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Date Posted: 15:36:51 07/02/04 Fri
Author: CCS
Subject: Re: Characters in Focus [QUATRE]
In reply to: CCS 's message, "Characters in Focus [TROIS]" on 01:35:24 06/29/04 Tue

And now, for your thrilling conclusion of Mathnet.

----corporate diva----

Taxi Driver/Radio - I paired these together because they serve the same prupose: to set the scene and explain the why. At the same point, the link between Paris and the craziness at the hotel is tenuous until the final segments of the sketch. I feel the sketch was solid enough that the Paris link almost turns this good sketch into a novelty; however, it does fit in with SNL's style to make sketches more urgent by adding a link to current events.
Wife/Husband - Once again, grouped for similarity. They play a 'traditional' couple, so far as things go with tradition. No real visible dynamic other than that they share similar thoughts and preferences, and are both rather put-off by the hijinx they get thrown into. Their presence is as a foil, and as that they do their jobs well. They play it out to the hilt, too, skipping the "surprise" ending of them surrending to the environment around them.
Willie - He seems slightly inclined to take the role of the unhappy hired help, and has a few good lines to that affect. Not sure his conversational bits with George added much to the piece.
George - A funny acting bit part, I think you established a comic identity well, despite his limited presence. He is just a tad rude, and I would have liked to see that attitude turn into a funny remark at the very end.
Maria - While I have my doubts towards the authenticity of her spanish, she nonetheless provides strong, funny visuals and cops a major attitude with very little wind-up. Like George, this character clearly makes the most out of her screentime.
Bartender - Once again, some good funny actions to demonstrate just how little the hotel cares about its clientele.
Bar Guest - He's there to reveal the big reveal, which is a pretty funny concept. He closes the sketch off quite well. I'd recommend he use a bit more detail when describing things though, small details can really add to comedic punch.

----anderson cooper 360----

Anderson Cooper - At first, I thought this was an original character, but then I googled the name and did some research. Well, read his CNN bio mostly. And saw links to fan pages on tripod that called him a sexy anchor or something like that. Some people are just plain nuts, you know. Anyway, so he's a real guy, but I know nothing of him, so I can't comment on the parody, just how his character fits into the sketch. As host/ringmaster, it's his job to move things along and present topics and such. He starts off by establishing himself as a puppet of greater media forces. He introduces topics in a vaguely McLaughlin style, but weighs in himself before giving the go ahead to his guests. (Small sidenote - casualty: n. one that is harmed or eliminated as a result of an action or a circumstance. causality: n. the principle of or relationship between cause and effect. Easy words to mix up, so I figured I'd set the record straight.) His guests operate on a bit of a revolving door mechanism, which created a variety of comic responses, but also detracted from the coherency of the sketch. He also maintains an unhealthy interest in Jennifer Lopez, a particular anti-interest of mine, as frequent review readers know. Personal topic preferences aside, he does his job, even if a few of his set-up questions seem a bit blatantly like set-up questions.
Jim Rome - I'm baffled as to why you felt the MadTV cast was needed to play this part, but I think you did a pretty good job with characterizing him and his views.
Abe Vigoda - The least necessary of the guests in my opinion, he doesn't even get a second line...
Jennifer Lopez - Incessantly repentant, she still loves that camera on her.
Eminem - The voice of reason, he makes a very valid point in how ridiculous it is that something like the threeway is being covered by CNN.
Paris Hilton - One line and it has a tongue-tying grammar error. Remember to double-check your work so that stuff like this doesn't slide through.

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