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Why the Marriage Ref is a good show

posted 14 years ago by ashaaley
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I saw the oprah episode where seinfeld as promoting the show, and all I could think is this show is stupid. I thought the center of the show was the marriage problems, and that they were all over the top/stupid/and would get old very quick.

But I gave the episode a try last night and I realized, the show does not know its strength. The best part of the show is the interactions between the celebrities. I love Larry David. It was incredible to just listen to him make fun of the wackjobs who submitted tape! When else do you see Larry David and Madonna interacting? its hilarious.

I used to watch reruns of the gameshow matchgame on gameshow network and I think that like matchgame, this show is all about seeing celebrities together. i think this show would serve better as a game show esq show where celebrities loved to come on, and make fun and argue together. I think they should advertize to the TMZ audience and I think it should be all about which celebs are coming on this week. Some celebs should be regulars, I would love it if Larry David came back a lot. Not to mention Ricky Gervais, how amazing to see the three of them interact. that was the best part of the show. I laughed so much.

So dont watch the show for the marriage drama, look at those clips as pure ridiculousness and just enjoy listening to the panel. Its awesome when you arent taking the marriage problems seriously. Anyone agree?

[–] bonbk 14 years ago

I just posted on a different thread titled 3 celebrities interaction....because you're absolutely right, and it's very enjoyable watching them. I didn't see the first episode, but the second and third are hilarious. I loved their interaction and natural reactions.

[–] scapegoats 14 years ago

Agree with you two.

I think people unfairly judge this show because it's "reality TV" and therefore must suck, and it's kinda pro-marriage in a day and age where vows are just words that nobody respects. I gave it a chance and I'm glad I did. The wife and I laughed quite a bit, both at the celebrity interaction (the star of the show), and the ridiculous situations these other couples are in.

[–] MrSuave56 14 years ago

I've seen all 3 shows and all 3 were good. My fav was the one so expertly
described,ashaaley. Hopefully it will last awhile.

[–] Tien87 14 years ago

Agreed. I quite enjoy it.

[–] HankScorpio89 14 years ago

That was the only good episode because Larry David and Ricky Gervais seem like they think the show is just ridiculous and stupid.

[–] ms_moviebuff23 14 years ago

I have to see that episode! Ricky Gervais is a funny and honest guy! lol It's too bad he's not on more reality shows here in America. Would be so funny! I can see him doing his own comedy show on NBC! Think his show would be a lot more successful compared to The Marriage Ref.

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