17 Responses to “Five-Star Fridays”

1. #1 |  Edwin Sheldon |  January 16th, 2009 at 5:13 pm

   In a later season (I believe Four), there’s an acoustic guitar version of “Teardrop” played during the episode. At least, I think it was acoustic guitar. My memory is a bit rusty.

2. #2 |  primus |  January 16th, 2009 at 5:14 pm

   I too recently became aware of House. I have so far watched the first three episodes of season one, which I downloaded. Does it seem to you that every show is the same?

3. #3 |  Edwin Sheldon |  January 16th, 2009 at 5:15 pm

   The episodes are indeed somewhat formulaic. The show is mainly entertaining because of the character of House.

4. #4 |  nobahdi |  January 16th, 2009 at 5:52 pm

   You’re definitely right about the character House.

   Later episodes have almost game theory-esque interpersonal subplots, where seemingly benign statements or actions are over-examined and turn out to have great meaning.

5. #5 |  Balloon Maker |  January 16th, 2009 at 6:05 pm

   Edwin,
   I know Elbow did a really good cover of “Teardrop”

6. #6 |  Virtual Memories |  January 16th, 2009 at 6:14 pm

   That acoustic version of “Teardrop” is by Jose Gonzalez, off the record “In Our Nature.” It’s pretty neat.

7. #7 |  John Jenkins |  January 16th, 2009 at 6:17 pm

   House is the best character on T.V. right now, without question. The whole show revolves around his character flaws/genius, and the medical plots are just filler.

8. #8 |  Edmund Dantes |  January 16th, 2009 at 7:07 pm

   Not to mention Hugh Laurie is a renaissance man. Acts, writes, plays several instruments, comedy, drama, etc.

   Still one of my favorites. This is the newer version of it.

   http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UES4IBxCzfc&feature=related

9. #9 |  Aspasia |  January 16th, 2009 at 7:10 pm

   I agree with John. You watch House for his snark and stay for the reactions. :)

   And Massive Attack is one of the best bands out there. Love their work.

10. #10 |  j.d. |  January 16th, 2009 at 7:33 pm

    good track, but unfinished sympathy will always be thier best track.

11. #11 |  Highway |  January 16th, 2009 at 7:48 pm

    I’ve just started watching the show also, mostly the reruns on USA network. It is formulaic, but it works. Perhaps not a show that you watch for years and years, maybe more that you watch a whole lot at a time (DVDs are perfect for this) and then move on, sated.

12. #12 |  MacGregory |  January 16th, 2009 at 8:22 pm

    I envy some of you guys. I’ve been watching since the beginning and can only wish that I was seeing it for the first time.

13. #13 |  James D |  January 16th, 2009 at 8:31 pm

    Ah, the beauty of syndication.

    Upstairs TV – DVR + need a good show to watch before falling asleep = House (on USA network)

    It’s entertaining but with a father and sister who work in the medical industry, I can’t help but thinking every episode “this guy wouldn’t last a week in the real world”.

14. #14 |  JB |  January 16th, 2009 at 8:33 pm

    I highly recommend Massive Attack’s album Collected. It’s a two disc greatest hits collection.

15. #15 |  Chris Berez |  January 16th, 2009 at 10:14 pm

    If you’re getting into House, you might also enjoy the MAD TV spoof. :D
    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LcQsD0HU0SY

16. #16 |  Hannah |  January 17th, 2009 at 10:16 am

    My family has been watching it almost since the beginning. We’ve missed a lot of season 3 and 4, but getting the DVD’s defiantly helps. I’ve never herd the whole theme song before. Have to tip my hat to you Radley for putting it up.

17. #17 |  Mary Hogge |  January 17th, 2009 at 1:24 pm

    Watched House since day one. The medicine is laughable but the title character is a hoot. Also nicely developed are characters Cuddy & Wilson.

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