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TMC · 03-02-2023, 02:16 AM

I guess this is the classic tale of "failing upward" or being at the right place at the right time.

Jimmy Fallon is the first name to come to my mind. That isn't to say that he isn't at all completely untalented or uncharismatic. But it's obvious that he should thank Lorne Michaels a great deal for his success whether it be at SNL or The Tonight Show.

70s show watcher · 03-04-2023, 02:38 AM

goran visjnic the no talent hack that replaced george clooney on er i cant stand him in anything that he does

GentlemanJim · 03-04-2023, 09:26 AM

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That isn't to say that he isn't at all completely untalented or uncharismatic. .

When it comes right down to it, Jerry Seinfeld is no Spencer Tracy

Seinfeld breaks the "never let the audience know that you know you are acting" rule, quite often. The writing, and situational involvements cover this up, but Seinfeld himself is the least talented actor on the show, IMO, as far as authenticity goes.

Duster76 · 03-04-2023, 01:33 PM

I have two:

Pat Priest - Loved her but she was very limited as an actress.

Franklin Cover - Very lucky to get the part Tom Willis, nothing more than a line reader.

factsoflife · 03-04-2023, 10:35 PM

Jim Belushi--- I don't think he has an ounce of talent in him and his show "According To Jim" ran for what seemed like forever.

Kevin James is another one with no discernible talent whose show "king of queens" just went on forever.

and lastly, Ray Romano. In the years his show was on, I never saw him deliver an actual performance beyond just standing there looking befuddled.

stevea · 03-04-2023, 10:45 PM

I was also going to mention Ray Romano. Although he improved as the seasons rolled on, you could tell he was still a standup comedian. The actresses carried the show.

Tankeryanker · 03-04-2023, 11:17 PM

Lucy from Dallas

scotchnh2o · 03-04-2023, 11:25 PM

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Lucy from Dallas

She did have a nice rack...

Yong Fang · 03-05-2023, 01:48 AM

Others have voiced my choices.

Jim Belushi, who got his fame only because of his dead brother John.

Kevin James. I only watched King of Queens to look at Leah Remini in tight jeans and Jerry Stiller, plus this was still pre-internet and had no cable. I dont think James himself was too awful on the show. The guy I cant stand is Patton Oswalt. Just hate everything about him plus his ******* know it all personality. Oswalt was in the second season of Steve Carrell's show "Space Force" but mercifully was on a brief amount of time. Hate when I enjoy a show and then someone comes on it who I dont like, but that's life.

On Everybody Loves Raymond, the show could have killed off Ray and Debra and just have it be Robert, his wife and his parents. Again, I dont dislike Ray Ramano, but the guy has one personality and that's it. On this show he was a mama's boy and a wuss. Debra was just pissed off all the time. But Patricial Heaton was a "hot mama" worth looking at.

Yong Fang · 03-05-2023, 01:48 AM

Others have voiced my choices.

Jim Belushi, who got his fame only because of his dead brother John.

Kevin James. I only watched King of Queens to look at Leah Remini in tight jeans and Jerry Stiller, plus this was still pre-internet and had no cable. I dont think James himself was too awful on the show. The guy I cant stand is Patton Oswalt. Just hate everything about him plus his ******* know it all personality. Oswalt was in the second season of Steve Carrell's show "Space Force" but mercifully was on a brief amount of time. Hate when I enjoy a show and then someone comes on it who I dont like, but that's life.

On Everybody Loves Raymond, the show could have killed off Ray and Debra and just have it be Robert, his wife and his parents. Again, I dont dislike Ray Ramano, but the guy has one personality and that's it. On this show he was a mama's boy and a wuss. Debra was just pissed off all the time. But Patricial Heaton was a "hot mama" worth looking at.

just1paul · 03-05-2023, 07:27 AM

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Originally Posted by TMC

I guess this is the classic tale of "failing upward" or being at the right place at the right time.

Jimmy Fallon is the first name to come to my mind. That isn't to say that he isn't at all completely untalented or uncharismatic. But it's obvious that he should thank Lorne Michaels a great deal for his success whether it be at SNL or The Tonight Show.

Jimmy Fallon is one of those guys for some reason I just want to punch in the face, along with Ryan Seacrest.

Yong Fang · 03-05-2023, 08:20 AM

I think Seth Myers should be doing The Tonight Show and not Fallon. But in fairness, I watch a lot of Seth Myers from an offshoot of his show called "A Closer Look" which does news stories several times a week, which I never watch Fallon's show or videos.

Colbert and that clown on ABC, Jimmy Kimmel are basically unwatchable, especially Colbert. Kimmel especially likes harping ******* viewpoints and tearing down conservatism. I dont get why a multimillionaire is so against a political party that would cut their taxes but that is veering into politics which isnt allowed here.

TJ · 03-05-2023, 02:37 PM

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I dont get why a multimillionaire is so against a political party that would cut their taxes but that is veering into politics which isnt allowed here.

You're right about that. We closed our politics board. It would be nice if you stopped trying to insert politics into many of your posts. You should also refrain from your use of the term libt***. Some might find it derogatory, harmful and unnecessary.

TV Guy · 03-08-2023, 06:46 AM

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Jimmy Fallon is one of those guys for some reason I just want to punch in the face, along with Ryan Seacrest.

I can’t stand either of them, along with Kelly Ripa.

Franklin Cover is a great example - he was the weak link on The Jeffersons and was so one-note.

Joshua Jackson is another actor who I can’t understand how he keeps getting work. Every line is delivered in that same monotone with very little inflection.

03-02-2023, 02:16 AM	#1
TMC Member Forum Idol Join Date: Jan 09, 2001 Posts: 126,305	Not-too-talented actors who lucked out and got cast on a show that ran forever I guess this is the classic tale of "failing upward" or being at the right place at the right time. Jimmy Fallon is the first name to come to my mind. That isn't to say that he isn't at all completely untalented or uncharismatic. But it's obvious that he should thank Lorne Michaels a great deal for his success whether it be at SNL or The Tonight Show.

03-04-2023, 10:35 PM	#5
factsoflife Member Forum Fanatic Join Date: Sep 11, 2000 Posts: 8,745	Jim Belushi--- I don't think he has an ounce of talent in him and his show "According To Jim" ran for what seemed like forever. Kevin James is another one with no discernible talent whose show "king of queens" just went on forever. and lastly, Ray Romano. In the years his show was on, I never saw him deliver an actual performance beyond just standing there looking befuddled.
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03-05-2023, 01:48 AM	#10
Yong Fang Member Forum 3000 Club Member Join Date: Aug 04, 2009 Location: Memphis Tennessee Posts: 3,073	Others have voiced my choices. Jim Belushi, who got his fame only because of his dead brother John. Kevin James. I only watched King of Queens to look at Leah Remini in tight jeans and Jerry Stiller, plus this was still pre-internet and had no cable. I dont think James himself was too awful on the show. The guy I cant stand is Patton Oswalt. Just hate everything about him plus his ******* know it all personality. Oswalt was in the second season of Steve Carrell's show "Space Force" but mercifully was on a brief amount of time. Hate when I enjoy a show and then someone comes on it who I dont like, but that's life. On Everybody Loves Raymond, the show could have killed off Ray and Debra and just have it be Robert, his wife and his parents. Again, I dont dislike Ray Ramano, but the guy has one personality and that's it. On this show he was a mama's boy and a wuss. Debra was just pissed off all the time. But Patricial Heaton was a "hot mama" worth looking at.
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03-04-2023, 02:38 AM	#2
70s show watcher Member Forum 4000 Club Member Join Date: May 20, 2008 Location: between point place and studio 8 h Posts: 4,549	goran visjnic the no talent hack that replaced george clooney on er i cant stand him in anything that he does

03-04-2023, 01:33 PM	#4
Duster76 Member Senior Member Join Date: Mar 01, 2008 Location: New jersey Posts: 1,655	I have two: Pat Priest - Loved her but she was very limited as an actress. Franklin Cover - Very lucky to get the part Tom Willis, nothing more than a line reader.

03-04-2023, 10:45 PM	#6
stevea 22 Years On Sitcoms Moderator Forum Legend Join Date: Aug 13, 2003 Location: Indy Posts: 44,704	I was also going to mention Ray Romano. Although he improved as the seasons rolled on, you could tell he was still a standup comedian. The actresses carried the show.

03-04-2023, 11:17 PM	#7
Tankeryanker Do you like my monkey picture? Forum 3000 Club Member Join Date: Dec 22, 2014 Posts: 3,049	Lucy from Dallas

03-05-2023, 08:20 AM	#12
Yong Fang Member Forum 3000 Club Member Join Date: Aug 04, 2009 Location: Memphis Tennessee Posts: 3,073	I think Seth Myers should be doing The Tonight Show and not Fallon. But in fairness, I watch a lot of Seth Myers from an offshoot of his show called "A Closer Look" which does news stories several times a week, which I never watch Fallon's show or videos. Colbert and that clown on ABC, Jimmy Kimmel are basically unwatchable, especially Colbert. Kimmel especially likes harping ******* viewpoints and tearing down conservatism. I dont get why a multimillionaire is so against a political party that would cut their taxes but that is veering into politics which isnt allowed here.