We discuss erectile dysfunction ads, how Karen is a Karen, and the problems of casting a non-singer with no stage experience in an unfinished new musical.
Scarf Count: 13
Tech
Directed by Roxann Dawson
Written by Jason Grote and Lakshmi Sundaram
NBC.com Synopsis:
“Bombshell” moves to Boston as it finally finds its way to the stage.
Pop Culture References:
Marie Kondo, Star Trek: Voyager, Tea With Queen & J, Cameron Diaz, Jennifer Lopez, Kiss Me Kate, Rex Harrison, Desperate Housewives, Grey’s Anatomy, Buffy the Vampire Slayer, Chicago, Carwash, Mary J. Blige, Gilmore Girls
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Smashlash:
Under 5 of the Week: Ty Jones as Sam’s brother. Follow him @TDJNYC.
Least Problematic Man of the Week: Sam! Congratulations again Leslie Odom, Jr. Follow him @leslieodomjr
Musical Numbers:
Another Op’nin’, Another Show by Cole Porter
I’m Going Down by Norman Whitfield
Smash was created by Theresa Rebeck
Tina is @nice_white_lady
Ruth is @yellow_fairy19
We are @talkinsmash
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