Ah! The news says "Trivia no Izumi"(A fountain of trivia) will come on Spike TV in the U.S. from November 13th. For a while you will see the Japanese version(JP), and in next April, they will start The U.S. version. "hee" will be changed into "wow" or "hey". Would you be able to see Spike TV at your home? Please check it and I hope you can enjoy it.
Quiz millionaire came from the U.K. and Iron chef has good viewer ratings in the U.S. I was very impressed to see ER first. Agood program has no boarder!.
Regarding to comedy. Saturday night live of the U.S. does not do make me laugh unfortunately :-(, On the other hand, I love to see Mr.Bean (only TV version of course) in the U.K. This Japanese Commedy "Baka-tono"(movie) (stupid Tonosama) is popular in Japan, But this looks completely rubbish to me. How do you think? Anyway his site introduce Japanese funny culture well. Enjoy it.
And tonight I went to Canadian and Japanese Band "monkey majik" live at Canad embassy. It was pretty nice!
That Trivia show here in Japan is the bomb. I watch it every Wed night.
Posted by: BrakX | Thursday, January 19, 2006 at 09:18 AM
Mr. Bean is pretty good stuff, as is Monty Python.
Saturday Night Live hasn't been all that entertaining in about 20 years, in my opinion. They still manage to book some good hosts and bands though. I'm glad that the new writers they hired are making an effort to "get back the funny".
Posted by: Wolf | Thursday, January 12, 2006 at 07:38 PM
It seems that spoof and satire make up a large part of comedy in the US, with the pratfall filled and certainly more physical humor that is found on more international venues. I think both have their place, when done correctly. Unfortunately alot of what passes for satire these days comes off as being preachy, snide and demeaning. I think if you must resort to something derogatory to get a laugh it ruins the spirit of the exchange, but sadly this is comedic formulae gone awry. I think the Iron Chef is humorous in it's own nature, yet at the same time it informs and dazzles us with the talent and delights our eyes with a palette of creative problem solving. I like both types, but I confess to watching people go boom. When SNL lost John Belushi and Chris Farley, they lost some of the spirit that gave them life. Chevy Chase is too old to take a spill these days..hip replacemnts are expensive. I rarely watch terebi and I dont have cable, but I will try to visit friends who do when this show airs. ;) Monkey Majick have a GREAT sound!! I will buy a CD when I find it. Lucky you!! That singers Nihongo is pretty darned good!! :)
Posted by: robert | Friday, October 29, 2004 at 12:45 AM
hi mari! it's good to hear you enjoyed magik mountain although i do wish i could have went. it sounds fun! i went to the roppongi art museum and just like you said, it was lovely!! i felt like i could stay there the whole day and i climbed the futon stacks, i had so much fun!
i'm also glad to hear that you're okay after the quake.
i was drinking coffee somewhere in azabu when it happened and i thought it wasnt strong coz no one seemed to notice but me. everyone was going about their normal course of business. take care!
Posted by: cecile | Wednesday, October 27, 2004 at 09:51 AM