Method Man urges people to not watch his show

[Billy Castillo]

Method Man Frustrated With His TV Sitcom

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LOS ANGELES - Method Man says he's unhappy with Fox for squeezing the "ghetto" out of his new sitcom.

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"This is frustrating for me, and it's not turning out for me as expected," said the rapper-actor, who is co-star and executive producer of the network's comedy series "Method & Red."

"I'm trying to keep this show ghetto, and there's a way for it to be both ghetto and intelligent," he said. "But it's not going that way."

In the show, Method Man and fellow rapper Redman play two hugely successful hip-hop stars who move into an affluent, predominantly white gated community in the suburbs.

The comedy drew more than 8 million viewers in its debut Wednesday, but that didn't minimize Method Man's dissatisfaction. He told the Los Angeles Times the series has veered from his original vision because some executives or writers tried too hard to appeal to "Middle America" with "lame jokes."

"I know what I wanted this show to be, but there's been too much compromise on our side and not enough on their side," he said. He didn't know the series would have a laugh track, he said, adding, "This show doesn't need it."

Fox executives declined comment to the Times.

While the two stars share top billing, Method Man said they don't have enough control over content. He fears the show could potentially alienate their core hip-hop fans.

"I'm not Hollywood," he said. "In hip-hop, we didn't have to buck our teeth or do anything wrong to get an audience. We weren't trying to please the crowd. The audience came to us, buying our records. If we're allowed to do what we do, the audience will come. As for me, I'll pass."

So...it's not just me then.

Edited June 19, 2004 by Billy Castillo

[Media 2.0]

Hmm..that's fairly surprising. I know I for one actually liked the show though.

[TGC]

He just got a ton more people to watch his new show. He is "upset" about it, creates more buzz, and people watch. Smart man.

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[*RDB*]

I know I didn't like it just because of the Flintsones "canned laughter".. it's a huge turn off for a TV show now if you ain't taped in front of Live Studio or reality based now adays.

[Hellfire]

i really didnt think it was that bad. I actually kinda liked it. Its true that there isnt much of a ghetto style but its still pretty funny.

[Ananas]

To be honest, the real wit was the only saving grace of the pilot, and all the "ghetto" was it's downfall. Perhaps Method should give in more, it might actually end up funny.

[Big Hydro]

the show was horrible, point blank

it was nothing but cheesy stereotypes about how blacks are different then whites

it has a lot of potential to be funny and hopefully they'll capitalize on that potential.

[Ananas]

the show was horrible, point blank

it was nothing but cheesy stereotypes about how blacks are different then whites

it has a lot of potential to be funny and hopefully they'll capitalize on that potential.

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I agree. Did you ever see the MTV special that featured Method Man and Redman living with a rich New Orleans family? That was the type of humour that would have worked, not age old stereotypes.

[Carnage]

I know that he just made me want to watch. So maybe the man really is smart.

[Guest EriKBN]

It wasn't too bad of a show. I enjoyed it for a little bit. I was clicking between that and The Last Comic Standing...(I think)

[Lowerdeck]

Laugh track = worst idea ever

I did not catch the show, but perhaps I don't even want to if FOX wants to stoop this low.