

[SparkleMotion]

I'd still like to see JS2 on DVD. Muggum? You listening? Any news, my friend?

[Inundated]

Great, get my hopes up again, folks!


:D

[katbug]

Yep, I think this is actually the 3rd season of JS...we're the Joes and Janes that everyone's laughing at while we keep getting fooled.

[muggum]

Believe it or not, it's not a dead issue. There may still be a JS2 DVD, as well as an Invasion Iowa DVD. Don't hold your breath, though. If it becomes a reality, I'll be sure to stop by and let everyone know!

M

[MitchO]

An I:I DVD would just about make my year.

You need to keep us up on anything else down the pipe too, Muggum! Good to 'see' ya.

[muggum]

Well, we just did an animated pilot for MTV, waiting to see whether it moves forward to series. We'll stop by and keep people posted!

R

[Inundated]

Thanks for coming in here and keeping us up to date, Muggum.

See? You never forget SchmoLove.

:D

[innocentfreak]

Yeah definitely disappointed. Here I was hoping for the DVD so I could actually see the finale.

[wendiness1]

Wow! I'm so happy to find Schmoers are still hanging out together!

Muggum, has enough time passed that another Joe Schmo could work? (Please say yes.)

[katbug]

Yeah Muggum...what can we fans do to get more Joe? I would absolutely LOVE another season!

[YCantAngieRead]

This really would belong in the first Joe Schmo thread, but I think it's in the archives-I saw Ryan Raddatz on Reno 911 last evening. It was a rerun, so I'm not sure when the original air date was.

According to his IMDb bio, he's been in a lot of stuff since then, including Arrested Development.

[Fleegle]

...Yes it goes on and on my frieeeeeend...

[TIVOSciolist]

Has anyone here been following Ingrid Weise's on-going blog? She wrote a "behind the scenes" entry a while ago that certainly uses more colorful language than I've ever read in any of her post-show interviews:

http://threenewyorkwomen.blogspot.com/2005/08/it-happened-to-me-i-was-famous-for.html

[katbug]

I haven't, but I want to thank you for reviving the thread! Joe lives on!!! :cool:

[YCantAngieRead]

Wow. She doesn't seem overly happy about the whole thing.

[Amnesia]

BTW, the new episode of Entertainment Weekly is about the "EW 100"---the stars they love right now.

Included is our own Dr. Pat, Kristen Wiig. Doens't mention Joe Schmo, though.

[MickeS]

Wow. She doesn't seem overly happy about the whole thing.
She might have FELT like she was being made a fool of, but I think most people were laughing with her, not at her.

I thought both seasons of Joe Schmo is some of the best TV i've ever seen.

[ellinj]

Did the second season ever come out on DVD?

[dvdapex]

Did the second season ever come out on DVD?

No.

[marksman]

BTW, the new episode of Entertainment Weekly is about the "EW 100"---the stars they love right now.

Included is our own Dr. Pat, Kristen Wiig. Doens't mention Joe Schmo, though.

Haha wow. I never made the connection with her and being on SNL.

The second I read your post though it instantly connected. How weird.

[fireman9302]

Man I miss this show, whats it been 3 years? My wife and I are still talking about it.

[TIVOSciolist]

It was good to see Natasha Leggero on Fox News' "Red Eye" show (3 a.m. ET/12 a.m. PT) last week.

I missed Ingrid Wiese's teen diary reading earlier this year. Unfortunately, Brooklyn isn't that close to San Francisco.

http://www.cbsnews.com/stories/2007/05/11/entertainment/main2791765.shtml??source=RSS&attr=_2791765

[mattack]

then there was one of the writers(??) on the bad NBC improv show..

[scottjf8]

Man I miss this show, whats it been 3 years? My wife and I are still talking about it.

Bump whore!! :)

[YCantAngieRead]

It was good to see Natasha Leggero on Fox News' "Red Eye" show (3 a.m. ET/12 a.m. PT) last week.

She's also on some sitcom I caught a few minutes of recently.

I've been catching more and more JS1 and 2 alums on various shows lately. Plus, I never miss Kristen Wiig on SNL. :)

ETA: Apparently, it was Til Death.

[skywalkr2]

Ashes to Ashes, Dust to Dust... This thread is dead to us.

[5thcrewman]

Muggum-
How about getting Leah Remini in a fake 'Fit Club?':D

[curt1s]

Hey Guys,

I am a huge fan of the shows, and I got the season 1 DVD, but I never did tape the season 2 episodes. Could anyone hook me up with them? I would be more than happy to pay for your time and materials or whatever.

Can someone please help me out??

Thanks!
Curt

[wendiness1]

Ah, memories . . .

[muggum]

Ah, memory lane. Still working on the season two DVD. We're targeting a July 2045 release date. How about Kristen! She's blown up, and deservedly so!

[waldingrl]

This show was first on way before I was here. Just wanted to say that it's still a show we talk about as well. Truly awesome stuff! :up:

[curt1s]

Can anyone help me copies of the show??? I see three people replied but no one offered to help out :(

Thanks,
Curt

[fmowry]

curt1s,
I doubt anybody could help you. It's been a long time since the show was one and it did have limited viewership. I just searched some torrent sites and found nothing.

"muggum" who responded after your request today was a producer on the show. Unless he can magically leak the shows to a torrent site you're probably SOL.

He's probably busy in negotiation with William Shatner for Invasion Iowa II.

Frank

[wendiness1]

Anybody else think that enough time has passed that a Joe Schmo III could work?

[DevdogAZ]

Anybody else think that enough time has passed that a Joe Schmo III could work?

Time passing was never a requirement. I think they could have gotten away with JS3 immediately after JS2. However, not enough people watched (clearly the fault of the network, promotion, and time slot, not the production itself) and therefore, no sequel.

[ruexp67]

Wow, thread from the dead!

[YCantAngieRead]

Anybody else think that enough time has passed that a Joe Schmo III could work?

When this thread was bumpted the other day, I was thinking it's too bad they couldn't throw something together really fast during the writers' sstrike, since there's nothing else on.

[Amnesia]

When this thread was bumpted the other day, I was thinking it's too bad they couldn't throw something together really fast during the writers' sstrike, since there's nothing else on.Hey, muggum---are you reading this?

[DancnDude]

I was thinking that too, but this show had good writers who wrote the script.

[MitchO]

As much as I'd like a JS2 DVD, it's the Invasion: Iowa DVD that I'll always pray for. I have no reason to stand in front of NYC webcams without the Schmo. =/

[TIVOSciolist]

curt1s,
I doubt anybody could help you. It's been a long time since the show was one and it did have limited viewership. I just searched some torrent sites and found nothing.

Rumor has it that Curt1s has been taken care of.

As much as I'd like a JS2 DVD, it's the Invasion: Iowa DVD that I'll always pray for. I have no reason to stand in front of NYC webcams without the Schmo. =/

It looks as though "Invasion Iowa" has launched the adorable Brooke Lemke into a full-blown movie career:

http://profile.myspace.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=user.viewprofile&friendid=207617155

http://www.silent-but-deadly-productions.com/about.html

http://www.imdb.com/name/nm2674771/

[YCantAngieRead]

I was thinking that too, but this show had good writers who wrote the script.

Yeah, that's true.

[DevdogAZ]

Ah, memory lane. Still working on the season two DVD. We're targeting a July 2045 release date. How about Kristen! She's blown up, and deservedly so!

Just out of curiosity, why would it be so difficult to release a DVD? I understand that if you wanted to do it right, with extras, deleted scenes, commentaries, etc. it would require a lot of work and additional budget which may not be justified. But what would it entail to simply put the episodes as they aired onto DVDs with no extras? I would think that the minimal costs to put together something like this would make it a no-brainer, considering it would probably sell several thousand copies, at a minimum.

[busyba]

Just out of curiosity, why would it be so difficult to release a DVD? I understand that if you wanted to do it right, with extras, deleted scenes, commentaries, etc. it would require a lot of work and additional budget which may not be justified. But what would it entail to simply put the episodes as they aired onto DVDs with no extras? I would think that the minimal costs to put together something like this would make it a no-brainer, considering it would probably sell several thousand copies, at a minimum.
He's probably putting it off until after the next WGA contract is signed, so he can get a bigger slice of the DVD sales. :p ;)

[getreal]

... it's too bad they couldn't throw something together really fast during the writers' strike, since there's nothing else on.

Well, how about lobbying SpikeTV to rebroadcast it? Afterall, how many times have they re-aired Wildest Car Chases and those sorts of shows?

BTW, I still have my videotapes of the JS2. Haven't checked to make sure they are ALL there, but I still have most of them.

[muggum]

Hey guys!

As always, we appreciate the interest/love! We're disappointed because we had a deal negotiated with a DVD distributor to release both Joe 2 and Invasion, but for reasons still unclear to us, they ended up dropping the ball.

We are actively pursuing another distribution deal, and I am optimistic, but if past is prologue, it's going to take a while. In the meantime, I can't distribute copies of the show, but trust me when I say that if these DVDs never come out, it won't be for lack of effort on our part!

I would love for all 3 shows to re-air on Spike, and this strike might present the perfect opportunity. But I think the likelihood is small.

R

[YCantAngieRead]

Hey guys!

As always, we appreciate the interest/love! We're disappointed because we had a deal negotiated with a DVD distributor to release both Joe 2 and Invasion, but for reasons still unclear to us, they ended up dropping the ball.

We are actively pursuing another distribution deal, and I am optimistic, but if past is prologue, it's going to take a while. In the meantime, I can't distribute copies of the show, but trust me when I say that if these DVDs never come out, it won't be for lack of effort on our part!

I would love for all 3 shows to re-air on Spike, and this strike might present the perfect opportunity. But I think the likelihood is small.

R
That's too bad. I think the first one, in particular, would play very well right now.

Any good projects in the works, by the way? Anything we should watch for?

[Amnesia]

We are actively pursuing another distribution deal, and I am optimistic, but if past is prologue, it's going to take a while.I'm just glad you haven't forgotten us...we haven't forgotten the shows...

[DancnDude]

Thanks for the info. It's so great that you are still communicating with us fans even well after the show has aired. :up:

[YCantAngieRead]

By the way, I get such pleasure out of seeing Kristen Wiig do so well. She's REALLY talented. And always cracks me up.

[muggum]

That's really nice, guys, you were and are all my favorite Joe fans! I mean, we had Inundated driving to Phoenix, we had MitchO standing in the NYC cold in front of webcams, what more could a guy ask for!

Side note, I ran into Kristen Wiig at the US Open on Labor Day, and had a short chance to catch up. She is doing so great, and I'm just happy to be able to say we knew her when! There was a moment this summer where I went to a movie and Kristen was in 3 of the TRAILERS! Wow,

R

[IndyJones1023]

Come on, Muggum! Keep working the DVDs! I am a lifelong Star Trek fan and recorded all of Invasion - only to have my TiVo die on me before I was able to watch a single minute! So, as a huge Shatner fan, I've never even seen it. :(

[YCantAngieRead]

Come on, Muggum! Keep working the DVDs! I am a lifelong Star Trek fan and recorded all of Invasion - only to have my TiVo die on me before I was able to watch a single minute! So, as a huge Shatner fan, I've never even seen it. :(

If my Christmas list gets fulfilled, I might be able to help you out there. :)

[MitchO]

...we had MitchO standing in the NYC cold in front of webcams...

Aw, it wasn't that cold. :D And damned entertaining

[marksman]

So any chance you guys have anything new percolating to fill some strike schedule somewhere? Is there anything new on the burner for you guys?

[muggum]

Our only project that threatens to be distributed is a script Paul and I wrote called 'Zombieland.' It's over at Sony right now, and there's a decent chance it will end up in a theater near you! (not sure when)

R

[DevdogAZ]

Wow, that would be great. Here's hoping that it happens.

[getreal]

For anybody jonesing for some Schmo, you can always play the
game I made (http://www.cartoonistsonline.com/games/jssGame.html) way back in the day. :)

[YCantAngieRead]

Our only project that threatens to be distributed is a script Paul and I wrote called 'Zombieland.' It's over at Sony right now, and there's a decent chance it will end up in a theater near you! (not sure when)

R

Excellent! That's gotta be a huge ego boost. :)

[TIVOSciolist]

For anybody jonesing for some Schmo, you can always play the
game I made (http://www.cartoonistsonline.com/games/jssGame.html) way back in the day. :)

Thanks for keeping that great game on line. I've just added it as an external link to the "Joe Schmo Show" entry in Wikipedia. (My latest hobby is editing and correcting Wikipedia entries.)

[YCantAngieRead]

I'd forgotten about the game. That was good for a smile. :)

[BrentTivo]

Yo, this show's (http://www.amazon.com/Best-Flatt-Scruggs-Show-Vol/dp/B000LW7L1S/ref=sr_1_14?ie=UTF8&s=dvd&qid=1200373213&sr=1-14) season box-set is available on DVD and not Joe Schmo 2?! WTF?!?

[Inundated]

Nice oppportunity, since this thread was bumped recently (and again today!) and I missed all the recent activity. I'll have to throw this onto my subscribed thread list!

Thanks for keeping touch with us, muggum, and thanks for the props. No, I didn't drive to Phoenix...I flew. I mean, I drove to DC for the beeping house, but I'm not THAT crazy! :D It was great that we got a chance to catch up with you while I was out there, though.

I will, as always, be the first in line to buy a JS2 DVD as well as Invasion: Iowa. Feel free to have whatever distributor you're talking with contact me privately - I'll be glad to share my passion for the shows. Remember, I usually buy at least twice :)

And yes, I'm absolutely thrilled to see Kristen become a national comedic star. Because of a post on another thread, I did a Google search on her again - and it's also good to see that my long-held droolfest/obsession with the talented actress and adorable woman who played "Dr. Pat" is being shared by other similarly minded folks. If you run into her again, please share with her that her fans from the show are happy very with her success - and ditto for the other "JS" folks.

And keep us updated on your own projects! I'll be looking for "Zombieland" when it shows up...

[wendiness1]

I guess it's time to come out and say I was the other fan Muggum was gracious enough to meet with in Phoenix. Inundated arranged it all. What a treat!

Muggum, I still think another Joe Schmo would work. I also know you probably won't do it.

[MitchO]

Bump for you Schmo-heads .. watching the opening credits of Welcome to the Captain revealed a miss Valerie Azlynn (aka Piper, The Bachelorette) in the lead credits. The first minute of the show didn't look that great, so catch her while you can :p

[YCantAngieRead]

Lance Krall is also appearing on a show on VH1.

[Amnesia]

Bump for you Schmo-heads .. watching the opening credits of Welcome to the Captain revealed a miss Valerie Azlynn (aka Piper, The Bachelorette) in the lead credits.My TiVo recorded that show as a suggestion, so I'll take a look. I really liked Piper but haven't seen her in too much...

[Inundated]

I'll have to check if I set up the JS2 folks in my ARWL, much like I did the first season. The one for Kristen Wiig is still active, and that's now picking up SNL for me every week...

I'm pretty sure I picked up at least SOME JS2 people!

Oh, and yes, I forgot to answer...yes, our very own Wendy was the other person in Phoenix. Or maybe I was, since I was visiting. :)

We were just fortunate that Our Man Muggum just so happened to be in town the weekend I was out there! It was the weekend of the JS2 finale, as I recall.

[marksman]

Our only project that threatens to be distributed is a script Paul and I wrote called 'Zombieland.' It's over at Sony right now, and there's a decent chance it will end up in a theater near you! (not sure when)

R

So I guess this is not you guys then, unless you hide your french accent very well?

http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0978847/

[innocentfreak]

Also for those who haven't seen it yet. Free Radio on VH1 features Lance Krall. I thought the show was really funny.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VfFIV63cYuo

I can never remember how to embed on this forum.

[mattack]

One of the Joe Schmoe guys was in one of the Super Bowl commercials. (argh, I only saw around half of it due to a stupid power glitch on my part that caused my non-tivo recorder to lose its last recording, the ~2nd half of SB.)

I think he's lost a lot of weight, but he was the guy who was also on that pretty-awful (though I still watched most of them) "Thank God You're Here".

[Inundated]

One of the Joe Schmoe guys was in one of the Super Bowl commercials.

You remember which one? You can watch 'em online...

And Lance's show is apparently debuting on VH1 on Friday night (2/8).

[wendiness1]

We were just fortunate that Our Man Muggum just so happened to be in town the weekend I was out there! It was the weekend of the JS2 finale, as I recall.

It was, or close to it. We shared with Muggum our speculations about the ending and he smiled. Turned out we were right, but he didn't say so at the time.

[DevdogAZ]

One of the Joe Schmoe guys was in one of the Super Bowl commercials. (argh, I only saw around half of it due to a stupid power glitch on my part that caused my non-tivo recorder to lose its last recording, the ~2nd half of SB.)

I think he's lost a lot of weight, but he was the guy who was also on that pretty-awful (though I still watched most of them) "Thank God You're Here".
I'd like to know who it was as well. Do you remember what commercial it was?

BTW, none of the actors listed for "Thank God You're Here" (http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0983782/fullcredits#cast) were in Joe Schmo, as far as I can tell.

[CjGuitarist82]

Howdy all... my name is Chris, and this is my story. So I didn't even know about JS until about halfway through the 2nd season. I found it completely by accident and became an instant fan. I happened to be going through my old box of VHS tapes today and was pretty excited to see a couple marked JS2 (I think I remember recording the last 3-4 episodes). Unfortunately, I recorded them an a really old vcr, so my current one wouldn't even play the first tape. I'm currently watching the 2nd, though it's Very jumpy and has a tracking line in the middle. Apparently all I can do is keep fingers crossed for an eventual DvD release. For now I'm going to have to settle for a quick fix of my pork&beans fetish.
Here's hoping...
CJ

p.s. I just remembered as I was writing this, I actually missed the finale but had the vcr programmed to catch it for me. When I finally got to watch it, I found out the tape had run out with only 5 minutes to go. Bummer

[CjGuitarist82]

R.I.P. Everett

[mattack]

BTW, none of the actors listed for "Thank God You're Here" (http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0983782/fullcredits#cast) were in Joe Schmo, as far as I can tell.

Sorry, I guess I'm totally wrong.

I was referring to Chris Tallman (http://imdb.com/name/nm0848182/ ...I only figured out his name by looking at the actors on Thank God You're Here)..

For some reason, I thought he was on Joe Schmoe.. I *think* I'm confusing him with Brian Keith Etheridge, but Brian has no pictures on imdb that I can find or anywhere else..
it's the main "buddy" guy that I was confusing with Chris Tallman.

[busyba]

Bump for you Schmo-heads .. watching the opening credits of Welcome to the Captain revealed a miss Valerie Azlynn (aka Piper, The Bachelorette) in the lead credits. The first minute of the show didn't look that great, so catch her while you can :p

Really? I thought it was "swawesome". :D

[MitchO]

Yeah, unfortunately I found most of the episode swannoying. But that's neither swhere nor swthere.

[Amnesia]

Yeah, unfortunately I found most of the episode swannoying. But that's neither swhere nor swthere.Yeah, but Piper still looked pretty swhot...

[YCantAngieRead]

Yeah, that show stunk. Sorry, Piper.

[Amnesia]

Anyone else catch our favorite bachelorette in tonight's episode of Unhitched? Valerie Azlynn played "Sula", a hot Icelandic nanny...

[DevdogAZ]

Anyone else catch our favorite bachelorette in tonight's episode of Unhitched? Valerie Azlynn played "Sula", a hot Icelandic nanny...
I just was catching up on that over the weekend and saw her, so I came here to post it, but you beat me to it.

[Fassade]

Yesterday's Hollywood Reporter mentioned the head Schmos, and it looks like not only has Zombieland survived, but that Muggum might even have another theatrical project in the works.

'Moon' lands at Universal' (http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/hr/content_display/film/news/e3id751287ff1c2313e4e0c4c9390f7270f)
After a bidding war among four studios, Universal has picked up "Earth vs. Moon," a pitch from scribes Paul Wernick and Rhett Reese, for Scott Stuber to produce.

Now that's an ego boost. Congrats Muggum!

[Inundated]

Thanks for the update, Fassade...it looks like our man Muggum is about to be even busier! :D

[Amnesia]

(but hopefully not too busy to keep pushing for our JS2 DVDs!)

[CB83]

Come on guys, let's not let this thread die until we have a final word on a JS2 DVD... Muggum - any chance you're still around?

[Fleegle]

Dude! Why you gotta bump THIS thread? Let it die, man!

[Inundated]

Considering the news just up the thread, I'm guessing Muggum is quite, quite busy.

But, I'll still buy the JS2 and I:I DVDs if they ever come out! Two each.

:D

[pmyers]

I believe this is from an EW article:

THE JOE SCHMO SHOW
Matt Kennedy Gould
In 2003, Gould thought he'd signed up for Spike's Big Brother-esque reality show — but in fact he was surrounded by actors and mocked for thinking the whole thing was real.
If I had to do it over again, I wouldn't do the show at all. Honestly, the show really made me feel dumb. And I never felt like that before. I did it because I needed the money. I lived with my parents. I had just dropped out of law school. I was a regular pot smoker. I didn't want to work. And after the show I got $100,000 and signed a development deal with Spike. I went to California, and I was supposed to do all this stuff, and I just didn't do it. I was so embarrassed about the whole premise of the show that I never wanted people to think, ''Oh, here's this guy who didn't even know the show was about him. It's a big joke, and now he's some reality star trying to be a TV host.'' So I holed up in an apartment in Santa Monica, and spent a lot of the money on marijuana and alcohol. I lived there with a girl who broke up with me. The next day I flushed a half ounce of pot down the toilet, packed my car, came home to Pittsburgh, and I got help. I haven't done drugs or alcohol for four years. Now I'm married with a new baby and a stepson. I work at a logistics company. Were things different, I would much rather be working in the entertainment business. I just went about it the wrong way. —As told to Kate Ward

[IndyJones1023]

I didn't think he was dumb before, but I sure do now.

[MickeS]

I didn't think he was dumb before, but I sure do now.

See, I never thought he was dumb either and I never thought the show attempted to make him (or the Season 2 contestants) look dumb either. They were making fun of the genre, not making fun of him. It was completely understandable that he would do the things he did on the show, hell some was more sensible than REAL reality competition shows.

That doesn't change that HE felt dumb for being on it, which makes me sad to hear.

[Inundated]

You know, bless MKG's heart...he's a good guy. But we all knew he had some problems with getting his life together, or he wouldn't have been shooting hoops with the buddies and being able to be discovered by a reality TV crew.

It sounds like he turned his life around, and really, we said at the time that we hoped he wouldn't think he was going to turn the experience into a shot at "making it in the entertainment industry"...though it seems like he hasn't quite gotten over that.

As far as "feeling dumb", well, I don't think he was...aside from being hooked on pot and booze, which he got past. I wonder if he knows that at least many of the viewers of the show didn't think IT made him "look dumb".

[flyers088]

I didn't think he was dumb before, but I sure do now.
Agreed!

[DevdogAZ]

That's too bad for Matt. I thought he was a great sport about it, and I feel bad that he felt like the show was making fun of him. That's not the way I saw it at all. In fact, I almost looked at him as the "hero" of the show, if that makes any sense. Besides, he got a decent amount of money for it. Glad he's straightened out now. With a thin skin like that, he probably wasn't cut out for showbiz anyway.

[busyba]

WHAT IS GOING ON!?!??!?! :D

[pmyers]

That's too bad for Matt. I thought he was a great sport about it, and I feel bad that he felt like the show was making fun of him. That's not the way I saw it at all. In fact, I almost looked at him as the "hero" of the show, if that makes any sense. Besides, he got a decent amount of money for it. Glad he's straightened out now. With a thin skin like that, he probably wasn't cut out for showbiz anyway.

yeah....makes you wonder why he felt that way. What was his circle of friends telling him? It's pretty obvious from these old threads that nobody here thought he was dumb. I would have to assume the same holds true for most fans of the show and other message boards.

[NJChris]

I was surprised he felt like he was being made fun of. I thought he came across very likeable (unlike the shmoes in #2, imho).

[muggum]

Hey, guys, I haven't talked to Matt since I read the article, so I don't know his current state of mind! But I have been in regular contact with him (have hung out a few times in the last year), and I can only say that his stance toward the show has ebbed and flowed, and will no doubt continue to ebb and flow. I've heard him insist it was a mistake and that he still feels embarrassed sometimes. I've also heard him totally cool with it and thinking it was hilarious. Over the years, he's fluctuated between adoring his association with it and wishing it all away. He is a very, very frank person, so whatever he was feeling when the Entertainment Weekly reporter called him, he said what was on his mind at that moment and didn't pull any punches. I will never begrudge Matt his feelings. My larger disappointment with the article was that we got lumped in with a lot of exploitative reality shows. And I still think we were a cut above, even considering the deceptive nature of Joe Schmo. At the end of the day, I've made my peace with our shows, and people are going to say and write whatever they want. I have no doubt that Matt's feelings on the subject will continue to evolve, and I've made my peace with that, too. We are still close, he and I, and that's what counts. He has a tremendous wife and family, and at the end of the day, that dwarves any feelings about a five year old show (can it have been that long?!).

We are closer as of this writing to a DVD deal for Joe 2 and Invasion Iowa than we have ever been. I'll definitely keep everyone posted. As per usual, don't hold your breath!

The career has gotten extraordinarily busy, and I'm very sorry I don't stop by and contribute more often. I occassionally lurk, and it's great to see all the old faces! =)

Rhett

[IndyJones1023]

My DVR killed my Iowas, so I'm eager for a DVD release!

[Inundated]

The career has gotten extraordinarily busy, and I'm very sorry I don't stop by and contribute more often. I occassionally lurk, and it's great to see all the old faces! =)

Hey, look who dropped in! :D

Hope movie-land is treating you well, and the fact you're busy is a very, very good thing. Here's looking forward to the DVDs! Thank you for dropping in to update us...oh, and feel free to tell Matt that a bunch of us still don't think the show "made him look dumb". :D

[YCantAngieRead]

Hey, guys, I haven't talked to Matt since I read the article, so I don't know his current state of mind! But I have been in regular contact with him (have hung out a few times in the last year), and I can only say that his stance toward the show has ebbed and flowed, and will no doubt continue to ebb and flow. I've heard him insist it was a mistake and that he still feels embarrassed sometimes. I've also heard him totally cool with it and thinking it was hilarious. Over the years, he's fluctuated between adoring his association with it and wishing it all away. He is a very, very frank person, so whatever he was feeling when the Entertainment Weekly reporter called him, he said what was on his mind at that moment and didn't pull any punches. I will never begrudge Matt his feelings. My larger disappointment with the article was that we got lumped in with a lot of exploitative reality shows. And I still think we were a cut above, even considering the deceptive nature of Joe Schmo. At the end of the day, I've made my peace with our shows, and people are going to say and write whatever they want. I have no doubt that Matt's feelings on the subject will continue to evolve, and I've made my peace with that, too. We are still close, he and I, and that's what counts. He has a tremendous wife and family, and at the end of the day, that dwarves any feelings about a five year old show (can it have been that long?!).

We are closer as of this writing to a DVD deal for Joe 2 and Invasion Iowa than we have ever been. I'll definitely keep everyone posted. As per usual, don't hold your breath!

The career has gotten extraordinarily busy, and I'm very sorry I don't stop by and contribute more often. I occassionally lurk, and it's great to see all the old faces! =)

Rhett
You know, I am really glad to hear every bit of that. Especially that the DVDs aren't dead!

[wendiness1]

I love it when this thread gets bumped! (Ever-hopeful for a Joe Schmo 3 but the more time that passes, the less likely that is.)

Happy to hear about your projects, Muggum

[Amnesia]

I love it when this thread gets bumped! (Ever-hopeful for a Joe Schmo 3 but the more time that passes, the less likely that is.)Of course, an argument could also be made the the more time that passes, the more likely it is to do a JS3...

After all, if American Gladiators or Knight Rider or Battlestar Galactica can come back 10 or 20 years down the road, why not Joe? An additional advantage will be that marks...I mean: contestants...will be (even) less likely to realize that they're being scammed...I mean: honored... as people forget the whole idea of Joe...

[getreal]

Good luck with the new projects, muggum.
MKG was a bit of a screw-up when he signed up for JS1, which accounted for his appeal as a character, and the show put him on a pedestal. While he was up there, he should have heeded the sign that read "Watch that first step -- it's a doozy!" I think everything came at him too quickly for him to adjust his lifestyle (pot-smoking, boozing drop-out), but I'm glad he has grown up since then. Best wishes to MKG & family, and no hard feelings dude. :)

[TIVOSciolist]

Overall, it seems as though our guy Matt is doing well with his life. Good to hear that.

By the way, today is Ingrid Wiese's birthday. Happy Birthday Ingrid!

[muggum]

Great to see all the usual suspects! And no question, things are going great for Matt in his life right now. His baby boy is adorable! All the things he wished for back in the day... house... wife... kids... dog... have come true...

[IndyJones1023]

That's the best end to the story.

[Inundated]

The lovely and incredibly talented Kristen Wiig will be a guest on CBS' "Late Show with David Letterman" on Friday night.

I happened to have Letterman on tonight when they mentioned it, and since I'm not at home right now, I thanked the TiVo Gods for TCO remote scheduling.

:D

[TIVOSciolist]

Ingrid talking last year about her experiences with Joe Schmo:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-OpHn4IvWXk&eurl=http://popculturecasualty.blogspot.com/&feature=player_embedded

She doesn't really say anything too new. However, it's always good to see her again.

[BrentTivo]

My wife and I just watched this whole Season 2 again on a trip to Europe. What a great show! You can tell that the creators had a hysterical time with the bits (the homages to Everitt are brilliant). Ralph Garman (Derek Newcastle), Huertas (TJ the Playa), Torrens (Gerald with a hard-G) and others were just great on the show. But the brilliance of the show were the details: Bryce sending messages by plane, Newcastle and Monticore's rivalry, the bits with the visiting parents, delivering the black balls to the unheard minority participants in the first episode--brilliant, all brilliant!! It's a darn shame that this isn't on DVD! My guess is that Tim Walsh refuses to allow it to be released because of his perceive betrayal, which is too bad because he is such a real, such a great person on the show--his responses to bizarre situations are heartfelt and exude integrity. He and Amanda (and Ingrid) come off as terrific people, it's too bad that the DVD (or streaming from hulu or other sites) isn't available to give greater exposure of what is a terrifically conceived and executed show--there are very few seasons of any show that I have watched more than once! Seriously, the talent that went into this show is obvious in the pure entertainment that this show provides, it's a shame to think of the core group of creators not launching their career off of this exceptional followup to what was an entertaining Season 1 (I think Season 2 is Season 1 going to 11).

[muggum]

We do hope to have good news in this regard, and sooner rather than later this time.

I'll definitely let you know!

[Fool Me Twice]

No need to rush! :p


02-09-2005

Odds for a Joe 2 DVD looking better and better... I'll post about it here first.

M

[YCantAngieRead]

I'm hoping that ends up in your favor.

Muggum, have you got anything on the horizon that we'd enjoy?

[muggum]

A few things actually!

Right now we're shooting a movie called Zombieland in Georgia. It's been a ton of fun.

We are also writing two movies, one for Universal (Earth vs. Moon) and one for Sony (Venom).

So things have been enjoyably busy!

R

[DevdogAZ]

Great news, muggum. Glad to hear you're keeping busy. Hopefully these projects will be very successful and then you can fund the Joe Schmoe empire with the proceeds! ;)

[Fassade]

The Valdosta, Georgia paper wrote up a local perspective of Muggum's shoot (http://www.valdostadailytimes.com/archivesearch/local_story_057005646.html). Favorite quote:

Paul Wernick and Rhett Reese wrote the screenplay. Their past credentials have spurred additional rumors that “Zombieland” isn’t an actual zombie movie but a movie about a town (Valdosta) that thinks it is making a zombie movie.

:D:D:D

[DevdogAZ]

The Valdosta, Georgia paper wrote up a local perspective of Muggum's shoot (http://www.valdostadailytimes.com/archivesearch/local_story_057005646.html). Favorite quote:


:D:D:D
That's great. I almost wish it were so. But then I think muggum and crew would be pigeonholed and would never be able to make anything serious.

[Inundated]

That's great. I almost wish it were so. But then I think muggum and crew would be pigeonholed and would never be able to make anything serious.

It does, however, help to throw newspapers off the scent of what they ARE doing in there. :D

[muggum]

As I've often said, if you see me and Paul and a camera nearby, run. ;)

[YCantAngieRead]

For those who'd be interested in this sort of thing, Lance Krall is on Twitter- lancekrall.

[Amnesia]

Anyone catch Cold Case on 26 April? Our favorite bachelorette had a featured role (http://www.thefutoncritic.com/listings.aspx?id=20090331cbs01)...

[DevdogAZ]

http://news.yahoo.com/s/afp/20090504/ennew_afp/entertainmentusfilmstartrektourism_20090504060607

How do you do an article about Capt. Kirk and Riverside, Iowa and not mention Invasion Iowa?

[muggum]

Good news, guys!

http://www.tvshowsondvd.com/news/Joe-Schmo-2-Season-2/11881

[BrentTivo]

Good news, guys!

http://www.tvshowsondvd.com/news/Joe-Schmo-2-Season-2/11881

Unbelievable! Woohoo!! Congrats, Rhett, looking forward to owning it :)

[Graymalkin]

Already pre-ordered from Amazon. Yeah, baby!

I should go back and watch Joe Schmo 1 again this summer.

[jmenjes]

Happy happy joy joy!

[Inundated]

FINALLY! :D

Off to buy two....

[YCantAngieRead]

Wow! And at a really great price, too!

[DancnDude]

I wish the first one cost only $15.

[muggum]

Tell me about it, that price point was way too high! This one is so much better...

R

[DevdogAZ]

Any chance there's any uncensored footage of Cammy (Jana Speaker)?

[Inundated]

I think Muggum mentioned earlier that none of the primary actors (including Jana) would have such moments, though I seem to remember that others weren't so modest. :D

And yes, the price point is fantastic. I hope you sell a million of 'em, Muggum! :D (Or at least a few hundred thousand.)

And thank you for posting this here, directly, to your most loyal fanbase. I mean, aren't you doing a movie or something?


;)

[muggum]

You guys are always my first stop! Good to see friendly faces! =)

[Fool Me Twice]

Hey, alright! I missed this update, somehow. Ordering mine now.:up:

I miss this show.

[muggum]

Me too! ;)

Oh, I'm on twitter now:

@Muggum

[YCantAngieRead]

Me too! ;)

Oh, I'm on twitter now:

@Muggum

Excellent!

[Inundated]

Added @muggum to my follow list...

[muggum]

right back atcha!

[cheerdude]

Happy Invasion Iowa release day

[orinaccio]

Good news, guys!

http://www.tvshowsondvd.com/news/Joe-Schmo-2-Season-2/11881

You've just made my day. What a great surprise and welcome news. I can't believe Ive been googling "Joe Schmo 2" 2-3 times a year for this long :)

If I might impose on you to ask - can you tell me if it'll be closed captioned and/or subtitled in english? Please say yes :)

[Inundated]

Lance Krall was on ABC's Jimmy Kimmel show last night...even broke out a JS reference!

[Inundated]

Oh, and the Amazon pre-order for JS2? The price is now $10.99! Makes it easy to buy two...

Muggum? You guys still make money off of it at that price, right? Should I send another $5 or something? :D

[wendiness1]

Yay! Just ordered Invasion Iowa and pre-ordered JS2!

I can't wait to watch these again!

[Inundated]

Yay! Just ordered Invasion Iowa and pre-ordered JS2!

I can't wait to watch these again!

You should have checked with someone first before ordering JS2. ;)

[YCantAngieRead]

I could always use a copy.:)

[Inundated]

I could always use a copy.:)

If Wendy doesn't need/want it, you've got it...well, as soon as I get it and send it out to IL. :D It's only fitting...I brought you over here from FoRT with Wendy.

I think I'm incapable of ordering just one of Muggum's show DVDs. They're like tasty video potato chips...bet I can't order just one!

[PacMan3000]

Here's a good article on reality TV that gives praise to "Joe Schmo" and it's ability to spoof reality TV:

http://www.examiner.com/x-11484-Boston-TV-Examiner~y2009m6d9-Reality-TV-Popular-because-its-real-or-because-its-manufactured

[Inundated]

Just got the Invasion Iowa DVD. :up:

[YCantAngieRead]

Here's a good article on reality TV that gives praise to "Joe Schmo" and it's ability to spoof reality TV:

http://www.examiner.com/x-11484-Boston-TV-Examiner~y2009m6d9-Reality-TV-Popular-because-its-real-or-because-its-manufactured

That's a nice opinion piece. Thanks for sharing that.

[wendiness1]

Just got the Invasion Iowa DVD. :up:

Just got mine, too!

Despite Amazon stating they'd delay delivery and mail both together, they then notified me that they'd send Invasion Iowa right away.

And thanks, Mike, for thinking of me. You're so sweet! Joe Schmo is sentimental for us, isn't it, since that's how we met. And, together, we met Muggum.

I'm glad Angie can use it, though.

With the passage of time and introduction of new reality show concepts, I SO wish Muggum would produce another.

[wendiness1]

Here's a good article on reality TV that gives praise to "Joe Schmo" and it's ability to spoof reality TV:

http://www.examiner.com/x-11484-Boston-TV-Examiner~y2009m6d9-Reality-TV-Popular-because-its-real-or-because-its-manufactured

Great article. Too bad he didn't mention the DVD is available!

[Inundated]

And thanks, Mike, for thinking of me. You're so sweet! Joe Schmo is sentimental for us, isn't it, since that's how we met. And, together, we met Muggum.

I'm glad Angie can use it, though.

Well, I do indeed have Muggum to thank for meeting and getting to know you, and that's a big deal for me...so why not help his DVD profits a bit? :D

And now that he's a big time movie type, he hasn't forgotten us, either as a group here, or you and I together...I'm very glad I got to be friends with you, and he's pretty much first-hand responsible.

Though, if you and I eventually fulfill our "Amazing Race" dreams and win the grand prize, I'm not splitting $500K with him. :D

I brought the Invasion Iowa DVD to work the other day. I'll get some of 'em to watch, eventually. Right now, they're "huh? William Shatner? Joe Schmo? You know the guy who did this?". ;)

With the passage of time and introduction of new reality show concepts, I SO wish Muggum would produce another.

I'm with you on that.

But there's that budding/exploding movie career, "Zombieland" and everything that follows...he probably won't want to get typecast, producer-wise. Maybe after R&W string together a couple or three hit movies...

[orinaccio]

Zombieland trailer is up : http://www.apple.com/trailers/sony_pictures/zombieland/

Looking very solid - only question I have is if theres a Matt Gould cameo in there with his trademark cry "WHAT IS GOING ON?!?!" If there isn't, that'd be such a shame :(

[CB83]

Guys,

I am certainly thrilled to have a JS2 DVD release on the horizon. I would, however, caution you all not to expect a lot of deleted scenes, commentaries, uncensored footage, or other extras, as the DVD is being produced by value-dvd producer Mill Creek Entertainment. That's why the price is right, but will also likely be the reason there are few (or no) additional features besides the original episodes in their original format.

I have definitely pre-ordered mine though!

[orinaccio]

Guys,

I am certainly thrilled to have a JS2 DVD release on the horizon. I would, however, caution you all not to expect a lot of deleted scenes, commentaries, uncensored footage, or other extras, as the DVD is being produced by value-dvd producer Mill Creek Entertainment. That's why the price is right, but will also likely be the reason there are few (or no) additional features besides the original episodes in their original format.

I have definitely pre-ordered mine though!

I agree with the above sentiment. I recently received an email from their sales department with the news that this DVD will not include subtitles/captions, which is, sadly to say, common with value-DVD distributors. The important thing to keep in mind is that Season 2 is getting out there! Maybe in future releases when their initial run inevitably sells out and turns into their biggest hit, they'll rerelease with features/extras that were missed.

I'm not giving up, however - if anyone has .srt or similar subtitle files from Season 2, I'll be forever in your debt.

[mattack]

It won't even include the *TV* closed captioning? As long as the original show was captioned (which I believe is essentially 100% sure it was), then it's pretty much 'free' to get the original TV captions there.. right?

[Graymalkin]

Amazon shipped Joe Schmo 2 today -- price of $10.99.

But if it doesn't have any captions at all, I won't be keeping it.

[Amnesia]

Amazon shipped Joe Schmo 2 today -- price of $10.99.Only $9.79 (incl shipping) from DeepDiscount...

[Inundated]

I got confirmation of my JS2 order shipping from Amazon, as well. It's going via USPS, so who knows when it gets here.

Still 2 DVDs...if Wendy doesn't need the extra, still, Angie gets it.

[Graymalkin]

There is no TV closed-captioning. That ticks me off royally.

[muggum]

Hey guys, we're thrilled to see the responses... yes it's out, but no, it doesn't feature extras. We've made the plea. But what it does feature is the 90 minute episode no one saw, including the cameo by Matt Kennedy Gould. Hope everyone enjoys! The price is tough to beat.

R

[IndyJones1023]

There is no TV closed-captioning. That ticks me off royally.

Bring it to C-Bus! I'll buy it off you, my friend.

[Inundated]

But what it does feature is the 90 minute episode no one saw, including the cameo by Matt Kennedy Gould.

Now, that's worth the (very low) price of admission! Can't wait to see it...

[Graymalkin]

Hey guys, we're thrilled to see the responses... yes it's out, but no, it doesn't feature extras. We've made the plea. But what it does feature is the 90 minute episode no one saw, including the cameo by Matt Kennedy Gould. Hope everyone enjoys! The price is tough to beat.

R

Wait a minute. I distinctly remember Matt making a cameo:

He delivered a pizza, and as he was leaving he whispered to the camera, "What is going ON?"

Did I imagine this?

[Graymalkin]

Amazon sent me a self-congratulatory email, touting how it saved me money because the DVD was only $10.99 instead of the original price of $14.98. Um, OK, you Da Man, Jeff, you Da Man!

Be happy to bring it to C-bus, Indy! But I am going to watch that 90-minute finale, captions or no captions. Just turn it up REAL LOUD.

[Inundated]

Did I imagine this?

IIRC, they played the clip online.

[Amnesia]

IIRC, they played the clip online.
I really don't think I watched it online, but I remember it too...

[mattack]

But what it does feature is the 90 minute episode no one saw, including the cameo by Matt Kennedy Gould.

How was there a completely missing episode? Did they edit the others together to make up for the gap?

[Inundated]

I really don't think I watched it online, but I remember it too...

Well, I know I saw it somewhere, at least the clip of MKG delivering pizza. I know the 90 minute extended version didn't air on Spike.

[KevinG]

Got mine yesterday! (via Amazon) Can't wait to watch it again!

[wendiness1]

I never watched it online but I remember seeing MKG delivering a pizza. Didn't we even talk about it here at the time? Or am I hallucinating again?

My copy is on its way!

[Inundated]

And here's our answer, from the JS2 finale thread (http://archive2.tivocommunity.com/tivo-vb/showthread.php?p=2152514&&#post2152514) in the archives:


Got a big kick out of seeing Matt say "What is going on?!?" to the camera, beard and all. :up:



Check out MKG on the set of the show as the pizza guy if you haven't already:

http://www.spiketv.com/shows/series...mmentary.jhtml#

(link to the video is under "Episode 4")


I'm assuming that URL is no longer valid, so I won't bother to try it or translate it out of the cut-off text quote. :D

MKG does indeed get screen credit for the JS2 finale in his IMDB profile (http://www.imdb.com/name/nm1428602/) as "Pizza Delivery Guy", so I think they slipped it in there in addition to online.

[Inundated]

My copy is on its way!

And my two are on the way, too...one that was meant to give to you. :D Ah, well, Angie will enjoy it just as much as we do!

[muggum]

Yeah, that never aired. It's a short moment, but kinda fun.

R

[marksman]

Ralph Garmin was on the Adam Carolla Podcast a couple days ago, and he did get in a plug for the JS II DVDs at the end.

[Inundated]

Guess what was waiting at my doorstep? Yay!

Angie? Please PM delivery information...

[Inundated]

Ingrid is twittering (tweeting?) that she's engaged.

Angie? This DVD won't make it there without an address... :D

[YCantAngieRead]

Sorry, I was away on vacation for a couple of weeks. :o

[muggum]

I noticed that about Ingrid! Hopefully we'll hear more soon!

R

[Inundated]

Welcome back, Angie. The DVD goes out as soon as I remember what I did with the box with the second one in it. :D

And Rhett? How's pre-Zombieland-release going? I think I saw you say you were done with production - which I'd assume, since it's just about two months from release...

[Crow159]

I saw a trailer for Zombieland somewhere recently. I can't remember where though. It might have been on HDnet's "Nothing but Trailers". It looked really good.

[orinaccio]

Zombieland got some nice coverage (although brief) from G4's Attack of the Show during Comic-Con last weekend. They showed a trailer as well.

[IndyJones1023]

Is that the new movie with Woody Harrelson? That looks fantastic!

[Inundated]

I noticed that about Ingrid! Hopefully we'll hear more soon!

Oh, and it looks like the other "Jane" is about to head down the aisle, too...

[Inundated]

Is that the new movie with Woody Harrelson? That looks fantastic!

That is indeed muggum's star this time around. :D

I must admit...the title and potential subject matter would mean that I probably wouldn't have checked it out otherwise, but I will...and the trailer looked good to me as well.

[IndyJones1023]

That is indeed muggum's star this time around. :D

I must admit...the title and potential subject matter would mean that I probably wouldn't have checked it out otherwise, but I will...and the trailer looked good to me as well.

Oh man, my sons and I saw the trailer and loved it. We can't wait to see it.

[TIVOSciolist]

Ingrid is twittering (tweeting?) that she's engaged.

Wow! Great news!

Ingrid: My JSII DVD will arrive this week. I will finally throw out my half-dozen VHS videotapes that I have of the show. Oh, and Happy Birthday!

[cheerdude]

Saw on Twitter (probably from muggum) that there is a Red Band trailer for Zombieland. Haven't seen the "tame" one yet ... but I guess is that there is more blood splatter. :)

[Inundated]

Zombieland seems to be getting a lot of good pre-release online "buzz"...particuarly in the "horror community", as it were.

I hope it's a huge hit for ya, R!

[YCantAngieRead]

Horror movies aren't my thing, but man that seems like a really good business to be in these days.

[IndyJones1023]

Horror nor zombie movies are my thing, but even before I knew Muggum was involved, I loved the trailer for this movie.

Believe me, as a film maker (obviously, nowhere in the same league as Muggum), I run into lots of 20-something film school graduates who - almost to a man - want to make a zombie movie. It's a pathetic joke. Everytime I meet a fellow movie maker, they inevitably mention their zombie script. It's eye-rollingly annoying.

But Zombieland looks awesome.

[Inundated]

The things people announce in Twitter:

http://twitter.com/ingridwiese


Gabriel and I are happy and proud to announce that we are having a baby!!!!!