Episode 26 - The Beast
The Beast roared (get it?) onto A&E in January 2009, slashing and clawing (get it?) the cable-based, same-time-slot competition, of which there was none. However, it had to stay behind and lick its wounds (get it?) when Patrick Swayze’s worsening prostate cancer did not allow him to continue prowling (get it?) the airwaves. So, with its leader of the pack (get it?), alpha male (get it?), head of the pride (GET IT?) out of the jungle (GET IT? DO YOU?), the Beast was shot to death by the kind of gun one might use against a large, mammalian predator (OH MY LORD DO YOU GET IT?). But now, thanks to the magic of DVD, you too can mount this crime drama on your wall of taxidermy (THESE ARE JOKES ABOUT BEASTS).
News from the Chopping Block: Issue 25
We’re back from a three-week news hiatus, and boy did that ever turn sour. Not only did some stuff get canceled, but also some people died. We’re not even kidding. But on a lighter note, we have a little chat about the murders of The Goode Family and Surviving Suburbia, review the first season of the 1987 series Wiseguy, and overload you with DVD updates. It’s that time of year, folks! The time of year where we do all those things we just said!
Episode 25 - The Middleman
The Middleman plays like a kind of Men in Black meets Chuck, but that was apparently not what viewers wanted from ABC Family last year. The series was canceled after just 12 of its planned 13 episodes, though the final episode was recently produced as a graphic novel from Viper Comics.
News from the Chopping Block: Issue 24
In this issue we’ve got an important update about the return of Futurama, harsh discussion about Drawn Together and the people who watch it, introspection on darkness in television, and a big load of nostalgia for you to like or dislike! It’s pretty standard stuff!
Episode 24 - Pushing Daisies
A few weeks ago ABC quit airing Bryan Fuller’s Pushing Daisies for good. The show displayed Fuller’s excellent eye for detail and light view of death, making it one of the most unique comedies of all time. Audiences hate uniqueness, though, and saw to it that the show was canceled due to low viewership. At least we’ve all got the comic book series to look forward to!
News from the Chopping Block: Issue 23
In this issue we’ve got an update on The Listener, heated, angry discussion about how stupid Fox is in regards to Futurama, Emmy crap, and a review of the DVD release of The State. Hell, that ain’t even all. Just when you think we’re done, we yammer on some more.
Episode 23 - Harper’s Island
Harper’s Island just completed its run on CBS, and we’re here to revel in every painful moment of this gloriously bad “thriller.” While it’s true this season of the show was supposed to answer all questions and wrap up completely, if the show had done well CBS likely would’ve picked it up as a one-slasher-mystery-per-season ongoing series. Thus, we’re covering this bad boy on Axed. If you haven’t seen the show, it is available for free on CBS.com or Netflix Instant Watch.
News from the Chopping Block: Issue 22
In this issue we’re joined by Neil Lieberman and Jeff Smith, the hard-working creators of the Arrested Development Documentary Project. Huge fans of the show themselves, Jeff and Neil traveled all over the country (and beyond) interviewing cast, crew, and fans of the greatest show of all time.
We’ve also got a big ole segment where we make fun of every show with the nerve to come out on DVD in the next few weeks.
Episode 22 - Roar
Heath Ledger had his first starring role in the short-lived Fox fantasy series Roar, from the creator of Hercules and Xena. The show ran for 8 of its 13 episodes in 1997 before being dumped by the network, never to be roared from again.
News from the Chopping Block: Issue 21
In this issue we discuss the cancellations of Nip/Tuck and Primeval, and Aaron complains a whole lot about how not enough people appreciate Paul F. Tompkins and his television show. Also, you won’t believe this, but we have DVD NEWS TO SAY. Have fun listening to this, drunky.
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