Get Ready to Party Down with PARTY DOWN
March 20, 2009 by Kath Skerry
Oh no…..
This day got completely away from me. Here it is quitting time and I totes forgot to remind you to check out PARTY DOWN tonight on Starz. Don’t have Starz? Well it’s a free weekend so most likely you do.
I’m a big fan of this show and not only because it was created by VERONICA MARS creator Rob Thomas or because it has so many Veronica Mars cameos that you’ll think you’ve been sent back to Neptune. Or because it’s co-written by the utterly fabulous Paul Rudd. Nope, it’s just a damn funny show.
PARTY DOWN is a one camera comedy centered around wannabe actors who are working for a catering company as they await their big break. Ken Marino plays the head honcho in charge whose life seems to revolved around catering the perfect party. His minions just care about getting paid.
I’ve seen the first few episodes, and while I wasn’t hit over the head with the funny at first, by the end of third episode I was madly in love. And believe me it had nothing to do with the full frontal of Enrico Colantoni. Oh yes, Papa Mars in all his glory. I’m telling you know because I wish someone had prepared me.
Look for more MARS friends to be partying down throughout the season include Ms. Mars herself, Kristen Bell and her one true love – Logan Echolls…um, I mean Jason Dohring. Sadly I don’t think we’ll see the two of them in the same episode, but with Ryan Hansen (who played Dick Casablancas) as a permanent cast member, I’m sure will be thinking fondly back on yesteryear.
And I suppose it’s worth saying that you can completely enjoy the show even if you’ve never seen Veronica Mars. I promise. I’m just getting caught up in nostalgia.
Check out a few clips. Come back tomorrow and tell me what you thought.
Kyle discusses the perks of the job with Henry. Find out what these are when Party Down premieres on Starz, Friday March 20th at 10:30p (E/P).
Ron scolds Constance for eating on the job. What does he make her do? Find out when Party Down premieres on Starz, Friday March 20th at 10:30p (E/P).
Ron recites the Party Down motto. Find out what the host thinks when Party Down premieres on Starz, Friday March 20 at 10:30p (E/P).
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I just watched the pilot online (I haven’t been able to find it on cable here in Canada), but wow – love it already. It was funny from start to finish (“More pool for me, f*ckos!!”). Enrico Colantoni – holy cow!! I didn’t read this post before watching so I was not sufficiently warned. Hilarious.
I love the permanent cast too; Lizzly Caplan’s character is great; I loved that she kept forgetting Henry’s name. Name forgetfulness is a trait I completely relate to, unfortunately. Ryan Hansen, Martin Starr, Ken Marino, Jane Lynch…so much to adore. Plus the fact that Paul Rudd is a writer and it was directed by the very funny and twisted (“It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia”) Fred Savage – there’s nothing not to like. I’m in.
Was talking with my friend last night, and Rob Thomas used to be his journalism teacher. I, of course, told him that he needs to come read your blog.
Wow, in the first clip, isn’t that the stripper from past episodes of the Office?