Bollocks!
And balls, too! / Seth Freilich
Trade News | October 13, 2008 | Comments (42)
“The Riches,” starring Brits Eddie Izzard and Minnie Driver, has been canceled. The FX show suffered greatly last year with crap ratings and a shortened second season (thanks to the writers’ strike) which offered a disappointing storyline. But I’m still sad to see it go, as it was a quality show with some good things going for it.
Ah well.
Posted by: thaf at October 13, 2008 8:24 AM
It's absolutely horrible to wake up to this most shocking news on one of my favorite holidays.
Well, not so much "horrible." Strike that.
Oh, and forget that "shocking" thing, too- if I was shocked at anything, it would entail being reminded that this show still existed.
And, uhh -- well hell, I don't even consider it "news," so let's all just forget this entire post, excuse me for wasting your time, back to my holiday, adios.
Posted by: TMax at October 13, 2008 8:25 AM
Nip/Tuck - I really dug it show at first, but then it just got curiouser and curioser and wound up in my "what the hell?!" dumpster. I didn't even bother watching last year - I saw one episode and was just completely turned off by the outrageousness for the sake of being outrageous. and furthermo...huh? The Riches? Oh. Never saw that one...
Minnie Driver's quite the handsome one, though...
Posted by: Skitz at October 13, 2008 8:55 AM
Skitz, what turn-off episode was that? Is it the one that takes place in 2026? It is, isn't it? They should've put more of an effort into searching a better looking adult Annie.
Posted by: Adere at October 13, 2008 9:10 AM
Oh, Izzard. His old school stand-up is absolutely hilarious. "Star Wars Canteen", anyone?
Posted by: kalafraja at October 13, 2008 9:10 AM
I always wanted to watch, but never got around to it...
I got it cancelled...didn't I?
Damnit...I"m sorry, Eddie!
Posted by: Shadows of Dakaron at October 13, 2008 9:10 AM
Am I the only one that watched this show? I really liked it and I'm pissed that I'll never know what happens to them.
poop
Posted by: Estelle at October 13, 2008 9:11 AM
I don't even know, Adere - I thought it was a little weird after whatsherfrick took off and then the meth, and the stupid cameos and all the other just... blah. And the kid? Matt? That cat looks like a combination burn victim and shaved Monchichi. Uglier than a sack of w... huh? The Riches? Oh. Can't say as I've caught that one...
Did Driver ever poop her baby out? That lady was at least fourteen months pregnant... Shit, the kid could probably walk out at this point...
Posted by: Skitz at October 13, 2008 9:17 AM
Very, very sad. :( LOVED THIS SHOW!!!
Posted by: Darlene at October 13, 2008 9:30 AM
minnie driver is british?! huh me not knowing that just made me realise i've never seen her in ANYTHING.
Posted by: soraya at October 13, 2008 9:31 AM
Man, I haven't seen Nip/Tuck since they were still in Miami, and Famke Jensen was a dude, and someone slept with someone else.
I only saw the season finale of The Riches and decided I would definitely catch it this season. I guess not. But I fully support people using this thread to post clip's from Eddie Izzard's act.
Posted by: jM at October 13, 2008 9:38 AM
Eddie Izzard is totally boss! I have never seen this show but anything with saint Eddie in it must have been worth watching.
Kalafraja I'll see your "Star Wars Canteen" and raise you "Cake or death?".
Also, le singe est sur la branche...
Posted by: Pants at October 13, 2008 9:41 AM
jM http://rantsfromthepants.blogspot.com/2008/09/its-funny-because-its-true.html
Your support is my command...
Posted by: Pants at October 13, 2008 9:44 AM
oh noes!
now i'm a sad panda. time to go back to sleep...
Posted by: yeratomato at October 13, 2008 9:48 AM
Sorry folks, but the cancellation of ANYTHING with that self-important cunt aka Minnie Driver can only be, like my homegirl Martha Stewart would say: a good thing.
Posted by: BarbadoSlim at October 13, 2008 9:48 AM
Goddam right BSlimitty, the last good thing that lady was in was Grosse Pointe Blank. WHERE'S YOUR BABY DRIVER? SEND OUT YOUR PASSENGER! YOUR SHOW IS CANCELLED AND YOU'VE BEEN PREGNANT FAR, FAR TOO...
Holy shit... Did they know the show was gonna get cancelled and Izzard's been living in her uterus, hiding out from the papamratzios? It makes PERFECT sense! She's not pregnant, she's housing and out-of-work Brittish bloke in her pooter patch! Sweet christ, this explains so much! That trail of empty Bass bottles and ciggy butts that follow her around? Izzards. How could we have been so bli...
Holy shit II, Electric Boogaloo! There's your new show! A reality show about living up in Driver's badonkerdoo! Give me money, a camera crew comprised entirely of little folk, and a time slot - I'm making this happen bitches!
Posted by: Skitz at October 13, 2008 9:59 AM
"What is it, Sebastian? I'm arranging matches."
Posted by: Sabrina at October 13, 2008 10:01 AM
And with that the number of shows I regularly watch keeps dwindling. This news would be a little easier to take if there had been any resolution of any kind to any of the numerous plot threads left dangling in Season 2. Instead, the fucking writers strike caused a shortened season that provided no ending, only set up. This is akin to be half way through a book and just when all hell is really starting to break loose the writer shows up, takes the book from your hands, sets it on fire in front of you, and then punches you in the face for enjoying the narrative in the first place. I think what I'm trying to say is "Fuck you, FOX."
Posted by: TylerDFC at October 13, 2008 10:03 AM
Yes Pants! Let the Monday procrastination process begin. Perfect clip, too. Often, even though I've only been out of the country once and can only say, "Where are my pants?" in Spanish, I justify my random behavior by saying it would be fucking hilarious if you knew French.
Posted by: jM at October 13, 2008 10:08 AM
That's Eddie Izzard? Wow! I didn't recognize him without lipstick and blush.
Posted by: BWeaves at October 13, 2008 10:10 AM
jM It's the most important line in every language. In college my best friend called it "the question that renders all others meaningless".
Posted by: Pants at October 13, 2008 10:20 AM
Pants, so right. My goodness, that lady-fellow is hilarious.
As for Minnie Driver's kid, she popped it out awhile ago methinks. If I'm not mistaken she called it Henry, but I could be totally, totally wrong and I don't much care.
Posted by: kalafraja at October 13, 2008 10:39 AM
It's the most important line in every language.
Damn straight it is. And it's a great ice breaker.
Posted by: jM at October 13, 2008 10:53 AM
"What is it, Sebastian? I'm arranging matches."
"It's just...well...I was...
...I'd better go."
Posted by: Sean (Llama) at October 13, 2008 10:59 AM
I think you better had...
Posted by: Karen at October 13, 2008 11:13 AM
I always feel like the more Izzard, the better, so I'll file this under "kinda lame"...
Meanwhile, maybe this is the chance for him to take a starring role in Room with a View of Hell: Pond of Death
Posted by: MG at October 13, 2008 11:14 AM
I love Izzard and Driver. Fuck FX. Fuck everyone on television.
Posted by: Audiosuede at October 13, 2008 11:39 AM
That impression of Eddie Izzard was really accurate. I was expecting something stupid, but that was spot on.
Posted by: Lucas at October 13, 2008 11:41 AM
You know, I didn't even click this link for several days because I thought that was Leo D. in the image. Not that I have anything against him, I just didn't care. Wish I had seen the show. I saw his standup in Houston earlier this year and it was awesome.
Posted by: Eep at October 13, 2008 12:19 PM
Squirrels always eat nuts with two hands, always two hands, "arararar", and occasionally, they stop and go, oh, uh, ah, as if they're going, "Did I leave the gas on? No! I'm a fucking squirrel!" And occasionally they go, "Fucking nuts! Fed up with them always. I loooonnng for a grapefruit."
Eddie makes me feel funny...in my pants.
Posted by: Lainey at October 13, 2008 12:26 PM
I've seen Eddie live twice. Circle and Sexy tours. He's gotten progressivly worse. Glorious was his best work. The Riches was not.
Sick Boy had it sorted.
Sick Boy: It's certainly a phenomenon in all walks of life.
Mark: What do you mean?
Sick Boy: Well, at one time, you've got it, and then you lose it, and it's gone forever. All walks of life: George Best, for example. Had it, lost it. Or David Bowie, or Lou Reed.
Mark: Lou Reed, some of his solo stuff's not bad.
Sick Boy: No, it's not bad, but it's not great either. And in your heart you kind of know that although it sounds all right, it's actually just shite.
Mark: So who else?
Sick Boy: Charlie Nicholas, David Niven, Malcolm McLaren, Elvis Presley . . .
Mark: OK, OK, so what's the point you're trying to make?
Sick Boy: All I'm trying to do, Mark, is help you understand that The Name of The Rose is merely a blip on an otherwise uninterrupted downward trajectory.
Mark: What about The Untouchables?
Sick Boy: I don't rate that at all.
Mark: Despite the Academy Award?
Sick Boy: That means fuck all. It's a sympathy vote.
Mark: Right. So we all get old and then we can't hack it anymore. Is that it?
Sick Boy: Yeah.
Mark: That's your theory?
Sick Boy: Yeah. Beautifully fucking illustrated.
Posted by: Ganesh at October 13, 2008 12:37 PM
It's the most important line in every language.
Damn straight it is. And it's a great ice breaker.
Posted by: jM at October 13, 2008 10:53 AM
Especially if said person is the one wearing your pants...
Posted by: Shadows of Dakaron at October 13, 2008 12:40 PM
It's the most important line in every language.
Runnes up being "Where is the bathroom?", "One beer please", and "Do you have a condom?"
Posted by: Julie at October 13, 2008 12:43 PM
Aw nuts! I was just wondering yesterday when the new season would premiere. I hope Izzard at least gets more parts after doing this show.
Posted by: Olivia at October 13, 2008 12:59 PM
Oh, never mind, I really did see Leo D. one below.
Posted by: Eep at October 13, 2008 1:02 PM
Color me bummed.
Posted by: Ginger at October 13, 2008 2:44 PM
Julie, you forgot...
"What's in the box?"
Posted by: Shadows of Dakaron at October 13, 2008 3:47 PM
LOVE his stand-up. Watched most of the first season of this show...couldn't really get over either of their american accents...too bad british white trash isn't believable.
P.S. Do youuuu have a flag?!?
Posted by: VeinsRHiways at October 13, 2008 4:50 PM
There are plenty of equally important lines that should transcend language.
You're sitting in it now
If you get your hair wet, it'll never come out
No, no, no, that's just a heat rash...
Posted by: Peter G at October 13, 2008 6:52 PM
Oh bum. I liked that show.
Ah well
Help! I'm covered in bees!
Posted by: darwinfox at October 13, 2008 7:15 PM
Damn it! That's why I don't watch tv. They just piss me off getting to like some show and then yank it away. GRRR.
*cough* tigers
Posted by: trixie at October 13, 2008 11:33 PM
This show was original in so many ways, and between Eddie and Minnie and the fantastic kids, it was one of the best on television. So of course, it got low ratings and cancelled. Idiots.
Posted by: Cindy at October 14, 2008 8:25 AM
well fuck me sideways, why do shows like this die and "according to Jim" is in it's 7th season. I'll never get it.
In the spirit of Izzard bashing:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6rnhjcazfaE