Actually, LaToya eventually reeled in her glock of rage, eventually qualifying to be a real deal cop. And with that, the group was sworn in at a loud and proud ceremony that half the town flocked to. Surprisingly enough, the celebs seemed genuinely touched by this show of support, and once again my heart warmed at the prospect that the producers had enough respect for the audience to not stage every single scene.
Well, with training over, it was time to hit the streets. That's when the real fun started. Each celeb was paired with a cop, and soon they were driving around the mean streets, looking to protect and serve as best they could. LaToya's partner was a real ballbuster of a lady, saying that this was her car and she was in charge. Jury's out on whether there was some repressed lesbian rage there, but LaToya was respectful, and soon the ice began to melt between the two. At one point, they went to dinner at steak house -- the type where you eat peanuts at the table and throw the shells on the floor. This was a shock for poor LaToya, who was used to the less legume-centric decor of "Spago's" and Mr. Chow's. According to her, she was used to eating at places with tablecloths, and while I thought she was just making a general joke, she then literally asked for a tablecloth. As you can imagine, the restaurant had no such things, but they did march out several napkins, creating something of a patchwork tablecloth for Ms. Jackson. It was perfect. Well, almost perfect. She just needed one more thing: a finger bowl. I didn't know people still used those things, but then again, this request was coming from a woman who earlier in the show tried to shove a dollar bill into a coin slot at the laundromat. Nevertheless, the smiling waiter was happy to oblige (LaToya's partner was shocked he even knew what one was).
Later on, LaToya and her partner had to arrest some guy with an outstanding warrant. He was one big blob of a man, and I was shocked these two small women could take him down. LaToya and her partner (I wish I could remember her name -- Oooh! It's Amy) slapped some cuffs on him (two sets to be specific), but they weren't done yet. Turns out there was another guy in the house. LaToya demanded that he step out, and in her soft, sweet voice (that was not unlike that one woman from Police Academy), she politely arrested him. It was both impressive and hilarious and oddly captivating. That's when I knew I loved this show.
Elsewhere in Muncie, Erik Estrada and his partner Jami arrived on a crime scene where they had to search a house for evidence. What they found was a whole lot of crack and some bookkeeping notes, but the kingpin behind it all was none other than an old lady with no teeth. Normally, most people would be upset to be hauled off to jail, but this lady seemed to be having a blast. Whether it was the drugs coursing through her system or maybe just a generally sunny disposition, she was all smiles, especially thanks to Erik Estrada, who she immediately recognized. In the car, she continued to marvel over how wonderful it was to be apprehended by Ponch, and soon everyone was laughing and giggling as if this were the funniest sitcom ever. Sorry, lady. You're going to the SLAMMER!
Jack Osbourne's night was similarly eventful. He and his partner were called to the scene of some sort of spat where one guy in a trailer home punched another guy. The only thing that made this noteworthy was that the punching victim had strange, deformed hands that looked kind of like talons. Jack described them as "crab hands," and even though I try not to stare at or deride people with physical deformities, dammit if it wasn't disgusting. Sorry! (Seriously, it was nasty).
Jason's big case was probably the least interesting -- he merely pulled over a guy with so much crack on him, I wouldn't be shocked if he was heading over to that old lady's house. Meanwhile, Trish had the "heartwarming" case of the night -- tending to a family after their house had just burned down. And right before Christmas too. Cue the sad music. Trish did a solid job making the family feel better, and afterwards, she discovered a random metal box with all the Christmas presents tucked away safely inside. A Christmas miracle!
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Comments (13)
Glad to see you recapped this one. It's worth a second look tonite. It kinda has that "COPS" feel to it in a way.
1 of 13 | Posted by chooch850
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Posted on January 11, 2007 3:57 PM
I tuned in expecting to see something completely horrendous and I didn't. It was as if the fact that they were going to "Protect and Serve" made them want to do their best.
Love the fact that lots of the good citizens turned out to watch the Graduation ceremony - hell, I would have.
Book 'em Estrada!
hb
2 of 13 | Posted by HoneyBunny
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Posted on January 11, 2007 3:59 PM
I want to be just like Ponch when I grow up. Teeth-wise, that is.
3 of 13 | Posted by T-Bag
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Posted on January 11, 2007 8:33 PM
B-side's been busy on another website's boards tonight, too.
Of course now that it has your seal of approval, I'm going to have to start to Tivo it now.
4 of 13 | Posted by susanarosa
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Posted on January 11, 2007 8:52 PM
-The only thing that made this noteworthy was that the punching victim had strange, deformed hands that looked kind of like talons. Jack described them as "crab hands,"-
have you not watched Niptuck?
5 of 13 | Posted by IrideBlimp
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Posted on January 11, 2007 11:28 PM
THANK YOU, THANK YOU, THANK YOU B-SIDE!!!!
I was hoping someone was going to recap the most craptastic show EVER.
"LaToya demanded that he step out, and in her soft, sweet voice (that was not unlike that one woman from Police Academy), she politely arrested him."
It was then too that I knew love for this show. I am impressed with both the "celebs" and the producers. Yay, rich people with guns!!!!
6 of 13 | Posted by pearlblackdragon
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Posted on January 12, 2007 8:14 AM
I attempted to watch this last night but didn't find it interesting. I must mention, however, that seeing LaToya refering to herself as a character on this show was pretty funny.
7 of 13 | Posted by Ubiquitous
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Posted on January 12, 2007 8:50 AM
I watched it on mute while talking to a friend, who was also watching on mute- which might have made this show even better because at one point it looked as though they were just busting into houses and arresting the drunkest person around. If they were arresting people for being drunk in the privacy of their own homes, or private drunkenness as I like to call it then this really is the best show on television. - but something tells me I missed something with the whole mute thing.
8 of 13 | Posted by Mallory
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Posted on January 12, 2007 9:23 AM
This show is really fun and entertaining! I am glad they all take it so seriously, I am sick of these reality shows where the Celebs have a "job" of some sort and fuck it all up.
I just hope, hope, hope, hope, hope none of these arrests or crimes are somehow staged or set-up by production because that would really suck!
The one I am most surprised by is Latoya. She's actually pretty endearing. And the phone call to her brother was the most Bizzarro thing EVER! "You didn't tell Mother, Jermaine, Tito, Michael?????"
All in all I LOVE this show already, and if anyone missed it you can see full eps on CBS.com
9 of 13 | Posted by anniedawg25
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Posted on January 12, 2007 6:05 PM
You didn't recap Trish's assignment. Did she not have one, or was it just completely boring?
10 of 13 | Posted by sugarshane12
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Posted on January 13, 2007 6:49 AM
I'm from Muncie and let me tell you, some of the people here have completely FREAKED OUT about the show. They've done nothing but whine and complain. Me? I was pretty stoked that I might run into Erik Estrada, for I loved him when I was 9 and he was on CHiPs!
I was already excited about the show, pretty much just because it was shot in Muncie. I am really impressed at how the producers have approached the whole thing.
While the celebs were still in town, all reports I heard were of the celebs taking the job very seriously. (Of course, Estrada got reprimanded for getting into a screaming match with someone he arrested and Wee Man got in a bit of trouble for singing over the police radio.)
So far, all reports are that nothing was staged as far as cases go.
I think it's some of the best, worst and cheesiest "reality" on tv and I am happy it's being recapped here! I love TVGASM!
11 of 13 | Posted by angieb
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Posted on January 13, 2007 7:37 AM
I have been known to ask for a finger bowl in a restaurant, if they've served me a dish when I have to peel my own prawns, crack my own crab or lobster.
It's just a bowl with some warm water in it and, usually, also a thoughtfully placed slice of lemon.
Essential.
12 of 13 | Posted by Donna Martin Graduates!
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Posted on January 13, 2007 3:50 PM
What, no mention of Ponch farting? I laughed so hard when that happened, especially when he didn't even try to cover it up--it was, "man, he forced the air right out of me!"
13 of 13 | Posted by Helenann
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Posted on January 14, 2007 10:47 AM