... shame on you Entertainment Weekly for your snarky comment in your Nov 9/16 issue's final Bullseye where you printed, "'Oooh, Bonnie Hunt is coming back to TV!' said absolutely no one."
First of all -- I can guarantee that it's a false statement -- because that's exactly what me and mine said when we first heard the news -- "oooh, Bonnie Hunt is coming back to TV"! And I have to think that I am not alone. I'm sure that there are many of us who appreciate her wit and humor and who will be lined up to consume whatever creative output she releases (this one is planned as a half hour ensemble comedy called compliKATEd).
I'm not just saying this because I live in Chicago and feel like I should "represent". I'm saying it because I learned so much about her as a person during the two years I spent with her when she had her daytime talk show. And I'm not beyond quoting myself -- here's what I said in my 3.20.10 post when I learned of a rally that was taking place to "save" that show of hers from cancellation ... "Maybe it's the basic decency with which she treats all her guests, maybe it's the midwestern sensibilities that allow her to rise above entertainment business shenanigans, maybe it's the quick wit on ever-present display, maybe it's the loyalty she offers and inspires from her staff, maybe it's the determination that something good can always come from what she does or maybe it's just that she's 'quality people' ... but I know my outlook is always improved after I watch her shows ... I can only hope that she moves quickly to her next opportunity. There are seemingly so few in the public eye who act on a calling to demonstrate, advance and protect 'humanity', and the humor and sincerity with which she accomplishes that task is a much-in-need remedy for today's fast-paced world."
When it comes down to it, that's my basic point -- if you're going to pick on someone (and hey, I usually enjoy what I see on that page of the magazine), pick on the people who deserve it. You know, the fame-whores or those that seek scandal or those that lack talent or hipsters (every one's allowed to make fun of them).
I was thinking of cancelling my subscription, but since I get it "free" with my Coke points, I'll just have to take satisfaction in that I didn't pay outright for the offense. So Jess Cagle and crew, you can just shove your snark someplace unmentionable. And how's about a cover for Bonnie Hunt in recompense when the show finally hits the airwaves?
SHE'S COMING BACK TO A TV NEAR YOU!:
http://www.deadline.com/2012/10/ben-stiller-to-produce-abc-comedy-co-created-by-and-starring-bonnie-hunt/
MY POST FROM WHICH I QUOTE TODAY:
http://capcognition.blogspot.com/2010/03/random-soapbox-for-saturday.html
THEY JUST BECAME MY ENEMY:
http://www.ew.com/ew/
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