Katie Jacobs chatted with television writers about House, MD and her new episode, "Last Resort."
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26 - Barbara Barnett
One of the reasons for the time change was to bolster Fringe, which it did. House did what it supposed to do; FOX understood the implications and likely effect on House's numbers. But the strategy worked. There have actually been a couple of articles exploring that strategy and naming House specificially.
27 - Barbara Barnett
Orange--I have to agree with you. Of course without Hugh, there is no House. I can't imagine another actor in the role.
He brings the comedy and gravitas; the arrogance and the pathos. And the most expressive eyes in the business.
28 - sf
I watch the series for House and my personal favorites. But giving 13 so much concentrated air time over the entire first half of season 5 has forced the issue. It has been a gamble by TPTB. I'm trying to keep an open mind.
Paul Haggis, the academy award winning screenwriter, director, and producer, is a mentor of David Shore. Haggis wrote and produced the TV series "The Black Donnelleys" featuring Olivia Wilde. It was quickly canceled. Olivia Wilde was subsequently hired by David Shore on House. I assumed she would be permanently hired after the survivor arc and she was. I didn't think she would necessarily be featured so heavily. Shore must believe in her. He has shown good judgment in the past. But up to now, nothing Olivia Wilde has shown me fulfills Haggis's or Shore's belief in her. The writing of her part is not at fault. She has had good material to work with. We are not supposed to like her but rather find her intriguing. That hasn't happened yet.
29 - macintosh
I am interested to know of what sparks there has ever been flying between House and Cuddy?
I don't really find your blog to be objective, aren't you suppose to be that?
30 - Barbara Barnett
sf--I don't know that we're supposed to find her intriguing. I guess I don't have a strong opinion of her one way or the other. If she left the show, I wouldn't miss her.
macintosh--well, firstly, I never claimed my blog is completely objective. I have opinions, and this isn't "news" it's commentary. When I report, like this interview, I simply state what the interviewee said with minimal interpretation. In this case what KJ said was driven by the interview questions.
As far as sparks flying, I think everyone interprets the character interactions in differing ways. It's not even necessarily bias or opionion, it's simply point of view and how we see things. Some of that is driven by age, gender, sexual preferences and attraction; sometimes it's driven by resonances we see in the different characters to our own experiences. Sorry...didn't mean to sound professorly here :)
As far as sparks between House and Cuddy, I've felt them since season one. There has always been a flirtatiousness to their banter, even prompting Wilson to ask early on in season one "what's going on between you two." That prompted House's delicious comment about there not being a thin wall between love and hate.
Even in Paternity (episode 1x02), their exchange after House wins the bet is fraught with sexual energy. They're certainly not strangers, and they've had sex in the past. So the sparks are there. There's a caring between them that came through in Who's Your Daddy, and several other season two episodes, including Humpty Dumpty.
Season three is when things began to heat up, I think. I won't list all of the episodes and moments here, but they are certainly there.
But that's my interpretation; my point of view. You may see it some other way. Some people see sparks between House and Wilson; I see friendship (very deep friendship). Some see sparks between House and Cameron. I saw an attraction early on, but not for a couple of season. I never saw the real honest to goodness sparks that some felt between them. Again, interpretation.
I try to be objective when it's appropriate (as with this article). My main focus (as it always has been for this column) will continue to be House and his orbit. If ever I decided to write a book about the show, well that's another story. But this is an opinion column, not a book, so...
31 - Eve K
About seeing more of House.
HL is showing some wear and tear. He looks tired sometimes. Some of his dialogue is almost spat out, stumbling and mumbeling his words. (And Im saying this with all the love in the world)
It can't be easy always being on top (and I do think that he is 98 % of the time), working that much. (With the fake accent and the cane) I think he invest a lot of himself in the role, and I do think he totally takes it personally when ratings drop, I hope he stays away from reading the internet craziness.
I think seeing a little less of House may be OK as long as the show is still about House.
Studying literature I have always found it very interesting when a character is being seen through the eyes of other characters, and also using the story to describe the character and I think that is the shows strength and the appeal of House. Very well done in "the itch". The world does evolve around House, and I don't think he has to be in every scene to make that happen.
32 - Barbara Barnett
Eve K--completely agree with you. Even the scenes in which House doesn't appear, he is there. And that is important. The story revolves around him, if that stops, the show no longer works. Even in Euphoria (and at the time I really hated Euphoria I, although it's become one of my favorites of season two)when the story was ostensibly about Foreman, it was really about House and how he copes when the patient is someone close to him--or he feels somehow responsible for the patient. The focus was on foreman, but the episode told House's story as much as foreman's.
I thought that season three's House Training suffered for too lengthy a Foreman scene at the end, when I thought the focus should have been back on House--or the scene more intercut. I feel the same way when it happens with other characters. That IS a bias, but I get over it, and still enjoy the episode. LIke I said...
33 - pollyg
Barbara, I am not one who wants to see House and Cuddy get together in a romantic or sexual relationship but I think the "sparks" are there without question. They don't even bother me, I often enjoy them--I just don't want to see them...resolved. It appears to me that you are a "Huddy" fan but I have never seen you push your preference in your blog to the point that it made me unable to generally agree with and appreciate your comments about the show. I think you show your preference honestly enough but never allow it to take over or sway your interpretations of what actually happens on the show. You do a beautifully professional job on this blog and I for one really appreciate it even if I don't sail on the same ship you do. (And I offer my apologies--and a very red face--if I have misread your ideas about House and Cuddy!)
34 - Barbara Barnett
pollyg--Don't be red-faced ;) You have not misread me. I'm not sure that I want to see their relationship "resolved" either. I'm all about the UST (i.e. Unresolved Sexual Tension). I actually believe that if House and Cuddy do share a night together, they will retreat pretty quickly from it. The dramatic possibilities resulting would be great. The tension would be increased (by a lot), but the resolve not to take it further would be delicious and a great undercurrent. Any relationship between House and anyone on the show would,almost definitely, be fraught with darkness and dysfunction.
I really, really appreciate your comments, by the way. Thanks. I really try to make this column a way for intelligent discussion of the show, and differences of opinion are natural. I'm only disappointed when the comments take a nasty turn towards anyone, particularly towards the fine people who make this series so engaging.
35 - Eve K
Did I write evolve? Revolve was the word. (-:
I didnt like Euphoria either, but it grew on me...
36 - lauriefan
In response to Eve K. -- who is, obviously, completely entitled to her opinion -- I have to disagree that HL is showing signs of "wear and tear." If anything, I'm amazed that, week in and week out, his portrayal continues to be dead-on, emotionally evocative, and so well-crafted. The way I see it, he's bringing to life a character that's comfortably familiar and yet totally surprising and refreshing. I'm not sure how a contradictory character like that can exist, but I certainly think HL is finding a way to do just that. I mean no disrespect, Eve K! I just had to take issue with that point because I so vehemently disagree with it. I'll agree that sometimes House looks very tired or haggard, but I attribute that to House's lifestyle (which is very much tied to his pain). I don't think that's HL's exhaustion showing through. I guess that's a difficult point to argue, but I still see an actor who is at the top of his game after filming more than 100 episodes as the same guy, and I find that astonishing. Seeing less of House is definitely not the way to go, in my opinion, so I hope that future episodes don't take shape that way.
One thing we'll probably never know, but that makes me feel terrible to think about, is the notion that HL does take these slight ratings fluctuations to heart. There are so many factors in what makes TV shows rise and fall in the numbers. I really and truly hope that he knows he's not responsible at all for any negative viewers' behaviors ("negative" in the sense of people tuning out). If anything, he's one of the (if not THE) strongest element for viewer dedication this show has going for it. House with Hugh? Never.
37 - lauriefan
And I'm a moron -- because clearly that was supposed to read "House withOUT Hugh? Never." Memo to self: never attempt to go out on a pithy note unless you can pull it off. :-)
38 - Barbara Barnett
lauriefan--I laughed when I saw the end of your comment! I knew you meant House "without" Hugh.
When we see Hugh Laurie as Hugh Laurie, he looks quite different. House is haggard, and he's gone through an emotional ringer this season. He probably doesn't sleep much (if at all some nights)and is in constant pain. (I had a tooth problem a few weeks ago and my jaw ached--I could barely concentrate on anything.)
Hugh does a remarkable job of portraying a man in both physical and emotional pain. But I also agree with EveK--as I mentioned--that as long as he remains central to everything on the show, I'd be willing to give him a break and NOT be in almost every scene. House doesn't exist without Hugh.
The show's numbers are good. eXcellent, in fact. they have nothing to worry about. Just keep on producing the most intelligent, snappy show on television. (and that IS my opinion)
39 - michelle
"I think you show your preference honestly enough but never allow it to take over or sway your interpretations of what actually happens on the show. You do a beautifully professional job on this blog "
I wholeheartedly agree. The write ups here are lovely and very professional. Some of us may want to groan at what the producers have to say at times (I certainly do, anyhow), but the write ups here aren't blatantly biased and are often very insightful.
40 - Eve K
lauriefan - I do hope your right! One of the reasons to post on this blog is to get response. Ive read some interviews with HL and he has said something about obsessing with the show and going to therapy. But I hope your right and that he has found some balance, and that the wear and tear is just very good acting and makeup. The mumbling is not, but it doesn't happen often.(Did anyone get what he said to Cuddy before the kiss? The thing she laughed at?)
My main thought was that the character portrait of House, witch I find so intriguing IMO is not dependent on having him in every scene. What I dont like is when the focus is on somebody else (beside patients)and doesn't add to the character portrait of House.
I also agree that the House character showed new sides this season that somewhat fitted perfectly into the already complex character. Much thanks to HL but also the writers.
41 - sdemar
Eve K, House's comment to Cuddy was "there you go again", which resulted in a smile from Cuddy.
42 - Eve K
I guess I may have to check my ears. (-:
43 - Eve K
Ok, I found this in another interview with HL, so I will hereby withdraw any comments on HL personally and stick to comment on the show.
"It's tabloid delight to paint a picture of torment - there's no story in saying here's a man having unalloyed delight playing an exciting role. Obviously, according to the Daily Mail, there must be a terrible price, or a dark secret. I have a grumpy face and in repose look as if I'm about to jump off a bridge. " Hugh Laurie
44 - Barbara Barnett
Eve K--what a great quote! Thanks for sharing that.
45 - Stagestruck
I got dragged into watching this show. Literally. By my brother. He said, "...give me two episodes of your time. Trust me." Damn. I'm not obsessive by nature, excepting of course my affinity for the Bronte's. Suffice it say, it took me two weeks to finish off all four seasons. Your column is a delight and a much needed source for in depth character analysis. Thank you!
About 13. I dislike her immensely, however she does have her moments. Although, probably far too many. Since she is obviously not going away anytime soon, there must be a good reason, perhaps covertly, that she continues in House's orbit. Each character, IMO, has something about them, a quality similar to a quality in House, be it positive or negative. Almost like a slice of him is in each one of them. There are things House does or doesn't do that set my teeth on edge, but because he is House, he's easy to forgive. Strange as that may be. Perhaps it is easy to be unforgiving of 13, especially when she behaves in a Housian way, because she is not him. Or better said, the things we should hate about House are just easier to hate in her. I'm interested to see how House grows this season, be it incrementally, because of 13. I believe she will fade, when that part of him that is her, is resolved. Hopefully sooner than later. I'm not very patient.
I absolutely adore Kutner. If my line of thinking is correct, it will be very interesting to see how that character develops in regard to House.
I believe TPTB are spot on with the Huddy arc. They (H&C) were never in a hurry, so I hope they continue to tip toe through this through at least next season.
46 - Barbara Barnett
Thanks for your comments stagestruck. Brontes huh? A person after my own heart. Jane Eyre has been my favorite novel since I was 16 (and I'm way, way, way older than that!)
As promised, the transcript (edited by me slightly) from the Katie Jacobs interview is up on my personal site (click my name and it will take you there.)
47 - Pat
NCIS does skew more heavily in the older demographic but that depends on what you mean by "older". Which you subdivide the 18 - 49 demo, in the 34 - 49 it does better than House and not badly in the 25 - 34 demo. The one House is really winning is the 18 - 24 group and while doing well there will get them lots of ad dollars, this didn't start out as a show for teenagers. Not all the 4 million viewers NCIS picked up this season are 50+.
After more than a season, OW isn't up to the job of Thirteen. I don't know why they keep asking her to carry a load she can't. Shore should be smarter than that. Meanwhile, Jesse Spencer, Jennifer Morrison and Kal Penn to some extent, all better actors, stand around with nothing to do.
48 - sf
Barbara - "Jane Eyre" is a beautiful novel. My favorite film version is with Ciaran Hinds and Samantha Morton (1997). But I must pledge allegiance to Mrs. Gaskell's "North and South" which evokes the lives of people caught up in the struggle of what was 1840's Manchester, England.
I just read the Katie Jacobs transcript. When she praised Hugh, Robert, and Lisa for their equally strong gifts in dramatic and comedic acting, directly after defining Houseian as "hit hard, hit funny, and hit sweet", I was very much encouraged for the future of this series. Target markets aside(13), they know where their treasure lies.
Add to that the very wise observation recently made by a very wise commenter that 13's plight reflects on and might subtly influence House's direction makes her storyline imminently more watchable.
(Sorry. I'm already in 'Preview' mode and don't know if I will lose my typing if I back up to take a look at the name of the wise commenter.)
49 - sf
Stagestruck - Thanks for your wise observations. I laughed out loud when I read, '13 does have her moments, but far too many.' :)
50 - Sue
I think House is down to its hard-core viewers regarding the numbers. Last season House was crude and less appealing than he had been in earlier seasons. Even hard-core viewers didn't like him in the survivor arc, and they didn't really like the whole arc as much as earlier seasons.
The ratings seem to be consistent with comments I read from loyal viewers on this and other board sites. As the ratings have sloped down, so has the satisfaction with the series. This season, "boring" is a comment I have read many times and I agree with on some occasions. Usually, the word is associated with episodes that feature 13.
Katie talked about how good the 9:00 to 9:01 numbers are. Is she delusional that these numbers belong to House? People are tuning in at that time for the next show, which would normally start at 9:00. House used to easily beat NCIS in numbers when it was on at 9:00. NCIS has House-ian numbers now. If they can draw 17 million viewers, why can't House? It would be interesting to see if the ratings for the shows after the ones featuring 13 go down. If viewers find her boring, do they stop watching the show the next week?
I have commented on other sites that the complexity of the scripts causes casual viewers to tune out. Whenever David Shore is a writer for an episode, he has an agenda attached to it. I have monitored comments on his episodes, and generally these episodes are not as well liked.
In prior seasons, the writers interspersed humor and snarkiness into whatever House was going through. There is no humor left in the show. Wilson has taken over that role. He used to be the serious one, and House used to be the funny one. Now the roles are reversed. House has lost a dimension of himself that kept people watching. His behavior is predictable in every scene; gone is the sudden shift to sarcasm or humor or snark. I miss that a lot. Even his attempts to deliver a line in a funny way seem forced this season.
Jacobs and Shore may have a vision for this season and future years, but they cannot function in a vacuum. There has been a huge suction of energy out of the show this season. By giving the new team actors more screen time, the energy level of the show has changed, and not for the better. When Hugh is on the screen with Cuddy or Wilson, he is interesting. When he is in scenes with the new team and Foreman, his intensity drops. The talent of Lisa and Robert bring out the best in Hugh. Unfortunately, when he has no talent to act off of, he loses that intensity. The DDX scenes have been boring this season. Where is the humor and fun that used to be in these scenes? Hugh still has the intensity in his physicality when he wants to turn it on. But even that has been flat in scenes with the new team.
Not only is 13 boring, Taub is just as bad. I can't think of anything he has added to the show. I don't care about him cheating on his wife or him getting back with his wife. Does anyone care?
The original actors had five year contracts. I don't expect Jennifer and Jesse to be on the show next season. If they have other opportunities, they will take them rather than be back-seated on this show. There is nowhere to go with their characters.
51 - Barbara Barnett
sf--I loved the Timothy Dalton/BBC version. He hit so close to the Rochester of the novel, it was incredible (to me.)
After more than a season, OW isn't up to the job of Thirteen. I don't know why they keep asking her to carry a load she can't. Shore should be smarter than that. Meanwhile, Jesse Spencer, Jennifer Morrison and Kal Penn to some extent, all better actors, stand around with nothing to do.
That's your opnion. I'm not crazy about her character, but I'm not sure we're supposed to like her. IN MY OPINION, there is nothing wrong with Wilde's acting. She's playing a depressed and screwed up character. She has an attitude that refelcts her anger with the world. Is she my favorite character? No.
Shore is smart. He created the fabulous series, which again in my opinion is one of the best hours on television you can watch. They are focusing on 13's plight right now, they gave her Huntington's. So the focus is on her (as a side character). Heaven knows they've given Foreman the focus at the end of season three with his lengthy resignation arc. Cameron has had her arcs as well (and there's a whole segment of the fandom that screamed about her and the focus on her). Chase has had a wonderful period of character development, taking him from being Vogler's boy to really being the rock he has turned out to be.
Wilson and Cuddy have had their moments in the last season.
As long as the central focus remains on House, the series is good by me. And it IS called House.
Sue--the numbers aren't sloping down. They've been pretty steady since the first episode (when it ran against a rerun of NCIS). The time-slot issues, etc. have had an effect, and House continues to pull numbers around 15 million plus per week, when all the numbers are in (DVR, etc).
IN MY OPINION (and your mileage may vary) this has been far from a boring season. I'm loving this season, and the fans I hear from most are of the same opinion.
The producers of House can't win. When House is too snarky, the show is bad; when the show is too serious, the show is bad. House is going (as a character) through a very hard time right now. He's still being affected by amber's death (maybe even more than Wilson. House internalizes so much, it's entirely possible.) He's not in a happpy place. He's in a bad place, and he's beginning to take tiny steps to change his situation (and he'll probably fail, which is the point of the show--that even when people want to change, they can't.)
I love the interaction between Wilson, Cuddy and House. I see the storytelling possibilities with 13, with Kutner, with Taub and witht he old team. The show isn't always going to be what we individually want every week. we all watch for different reasons. The humor, the pathos, the patients, the mysteries, whatever. I watch for the character of House (no big surprise there). But then, again, he's the central character. and I realize I'm repeating myself. So I'll stop there.
52 - Stagestruck
Barbara- I agree with your opinion. The Dalton version is the book. The DVD version even more so, bad video and a beautiful Rochester aside. So many moments of incredibly raw emotion! Timothy Dalton is highly underrated.
I stumbled upon Currer, Ellis and Acton almost twenty years ago, and honestly until I saw House, for me there really hasn't been a character quite as compelling as those derived from that amazing family. Though I inherently love the characters of Rochester and Heathcliff, M. Emmanuel is my favorite, probably due to having been blessed with such a person in my own experience. Villette is a difficult read, especially when trying to wrap my head around (or more precisely bang my head against) the French translation, but this quote I think, in its simplicity, for me says it all, "... Once - unknown, and unloved, I held him harsh and strange; the low stature, the wiry make, the angles, the darkness, the manner, displeased me. Now penetrated with his influence, and living by his affection, having his worth by intellect, and his goodness by heart - I preferred him before all humanity." (Villette 592)
I think these women set the standard by which we can enjoy incredibly fascinating characters like House, and Hugh Laurie, though (please forgive me) most of his early body of work would never lead me to conclude, that he, yet, has indeed perfectly captured Gothic angst. I truly believe that his best work is yet to come, and I am thoroughly looking forward to it.
sf- wow! I'm blushing :-)
53 - Jair
I'll chime in and say that I also am enjoying season five very much and do not agree about Sue's character thumbnails. I like Kutner very much and yes, I care about Taub. Thirteen's not my favourite character, but neither is she my least favourite character. And Katie Jacobs is not delusional about the 9:01. When the ratings for Fringe are discussed, it is mentioned that they get a boost from House's running over time and that helps their first half hour.
I'm a loyal long time viewer and I'm very much on board for season five. I think this season has done a wonderful job showing House actually admitting he needs his friends and wants more than he has, but is very afraid to risk anything to get it. It's direct fallout from Wilson's Heart and I'm enjoying the hell out of it. Though my heart hurts for House.
54 - Barbara Barnett
I think these women set the standard by which we can enjoy incredibly fascinating characters like House, and Hugh Laurie, though (please forgive me) most of his early body of work would never lead me to conclude, that he, yet, has indeed perfectly captured Gothic angst. I truly believe that his best work is yet to come, and I am thoroughly looking forward to it.
Stagestruck--Completely agree that House comes from the tradition of Victorian romantic heros (flawed, tragic, tormented--Byronic). It's fascinating that the best (and perhaps only) actor who can pull this role off believably and sympathetically is an English actor (playing a quintessential Victorian, but American, character.) Cool. I agree that HL's best work is to come. I'm so thrilled that he has found his footing in dramatic work after so many years in comedy (and not believing that he had the weightiness to pull of drama.) I think he's a far better serious actor than he is comedic, but his comic timing is flawless and borne of many, many years doing it and writing it. Even so, he's an even better dramatic actor!
Jair--you're correct about the "Fringe" benefit. Like you I'm very much on board, and like the continuity from the end of last season playing into (at least) the first half of this season.
55 - Grace
I'd rather have 'clinic time' than 13 or Foreman time. Anyone agree?
56 - sf
Barbara and Stagestruck, Yes, Dalton is classic Rochester. As a couple, Hinds and Morton convinced and satisfied.
Mrs. Gaskell was a close friend of Charlotte Bronte and wrote her definitive biography published two years after Charlotte's death. As you most likely know, the real life of the Bronte sisters (and their brother) is tragedy itself.
Thank you, Stagestruck, for printing Charlotte's transcendent passage from "Villette". Reading it is a lovely way to start a Sunday morning. (Swiss time)
Another excellent read by Mrs. Gaskell is "Wives and Daughters" but her "North and South" packs the punch. I'm not necessarily drawn to tragic heroes. House is an exception for me.
57 - Eve K
Sue - I agree with you that the complexity of the scripts can drive some new viewers away. But then again - I don't care as long as the scripts are good and about House. It can get even more experimental as far as I am concerned. As long as its good.
My favourite among the Brontes is in no doubt Emily and "Wuthering Heights", now that's a mystery. An the literary structure, with the view and perspective from other persons makes the main characters come to life like no other literary technique can do. We can only know of their actions through the storys of others.
And that technique can, as I have mentioned earlier be transferred to the screen to some extent. In "Three stories" I think they used a lot of those, with the unreliable narrator (House himself this time, but also the filmcamera - we know he woulnt tell all those emotional details to the students), the stories we have to rely on to try to get the right picture.
58 - macintosh
Well it is however remarkable how there is only huddy fans commenting your blog, so it's quite clear to me that fans of House/Cameron or House/Wilson are naturally staying away, since there isn't really anything written by you from our p.o.v.
So you'll excuse me if I leave too.
Cheerio!
59 - Jair
I enjoy House/Wilson very much indeed, so I'm not sure where that generalisation came from. I like the show and so far, I've not had a problem with where the writers are taking it.
60 - Barbara Barnett
macintosh--not sure where your generalization is coming from. This particular article covers an interview done with Katie Jacobs by a group of television writers. There was little mention of Wilson, not that much of Cameron.
There's been very little House/Cameron "ship" this season. Cameron is with Chase, and I've commented in various reviews about their relationship (which I"m immensely enjoying). I've written articles on House and Wilson's relationship, and focused on their relationship in my review of Birthmarks and some of the other earlier episodes. Joy and The Itch really focused on the Cuddy/House issues, so I'm focused there. My only real bias is that I'm biased towards the character of House.
I admit to liking the House/Cuddy pairing (although, I'd probably not enjoy it if it was a happy pairing--or even resolved in any way) but I'll go wherever the writers take me insofar as the character of House.
Back in seasons one and two, those little bits of House and Cameron were great. Loved the scene in Deception on the motorbike, the end of Daddy's Boy, loved the monster truck rally in Sportsmedicine (season 1) and the whole dinner date thing (sappy corsage and all!) But in MY opinion (and yours may be different)that ship sailed. It no longer really exists, and I think Cameron has moved on (I hope so, for poor Chase's sake). As has House (from any attraction he had for her).
So, cheerio to you as well. Glad you stopped on by...
61 - Mary
Regarding "Huddy," it might be significant that the dialogue sent to Hugh Laurie for his audition for "House M.D." was not an interaction with the Dr. Wilson whom H.L. then thought was the main character on the show, but a dialogue between House and Cuddy.
62 - Tania
For those of you who think that there isn't any chemistry between the characters of House and Cuddy, you must be numb to what chemistry is. Quite frankly, I'm not into this whole silly 'shippers' nonsense.
I remember everyone talking about this chemistry between the two detectives that Jimmy Smits and Kim Delaney portrayed on NYPB Blue. Now there was a case where there was ZERO chemistry between two characters in my view. House and Cuddy had chemistry from the very beginning of the series. I get the feeling that many of your are just pissy about the lack of Cameron in the picture. If that is what many of you watch a television program for, then you are doing yourselves a disservice.
63 - FanofBlackadder
I admired Hugh Laurie before he was cast as House. I loved him in Black Adder, especially "Black Adder the Third" and in "Jeeves and Wooster." I loved Stephen Fry also and I thought they were great together. Laurie is hilarious, and he can sing too.
But I really haven't had time to watch much television lately, so I did not really begin watching House until this season. I saw a couple of episodes last season, just in passing.
Forman is an interesting character to me, but I do not get the attraction of viewers to Chase and Cameron. They seem kind of dull to me. My favorite of the new characters is Kuttner.
I love the House and Cuddy pairing. To me, it looks like something that just has to be. I can't wait to see more of it.
64 - barbara barnett
Hey, FanofBlackAdder. Welcome to the House fandom! House is definitely a far cry from any of the "Georges" that Hugh Laurie played back in the BA days. (I had to laugh last night when he referred to Cuddy's "cunning plan.")
Interesting perspective coming into the series now. I enjoy Kutner as well. And love the sparks between House and Cuddy. So, have a look around and enjoy. Look forward to seeing you around my comments section!
65 - FanofBlackadder
Thanks, I will. I like what I have read so far. :)
66 - Phillip Winn
FanOfBlackAdder, be sure to keep an eye on all of Barbara's articles about House!
67 - barbara barnett
Thanks Phillip for posting the listing!
68 - Bertha S.
I started watching House for the medical mysteries and ended up watching for the H/W relationship. It is the ONLY reason I'm still watching House because the medical situations are often defy logic. There are specific episodes, Birthmarks, and The Social Contract which I consider the best of the season and other episodes where the H/W exploration was excellent such as DEC, Not Cancer, Lucky 13, the Itch, The Softer Side, etc.
I'm one of the fans who has nothing but loathing for the Huddy and Foreteen. But I never watch House live so it's not a problem. My problem with Foreteen is a visual one. I simply don't think OW can make up for OE's unattractiveness and unsexines. I think another AA actor like Shemar Moore or Alimi Ballard or BIG Love (one of the last survivors kicked off) would have provided a better visual than the poo-butt OE with his penitentiary body, tattoos and disturbingly peculiar hands. Let's face it OW is hot. But as good as she looks, she can't make up for what OE lacks.
I hate the HUDDY for a totally different reason. I'm sorry but I'm a grown woman and I just find Cuddy the sex-starved cleaage flashing hoche momma administrator silly and juvenile. For me, the Huddy came out of nowhere. When did House discover he was in lust with Cuddy. I've been an ardent viewer of House from the very beginning and I just don't get it. House was in love with Stacy and it was clear from his behavior he was. House wanted to knock boots with Stacy and so he did. House never berated, humiliated or dogged Stacy in the process. House acted like an eccentric adult male in pursuit of his better half. But Huddy is juvenile, and makes Cuddy look like a fool, really a crazy fool. Is House the best Cuddy can do?
Now about her baby momma drama. Cuddy went to see Wilson while at the hospital interferring with Cameron's handling of House. By the way, I thought Cameron was great as the hospital admin. Cuddy tells Wilson House said she should give the baby back. And like a fool Cuddy was actually considering this. Sick, Sick. Sick. Then in a later episode she's upset House didn't come to her baby's naming ceremony. Now maybe I missed something but wasn't it Cuddy who wanted a baby? What does Cuddy's baby have to do with House? Finally, as two grown-ups, one of whom is pushing up against 50 and the other close to 40 what is the big deal if they have sex? They've had sex before. House has sex with hookers. And I'm sure Cuddy's special place hasn't been on lockdown for the past 12 years. So what's problem? Earth to DS - grown-ups regularly have sex. It's normal.
DS and KJ need to get a clue about intimate adult relationships. They should try watching Brothers & Sisters, Chuck (one of the best scenes is the Buy More manager's description of his sexual relationship with the mother of Chuck's best friend - totally priceless and very, very, funny). Criminal Minds and Numbers also do a great job of showing emotionally available or unavailable but competent woman. With the exception of House (Well I loved Amber and miss her very much. Now there was a woman) all of my fav characters on other shows include women.
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Bob McGraw