Howdy, Gasmii!! Happy April! It has been a momentous week, n’est pas? Our dearest Flipit turned us all into pretty rainbow unicorns, we crowned a National Champion in basketball, and T&T started its spring season! (Can’t wait to opine on that horror show with Crabby and the gang.) And… Easter is coming – time to knock toddlers out of the way on my quest for candy-filled eggs.

GOOD TIMES.
Until then, let’s get to some Million Dollar Listing, New York. I really enjoyed the convos in the comment section of last week’s episode. It was fun to look back on this baby’s daddy, Million Dollar Listing (LA). I am kind of surprised it was renewed, but I think the play New York is getting may have persuaded Miss Andy to give the Cali guys another run. Can’t wait to see what y’all have to say this week as we lounge on The Casting Couch!

GOOD TIMES. (Betcha this one is Ryan’s!)
Ryan is picking the nits out of his hair admiring himself in the mirror when he receives a phone call. He ignores the call from his assistant, Dina, and tries to seduce himself by repeating “lips to eyes” in what is supposed to be a seductive whisper.

YUP. WORKS FOR ME.
He reminds us for the seven thousandth time that he used to act in soap operas. He says he picked up some moves regarding personal interaction from those days. Yeah – like how to convince someone that you are having his baby when you were really impregnated by an alien posing as his brother while simultaneously drowning your sister so her ghost will come back and haunt you from the grave. Boy, this guy is one snappy operator.
Using all of his stellar interpersonal skills, Ryan again ignores Dina’s call. Finally, she storms into his apartment screeching like a banshee. She says that she has been down in the lobby and the doorman would not let her up without Ryan’s permission. Ryan says the doorman is a little touchy after his retinas were seared when Sonja Morgan showed up in her Marie Antoinette ensemble.

BLAME HIM? I THINK NOT.
Ryan interviews that he gives doormen orders that no girls are allowed to go to his apartment because “it could be dangerous for me.” Then he giggles like a 3-year old. Give. Me. A. Break.
On to greener pastures – Fredrik!! Zach is calling about the 949 Park project. The 949 Project is the glass building on Park Avenue that Michael is listing for him – dun.. dun.. dun..
Zach tells Fredrik that he thinks Michael is a waste of oxygen and Fredrik would make a great team. Fredrik, whom we found out last week works for Michael’s father, says he is a team player and that he will be able to wipe the floor with Junior’s designer hankies he has Michael’s back.

ANY GUESSES AS TO WHO’S WHO??
Ryan is going to the Chelsea district. Ryan says it is very eclectic and has a large young executive and gay community. Ryan is meeting with Tom about listing his duplex. It is gorg.




Tom lives in Miami and this apartment is his “party pad.” It even has a reinforced sink in the master bath that supports two people. No lie.
Ryan says this apartment was made for him to represent. How much you folks wanna bet this is one of those apartments he admits he had sex in?

MAKES YOU LOOK AT THIS BABY IN A WHOLE DIFFERENT LIGHT, EH?
Tom says he is not really interested in selling the place unless he can get an “obscene” price. Hmmm… “party pad,” “reinforced sink,” “obscene price” – methinks Mr. Tom is a little horny single-minded.
Tom is looking to get $4,000 per square foot = $15 million. Ryan says the price is too high for a one-bedroom apartment. Tom says he is not a motivated seller. Ryan desperately tries to convince him to sell it for a reasonable price. Tom says he would rather get a good renter in and revisit the selling issue later. Ryan says that he could rent it for $25,000 a month. Ryan could make $9,000 per year in commission.
Michael waddles into Zach’s office. Rut roh, he sees Fredrik there. Michael pretends he is happy to see Fredrik and comments on how “warm” it is. Zach tells Michael that they are bringing Fredrik on to the team. Michael flashes him a beaming oh-so-sincere smile.

Zach says it is to be a co-listing. Michael interviews that it is a demotion and wonders aloud if Daddy has any sway with any United States deportation officials (‘k – I made that up, but you know he’s thinking it!).
Fredrik reiterates that he is Daddy’s favorite a team player and interviews that he feels he can teach Michael a few tricks and that Michael can teach him…well… uh… never mind.
Ryan is at his office and Dina walks in to ask him to proof something for the printers. Ryan tells her he can’t be bothered because he is envisioning getting a gaggle of models and a photographer into the Chelsea digs for a “photo shoot.” He then sends Dina to Walgreens with a $20 dollar bill and an order for some Trojan extra smalls.

RYAN THEN RECALLS SONJA’S “DIMENSIONS” FOR THE CAMERA
Ryan tells Dina to get the photographer, cast the models, and make a plan for getting the finished photos on the web and “everywhere.” He then sits back and says, “I’m so good. I am so good at what I do.” Which is…getting Dina to do everything??
Michael and Fredrik are meeting to strategize about an open house for the Park Avenue property. Michael dazzles Fredrik at lunch by discussing his sweating problem and that he gets Botox in his armpits.

FREDRIK IS SUITABLY IMPRESSED
Fredrik says the project needs an infusion of energy. HAHAHA – Michael interviews that “Fredrik says the project needs energy. Who doesn’t love ‘energy’” with about as much as enthusiasm as Mr. S-Natch displays when I squeeze my ass into edible underwear and drag him into the bedroom.

YEAH, THIS MUCH.
Fredrik asks Michael what he brings to the table. Michael says he brings his knowledge of the area and the fact that he has rich friends. Fredrik says he wants to take out the garish wallpaper.

Michael interviews that he has the same wallpaper in his house and its got to be good ‘cause it’s really expensive.

SO WAS THIS.
Fredrik wants to do a Mexican party. Michael worries that it will be cheesy. Fredrik asks Michael to help him call every agent in Manhattan to invite them. Fredrik says that it is a nice “guest – ure” for agents to receive personal calls. Michael corrects him to say “gesture.” Klassy, Mike. Let’s hear you speak a word or two of Swedish. Ready? Go!
Fredrik says, once again, that he is a team player. He suggests to Michael a fifty-fifty commission even though he will be doing all the work. Michael tells him he resembles resents that comment. Michael says there is a difference between working a lot and sponging off Dad working smart. Fredrik asks Michael to teach him. Michael passive-aggressively points out that Fredrik spilled water on himself and belittles his wanting to eat the potato chips from the basket on the table.

FREDRIK THEN HAS TO INSIST THAT MICHAEL NOT GET INTO HIS CAR
Ryan books a hotel room for “Ryan’s Casting Couch.” I feel slimy even typing those words, but I do these things for you, Gasmii. My need for a shower increases as Ryan slavers all over the models, asking one girl to pose with her head in his lap. Ryan decides that he has a crush on the model – Kelsey. Hahaha – she answers the phone and doesn’t know who he is! He offers her the job and asks her on a date. Noooooo! She says “yes” to both.

WHY AM I FEELING AN IMPENDING SENSE OF DOOM?
Ryan is meeting the hapless Kelsey and all I want to know is…

WHAT IS WITH THE GUY IN THE BACKGROUND? IS HE RYAN’S DOORMAN OR SOMETHING?
Ryan finds out that Kelsey lives near him. He asks her if she is a full time model and she says she is getting her Master’s degree in Anthropology. Ryan can’t even pronounce it. He also finds out that she is from Texas, like him. Like a lamb to the slaughter.
Fredrik is meeting Michael with the accoutrement for the Mexican party. Michael immediately recognizes a long lost relative in the piñata.

“IT’S A JACKASS”
Fredrik gives Michael a sombrero and the invitation to the open house. Michael immediately notices that his name is not on the invite. Michael holds his breath until he turns blue.
Fredrik shows him a list that is 110 pages long of brokers that he intends to call and ask to come to the open house. He asks to see Michael’s list. It is one page. Double-spaced. Daddy’s name is the only one on it. Michael says he doesn’t want to hound people. Apparently, he also does not want to be a successful real estate broker, either.
Fredrik and Michael make the calls. Fredrik says he thinks they are in good shape. He tells Michael he did a good job. Michael says, “Thanks. I learned from the best. (pause) My father.”

NOTE THE TEETH IF YOU DOUBT ME, GASMII!
It is the day of the Chelsea photo shoot. Ryan talks to Kelsey and she says she keeps thinking about their date. He blows her off and flirts with another girl right next to Kelsey’s photo shoot. He then takes Kelsey out of the shot and puts the other chick in.

KELSEY BEGINS PLOTTING HOW TO “OFF” THE DOORMAN
Ryan wonders why Kelsey seems “checked out” mentally and continues to replace her and flirt with the other models until Kelsey quits the photo shoot. Ryan says he can’t figure out why she left.
Fredrik is getting ready for the fiesta and asks Michael how the piñata works. He interviews that in Sweden the kids dress as frogs midsummer and dance around in a circle holding each other’s tails and singing. Then he sings the song and I become convinced that Fredrik could make irritable bowel syndrome adorable.

Tons of people show up for the open house. Fredrik is doing what he is supposed to be doing – showing the apartment – while Michael walks around with his arms crossed. There are a million people there and Michael could start another tour. Instead, he calls Fredrik a “puffed up asshole,” and says he (Michael) is going to focus on blowing another deal the work and “contributing.”
Seeing the upcoming scenes, I feel it necessary to remind you, Gasmii, of an incident that occurred last week. Ryan was miffed that Fredrik showed up at his open house and started asking him about the property. He said that if Fredrik was willing to do porn then he was willing to do “anything it takes” to get ahead. Ryan then proceeded to say he, himself, was going to do “anything it takes” about several other matters. Just reminding you of what Mr. Scruples had to say before venturing forth.
Ryan shows up to the Park Avenue open house. Fredrik says he is “honored” that Ryan keeps showing up at his open houses. Ryan senses tension between Michael and Fredrik. Fredrik asks him about his new listing on Chelsea. He feels that the price is too high and tells Ryan that he will go along next time and help him negotiate a reasonable deal.
Michael interviews that he lives by the Golden Spoon Rule and that he is not going to change who he is to be like Ryan and Fredrik.
Ryan approached Hino, a potential buyer, and starts schilling his own properties and gives him his business card. Fredrik sees that Ryan continues to give other potential buyers his card but decides not to say anything just yet.
Daddy Warbucks shows up and Fredrik asks him how he likes the room now that most of the expensive tacky wallpaper is removed. Daddy agrees that he likes it better Fredrik’s way, and Fredrik playfully punches Michael in the arm. Michael interviews that he is getting tired of Fredrik’s unprofessionalism and leaves the open house. Professionally.
Ryan is having an open house at the Chelsea property. He is putting the photos all over the apartment. There is a rancid odor coming from the sink and the apartment is nasty. Ryan is “cleaning” by opening windows and putting magazines in the oven.
Ryan tells the potential renters that there is a lot of herpes sex to be had in the apartment. Adam (not wallaby Adam) shows up and Ryan tells him that he will give him Kelsey’s address. Tool.
Adam calls Ryan and wants the apartment. He offers $20K a month, $5,000 off the asking price. Ryan meets with Tom’s business partner, Christian. Christian is not happy with 20K a month. Ryan tells him that Adam wants it fully furnished with the artwork. He says that Adam will get a renter’s insurance policy for half a million. Christian tells him that is not near enough. Ryan then says he can get Adam to do a 2 million dollar insurance policy. Adam says he will pay 23K a month but they will have to pay for the insurance policy. Christian and Ryan haggle over the policy. Christian ultimately agrees and Ryan makes $8,200 off of the deal.
Next week it looks like the fur flies between Michael and Fredrik!
What do you think, Gasmii? Am I blinded by Freddi luv – was he too hard on Michael or is Michael too soft for the real estate game? Will Kelsey give Ryan a bunny and then boil it?
Speaking of bunnies…

HAPPY EASTER, EVERYBUNNY!!
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S-Natch! Great great great recap!
Please pour me a jello shot because I HATE THAT ASSHOLE.
I am also blinded by Freddie love, when he did the frog interview portion I realized. I deeply love him and I love this show. And I hated the LA version. I like sharky NY style jerks and even the ones I hate, I like hating them. The whiney emo hair CA boys seem nice and competent, but its not MiaWallace viewing pleasure. This is the only show MrWallace will watch on Bravo. I sneak the rest like a fat kid with caramels in the linen closet.
I hated Ryan in the first scene when he left his assistant, who he knew based on context was downstairs, wait for that long while he acted like an embarrassment to his ancestors in his hotel lobby bathroom. Glad his apartment matches his personality. The whole thing was a setup to brag about him driving women so nuts they want to stab him and how he finds it so devilishly hilarious.
Hypothesis- he sent himself the snake. Guaranteed. No one he dates is that cool and “with it” to both be bothered by his behavior and intellectually capable of that gesture. They are mutually exclusive.
Certainty: He has watched Vanilla Sky repeatedly in the dark and masturbated himself raw imagining being the slick sexy millionaire who drives gorgeous women mad with his indifference. Also he believes his Penelope Cruz is out there and it will just “click” one day without any effort or introspection needed. That was a movie. In real life no chick would bother wrecking a week-old manicure, much less a vintage car on revenge over him. This asshole will die alone in a building with a doorman who wonders why the fuck he has to screen women from the building of a geezer who smells like cat food and tears. And probably hookers.
A few things-
1. I believe Ryan actually offered the buyer the address of the black model pictured in the bedroom. Equally douchy move as it implies that he chatted her up for an address or worse, he is offering to give out her address which he only has because he hired her. I feel that might be illegal?
2. He actually mentioned the date to Kelsey first during the shoot, “you sit there and talk about the best date you’ve had, which would be with me har har”. She may have brought it up later anyway, but you can’t flirt with her and then accuse her of not compartmentalizing and focusing on work. And I thought she handled things pretty well up until she left. And I would’ve left too, her body type and her level of discomfort and his obvious needling were making her miserable. Why they had one catalogue model and the rest editorial is beyond me, unless she was the only one who said yes to a date.
3. During the date I was appalled at him saying he wanted her to meet his mother and when he saw her he “just knew she was the one”. I would be put off by that so fast but he clearly knows his audience.
OK, sorry for being so detailed but this episode really tweaked me! Do you think she slept with him after the date? I kind of assume so based on her fragility and his disdain the next day. I dated a guy once who tried pretty hard to get to home plate pretty quick and actually said something along the lines of it being a good sign or good news or he was glad that I demurred. I stopped seeing him because if he would have judged me for being impetuous, then clearly I should just him by the same criteria. I say that’s Ryan. Still waiting for his Penelope Cruz while abusing all the Cameron Diaz’s shamelessly.
And Freddie! Yes he was a little hard on Little Lord Fauntleroy; I have two things he did I didn’t like: leave Mikey’s name off the invite and repeatedly goad about the wallpaper. Actually, just the first one – you could chalk the wallpaper polling up to an actual lesson he is trying to impart. He was a bit childish but his childishness is what makes him so irresistibly marvelous! Also I bet he has a bit of a burn in him that the boy with the bouncing curls is running around town with his short trousers and lollies and getting legit listings and opportunities that he is in no way deserving of or capable of working. This may be a little anti-nepotistic backlash we’re seeing in the mildest of forms. I just hope he didn’t go too far and get chewed by Big Poppa or the developer next week.
And him going to Sew! I even loved the honest and decisive way he shops! He is like an overgrown child with the business talents of a man and the face and body of a god! Plus his crisp, quick “there are no bunnies in my life” comment was well juxtaposed with the overt chest-pounding sexuality of the episode. I imagine Freddie to be “nature’s bachelor” but either way, he is appropriate on a forum that is showcasing his livelihood to a national audience. Bravo indeed.
Oh I’ve written too much, I’m sorry S-natch! but I love this show and your recaps! I could be the only commenter and this section would be as long as the review at this point :$.
first off, i love the LA version. i feel deeply invested in both Madison and Josh Flagg’s lives. lame, i know. i intially wasn’t going to watch the NY version because it didn’t have my boys in it. that was until i recognized “Tag Erikkson” in the commercial. yeah, i have no problem admitting that i saw “The Hole” which he was the star of. i had also read an article a year ago that featured him and said he was a very successful real estate agent. everything clicked – and i knew i had to watch.
now of the two shows, hands down Frederik is my favorite. i am absolutely in love with him. what i like about him, as no doubt about it, he is a PRO at the game. this man does work hard and knows what he’s doing. i feel he is very honest and sincere…unlike Ryan who is a total narcissistic tool(and also going back to last week’s WWHL Frederik was so cute when he said Ryan was mean to him. *squee* he is too adorbs!). and Michael is just LLAAAAMMMMMEEEE. Michael is supposedly the “nice guy” but i think what they mean is “loser” .
okay so maybe i am blinded by Frederik love. so be it. he is awesome. i really look forward the later episodes when they follow him to Sweden! and also his upcoming cameo with Josh Altman in the upcoming season of Million Dollar Listing (the original).
@MrsMia – I have your jello shot in hand as we speak! AWESOME comments – so very astute and well put! “This asshole will die alone in a building with a doorman who wonders why the fuck he has to screen women from the building of a geezer who smells like cat food and tears.” – BWAHAHAHAHA!!!
I agree with you on everything, including our beloved’s slight indiscretions, but I think you are right on about the Little Lord Fauntleroy theory. Makes sense to me. And I do think the wallpaper poll was a “lesson” to Junior.
Ooops – “somehow” your jello shot just disappeared. Off to the kitchen for another!
@dalia – I think that you hit the nail on the head about why there is so much Fredrik lovin’ going around – people can recognize and admire someone who has studied their craft, so to speak, practices it well, and works hard at it. Plus he is just so freaking stylish and good looking.
Fredrik really loves Sweden – the little frog dance and the earlier scene singing with the Swedish chef prove it. His face lights up. Can’t wait to see him there!!!
I love Fredrick!! He should have his own show..he is that entertaining…without being a complete jerk too!! Usually the people that get their own shows on Bravo are the villains, but Fredrick is awesome. BRAVO GIVE OUR BOY HIS OWN SHOW ala Bethenny!
From your keyboard to God’s ears, @Karen!
Ryan totally bugs…dude this is not the seventies, and you are not Bobby Sherman. I don’t believe for a minute his doorman has to turn away women from his apartment. Fredrik, what can I say, except I am passenger on the Fredrik Love Train. Michael, Michael, Michael stomping you feet is not a attractive, nor is mentioning your profuse sweating problem over lunch.
The guy I am dating told me two weeks ago that he has to be at home at 10pm on Wednesday nights to watch this new show he’s hooked on. Never in a million years did I think it would be on Bravo. But I’m officially hooked. And totally in love with Freddie.
That’s one fine man, @mere!! And your boyfriend is okay, too!
Bobby Sherman – fantastic reference!!! Tots agree about Ryan’s stalker puffery, too!
So, Li’l Mikey, what do you bring to the table?
Uh, my daddy is friends with a lot of rich people.
Anything else?
Uh…not really.
If I could have Josh Flagg, his grandmother and Freddi on a real estate show with a little Jeff Lewis design (not Jeff, just his design) and of course Zoila, I’d be in heaven!!!!
Mikey, weak chin and small hands, that’s all I’m saying, yuckipoo.
I have been waiting for the current recap to point out this…
Look at the Jack Ass pinata’s teeth, the smile and face.. doesn’t it look just like Michaels? Do you think Fredrick had that in mind..really smart of him.
.I can’t stand Ryan what a jerk..not worth watching the show for him..This show should be named Winners ( Fredrick )and Losers( Michael)
I agree Fredrick needs his own show..way too much personality for this show of losers..Fredrick is a one man show..and I mean that in the kindest way
Oh to answer you question S-Natch I do not think Michael has the drive to do anything in life but shop for bathing suits…he is nice but soo milk toast..such a blah personality ..good thing he has a rich daddy…BUT..I still like him much better than Ryan
..as for Kelsy the “model”..she is cute and all but doesn’t have a models rail thin body and isn’t a model size..do you think she was a plant from BRAVO? I can not believe that she is anything more than an acting student ( not grad. ) sweet but nothing special or too smart….that is prob, why Ryan took her out as another one night stand.
I also believe that Ryan is more attracted to Fredrick than girls as is Michael…It seems they both want to be FREDRICK…maybe I do to!!!
Great idea for a show…… I would love to see Josh Flagg’s grandmother with Fredrick…that would be something..and Josh of course…Thse are the true stars of Million Dollar Listing
Hahaha thanks! Don’t worry about jello shots mysteriously disappearing, my hate for Ryan is on simmer and will not be going anywhere anytime soon!
… also my love for Freddie is on a rolling boil!
Oh, Cranky, you are so unfair! Michael also brings the exquisite sense of taste and style born of “the more money I waste on it, the better it must be…” mentality of someone who has never had to choose between and electric bill or lunch. I shall hold your jello shot hostage until you repent!
We must petition Miss Andy immediately!
We all want Fredrik, @Junkie – but I am nothing if not generous. I will share him with you!
get it girl! sparkle!
I love Josh Flagg’s gma almost as much as I love Gene Simmons’ mom!!
Michael was so threatened/jealous of Fredrik, leading him to be passive-aggressive and childish, rather than address him and state why he was upset at the situation. Michael had a real right to be upset that Fredrik *purposely* left his name off of the open house invitations. But he should have addressed Freddy, rather than pout and run away at the thought of possibly having a confrontation. Michael is out of his league, realizes it, and can’t handle that he’s not good at selling real estate. I bet he will be recast if this show gets a second season.
Well put, @Derek. I agree that Michael had a legitimate beef but agree that holding your breath until you turn blue is not the answer. I almost think he was cast as the “real Housewife” of the bunch – rich, spoiled, and incredibly inept at life.
Well, if Fredrik love makes you blind, get me my seeing eye dog ’cause I loves him. I think Michael has yet to show anything to me other than why the term “hot preppy” is an oxymoron. Please, Bravo, stop having him trying clothes on. Yes, Fredrik was provoking a confrontation by his actions. Have the balls (can you order those online from Lands End, Michael?) to bring it up. Pouting and stalking away may have made the nanny follow you, but it is not going to work with Fredrik.
And, Ryan? Women stalking you? Bitch, please. This asshole really thinks that the supermodel/scientist is around the corner waiting for him. Please tell me that the soap opera he was in had him die in a cave full of zombies.
Hi S-Natch, I’m here! Bring on the Freddi! (fanning my face)
Yayayay! Welcome! My newest recap is turned in to Flipit! Should be posted by in the morning. So glad you’ve joined us!! (PS – you are REALLY gonna love one of my pics this week
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As a confirmed Frednatic, I cannot WAIT!! YAY S-Natch!