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Author: codebreaker    Time: 11-30-2011 14:09     Subject: Smash Season 1-2 General Discussion Thread (Spoilers)


Smash Premiered on NBC on February 06, 2012



There's nothing more exciting than the opening night of a hit Broadway musical, except maybe what happens getting there. While Wicked and The Lion King pack audiences in on the Great White Way, Julia and Tom, a successful songwriting team played by Debra Messing and Christian Borle, begin work on a new musical based on the life of Marilyn Monroe. When a tenacious producer (Anjelica Houston) jumps aboard, so begins the difficult task of casting the silver screen icon.

Ivy Lynn, a tough Broadway veteran, seems like the obvious choice. But enter Karen Cartwright (Katharine McPhee), a young girl from Iowa with a dream of making it on Broadway who walks in and blows everyone away. So who will get the part and begin a journey that will change their lives? It's an age-old story, but a star just might be born once again.

While everyone is consumed with putting the show together, real life has a tendency of getting in the way. Julia and her husband are in the middle of a complicated adoption; the producer's husband begins divorce proceedings which could threaten the finances of the show; and the brilliant but womanizing director could derail everything if he puts the young star in a compromising position. This will be a rollercoaster ride that culminates on opening night when the audience gets to determine whether or not the show is a smash!

In the era of The Voice and Glee, executive producers Steven Spielberg and Craig Zadan & Neil Meron (producers of Chicago and Hairspray), and songwriters Marc Shaiman and Scott Wittman (Hairspray), bring you the blood, sweat, and tears of the making of a Broadway musical.

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[ Last edited by codebreaker at 3-7-2013 19:41 ]
Author: codebreaker    Time: 11-30-2011 14:10

Author: bala    Time: 12-1-2011 01:02     Subject: Reply 2#2 codebreaker's post

Another Glee type show
Author: kellemanske    Time: 12-1-2011 05:03     Subject: Reply 3#3 bala's post

I think it's gonna be quite different, since it's not a school setting, but a broadway thing, but there is still going to be a lot of drama and a lot of singing.
Author: codebreaker    Time: 12-16-2011 20:34

Author: bala    Time: 1-17-2012 10:17     Subject: Pilot

Karen was rather refreshing for the audition since she went casual but i have to say not matter how hard i try to hate this episode she really quite likeable character and on top of that she's underdog so i liked how she did private audition with some integrity and walked out. The only reason i watched this i finished watching all my daily show and i had some free time to kill so i gave this a shot. It's certainly more grown up than Glee which is great.
Author: codebreaker    Time: 1-18-2012 09:40     Subject: Reply 6#6 bala's post

Karen's audition was impressive and the way she handled the some like it hot private audition was great especially saying it's not going to happen before walking out when he tried to kiss her
Author: codebreaker    Time: 2-6-2012 22:37

Author: arksongbird80    Time: 2-7-2012 11:55     Subject: Reply 7#7 codebreaker's post

I enjoyed it.  glee is too juvineile for me so I think this will be alot better.  It has enough characters to make it interesting and the casting is fabulous.

The director calling her over at 10pm and her not knowing what to expect was funny!   welcome to show biz.
Author: bala    Time: 2-7-2012 12:13     Subject: Reply 9#9 arksongbird80's post

Yeah Glee was made because success of high school musical glad someone thought making adult or grown up version for people who actually like musicals
Author: codebreaker    Time: 2-15-2012 00:18

Author: codebreaker    Time: 2-18-2012 09:36     Subject: 1x02 The Callback

Derek does seem to have Ivy and Karen jumping through hoops for the role but the way Dev reacted when Karen was late was predictable and with Ivy sleeping with him i was wasn't surprised she got the part but perhaps if it gets out she might loose the part to Karen
Author: codebreaker    Time: 2-20-2012 22:28

Author: bala    Time: 2-27-2012 02:48

Quote:
Originally posted by codebreaker at 2-18-2012 17:36  
Derek does seem to have Ivy and Karen jumping through hoops for the role but the way Dev reacted when Karen was late was predictable and with Ivy sleeping with him i was wasn't surprised she got the p ...
Yeah i have feel it will eventually come out but i do one question why not make her the understudy?
Author: bala    Time: 2-27-2012 02:51     Subject: Enter Mr. DiMaggio

Well finding out the actor who might play Mr Dimaggio actually had an affair with one of writers is also interesting. This really felt fill-in episode but IVY thinking the reason she got the part was because she was sleeping with him suggest she feel it's wrong but if that what she has to do but asking him about his place and his excuse with Gas pipes seem a little absurd?.
Author: codebreaker    Time: 2-27-2012 12:51     Subject: Reply 15#15 bala's post

Ivy falling for the gas problem was naive
Author: codebreaker    Time: 2-27-2012 22:14

Author: bala    Time: 2-28-2012 09:46     Subject: The Cost of Art

Well Ivy finding out her competition was still in the show really got to her but i have say she should be happy she got lead but it nice to see Karen actually making friends
Author: codebreaker    Time: 3-5-2012 20:14

Author: bala    Time: 3-8-2012 06:09     Subject: Let’s Be Bad

Well i have to say Ivy getting cold shoulder from director and asking Karen to sing happy birthday and give Ivy pointer was tough. Look like the drama happening behind the scenes.
Author: codebreaker    Time: 3-8-2012 09:32     Subject: Reply 18#18 bala's post

Ivy getting jealous because Derek had his hand on someone else's ass was a little possessive but Karen and her new friends bar dance was great
Author: codebreaker    Time: 3-8-2012 10:17     Subject: 1x05 Let's Be Bad

Derek getting Ivy to take singing lessons from Karen was cruel but the way she treats Karen is uncalled for it's not as if she had a choice
Author: codebreaker    Time: 3-10-2012 14:14

Author: codebreaker    Time: 3-12-2012 22:26

Author: codebreaker    Time: 3-19-2012 20:14

Author: codebreaker    Time: 3-22-2012 12:11     Subject: 1x06 Chemistry

I thought Karen would stuff up at the bar mitzvah but her last song was impressive and also impressive someone there, Michael was out of order ringing Julia at home while she was struggling to avoid him but going to meet him was stupid, Ivy's hallucinations while on medication was amusing but her outburst let the cat out the bag and was priceless
Author: spratt89    Time: 3-22-2012 12:19

Renewed For A 2nd Season
Author: bala    Time: 3-22-2012 12:19     Subject: Reply 27#27 spratt89's post

i am not surprised
Author: codebreaker    Time: 3-22-2012 12:59     Subject: 1x07 The Workshop

Karen's meeting with the big-time music producer was awesome, the guy there started of as a jerk but he soon sat up and took notice and it was obvious that Julia and Michael must face up to the consequences of their actions
Author: bala    Time: 3-22-2012 13:01     Subject: Reply 29#29 codebreaker's post

Well i think if his wife and kid didn't surprise him she wouldn't of felt guilty
Author: codebreaker    Time: 3-26-2012 21:56

Author: bala    Time: 3-27-2012 10:01     Subject: The Coup

Well that experiment with Karen really backfired it was good performance but wasn't really appropriate for Marian
Author: codebreaker    Time: 4-2-2012 19:11

Author: bala    Time: 4-3-2012 09:16     Subject: Hell On Earth

Well i thought seeing karen and Ivy doing a duet drink would sound horrible but as per usual it sound like a hit from pop song
Author: bala    Time: 4-3-2012 10:31     Subject: Smash: Derek's Apology

Author: codebreaker    Time: 4-4-2012 23:27

This has now been added to the flash site
Author: codebreaker    Time: 4-9-2012 10:54     Subject: 1x08 The Coup

Derek recruiting Karen to help him steal the musical from Tom and Julia was interesting and i thought Ivy was going to storm down from behind the stage but with them now looking for a star to perform Marilyn what will Ivy and Karen do
Author: codebreaker    Time: 4-9-2012 11:49     Subject: 1x09 Hell On Earth

I am impressed that Karen still tried to help Ivy after she was such a bitch when she returned her sunglasses and the street busking was priceless
Author: bala    Time: 4-9-2012 11:52     Subject: Reply 38#38 codebreaker's post

I thought they were drunk singing and not vusking since they didn't collect any money but still surprised they actually sounded not drunk but i need name of the song since i have never heard it before.
Author: codebreaker    Time: 4-9-2012 11:56     Subject: Reply 39#39 bala's post

I'm sure the girls and guys playing the instruments were so i assume if they joined in then they were as well
Author: bala    Time: 4-9-2012 12:00     Subject: Reply 40#40 codebreaker's post

I suppose your right but i bet the tip would been higher with them singing.
Author: codebreaker    Time: 4-9-2012 12:05     Subject: Reply 41#41 bala's post

It would of been nice to show some sort of appreciation other than a round of applause
Author: bala    Time: 4-9-2012 12:08     Subject: Reply 42#42 codebreaker's post

Well i thought it was nice round of applause since when is that a bad thing ?
Author: codebreaker    Time: 4-9-2012 20:27

Author: bala    Time: 4-10-2012 09:15     Subject: Understudy

Karen was lucky she was chosen as the understudy but it should be interesting to see uma thurman guest star
Author: codebreaker    Time: 4-16-2012 20:07

Author: codebreaker    Time: 4-23-2012 20:46

Author: codebreaker    Time: 4-26-2012 06:24     Subject: 1x10 Understudy

I'm glad Karen was chosen as the understudy but it was short lived and Ivy's reaction was predictable but Rebecca Duvall not turning up in the first place was terrible and Dev hitting Derek was great but I cant see them lasting much longer
Author: codebreaker    Time: 4-26-2012 07:20     Subject: 1x11 The Movie Star

You would of thought they would of checked Rebecca could sing before offering her the part but everyone agreeing about the vocal coach was amusing
Author: codebreaker    Time: 4-26-2012 08:08     Subject: 1x12 Publicity

What a turn around for Karen's relationship with Dev after the last two episodes and being seduced by the glamorous life of new BFF Rebecca I would of thought would rock the boat but the restaurant daydream was interesting, Julia panicking when her son Leo goes missing was predictable but taking two days to realise he lied to both his parents was crazy
Author: codebreaker    Time: 4-30-2012 20:08

Author: bala    Time: 5-1-2012 11:54     Subject: Hell On Earth

Well i have say karen boyfriend really come off like a complete fool after kissing his assistant and than going to karen and telling her about it and just when you think he couldn't get even more worst he goes and accidental hit on Ivy but it look like like neither one of them knows about karen which is odd since he has heard Ivy names so many times when karen has complained about her so he knows who she is but it look like Ivy doesn't since she has never met him.

How comes every time Ivy is drunk she able sing a hit song in tune
Author: codebreaker    Time: 5-7-2012 20:39

Author: bala    Time: 5-9-2012 06:41     Subject: Previews

Well i have to say this was ok episode but Ivy keeping it a secret was surprise but asking her to look for the ring was awful.
Author: codebreaker    Time: 5-20-2012 14:15     Subject: 1x13 Tech

Dev is such a plank with his guilty proposal after kissing his assistant and then telling Karen but sleeping with Ivy on the rebound was beyond belief
Author: codebreaker    Time: 5-20-2012 23:17     Subject: 1x14 Previews

Derek saying he's a professional for sleeping with Rebecca was sleazy but did Ivy get her revenge with the peanut oil and of all places for Dev to leave the ring
Author: codebreaker    Time: 5-21-2012 00:09     Subject: 1x15 Bombshell

I got it wrong about Ivy putting the peanut oil in the drink but Ellis was a surprise and after Derek chose Karen to play the part it was obvious Ivy would tell her about the ring
Author: codebreaker    Time: 11-19-2012 21:18

Author: codebreaker    Time: 11-20-2012 21:53

Author: codebreaker    Time: 12-19-2012 15:43

Author: codebreaker    Time: 1-13-2013 22:24

Author: bala    Time: 1-17-2013 10:53     Subject: Smash S02E01 On Broadway

So with bombshell under investigation the gang has to find another project and it's good thing Karen forgot her phone in bar since she has discovered new material for a musical
Author: codebreaker    Time: 1-17-2013 13:53     Subject: Reply 62#62 bala's post

I didn't realise this had been leaked early, I can't believe Karen almost allowed Derek to make a move on her after his relationship with Ivy and for an obnoxious bar manager he plays and sing pretty good
Author: bala    Time: 1-25-2013 10:24     Subject: SMASH Season 2 First Look

Author: codebreaker    Time: 2-6-2013 00:54

Author: bala    Time: 2-6-2013 12:52     Subject: The Fallout

That was one hell of a fallout but using it to their advantage at the benefit was great
Author: codebreaker    Time: 2-6-2013 14:22     Subject: 2x02 The Fallout

Derek's drunk vision at the bar was amusing but I bet he enjoyed the attention
Author: codebreaker    Time: 2-20-2013 01:11

Author: codebreaker    Time: 2-22-2013 03:25     Subject: 2x03 The Dramaturg

You can understand the guys getting annoyed when Karen stood them up but turning up at their place with Derek was a nice surprise
Author: codebreaker    Time: 2-26-2013 20:32

Author: codebreaker    Time: 3-1-2013 00:11     Subject: 2x04 The Song

You can understand why Jimmy's pride got hurt as Derek's words can be hard but he should learn to be more thick skinned if he wants to survive
Author: codebreaker    Time: 3-6-2013 01:21

Author: codebreaker    Time: 3-6-2013 12:21     Subject: 2x05 The Read-through

Wanting to do Bombshell from an old workshop draft was interesting and you just knew the decision from Eileen would be the cliffhanger
Author: bala    Time: 3-6-2013 12:51     Subject: Reply 73#73 codebreaker's post

Yeah that was a surprise after all the hype about new script but finding it was her one was amusing.

The new guy think Karen and Derek were item was amusing idea  
Author: codebreaker    Time: 3-6-2013 12:56     Subject: Reply 74#74 bala's post

I thought this was another show you had stopped watching as you haven't commented since the second episode
Author: bala    Time: 3-6-2013 13:10     Subject: Reply 75#75 codebreaker's post

Well i keep forgetting to comment on this because last month i was busy trying to finish boston public which was why you didn't see as many post .

Secondly there really isn't much to comment on during the episodes .

and last few episodes, nothing really happen ?
Author: codebreaker    Time: 3-12-2013 22:21

Author: codebreaker    Time: 3-14-2013 11:52     Subject: 2x06 The Fringe

Karen having to make a difficult choice between her friend and her careerer but who would of thought she would choose her friends after Derek quite
Author: bala    Time: 3-14-2013 11:56     Subject: Reply 78#78 codebreaker's post

Well i wasn't surprised Derek quit but at least he had another project to work on but Karen is taking the risk
Author: codebreaker    Time: 3-14-2013 11:58     Subject: Reply 79#79 bala's post

I can see Karen getting canned and Ivy picking it up again
Author: bala    Time: 3-14-2013 12:02     Subject: Reply 80#80 codebreaker's post

Yes i think that could be a possibility consider her current play is getting ruin by star of the show
Author: bala    Time: 3-20-2013 08:56     Subject: Smash 2x08 Promo "The Bells and Whistles" (HD)

Author: codebreaker    Time: 3-26-2013 20:02

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Author: bala    Time: 3-27-2013 12:15     Subject: The Bells And Whistles

Well this was lesson about being a director and it good learning experience for both directors on the shows.
Author: codebreaker    Time: 4-2-2013 14:01     Subject: 2x07 Musical Chairs

I don't know if Karen quitting "Bombshell" was a good idea but she was on her way to being fired so beating them to it was interesting and I wonder what Karen will do if she finds out Derek is getting very possessive warning the guys off
Author: codebreaker    Time: 4-2-2013 15:15     Subject: 2x08 The Bells And Whistles

Dancing on the bar for Derek was amusing and Karen still having no idea the guys were warned off is going to make thing awkward
Author: codebreaker    Time: 4-2-2013 21:43

Author: bala    Time: 4-8-2013 09:46     Subject: The Surprise Party

Karen found out what Derek said to her boyfriend but i found it amusing she call him coward but you really can't keep a good man down. The surprise party for Ivy was challenge trying to get Tom off her back but his birthday surprise was good but having Eileen ruin the surprise with press was sad.
Author: codebreaker    Time: 4-11-2013 12:56     Subject: 2x09 The Parents

Karen's father catching the back of Jimmy going out the window was amusing but thinking it was Derek at first because of the jacket was a surprise and with the years of tension between Leigh and Ivy it's not looking good for Bombshell, Derek learning more about Jimmy's past was interesting as he offered to bail him out
Author: codebreaker    Time: 4-11-2013 13:42     Subject: 2x10 The Surprise Party

The relations between Karen, Jimmy, and Derek was bound to explode sooner or later but glad she found out what Derek said to Jimmy and Tom's last minute plans to surprise Ivy was impressive
Author: bala    Time: 4-15-2013 09:49     Subject: The Invited Dress

Well IVY and derek having friends with benefit arrangement was rather surprising but Ivy wardrobe malfunction leading her become topless has unexpected surprise when reviewers thought it was fantastic leading Tom to ask Ivy to do it again for the second show but ivy decided to do it in another scene was amusing. .

After all that publicity bombshell had share limelight with Karen's new play was a shocking surprise to Irene.
Author: codebreaker    Time: 4-17-2013 11:16     Subject: 2x11 The Dress Rehearsal

I'm surprised Ivy had the wardrobe malfunction considering it was a dressed rehearsal and she must of known her dress would come off but the way she did it a second time looked more authentic as she was trying to lure him back to bed
Author: bala    Time: 4-21-2013 06:34     Subject: Opening Night

Well it look like an successful opening night but Ivy finding out Karen rejected him was reason why he was with her was sad. i can't believe i didn't realise that because it was so obvious but trust Derek to bounce back
Author: codebreaker    Time: 4-22-2013 09:12     Subject: 2x12 Opening Night

I'm glad Ivy found out what a creep Derek is and the only reason he is back with her is because Karen rejected him and Jimmy finally opening up to Karen about his past was great but might be too late
Author: bala    Time: 4-22-2013 09:26     Subject: Reply 94#94 codebreaker's post

i didn't know that was his brother since i thought he was his drug dealer.
Author: codebreaker    Time: 4-22-2013 09:28     Subject: Reply 95#95 bala's post

He probable is a dealer but I guest he also got his brother hooked on drugs as well
Author: codebreaker    Time: 4-27-2013 21:56

Author: bala    Time: 4-28-2013 09:41     Subject: The Producers

What an episode really love Kyle song at the end but seriously i am shocked at what happen to him . I really like this so much so that i stopped watching Glee because this show is 10 times better than Glee. Glee is for teenagers while Smash is for grown ups.
Author: codebreaker    Time: 4-28-2013 11:51     Subject: 2x13 The Producers

Jimmy threatening Hit List's future by going off-the-rail was crazy and the other's trying to help him before something bad happens was nice not that he appreciated it
Author: bala    Time: 4-28-2013 11:55     Subject: Reply 99#99 codebreaker's post

Maybe what happened to Kyle will wake him up and take it more seriously ?



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