July 21, 2009

  • Freaks and Geeks- Kim Kelly is My Friend (episode 4)

    Previously on Freaks and Geeks (Pilot), (Beers and Weirs), (Tricks and Treats)

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    Sorry I didn't get this out last night.  My internet connection was going haywire.  I think it was because of a thunderstorm.  Anyway here is the fourth episode of Freaks and Geeks.

    This episode was directed by Lesli Linka Glatter and written by Paul Feig and Mike White.  I forgot to mention one of Paul Feig's other credits.  He currently produces and occasionally directs episodes of The Office on NBC.

    Plot Summary: Kim invites Lindsay to dinner, explaining that she needs to introduce a nice friend to her parents so they will stop hassling her to sell her car. After Lindsay realizes what an abusive home Kim is living in, the two flee the scene in Kim's car. Sam struggles with a bully who is friends with Kim.

    This episode is what brought Busy Philipps into the regular cast.  Audiences enjoyed her portrayal as Kim Kelly so the creators decided to include her as a regular character.  Lindsay's bonding with Kim was an interesting storyline because of what I have read about the plot lines for the proposed second season and also how they eventually do become great friends during the first season. Lindsay got to meet her crazy family and see her get really pissed off after finding Karen sucking on Daniel's thumb. Once again, a hilarious scene with a nice and dry closing line 'She's pissed'.  Dinner at the Weir's place was awkward, especially once Kim and Daniel made up and end up making out in the kitchen. I loved their make up scene, she slapped him pretty hard in the face.  Also it was funny how Nick started eating things and taking items out of the pantry and then asked for them.

    Strangely this episode is one of the most edited when it aired in syndication on Fox Family Channel.  Also it was pushed back a week due to concerns from NBC over some of the violence.  Nothing was taken out for the original run but they were just concerned.

    I did like Sam's storyline with a female bully.  In all my years of being in school or teaching, I have never seen a girl bully a boy unless they are dating.  It lead to Sam and Neil fighting.  They didn't fully go with this storyline but there was talk that in the second season there would have been a rift between the guys and more of that will be explained in future entries.

    Trivia:  Seth Rogen does not appear in this episode.  Mike White appears as Kim's "slow" brother Chip.

    Music:  "Jamie's Crying" and "Ice Cream Man" by Van Halen; "King Tut" by Steve Martin; "Reminiscing" by The Little River Band

    Here's the episode, enjoy!

    I'll be back later with a random photo entry and my regular motivational posters...I need the motivation because I am thinking of posting something to get more credits so I can get my premium renewed.

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