I am really enjoying the programme, even though a bit late, I've just watched last Saturday's programme, and again was impressed at how great it was seems as though it's only their second week. Usually programmes start rubbish and then improve, so this could be a fantastic programme.
Granted it's not as anarchic and slapstickly funny as Dick & Dom was, but some of the things are great, especially liked the Next Top Dog sketch at the end - more sketches and characters are needed me thinks.
I am very impressed with how they handled the lack of phone caller, even when they Caroline & Mark walked in front of the camera. What were blazin' squad there for, it didn't seem as though they did much of anything, though they did get their video seen. I wonder why they can't perform on the little stage area, or even where the corner sofa is placed.
One thing that did amaze me was how tiny that studio is, especially seen from when they spun around before going to ask the bird of decision.
The only things that I would change at the moment would be to get more guests, get more sketches, and drop the likeables and prank patrol in favour of a better cartoon and a US comedy, or even a CBBC programme, part of me thinks that The Slammer would have suited TMi better than Prank Patrol.
Here's hoping for yet another great show come tomorrow morning!
I've seen a few clips on You Tube of TRL UK when they used to be in that studio and it is seemily bigger than how it looks on TMi. They even managed fit in a studio audience.
Having been in the TRL audience myself i will tell you now TMI have made it bigger! On the sort of balcony level, there used to be a curtain a few meters back hiding a sound desk, another few meters back and there was a small part of set they called the green room! What TMI have done is infact remove the sound desk area and create a much larger area in the back section right up to the far wall. I must say im impressed by the set it looks really good and compliments the windows nicely. Unlike TRL who jus painted the walls and stuck in a few chairs. Just goes to show that you can still have an imaginateive set with the window concept and it doesnt have to be either/or!
This weeks show seemed rushed compared to the last few weeks. It went straight from the intro in to a manu trail then straight in to the programme. No look at what they've been up to in the flat instead they went straight in to the first programme.
I'm not sure if they should have gone straight into a programme 3 minutes into the programme, especially when they have so much time after the programmes.
I'm glad I record it so that I can skip the likeaballs and prank patrol, though I am loving the secret show.
It has struck me today at what a great decision it was to use the leicester sq studio as they have so much freedom to do things in the studio or out with the crowd, and with the loudness of the crew a lack of audience isn't noticed.
I do like the fact that guests are starting to come on, look at next week Barney Harwood (typical Saturday Morning show guest promoting a programme) and Harry Hill. All that they need extra is a boy/girl band to top it off.
I think after three weeks the production team deserve praise for what a great programme they've created from the off. If only ITV had done something similar with Holly & Stephen, they had the talent, but perhaps not the right ideas all of the time.
I think that the programme has the ability to become the new SM:tv as it is very similar in concept I suppose.
I wonder why they aren't having musical guests performing, when Ed, Sam & Mark sorry Desert Penquins performed on the stage.
I love the genius title of the new feature Mas-TMi-nd. Whoever came up with that deserves a lot of praise.
Favourite part of today's show followed Question Mark (nice inclusion of Jessie with mind talking too) when Mark said that he was off for a poo, nice and as Sam put it 'TMi Mark, TMi!'
I am getting to like TMi each week. The games are well thought up. I noticed that they've modified Birthday Bingo and use a month only which i think is better than instead of a month and date. I hope its performing well enough for a second series or even a 52 week run.
From what I've seen, it reminds me of the early editions of SM:TV, right down to the "two mates who've had a past career together and relativly unknown female co-host" presenting line-up and the "we've got a show commissioned but aren't fully sure what to do with it, so let's try anything" format.
Though I admit I did prefer the early SM:TVs to this. It's still reasonable though.
From what I've seen, it reminds me of the early editions of SM:TV, right down to the "two mates who've had a past career together and relativly unknown female co-host" presenting line-up and the "we've got a show commissioned but aren't fully sure what to do with it, so let's try anything" format.
Though I admit I did prefer the early SM:TVs to this. It's still reasonable though.
I loved early SM:tv as for the reason's explained they did try to do more with it until they got a settled format.
As for TMi I think this is very polished compared to early SM:tv, it seems as though they do know what they're doing and that's to try and replicate Saturday mornings with their own interpretations, and I think they're doing it well.
Obviously doing Level Up helped them to get to grips with Live TV which has given the show a good start, though I do see what you mean James.
Did Girls Aloud do a Rachel Stephens and leg it when the custard pies started to appear this morning? They seemed to have dissapeared for the rest of the show.
I liked the opening scene from the gallery today. The whole show was another great one too.
Also, were there problems on the CBBC Channel this morning? After the Fairly Odd Parents Sam and Caroline welcomed CBBC channel viewers to the show.
