linclink Posted April 3, 2014 Share Posted April 3, 2014 Unless Maya Rudolph is coincidentally appearing on Parks and Rec as well, I think you are referring to Portlandia, which is on this Thursday, 4/4 on IFC. I know. . . it's hard to keep up with Jeff's myriad TV guest shots!Actually it's Thursday 4/3, tonight...Wilco posted about it on the facebook page today..."Look for special guest Jeff Tweedy on tonight’s episode of Portlandia. Independent Film Channel, 10/9 Central.""Fred has an idea for a music documentary. Peter is reunited with his old band, The Bahama Knights, and his ex-wife is lead singer. Trudy and Craig produce a song. Carrie and Fred go home after a concert. Guest starring Maya Rudolph, Tuck & Patti and Jeff Tweedy."http://www.ifc.com/shows/portlandia/episodes/season-4/bahama-knights Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Jcamp Posted April 3, 2014 Share Posted April 3, 2014 Thanks for all the updates. I've got the Bahama Knights episode cued up and ready to record. This ought to be great!! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Magnetized Posted April 4, 2014 Share Posted April 4, 2014 Well, that was definitely cute. But I want more! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Sunshine Posted April 4, 2014 Share Posted April 4, 2014 This was the 1st time I've ever watched Portlandia...... this will probably get me banned .... but that show is horrible, Fred Armisen is terrible and NOT funny. The Tweedy bit was awesome but its a testament to my being a fan girl that I sat through that crap. I see FA learned his lesson, put the good stuff on at the end so people have to sit through the crap, unlike SNL wher they blow their load in the 1st 10 minutes and people only stay on for the musical act if they're into it. I'm sure Parks and Rec will be way better. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Magnetized Posted April 4, 2014 Share Posted April 4, 2014 This was the 1st time I've ever watched Portlandia...... this will probably get me banned .... but that show is horrible, Fred Armisen is terrible and NOT funny. The Tweedy bit was awesome but its a testament to my being a fan girl that I sat through that crap. I see FA learned his lesson, put the good stuff on at the end so people have to sit through the crap, unlike SNL wher they blow their load in the 1st 10 minutes and people only stay on for the musical act if they're into it. I'm sure Parks and Rec will be way better. Oh, I couldn't disagree more about Portlandia. It's one of my favorite things on TV. Actually I don't think this was one of the strongest episodes, but when it's clicking on all cylinders I think it's just brilliant. You should really try at least one more episode, and if you don't like it after that, then maybe it's just not for you. Their kind of humor is very quirky and maybe it's also an acquired taste. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Sunshine Posted April 4, 2014 Share Posted April 4, 2014 You've seen me rant on facebook over my distaste of Fred A. Ima let this one go. Now if JT would show up on GOT as a Stark or Wildling, that would be something!!! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Magnetized Posted April 4, 2014 Share Posted April 4, 2014 You've seen me rant on facebook over my distaste of Fred A. Ima let this one go. Ahh, I wasn't aware there was a history. OK, then, you've given him a chance. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
nalafej Posted April 4, 2014 Author Share Posted April 4, 2014 You've seen me rant on facebook over my distaste of Fred A. Ima let this one go. Now if JT would show up on GOT as a Stark or Wildling, that would be something!!! What did you think of Fred's performance in I'm Trying to Break Your Heart? Curious how far the hatred goes... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Sir Stewart Posted April 4, 2014 Share Posted April 4, 2014 This was the 1st time I've ever watched Portlandia...... this will probably get me banned .... but that show is horrible, Fred Armisen is terrible and NOT funny. The Tweedy bit was awesome but its a testament to my being a fan girl that I sat through that crap. I see FA learned his lesson, put the good stuff on at the end so people have to sit through the crap, unlike SNL wher they blow their load in the 1st 10 minutes and people only stay on for the musical act if they're into it. I'm sure Parks and Rec will be way better. No. To get banned, you have to suggest that a thread featuring people speculating on the health of a member of Wilco's immediate family is in poor taste. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
calvino Posted April 4, 2014 Share Posted April 4, 2014 No. To get banned, you have to suggest that a thread featuring people speculating on the health of a member of Wilco's immediate family is in poor taste.So that's what happen - jeez. I never watched Portlandia, though I enjoy Fred A. and Brownstein -- Parks has been great this season again, this recent Prom episode might have been a good fit for Tweedy. Look forward to his appearance. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Magnetized Posted April 4, 2014 Share Posted April 4, 2014 What did you think of Fred's performance in I'm Trying to Break Your Heart? Curious how far the hatred goes...I've always wondered if that bit in IATTBYH, where Jeff and Fred are talking about their stock options and swimming pools, is actually taken seriously by anybody. I've heard another Wilco fan saying they hated Fred Armisen in IATTBYH and I wondered if it was that part. I mean, Fred just appears briefly as Fericito (sp?) and then in that bit where they appear to be talking like two douchebags, which is clearly satirical. Maybe it's the same thing as people who want to cancel Colbert for being a racist. Irony, people! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
smells like flowers Posted April 5, 2014 Share Posted April 5, 2014 I've always wondered if that bit in IATTBYH, where Jeff and Fred are talking about their stock options and swimming pools, is actually taken seriously by anybody. I've heard another Wilco fan saying they hated Fred Armisen in IATTBYH and I wondered if it was that part. I love the part where they're talking about New York (New Jork) and Fred sings "I've got a reservation." So, so funny! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Sunshine Posted April 6, 2014 Share Posted April 6, 2014 dumbest part of the movie. that's where it started for me I think. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Shakespeare In The Alley Posted April 6, 2014 Share Posted April 6, 2014 dumbest part of the movie.yup. never understood why that made the cut in an otherwise great documentary from all the portlandia ive seen it ranges from terrible to mediocre and i wish carrie would quit wasting her time on it and get back to music Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Magnetized Posted April 6, 2014 Share Posted April 6, 2014 Who would have ever guessed that Portlandia and Fred Armisen would be so polarizing? I doubt this will change anyone's mind, but I dug up this old Artist on Artist video from a long time ago. Jeff is looking particularly fetching with those gigantic pit stains. I think you may have to sign into Myspace to view this. https://myspace.com/artistonartist/video/artist-on-artist-fred-armisen-jeff-tweedy/3425517 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Heart full of holes Posted April 11, 2014 Share Posted April 11, 2014 Chop chop chop kick > beep beep Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Analogman Posted April 11, 2014 Share Posted April 11, 2014 He was on the Parks and Recreation episode tonight. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
-seven Posted April 11, 2014 Share Posted April 11, 2014 The Parks & Rec thing wasn't funny at all really. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Sunshine Posted April 11, 2014 Share Posted April 11, 2014 that was funny! and Wade Garrett! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Hixter Posted April 11, 2014 Share Posted April 11, 2014 Mr. Tweedy has shown himself to be a funny guy, but this was rather flat and uninteresting. He could probably improvise something much funnier. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
tongue-tied Posted April 11, 2014 Share Posted April 11, 2014 Great episode. Jeff's bit was funny. Not as funny as the owl landing on Sam Elliott's arm, but few things are. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
kidsmoke Posted April 11, 2014 Share Posted April 11, 2014 I loved it. Jeff's deadpan delivery was so believable, and watching him being urged to sing along (and obliging) cracked me up. Good one, Jeff! Loved it. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
-seven Posted April 11, 2014 Share Posted April 11, 2014 Mr. Tweedy has shown himself to be a funny guy, but this was rather flat and uninteresting. He could probably improvise something much funnier. Agree. He's funnier by himself on stage than the Parks & Rec writers. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Albert Tatlock Posted April 12, 2014 Share Posted April 12, 2014 Can anyone point me at the clip on video anywhere i.e. like someone did with the Portlandia appearance? The one I found somewhere (Stereogum?) was for Colonials only. Ta. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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