As we go into the sing-off, Chad interviews that he would do anything to stay in the competition. Hear that David Ian? Anything. Kevin knows he's not the strongest "showman," but says he can sing and act better than any of these guys. Show, don't tell, honey. Show, don't tell.
Kate is speaking over the sound of Ashley's performance in the background, saying she wants to show she can be more than just serious and that there's no reason to get rid of her yet. Yet? Way to have confidence you should be Sandy on Broadway. Kathleen Monteleone is crying as she squeaks about how she's shown the judges she can sing and act, and they acknowledge her talents. She just wants the opportunity to keep showing that, meaning she wants America to vote for her! Aw, tears.
Business in the front, party in the back.
Had it been up to the votes alone, Kevin and Kate would have been out of the competition, meaning they are the LEAST popular. Thanks for putting it in high-schooler's terms, Ryan Seacrest. Are we still at Grease Academy? Chad is first in the sing-off. He sounds good and clearly knows he's not going home. Next is Kevin who has given up. Kate is next and is loud as usual and so BRONZE. Kathleen is last and is also very strong.
Safe: Kathleen, because she was the strongest actress in the scene studies this week. Okay, the acting is officially being considered. Kathleen Marshall, you have raised my opinion of this show about 6 points. It's a sliding scale involving bell curves and algorithms. Too complicated to explain here, maybe some other time. Also, Chad is safe. Duh.
In interviews from the previous week's preparations, Kathleen says she plans to "act the crap out of [her scene]." Kathleen Marshall says contestant Kathleen must find a balance between innocence and experience (cause she's so old). Her scene partner this week was Chad and Kathleen has her first stage kiss. Aw, see she can play innocent! Kathleen Marshall says she likes Hester Prynne's vivaciousness.
Kathleen wants to see Hester be innocent, sweet, real and fun. So suddenly we're not doing alliteration anymore? Only the non-saved contestants get that honor? Hester is singing "Let's Hear It For the Boy" which had the potential to be really awesome, considering her instrument, but she's clearly out of breath before she even begins. (Some glitch while changing, perhaps? Or just not enough time to begin with?) She never really gets her footing with this song and it goes nowhere. Next week is not looking so hot for Kathleen.
David Ian says that Hester was "panting like a cart horse" which, nice, but that she was fantastic in the acting scenes, which is what Saved! her this week. Kathleen Marshall is a fan of Hester, but doesn't think she's really a Sandy because Hester is "more of an Ado Annie than a Laurie."
Before the show can end, we get our promised special performance: Frankie Avalon doing "Beauty School Drop-Out" with the remaining Sandy's singing back-up. Oooh, sucks to be Kate who doesn't get to sing on TV with Frankie Avalon. Well sucks to be Kate if this were 1962, maybe, but nowadays Frankie Avalon sounds HOARSE. The girls also have wear these hideous wigs that match the color they've been assigned. Seriously, Ashley's in a lime green wig. Like I said. Hideous.
Next week, the Danny's perform. Ryan Seacrest shows us the preview video montage. Each girl must name her favorite Danny, though it seems they all just vote for the one they worked with last week for the duets. The boys say Austin "over-performs" and we get to see Chad and Derek's impression of him. LOL. Chad can't think of any of Derek's strengths. He's got this smirk on his face that kind of makes me kind of hate him. Someone's getting cocky, though I bet being in the bottom this week knocked him down a peg or two.
The judges must each name their favorite Sandy: and it's Laura Osnes across the board! Yay new favorite!
Sing goodbye to tonight's losers. Kate's mic isn't on as she starts singing. Budget. By the end it's working and she gives us a nice long belt. Yeah, yeah, you were the power voice. But you need to act too!
Goodbye chin, we'll miss you. Hugs!
So what did you think of this week's episode? How excited are you for the Dannys' episode next week?!
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Comments (3)
Damn you KM! I'm a straight guy who watches this show and now you've got me questioning my sexual orientation. Good recap. I know I'm still straight because I'm not looking forward to Danny night next week.
1 of 3 | Posted by JasonR
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Posted on February 27, 2007 6:37 PM
Why do they think that Kathleen is such a good actress? When she sings all she does is make her eyes large and look surprised. Great acting...
2 of 3 | Posted by regoda
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Posted on February 27, 2007 7:12 PM
Jason, of course its possible straight men are watching this show. I just like to deal in sweeping generalizations.
3 of 3 | Posted by kmills
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Posted on February 28, 2007 7:25 AM