Charlie Spleen to star in new sitcom set in a hospital entitled “Yes, I Can-Sir.”
While most actors are all talk, Mr. Spleen is a real liver. As Jet magazine enthused, “Mr. Spleen is a real gas, urine for a treat with this one, there is no bladder white guy on TV.”
We couldn’t agree more, in each scene he’s coiled like a cobra, so intestine. He’s the king of pop culture, he’s so hip, that in every scene he kicks As(s)hton’s keyster off the screen. Without a gout, there’s no more a-b(i)le comedian in show business.
Here’s some food for thought, in an interview for TV Tube magazine Mr. Spleen offers this little nugget, “for me comedic timing is very alimentary,” he told Tube, “and instinktual. In a fast paced sitcom, every line must end with an exclamation point not a semi-colon.”
Later in the interview he talked about the creative process and working with writers. “It doesn’t take me long to digest a script or break down the material of a gifted writer.” After just our second rehearsal I said to H. (Harry Wilson producer), “it all boils down to great preparation H., if you’re well prepared there are no bumps in the road and everything comes out easy. End of story.” Charlie did add that since the writers on this program write such “funny s**t”, it just makes his job that much easier.
Charlie has starred in sitcoms with some of the longest and most successful runs in TV history. On a recent visit to the set I saw Mr. Spleen, flush with the excitement of working again, talking of how comedy was in his blood. All in all Spleen appeared to be in good humor, which gives us every indication that the current King of TV comedy can remain on the throne for another satisfying long run.
Not to be a stool pigeon, but with old pros like Mr. Spleen around, young aspiring comedic actors should realize that there could be quite a log jam ahead before they get their opportunity. The passing of the crown may not happen for another decade, but most viewers will probably join me in saying “long live the king”.
Editors note: I’m generally not fond of pee-pee ca-ca type of humor, but couldn’t resist. Most people miss at least one of the word play/puns. The one most missed is contained in the first line (hint: medical show).
Jim Guido
Kurt Vonnegut, Jr.: “Maturity is a bitter disappointment for which no remedy exists, unless laughter can be said to remedy anything.”