Friday, January 6, 2006
Dancing With The Stars
Whoever came up with the Dancing With The Stars concept really got a winner. The show is fun to watch. That guy, Mayne, I think he is an ESPN host, as he attempted to wheel his nubile partner around the floor looked like a donkey trying to play a violin. But he was in on the joke — they are “casting” well; celebrities who have a sense of humor about themselves. The women looked great, sexy and in full high display. The men are making honorable tries, and even when they don't, like the rap singer, they still are fun to watch.
The problem is the judges are living in some other quadrant of the universe. Of the judges, only the older guy in the middle seemed to be able to see what was in front of him. Lisa Rinna was clearly the best dancer of the celebs. She really danced. She enjoyed dancing, she acted within the range of the dance, she exuded the deep pleasure in movement, she had grace and extension in her arm movements. It is surprising to see her flower this way because she has always seemed depleted, without a life-force, when she appeared in public. It turns out she has a warm personality. She is an attractive woman but looked just beautiful dancing on that night.
The producers should let the audience hear a little about the judges so you can figure out whether you want to totally disregard their opinions. It's not that they aren't experts, it is just that they don't know what they are talking about.