William Shatner to Lead TV Series Based off Twitter User “Sh!t My Dad Says” - Blu-ray Forum

WyldeMan45 · 02-20-2010, 11:24 PM

I posted some info about this in my https://forum.blu-ray.com/television...n-arrival.html thread, but being a big fan of the Sh*tMyDadSays twitter, I can't see how the hell this will work as a show. For anybody who has even read the fantastic and hilarious lines from Sam, knows this could never work. Anybody else looking for some great one liners? Check out the official twitter for Sam........sh*tmydadsays

THR reports that William Shatner has signed on to star in the TV series adaptation of the popular Twitter account, Sh*tMyDadSays. The account was started by Justin Halpern who had moved back in with his parents and then tweeted the colorful and profane statements made by his 73-year-old father. I’ve read the feed but don’t find it funny. It’s an old guy cursing. It’s not even clever cursing or offensive observations.

But THR classifies the father as “larger-than-life” and Shatner has always been adept at playing those kinds of characters. With Shatner now attached, CBS has given the greenlight to a pilot. I still think this show is an awful idea, especially since A) it’s CBS so the cursing part is out already, and B) as much as I love How I Met Your Mother, CBS refuses to let its sitcoms give up the laugh track so essentially it sounds like they’re doing a shitty, half-assed remake of All in the Family.

Mumps · 02-22-2010, 02:09 PM

Ok, I have been following that Twitter feed for a long time, I love it. Whenever the guy posts more, it's a great laugh. I don't know how they could make a TV show out of it though... I mean, there isn't THAT much material to get from the Twitter feed, and although I do think there is enough to develop the Dad's character, and as much as I believe Shatner is the man for the job, the Dad is just too blunt, profane, and offensive for a family network... It would be great as say... a season of 5min episodes, that were aired on a network that allows that sort of language and outright offensiveness.

However, I applaud Shatner for going this far with it though. It's just such a silly idea that whenever the pilot airs, I will be in front of my TV watching!

Nerdkiller likes BD · 02-22-2010, 03:42 PM

OH MY GOD, why has Twitter just rose from the ranks and gotten to this state for no real reason? Why? Just why? Not saying that the show will be bad but seeing the pointless social networking site gotten this far after its popularity skyrocketed over the last year just baffles me.

Galactus · 02-22-2010, 03:47 PM

"Don't mess with him...Trust me, you don't **** with a man that sleeps next to a woman he never screws. They're unpredictable."

WyldeMan45 · 02-22-2010, 07:39 PM

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Originally Posted by Blu Blood

"Don't mess with him...Trust me, you don't **** with a man that sleeps next to a woman he never screws. They're unpredictable."

My favorite is the one in my sig, lol. But seriously CBS refuses to ditch the laugh track, there is nothing more annoying than a laugh track. It ruined Two and a Half Men for me, I just can't enjoy anything that tells me whats supposed to be funny.

plong · 02-26-2010, 06:55 PM

I didn't know that was a Twitter account, but I've friended the facebook page. I'll be interested to see what they do with it...

Astrakan · 02-26-2010, 07:22 PM

To those of you wondering how they can make a show based on that Twitter feed: Did you ever watch Seinfeld?

Almost every one of those tweets could be turned into a 22-minute sitcom episode, with the plot centered around giving the main Shatner a reason to say the line in question.

WyldeMan45 · 04-17-2010, 06:44 PM

Not only is this on my most hated comedy sitcom network CBS, which I refuse to watch due to the laugh tracks but the title of the show is now..........."Bleep My Dad Says" As Comic Book Guy would say WORST TITLE EVER.

fatediesel · 07-29-2010, 08:49 PM

CBS has admitted the pilot to this show sucks, so they have replaced the show's lead Ryan Devlin with Jonathon Sadowski and are going to reshoot most of the pilot. It's interesting that they're replacing Devlin since I just saw a promo for the show Monday that featured Devlin. CBS compared the show to The Big Bang Theory, which also featured a massive overhaul and recasting after the original pilot. I still have very low hopes for this show, although it can't be as bad as it's time slot counterpoint at NBC, Outsourced.

WyldeMan45 · 07-29-2010, 09:49 PM

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Originally Posted by fatediesel

CBS has admitted the pilot to this show sucks, so they have replaced the show's lead Ryan Devlin with Jonathon Sadowski and are going to reshoot most of the pilot. It's interesting that they're replacing Devlin since I just saw a promo for the show Monday that featured Devlin. CBS compared the show to The Big Bang Theory, which also featured a massive overhaul and recasting after the original pilot. I still have very low hopes for this show, although it can't be as bad as it's time slot counterpoint at NBC, Outsourced.

The entire concept for this show sucks, the name is horrendous. They said to pronounce it "Bleep My Dad Says" seriously wtf kind of shitty title is that? The twitter account is funny and filled with vulgarity and profanity so CBS the clean cut cookie cutter network backing this show gives me zero faith whatsoever in making this work. The only thing I have ever seen this new lead Sadowski in was the episode of Chuck where he played Laszlo, the other nerd that Chuck befriended and had to set up. It's the episode where Sarah dressed as Leia.

WyldeMan45 · 07-30-2010, 07:12 PM

They could have atleast called it Shat My Dad Says, considering who the lead is after all.

William Shatner: CBS should call my show …

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A critic at press tour to William Shatner, here for his upcoming CBS sitcom "$#*! My Dad Says": "With your old-fashioned sensibilities, wouldn't you love for them to change the title?"

Shatner: "Do you know what I wish? I wish they would call it 'Shit [My Dad Says]' (critics clapping). I've got grandchildren. I brought up three girls. They've all got kids. Okay? And you say 'Boopy doo-doo, you've got to make poo-poo. Come on. Make poo-poo in the toilet.' Eventually, 'poo-poo' becomes 'shit.' 'Go take a shit, and you'll feel better.' You say that to your kids. The word 'shit' is around us. It isn't a terrible term. It's a natural function. Why are we pus*yfooting?"

Source

fatediesel · 08-10-2010, 01:30 PM

It's kind of odd that they're still showing Ryan Devlin in the $#*! My Dad Says promos. I was watching The Big Bang Theory and saw a preview for the show and Devlin was still prominently featured. The show starts in a month and a half and they don't have footage with the new son? This show looks awful and the original pilot was supposedly horrible (CBS admitted it) but I fear this show could make it because of it's strong lead-in and fairly weak competition (Outsourced, Bones, My Generation).

Gamma_Winstead · 08-10-2010, 03:03 PM

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Originally Posted by fatediesel

It's kind of odd that they're still showing Ryan Devlin in the $#*! My Dad Says promos. I was watching The Big Bang Theory and saw a preview for the show and Devlin was still prominently featured. The show starts in a month and a half and they don't have footage with the new son? This show looks awful and the original pilot was supposedly horrible (CBS admitted it) but I fear this show could make it because of it's strong lead-in and fairly weak competition (Outsourced, Bones, My Generation).

Bones is the strongest show that night (in the time period). It's not weak. TBBT will do better obviously. But 30 Rock is at 8:30 not Outsourced.

fatediesel · 08-10-2010, 03:21 PM

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Originally Posted by gamma626

Bones is the strongest show that night (in the time period). It's not weak. TBBT will do better obviously. But 30 Rock is at 8:30 not Outsourced.

That's right, I forgot 30 Rock had been moved, although it's not exactly a rating juggernaut. Bones has always been a solid performer but it has a different demographic than Sh!t My Dad Says. Bones definitely is not weak, I was referring to the time slot in general as fairly weak, because the NBC shows don't get huge ratings and ABC is trying a new show (My Generation) in that slot and there's no way of knowing how well it will do, although it hasn't gotten much buzz.

perdition · 08-10-2010, 04:41 PM

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Originally Posted by WyldeMan45

The entire concept for this show sucks, the name is horrendous. They said to pronounce it "Bleep My Dad Says" seriously wtf kind of shitty title is that? The twitter account is funny and filled with vulgarity and profanity so CBS the clean cut cookie cutter network backing this show gives me zero faith whatsoever in making this work.

I was reading the twitter today, and if anything the vulgarity in every "tweet" got so over the top it was annoying.

WyldeMan45 · 09-22-2010, 10:46 PM

This is classic. CBS has issued a letter to viewers struggling to record "$#*! My Dad Says" with their DVRs.

The release comes after The Live Feed's post on the matter, which noted most video recorders have no way to type "$#*!" into their search fields.

Here's the letter:

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Dear Valued Viewer,

We have a new show premiering this Thursday at 8:30 PM, ET/PT, called $#*! MY DAD SAYS. It's a unique title for a unique show based on a very popular Twitter feed. In fact, the title of the show is so sophisticated that it's perplexing some DVR search functions that can't read some symbols.

Obviously, our first choice is that you always watch everything on CBS live; however, we also consider the DVR our friend, providing more opportunities for you to watch our programs amidst your very busy lives.

If you'd like to record $#*! MY DAD SAYS from your DVR, we recommend activating the "record" function by going directly through the program guide on your cable or satellite system. Our research shows most viewers record in this method; but, if you're one of the few who have had issues with the DVR search function for this show, this alternative offers an easy solution.

$#*! MY DAD SAYS premieres this Thursday, Sept. 23 at 8:30 PM, ET/PT, immediately following THE BIG BANG THEORY (which has no search function issues whatsoever).

Warmest regards,

CBS

Gamma_Winstead · 09-24-2010, 12:57 AM

This show was so hilariously bad it rocked. My series recording has been set.

Oh man... So awesome.

WyldeMan45 · 09-24-2010, 01:52 AM

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Originally Posted by gamma626

This show was so hilariously bad it rocked. My series recording has been set.

Oh man... So awesome.

No way..................seriously? I haven't watched it and don't plan to, but seriously?

detective392 · 09-24-2010, 01:57 AM

I'm going to give it one or two more episodes before I make up my mind. I kinda felt some of the things he said were forced and he had to say something for anything that someone said. Also some parts I found to be just unfunny like his brothers wife I thought she was annoying.

Gamma_Winstead · 09-24-2010, 02:05 AM

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Originally Posted by WyldeMan45

No way..................seriously? I haven't watched it and don't plan to, but seriously?

yeah, it's so bad it's funny.

02-20-2010, 11:24 PM	#1
WyldeMan45 Banned Member since:Oct 2008 Location:Western Washington Blu-ray collection:49 Trading Score:15	William Shatner to Lead TV Series Based off Twitter User “Sh!t My Dad Says” I posted some info about this in my https://forum.blu-ray.com/television...n-arrival.html thread, but being a big fan of the ShtMyDadSays twitter, I can't see how the hell this will work as a show. For anybody who has even read the fantastic and hilarious lines from Sam, knows this could never work. Anybody else looking for some great one liners? Check out the official twitter for Sam........shtmydadsays THR reports that William Shatner has signed on to star in the TV series adaptation of the popular Twitter account, Sh*tMyDadSays. The account was started by Justin Halpern who had moved back in with his parents and then tweeted the colorful and profane statements made by his 73-year-old father. I’ve read the feed but don’t find it funny. It’s an old guy cursing. It’s not even clever cursing or offensive observations. But THR classifies the father as “larger-than-life” and Shatner has always been adept at playing those kinds of characters. With Shatner now attached, CBS has given the greenlight to a pilot. I still think this show is an awful idea, especially since A) it’s CBS so the cursing part is out already, and B) as much as I love How I Met Your Mother, CBS refuses to let its sitcoms give up the laugh track so essentially it sounds like they’re doing a shitty, half-assed remake of All in the Family.

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02-22-2010, 02:09 PM	#2
Mumps Active Member Member since:Oct 2009	Ok, I have been following that Twitter feed for a long time, I love it. Whenever the guy posts more, it's a great laugh. I don't know how they could make a TV show out of it though... I mean, there isn't THAT much material to get from the Twitter feed, and although I do think there is enough to develop the Dad's character, and as much as I believe Shatner is the man for the job, the Dad is just too blunt, profane, and offensive for a family network... It would be great as say... a season of 5min episodes, that were aired on a network that allows that sort of language and outright offensiveness. However, I applaud Shatner for going this far with it though. It's just such a silly idea that whenever the pilot airs, I will be in front of my TV watching!

02-22-2010, 03:42 PM	#3
Nerdkiller likes BD Blu-ray Knight Top contributor Member since:Jan 2008 Location:Wrestling in Ireland. PSNetwork: Nerdkiller316PSN Nerds beaten up: Loads 4K collection:75 Blu-ray collection:880 Trading Score:1	OH MY GOD, why has Twitter just rose from the ranks and gotten to this state for no real reason? Why? Just why? Not saying that the show will be bad but seeing the pointless social networking site gotten this far after its popularity skyrocketed over the last year just baffles me.

02-22-2010, 03:47 PM	#4
Galactus Blu-ray Knight Member since:Jan 2008 Location:Pillars of Creation Blu-ray collection:60 Trading Score:31	"Don't mess with him...Trust me, you don't **** with a man that sleeps next to a woman he never screws. They're unpredictable."

02-26-2010, 06:55 PM	#6
plong Junior Member Member since:Feb 2010	I didn't know that was a Twitter account, but I've friended the facebook page. I'll be interested to see what they do with it...

02-26-2010, 07:22 PM	#7
Astrakan Senior Member Top contributor Member since:Oct 2008 Location:Toronto, ON Blu-ray collection:164 Trading Score:6	To those of you wondering how they can make a show based on that Twitter feed: Did you ever watch Seinfeld? Almost every one of those tweets could be turned into a 22-minute sitcom episode, with the plot centered around giving the main Shatner a reason to say the line in question.

04-17-2010, 06:44 PM	#8
WyldeMan45 Banned Member since:Oct 2008 Location:Western Washington Blu-ray collection:49 Trading Score:15	Not only is this on my most hated comedy sitcom network CBS, which I refuse to watch due to the laugh tracks but the title of the show is now..........."Bleep My Dad Says" As Comic Book Guy would say WORST TITLE EVER.

07-29-2010, 08:49 PM	#9
fatediesel Blu-ray Count Member since:Nov 2007 Location:Iowa Blu-ray collection:410 Trading Score:47	CBS has admitted the pilot to this show sucks, so they have replaced the show's lead Ryan Devlin with Jonathon Sadowski and are going to reshoot most of the pilot. It's interesting that they're replacing Devlin since I just saw a promo for the show Monday that featured Devlin. CBS compared the show to The Big Bang Theory, which also featured a massive overhaul and recasting after the original pilot. I still have very low hopes for this show, although it can't be as bad as it's time slot counterpoint at NBC, Outsourced.

08-10-2010, 01:30 PM	#12
fatediesel Blu-ray Count Member since:Nov 2007 Location:Iowa Blu-ray collection:410 Trading Score:47	It's kind of odd that they're still showing Ryan Devlin in the $#*! My Dad Says promos. I was watching The Big Bang Theory and saw a preview for the show and Devlin was still prominently featured. The show starts in a month and a half and they don't have footage with the new son? This show looks awful and the original pilot was supposedly horrible (CBS admitted it) but I fear this show could make it because of it's strong lead-in and fairly weak competition (Outsourced, Bones, My Generation).

09-24-2010, 12:57 AM	#17
Gamma_Winstead Blu-ray Prince Top contributor Member since:Jul 2007 Location:U.S.G. Ishimura 4K collection:118 Blu-ray collection:764 Blu-ray reviews: 36 Trading Score:6	This show was so hilariously bad it rocked. My series recording has been set. Oh man... So awesome.

09-24-2010, 01:57 AM	#19
detective392 Blu-ray Baron Top contributor Member since:Jul 2008 Location:Champlin, MN Home Theater Gallery:3 Blu-ray collection:439 DVD collection:293 Blu-ray reviews:21	I'm going to give it one or two more episodes before I make up my mind. I kinda felt some of the things he said were forced and he had to say something for anything that someone said. Also some parts I found to be just unfunny like his brothers wife I thought she was annoying.

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