Vanessa Lachey Defends 'Dads': "Our Show Isn't Disrespectful" - Sitcoms Online Message Boards

JamesG · 11-12-2013, 02:56 PM

"Dads'" Vanessa Lachey: Nothing on Our Show Is Disrespectful
Nov 12, 2013
by Liz Raftery

Warner (Giovanni Ribisi) is faced with a dilemma on Tuesday's episode of "Dads": Will he choose his wife Camila (Vanessa Lachey) or his best friend Eli (Seth Green) to be his partner in a tennis tournament?

It should be noted that the competition is a virtual one — they're playing video game tennis. Still, it's a big decision. Camila eventually wins out, much to the dismay of Eli, who begins to question his friendship with Warner.

"We had a lot of fun making this episode," Lachey tells TVGuide.com. "These guys are comedic geniuses. ... The hardest part for me sometimes is keeping a straight face."

Not everyone feels the same way about the show, but Lachey waves off critics who find some of the humor offensive.

"What I love about the show is that [creator] Seth MacFarlane is not afraid to push the envelope and just speak about taboo issues. I think that's probably why people are taken aback by it at first," she says.

"Nothing is disrespectful. Nothing is intentionally in your face mean or over-the-top. ... If we can't laugh at the end of the day and be entertained by this thing called life, then what are we doing?"

http://www.tvguide.com/News/Dads-Van...t-1073261.aspx

comedyfreak · 11-14-2013, 01:38 PM

The show has gotten better imo.

irehtman · 11-18-2013, 05:14 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by comedyfreak

The show has gotten better imo.

It will not do better than Brooklyn Nine-Nine.

Yong Fang · 11-21-2013, 09:18 AM

I already made a thread about this, but I love Dads. When I first turned it on, I fully expected to watch for five minutes and turn it off, and the pilot episode had me rolling for the next 20 minutes. The Rocky Dennis picture scene

. Sold, watching this every week.

It is stupid entertainment. It's not PC. When it is low brow, it is still pretty good. It is not nearly as crude as say, Two Broke Girls. I do not find it to be crude at all. In some ways, it hardens back to a time where we can make fun of our differences.

Also..MARTIN MULL!!!!!!!!!

irehtman · 11-21-2013, 09:45 AM

The most likeable person is Brenda Song, but I think she needs to transfer to one of the FOX Tuesday Night shows later on.

shotzette · 11-21-2013, 12:17 PM

It's a low brow, funny comedy for adults. The cast is excellent and the show doesn't pretend to be "ground breaking" or "heartwarming" or any of the 100 things that I can find on the other shows I watch. People need to lighten up.

irehtman · 11-21-2013, 02:14 PM

If you think this show will do better, then it will be safer if it moves to a different night, as a matter of fact.

11-12-2013, 02:56 PM	#1
JamesG Freakshow Moderator Forum Icon Join Date: Feb 01, 2008 Location: Brooklyn, NY Posts: 57,026	Vanessa Lachey Defends 'Dads': "Our Show Isn't Disrespectful" *"Dads'" Vanessa Lachey: Nothing on Our Show Is Disrespectful* Nov 12, 2013 by Liz Raftery Warner (Giovanni Ribisi) is faced with a dilemma on Tuesday's episode of "Dads": Will he choose his wife Camila (Vanessa Lachey) or his best friend Eli (Seth Green) to be his partner in a tennis tournament? It should be noted that the competition is a virtual one — they're playing video game tennis. Still, it's a big decision. Camila eventually wins out, much to the dismay of Eli, who begins to question his friendship with Warner. "We had a lot of fun making this episode," Lachey tells TVGuide.com. "These guys are comedic geniuses. ... The hardest part for me sometimes is keeping a straight face." Not everyone feels the same way about the show, but Lachey waves off critics who find some of the humor offensive. "What I love about the show is that [creator] Seth MacFarlane is not afraid to push the envelope and just speak about taboo issues. I think that's probably why people are taken aback by it at first," she says. "Nothing is disrespectful. Nothing is intentionally in your face mean or over-the-top. ... If we can't laugh at the end of the day and be entertained by this thing called life, then what are we doing?" http://www.tvguide.com/News/Dads-Van...t-1073261.aspx Attached Images

11-14-2013, 01:38 PM	#2
comedyfreak Cheers! Forum Fanatic Join Date: Dec 14, 2005 Location: Sunny California Posts: 11,058	The show has gotten better imo.
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11-21-2013, 09:18 AM	#4
Yong Fang Member Forum 3000 Club Member Join Date: Aug 04, 2009 Location: Memphis Tennessee Posts: 3,073	I already made a thread about this, but I love Dads. When I first turned it on, I fully expected to watch for five minutes and turn it off, and the pilot episode had me rolling for the next 20 minutes. The Rocky Dennis picture scene . Sold, watching this every week. It is stupid entertainment. It's not PC. When it is low brow, it is still pretty good. It is not nearly as crude as say, Two Broke Girls. I do not find it to be crude at all. In some ways, it hardens back to a time where we can make fun of our differences. Also..MARTIN MULL!!!!!!!!!

11-21-2013, 09:45 AM	#5
irehtman Member Forum 4000 Club Member Join Date: Mar 15, 2013 Location: Montgomery County, Maryland Posts: 4,824	The most likeable person is Brenda Song, but I think she needs to transfer to one of the FOX Tuesday Night shows later on.

11-21-2013, 12:17 PM	#6
shotzette Member Senior Member Join Date: Jun 30, 2004 Posts: 1,782	It's a low brow, funny comedy for adults. The cast is excellent and the show doesn't pretend to be "ground breaking" or "heartwarming" or any of the 100 things that I can find on the other shows I watch. People need to lighten up.

11-21-2013, 02:14 PM	#7
irehtman Member Forum 4000 Club Member Join Date: Mar 15, 2013 Location: Montgomery County, Maryland Posts: 4,824	If you think this show will do better, then it will be safer if it moves to a different night, as a matter of fact.