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The Two Corey's on A&E

post #1 of 51
7/31/07 at 2:12pm
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Usually I cannot watch these crappy celebrity reality shows, but I have to admit that I am quite intrigued with this one as I was a HUGE Corey's fan growing up.

http://www.aetv.com/the-two-coreys/

I missed the first episode, but I have my tivo set to record again.
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post #2 of 51
7/31/07 at 2:50pm

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I'm just like you, I don't like these shows in general, but this one looked interesting. We watched the first episode and about half of the second, and my wife stopped it and said her curiosity was satisfied. It wasn't bad, we just got the info we needed and didn't feel like we have continue on.
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post #3 of 51
7/31/07 at 4:33pm

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I'm not here to break down the validity of most reality shows, because I love 'em, but right off the bat this has been described as "half improv/half reality."

Anyone wanna guess what was made up?

This is the show of the summer for me.

Ryan
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post #4 of 51
7/31/07 at 4:41pm

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I watched. It is watchable, I guess.

But this whole new trend of scripted reality shows like this, THE HOGAN FAMILY, SIMPLE LIFE, etc is very bothersome. Basically because it assumes the audience is made up of idiots who will believe the situations.

THE COREYS had some good moments, and I actually like Haim on the show, but much of it just got too scripted for its own good.
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post #5 of 51
8/1/07 at 7:00am

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I enjoyed it - especially in comparison to Scott Baio who actually manages to be less interesting/likeable than most of the people I knew in high school.
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post #6 of 51
8/1/07 at 10:16am

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I wonder why this is the first time the Coreys have attempted television. (Or maybe they have auditioned for TV shows but were rejected?)

Feldman, as opposed to Haim, hasn't changed much physically. Both have their unique personalities and, frankly, I think either of them could have worked well in an ensemble cast.

I haven't caught this yet, but I will catch it eventually.
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post #7 of 51
8/1/07 at 10:42am

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Originally Posted by buttmunker
I wonder why this is the first time the Coreys have attempted television. (Or maybe they have auditioned for TV shows but were rejected?)

Feldman, as opposed to Haim, hasn't changed much physically. Both have their unique personalities and, frankly, I think either of them could have worked well in an ensemble cast.

I haven't caught this yet, but I will catch it eventually.

Actually, Feldman's tried to keep working over the years. I know he was on an NBC show called, Nerds, or the like about a Bill Gates type and the people who work with him. He also was in the inaugural Surreal Life.

Haim, on the other hand, had big problems with drugs and at one point, I believe, tried, unsuccessfully to sell his hair on EBay.
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post #8 of 51
8/1/07 at 12:44pm

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Haim, on the other hand, had big problems with drugs and at one point, I believe, tried, unsuccessfully to sell his hair on EBay.
I could be wrong but I thought it was his molar. Somehow that's much more sad than trying to sell your own hair.
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post #9 of 51
8/1/07 at 4:32pm

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I think Feldman's show was DWEEBS? It was actually pretty funny, but didn't last long. And Haim had an early TV show, with Burt Young, before he was part of the Coreys.
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post #10 of 51
8/1/07 at 7:25pm
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Apparently, Haim is trying to sell his art online, but he hasn't been that successful at it.

Feldman had a music career (if you can call it that) for a while, but it fizzled out and he has been doing B films and reality tv since.
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post #11 of 51
8/2/07 at 6:14am

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Saw the first episode. I thought this show was living proof of why most "reality" TV looks better on paper than it does in "reality". The whole thing just seemed scripted to me. And ever since seeing him on 'The Surreal Life', I thought Corey Feldman was the most annoying human being on the planet. Who knew Haim could actually top him.
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post #12 of 51
8/2/07 at 6:20am

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I always figured Haim would be excellent as the annoying, inconsiderate neighbor next door "character" (I don't think he would have to act very much to be convincing). I'm surprised that the option wasn't presented in all the years Haim has been out of work.
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post #13 of 51
8/2/07 at 7:19am

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I have reached that point in my life where I critically weigh how I am going to waste my remaining time.

This show did not pass the test.
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post #14 of 51
8/2/07 at 11:28am

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I could be wrong but I thought it was his molar. Somehow that's much more sad than trying to sell your own hair.

You're probably right - I remember watching a E-True Hollywood Story type show that mentioned both hair and teeth a long while ago, but didn't trust my memory so I just put hair. And you're right - trying to sell a tooth is much sadder, but either are gross, in my opinion.

And while I've been temped to watch an episode or two I've resisted; even moreso now that I read here that it's partly scripted. That, to me, makes it worse than a show that's fully-scripted.
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post #15 of 51
8/2/07 at 12:13pm

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Correct me if I'm wrong, but a celebrity is a celebrity - why resort to selling teeth or hair when you can simply do a drawing and sell it for big bucks? Could be a simple comic strip, and someone on Ebay would say, "hey! I can own Corey Haim's little comic strip!" Wouldn't that be worth something?

Heck, Haim could even record his voice or videotape himself doing goofy things. Surely that kind of stuff, if you were once famous, could bring in as much as...say...$500.00?!
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post #16 of 51
8/6/07 at 6:24am

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I caught a few episodes last night. The only comment I have is that Haim is so completely un-likable that I don't know how Feldman and Leech can put up with him for weeks.

The only good thing I can say about Haim is that he is right about Leech (Feldman's Wife). She should not be trying to be one of the stars. She was really getting on my nerves. I am not really sure why she comes across as being such a witch with a "b". I am sure it was just the way it was edited/written. But like she said, first impressions are very important. Hers was not so good for me.
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post #17 of 51
8/6/07 at 11:13am
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I caught the two episodes last night and I was really bored. My biggest pet peeve about shows like this, is that they show the same scenes over and over. Why do reality shows do that. They end a scene and then come back from break showing the same scene again.

Honeslty, I thought the show was just dumb and not very interesting at all.
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post #18 of 51
8/10/07 at 7:03am

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Same as most of you, I'm not too crazy about these so called reality shows but I really liked the Coreys growing up in the 80's, being almost the same age (I'm a couple of years younger than they are) so I'm giving this one a try.

Who knew Feldman would turn out to be the responsible guy he seems to be now and a neat-freak as well. I expected Haim to be annoying so I wasn't surprised to see that he really is that way.

The one episode with the 20th Anniversary of The Lost Boys (TLB) was interesting. I felt really, really bad about Haim because he saw TLB sequel as his comeback and when Feldman told him that Warner Bros was doing a sequel without them and Haim broke down and started crying, that really got to me for some reason. I mean, I understand that most of what happened in life to him is his own fault but I also believe in second chances and he should be entitled to have one. I'm not sure if it'll happen though.

What do you guys think?
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post #19 of 51
8/11/07 at 7:27am

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The one episode with the 20th Anniversary of The Lost Boys (TLB) was interesting. I felt really, really bad about Haim because he saw TLB sequel as his comeback and when Feldman told him that Warner Bros was doing a sequel without them and Haim broke down and started crying, that really got to me for some reason. I mean, I understand that most of what happened in life to him is his own fault but I also believe in second chances and he should be entitled to have one. I'm not sure if it'll happen though.

What do you guys think?

I can say I was relieved not to have to hear any more of Haim's insane ideas for a Lost Boys sequel. Haha. That was hilarious. It actually sounded like he thought they could write a script, call up Schumacher, and then BAM! Green light!

But, I could cry, too, knowing they are going to churn out a more-than-likely crap direct to video sequel.

Still, as others have mentioned, the show seems scripted. If even 25% of it is "real", I'd be surprised. Haim might be able to act - although, "Lucas" is the only evidence I can think of.... and it is funny how well Feldman comes off. It's a far cry from his "Surreal Life" portrayal.
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post #20 of 51
8/20/07 at 6:18am

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I have to say it again. Haim is a meat wad. In last night's episodes, he was even more of a jerk than usual.

Feldman should get an award for putting up with this guy and actually trying to help him.

I can't feel any sympathy for Haim at all. He can't even count past 2. He is a slob and has no respect for others property or space. The only reason I am watching now is the slim hope he will go over the edge again. Wouldn't want to miss that train wreck.

The poor, cute, British girl (Joe) shouldn't even be in the same room with the likes of him.
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post #21 of 51
8/20/07 at 7:18pm

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If the film has a script then I'm sure Haim is being built up as the "slob/jerk" ala The Odd Couple so I don't hold it against him too much since it might not even be the real him. In previous interviews it was always Feldman who came out the jerk but they couldn't really do that for this show.

As for the show itself, it's not bad but it's not too good either. I enjoy both actors so seeing them working again is better than nothing.
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post #22 of 51
8/21/07 at 5:47am

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is this show "On Demand," for those who missed it?
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post #23 of 51
8/21/07 at 7:29am

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This week's episode I found to be way too scripted. I can forgive the show for playing around with situations only up to a point. But this was SIMPLE LIFE poorly written. It got to be painful to watch.
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post #24 of 51
8/30/07 at 2:41pm

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So did you guys watch the meltdown during the last episode? It was actually pretty good.

"Don't call my wife a f...ing bitch!!!"
"You really wanna do this? I will knock you out kid!"

Do you guys think that kitchen "fight" was scripted?
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post #25 of 51
8/31/07 at 7:29am

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I think the show is terrible because it is way too scripted (it's shot in Canada... it's not even their own house!) but as a Coreys fan I watch it anyway.
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post #26 of 51
8/31/07 at 7:31am

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Looking at the house Feldman lives in, I wouldn't think he could afford it. Nice to know its a "set location." Confirms my suspicions that The Coreys are broke.
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post #27 of 51
8/31/07 at 7:54am

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Oh really? I did not know that. Here I thought Feldman was doing really well with his residuals. I mean, how many people are still buying "Stand By Me", "The Lost Boys" and the couple of "Friday The 13th" he was in?

Wow, so this show is REALLY scripted then.
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post #28 of 51
8/31/07 at 7:56am

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They wish they received continued residuals from their hit films; alas, that is not the case, which is why they're so bad off.

If they did receive residuals, there never would have been a problem. No, the producers I think get all the residuals.
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post #29 of 51
8/31/07 at 8:03am

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Are residuals for actors a recent concept not used back then when those guys were red hot?

I thought every actor got some sort of residual deal, however minimal it is.
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post #30 of 51
11/8/07 at 7:12am

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I'm watching the show now on A&E On Demand, and it isn't terrible. The wife, despite her bodacious set of ta-ta's, is a drag on the Corey's good time.

I read somewhere that the two Coreys aren't speaking to one another, now that the 1st season is wrapped up. Does this mean there will be no 2nd Season? Does anyone know if the show will continue?
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