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ben.carbonaro
3 Sep 2008, 23:03
Did anyone else watch it?
Wayne Hope is a very funny man.
www.abc.net.au/tv/verysmallbusiness
Yes i watched it, not sure what to make of it.
Not one of those comedies where the laughs are obvious or common but its an interesting set up and Wayne Hope is a funny man. Big fan of Kym Gyngell as well from his old Micallef days ('Nobby Doldrums... I hate you').
Il watch it next week, strikes me as one of those shows that is hard to get into but will slowly become compulsive viewing.
Oscarman
4 Sep 2008, 09:22
The docking of Ray's pay for the coffee, half a chicken and the present was pretty funny. Then he paid him in coins! Also liked the use of different names for each publication, as if there was several staff.
I enjoyed it - thought Kim Gyngell's straight man to Hope's funny man is a good casting stroke!
TigerCraig
4 Sep 2008, 09:31
It's a bit like Librarians. I really want to like it, but I'm not quite sure
Exhale You
4 Sep 2008, 09:34
I really enjoyed it.
Kim Gyngell and Wayne Hope worked really well together.
"Wanna go dutch on a chook?"
Thoroughly enjoyed it :thumbsu:
Kim Gyngell = :D
Rocco Jones
4 Sep 2008, 17:22
I am also not sure what to make of it, will have to reserve judgement for a couple of weeks. The first ep might have been a base for the rest of the series, introducing us to the characters and the like. I have a feeling/hope it will be very good.
Kim Gyngell and Wayne Hope should make it watchable at the very least. Gyngell's character looks to have great potential imo, let's see how it's developed.
scooterb
4 Sep 2008, 18:38
I thought i was hilarious!
The stinginess and Kerry Akermanis ringing up the Peru restaurant was hilarious.
Magpiespower
5 Sep 2008, 08:23
Diabolical.
But expected from Wayne Hope and Robyn Butler...
Exhale You
11 Sep 2008, 07:17
I enjoyed last nights episode even more than i did the first.
I adore the way they're building the Ray character up.
So many comedies are full of one-dimensional characters and just hit you with everything in the first episode, whereas with Very Small Business they're developing the Ray character beautifully.
I was intrigued to find out just who the 'Leslie' girl was, and now i know, i want to know more about their past and what has led them to this point.
Can't wait for the next episode.
BTW The Fitzroy line was an absolute cracker.
that_dood
11 Sep 2008, 21:54
BTW The Fitzroy line was an absolute cracker
A moment when I laughed out loud.:p
Black JuJu
12 Sep 2008, 04:55
I quite like it but I'm not sure why...it's an odd little show that's for sure.
W W Biscuit
12 Sep 2008, 12:55
Leslie: Jesus makes me calm and centred.
Ray: Good on him.
LOL. :D
Great writing and well acted.
watched both episodes so far - ok - but will watch the rest of the series.
jonnomc
13 Sep 2008, 19:41
Love the show.
Funniest shit.
rupert pupkin 87
17 Sep 2008, 14:52
Podcasted it a few weeks ago and just got round to watching it last night.
Very good sitcom much better than the Librarians in every way:thumbsu:
Ray is a brillaint character
Exhale You
17 Sep 2008, 19:56
Ray is a brillaint character
He is.
Just a shame it's only got a 6 episode run, because there is so much scope to develop the Ray character.
I don't know their plans, but i hope they and the ABC decide to make a second series.
that_dood
17 Sep 2008, 21:06
He is.
Just a shame it's only got a 6 episode run, because there is so much scope to develop the Ray character.
I don't know their plans, but i hope they and the ABC decide to make a second series.
Yeah i didn't really get the first episode. But the one after was enjoyable and now i am loving it.
Skeppersap
17 Sep 2008, 23:03
tonights episode was brilliant!
Thoroughly enjoyed it :thumbsu:
Kim Gyngell = :D
http://www.nationmaster.com/wikimir/images/upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/0/05/Comedy-company-colin.jpg
:thumbsu:
Exhale You
18 Sep 2008, 07:40
It was great to see them extrapolate Ray's story last night.
It certainly explained why he is the way he is.
I'm looking forward to seeing Ray snap at some point in the last couple of episodes.
It just has to happen, doesn't it?
that_dood
18 Sep 2008, 22:50
Anyone know when they update the episode on ABCiView? Missed last nights episode and they still have last weeks ep on their.
numchuks
19 Sep 2008, 02:30
Man, I love this show.
Oscarman
19 Sep 2008, 08:35
Great scene when Don was taking a dump and talking on 2 phones and Ray was in there with him. And the last scene when Ray read out the editorial.:D
that_dood
19 Sep 2008, 20:55
Great scene when Don was taking a dump and talking on 2 phones and Ray was in there with him. And the last scene when Ray read out the editorial.:D
Yeah i just saw it!!!:p
I like it when Don gave it to the Jesus chick and Ray just said "I like the curly font".
ClintDogg
20 Sep 2008, 01:57
This has got to be the best new show on TV this year.
Great show, shitloads of potential to work with.
Hope it gets a second season quickly if it is true that this one is just 6 eps long.
that_dood
20 Sep 2008, 23:41
Great show, shitloads of potential to work with.
Hope it gets a second season quickly if it is true that this one is just 6 eps long.
Yeah it's only six long. But that is the great thing about the ABC. Their series are never are too long or stretched out i.e. Lost, Prison Break.
But yeah I hope their is another series but their probably won't be.
Exhale You
25 Sep 2008, 06:47
I just loved Ray's answer to both Alex' question about Brazilians, and his answer to Don's question about what he prefers.
Just brilliant.
The scene between Ray and Tina was also excellent.
It showed another aspect of Ray, and really developed the issue of his problems with women after his marriage breakdown.
that_dood
25 Sep 2008, 18:39
I just loved Ray's answer to both Alex' question about Brazilians, and his answer to Don's question about what he prefers.
Just brilliant.
The scene between Ray and Tina was also excellent.
It showed another aspect of Ray, and really developed the issue of his problems with women after his marriage breakdown.
Yeah another cracking episode. Ray is such a well worked character and you can tell Wayne Hope and co. have put in a lot of work on his character. Great stuff!!!:thumbsu::thumbsu::thumbsu:
Must admit I don't mind this.
Belnakor
25 Sep 2008, 20:28
I find it a bit too depressing. the concept is good, but i think there are a few things about it that make is a bit of a chore to watch.
the bit where Ray's daughter did the designs, then the guy came in and drew the big red star was classic though.
Not a bad show, looking forward to the finale next week.
Admiral Afterworld
2 Oct 2008, 01:42
The counsellor was HOT :thumbsu:
Exhale You
2 Oct 2008, 08:11
The counsellor was HOT :thumbsu:
That's Wayne Hope's wife (and co-creator of the show).
That entire scene was brilliant, as was the initial sales push from Ray 'that's 85 with three duck eggs coming out of my arse' Leonard.
I'm really sad that the show ends next week. :(
Dixie Flatline
2 Oct 2008, 12:01
Been rating at about 740-750,000 people nationally (about 24-26th highest rating show), so I reckon the ABC would be quite happy with that performance. I wouldn't be surprised to see it picked up for a second series by Aunty.
Underdog
2 Oct 2008, 17:38
The ABC are really squeezing as much as they can out of Wayne Hope. That's Stupid, Stupid Man (although he is merely an actor), The Librarians and Very Small Business is just a couple of years.
Makes you wonder how much of a dumb shit the commercial producers are that such simple premises, repeated with minor modifications and with a small budget can prove so popular.
rupert pupkin 87
6 Oct 2008, 14:46
Just watched last weeks episode. That was brillaint. Ray is a great character. Once again an Australian comedy on the ABC has more drama moments than all the dramas on the commercial networks put together
rupert pupkin 87
6 Oct 2008, 14:47
Australian dramas I mean
Exhale You
9 Oct 2008, 06:26
Loved the series finale, last night.
Ray's dry one-liners were brilliant, Don's rant to the ATO officers was hilarious, whilst the ending was superb.
I was sitting there thinking 'there is no chance of a second series now', then suddenly, in the last minute of the show, they manage to spring a massive surprise that opens the door to another series of Don Angel exploits.
I cannot wait.
Dixie Flatline
9 Oct 2008, 11:24
Agree with you, Exhale You.
Loved last night's finale and it does leave the door ajar for a second season. The ratings Aunty has achieved with this suggest that it is a good chance of being picked up for a second season, but you never know.
I think Stupid Stupid Man is replacing either it or the Hollowmen next week.
Oscarman
9 Oct 2008, 11:43
Summer Heights High is on in one of the spots.
Exhale You
9 Oct 2008, 13:06
I'm going to be in mourning next week with no more VSB or The Hollowmen.
Thank god for S&S.
numchuks
9 Oct 2008, 16:24
"You are the small condom on small business":D
ToroHombre
9 Oct 2008, 20:01
"You are the small condom on small business":D
...Penis.
Brilliant episode, Ray was superb during the grad party and Don just as brilliant when dealing with the ATO officers. Can't wait for a 2nd series.
David James is in both the Hollowmen (as Philip) and VSB (as the juice guy)
ClintDogg
11 Oct 2008, 18:35
this show has got to be up for some sort of award this year 4 BEST NEW show or something.
Any1 know if its coming back on or not 4 a 2nd season?
Belnakor
13 Oct 2008, 15:44
i loved the bit where they all go "cheese" or whatever, then Ray goes "Jesus Christ".. hysterical.
i loved the bit where they all go "cheese" or whatever, then Ray goes "Jesus Christ".. hysterical.Loved that bit, and it was "Goat's cheese".;)