Comments for No Meaner Place

Comment on “It is not the strongest of the species that survives, nor the most intelligent that survives. It is the one that is the most adaptable to change.” Charles Darwin by Swanson with Fox

Swanson with Fox — Thu, 26 Aug 2010 21:51:04 +0000

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Comment on “Here I am paying big money to you writers and what for? All you do is change the words.” – Samuel Goldwyn by Maggie

Maggie — Fri, 13 Aug 2010 06:55:00 +0000

This guy is a great writer. I will read whatever he does. He is also a really good guy by reputation. I have never met him but I have heard he has tremendous integrity and is a straight shooter. Thanks for the piece Neely.

Comment on “The past is never dead. It’s not even past.” – William Faulkner by Gavin Wright

Gavin Wright — Mon, 12 Jul 2010 16:07:36 +0000

Cold Case looks like CSI just like anyother detective tv series“~

Comment on A woman goes into a bar and asks for a “double entendre”. So the bartender gave her one. by Lexie Wilkinson

Lexie Wilkinson — Mon, 12 Jul 2010 15:17:34 +0000

i still watch Boston Legal because for me, this is the best coutroom drama TV series;,.

Comment on “If you can keep your head when all about you are losing theirs, it’s just possible you haven’t grasped the situation.” – Jean Kerr by Tom

Tom — Sat, 26 Jun 2010 21:38:29 +0000

Sorry, but as an old Hawaii Five O fan I agree about Alex O. being too soft to play McGarrett.He would had worked better as Danno.He is not rough enough to play the main lead.I watched the pilot and he is too bland. Scott Dann is the one that is doing the good acting.

Comment on “If you can keep your head when all about you are losing theirs, it’s just possible you haven’t grasped the situation.” – Jean Kerr by EarlGrayHot

EarlGrayHot — Mon, 21 Jun 2010 12:40:43 +0000

Anyone who ever watched Alex O’Loughlin as Mick in Moonlight or as Kevin Hyatt in The Shield should know he’s not only an extremely talented actor who can switch from character to character with incredible ease but that he is perfectly cast in Hawaii Five-O and is in no way “too soft” to portray a gritty, hard-nosed character like Steve McGarrett. He will bring some much needed emotion to that character AND the show which Jack Lord, good thought he was at the time, did not. Plus, there is no way I’d ever buy Scott Caan as McGarrett.

I have to disagree that Alex didn’t sell well as a transplant surgeon on Three Rivers; I found him to be totally believable. The show itself didn’t pan out due to lack of character depth and development, but that’s the writers’ fault; Alex was great in his role and had the show been given a chance to find its feet it would have succeeded. I think Alex will shine in his role as Steve McGarrett and I look forward to seeing him in the Fall!

Comment on “If you can keep your head when all about you are losing theirs, it’s just possible you haven’t grasped the situation.” – Jean Kerr by Bill Smitrovich

Bill Smitrovich — Wed, 16 Jun 2010 20:49:17 +0000

Dear Neely, That was such an enjoyable read. Thank you for excellent questions and insight, that gave this interview such a fresh and professional flavor. Chip is a terrifically talented writer and, for an actor like me, a “God sent” when a script like his, or one of his mentors gets to my hands. I want to thank him as well for his candor and his gift. I so enjoyed reading the excerpt of “Private Eyes” (perhaps great advice from Neely?) and wish him the best of luck with Dexter (great show!) and with hopes that our paths cross sometime (again?) in the future.
Keep up the great blog Neely!

Comment on “Don’t worry, don’t worry. Look at the Astors and the Vanderbilts, all those big society people. They were the worst thieves – and now look at them. It’s just a matter of time.” – Meyer Lansky by Alyssa Thompson

Alyssa Thompson — Fri, 21 May 2010 03:30:42 +0000

Fidel Castro would always be an icon of history evethough he is against the U.S.*-:

Comment on “What family doesn’t have its ups and downs?” – Eleanor of Aquitaine by Donna

Donna — Wed, 07 Apr 2010 22:49:40 +0000

After the two CBS medical DISASTERS this season this show was the one they DIDN’T PICK UP? Unbelievable. What are they doing at CBS?

Comment on “The only unnatural sex act is that which you cannot perform.” – Alfred Kinsey by Carol Vitkay

Carol Vitkay — Tue, 09 Mar 2010 20:52:17 +0000

I love this premise! This is a show that I would watch, as would my Mom, my sister, my niece, and all of our friends. Bird would be such a major asset to any network. Neely, many thanks for showcasing such terrific artists.