George Carlin in the mid-’70s famously identified the seven words you can’s say on television.
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My first impression of “Benched” was better than “Bad Judge,” but even beyond the over the top opening and her being able to get a P.D. job (it was as I recall “six months later” or something), it was pretty forced.
The “injustice of it all” flavor and so on was about as nuanced as “Night Court,” which to be fair was often pretty funny, especially when Brent Spiner guest starred.
The language issue is absurd, of course, though many radio shows are funnier when they use offensive workarounds, such as those including the word “Tuesday.” Maybe, this is the “artistic” value saving grace.
Posted by: Joe | Nov 16, 2014 10:41:45 AM