Party Down: Season Two (2010) Review

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(More customer reviews)There aren't words to describe the anger I felt when I heard Party Down was canceled after such a solid second season. While I'll admit the first few episodes weren't the show's strongest, the second season ramps up and culminates in a more mature - and hilarious - fashion than even its stellar inaugural season.
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The catering crew from Party Down is back. And they\'re all dressed up and going nowhere. The all-new season finds our dreamers stuck working for tips while struggling to get the life they really want. Now that Henry (Adam Scott) is finally the manager, he\'s not sure how to feel about it. However, after failing to start his own business, Ron (Ken Marino) would trade places with Henry in a heartbeat. Back from her stint doing stand-up on a cruise ship, Casey (Lizzy Caplan) is hoping to break out as a comedienne. Kyle (Ryan Hansen) is handsome, talented, and on the verge of being a star. At least in his own mind. And Roman (Martin Starr) is still waiting for the world to see his genius. The newest member of the staff, Lydia (Megan Mullally), is in L.A. to achieve stardom for her 13-year-old daughter, Escapade. Follow this ensemble cast as they work all-new parties, mingle with the guests and dabble in their dramas.

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Will & Grace - Series Finale (1998) Review

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(More customer reviews)I very much enjoyed the Will & Grace finale last night. The only quibble I had was that I thought the final scene with Rosario was a little mean-spirited, if in keeping with her and Karen's generally adversarial relationship. That's about it as far as negatives for me. (I was also hoping we'd finally get more of a glimpse of Stan than his feet, but maybe in the reunion show...)
I liked the scene with the guy in the body cast, who "came out" with the same revelation as we've seen happen with other characters in the show. In that sense, he reminded me of the guy who was sitting next to Will that time that he and Leo went to a sports event. And there have been others like those two as well.
I was okay with the story taking those several big jumps into the future. It sort of reminded me of all those films that end with text on the screen describing what eventually happened to each character. American Graffiti is the one that comes to mind, although I've seen that same technique in numerous other films. It was very satisfying to see some of those events portrayed on the screen rather than just to read about them.
I didn't have a big problem with Will & Grace losing touch with each other for those many years. Believing that could happen to two such good friends did require some sort of suspension of disbelief. And, then again, that kind of thing does happen in real life, and their long separation from each other also served to set up the situation with their becoming reunited under the unusual circumstances that they did, as well as their becoming relatives (and I thought the two actors who portrayed their college-age children were absolutely perfect, by the way). And on the plus side, it was nice to see that Will and Grace were able to find truly fulfilling relationships (with Vince and Leo respectively), something which no doubt contributed to their losing touch with each other.
Still, the highlight of the program was the final three scenes, all of which brought us full circle from the first episode. I couldn't watch any of them dry-eyed.
First there was the beautiful Karen-Jack scene with their singing of "Unforgettable," which has already been commented on several times here, and which ended with the two of them repeating a gesture that was part of their first scene together.
Then there was the wonderful Grace-Will telephone scene that mirrored the very first scene of the series. They were both watching the same television program they had been watching 20 years ago (talk about suspension of disbelief!), and some of the dialogue was identical, as well as a reference to one particular actor from that program.
The final scene took place in the same setting as the final scene of the first program, with Will choosing it as the place for the four of them to meet as he recalled what happened when they were there the last time. His reference to the other characters who were in the original scene brought to mind all the wonderful guests, both one-time and recurring, who have been a part of the program since its beginning. And then the last program ended with a kiss between the two title characters, just as the first program did.
The four leads appeared on the Today show the morning of the final program. When Katie Couric (one of the many guests on Will & Grace over the years) asked them if they were satisfied with the final episode, Eric McCormack said that it was ambitious and went far beyond the endings of most sitcoms. I found the ending completely satisfying, and just a reminder of how much I'm going to miss this modern-day version of Lucy and Ricky and Fred and Ethel. Thank goodness that we have eight years of reruns of this ground-breaking show to always enjoy.

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The unique relationship between Will Truman and Grace Adler comes to an end in the series finale of the adult comedy about two best friends – Will who is gay and Grace who is straight. Contains the complete series finale.

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Will & Grace - Season Two (1998) Review

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(More customer reviews)Here is the Will & Grace Season Two Episode Guide. I have yet to see the DVD. Now where's The Mary Tyler Moore Show Season Two?
Guess Who's Not Coming to Dinner: The platonic pair find life even messier without each other after Grace moves...across the hall. Meanwhile, Karen informs Jack that his marriage-for-show to Rosario must go on in order to keep her maid in America.
Election: Grace gives Will a run for his money when she enters his unopposed race to be named tenant-board president. Meanwhile, Jack hits the jackpot when Karen tries to buy his forgiveness after she loses his bird, Guapo.
Das Boob: A flattering newspaper photo gains Grace the attention of an old crush (Scott Patterson) who was never one to keep abreast of her before. Meanwhile, Jack is destroyed to learn that Will had a thing with his former fling (Anthony DeSantis).
Whose Mom Is It, Anyway?: Grace hits the roof when her matchmaking mom (Debbie Reynolds) visits with yet another man in tow. Unfortunately, he's perfect...for Will. Meanwhile, Jack and Rosario meet with an INS agent who's well acquainted with Jack's past.
Polk Defeats Truman: Grace teaches Karen about budgeting by taking her outlet shopping, while Will sells himself short to land a fickle, filthy rich client (Gary Grubbs). But when the bottom drops out, a vindicated Grace feels bad about coming out on top.
To Serve and Disinfect: After closing his office, Will accepts a dare to work as one of Jack's cater-waiters. Meanwhile, Grace catches Karen at work - in an adult film.
Homo for the Holidays: Jack tries to come out to his mom (Veronica Cartwright), who shows up for Thanksgiving dinner at Will's armed with a secret of her own. But before any secrets are spilled, Karen and Grace duke it out over their make-believe ex-lover, namely Jack.
Terms of Employment: Grace enlists an out-of-practice Will to sue one of her clients (Gregory Hines), a hotshot lawyer who kills her case, but saves Will's career. Meanwhile, Jack and Karen turn a training film set into an adult entertainment experience.
I Never Promised You an Olive Garden: Bored with Rob and Ellen's low-rent tastes, Grace and Will dump them for a pair of highbrow downtowners (Tamlyn Tomita, Steve Valentine). Meanwhile, Karen helps Jack face his painful past during a trip to her kid's grade school.
Tea and a Total Lack of Sympathy: Will kisses up to Karen to appease his new boss (Gregory Hines); Jack and Grace get into hot water over an antique teapot.
Seeds of Discontent: When an old school chum (Megyn Price) asks Will to father her child, a jealous Grace tries to thwart her baby-making plans.
He's Come Undone: Will's sexy dreams about Grace land him in therapy and send her on a couch trip with his hunky shrink (Markus Flanagan). Meanwhile, Jack and Karen clash over her treatment of Rosario.
Oh Dad, Poor Dad, He's Kept Me in the Closet and I'm So Sad: Will and Grace are forced to pose as married at his father's awards dinner; Jack's blind date may have a surprising connection to his past.
Acting Out: Will and Jack appear on Today to protest NBC for yanking a gay kiss from a sitcom episode; Grace seeks Karen's advice on dumping a weirdo beau. Al Roker guest stars as himself.
Hey La, Hey La, My Ex-Boyfriend: Will has designs on Grace's newest interior-decorating client - his ex-boyfriend (Chris Potter); Karen tries taking her "career" more seriously.
The Hospital Show: When Karen's husband, Stan, suffers a heart attack, the gang takes bets on whom the sassy socialite will turn to for emotional support.
Sweet (and Sour) Charity: As the gang plunges into charity work, Will and Grace direct a kids' play, while Jack infuriates Karen by giving away her favorite pair of pumps.
An Affair to Forget: When two pals ask Will and Grace to be the best man and maid of honor at their wedding, Grace's sexy past with the groom is exposed.
Girls, Interrupted: Grace befriends a sassy kleptomaniac (Molly Shannon); Jack has a crush on the leader of a group of "ex-gays" (Neil Patrick Harris).
There But for the Grace of Grace: Will and Grace are alarmed when the friendship of two bickering oldsters mirrors their own; Ben (Gregory Hines) impresses Jack and Karen with his hidden talents.
Best Friend's Tush: A catty socialite (Joan Collins) of Karen's acquaintance vies with Grace for a client; Jack tries marketing an odd invention.
Ben? Her? Conclusion: After his legal tussle with Karen, Jack moves in with Will, who is reeling from reversals in his career and love life

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