Dolls and Dolls
"Dolls and Dolls" | |
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Will & Grace episode | |
Episode no. | Season 5 Episode 21 |
Directed by | James Burrows |
Written by | Kari Lizer |
Production code | 119 |
Original air date | April 24, 2003 |
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"Dolls and Dolls" is the twenty-first episode of the fifth season of the American television series Will & Grace. It was written by Kari Lizer and directed by series producer James Burrows. The episode originally aired on NBC in the United States on April 24, 2003. Singer Madonna guest starred in "Dolls and Dolls".
In the episode,
"Dolls and Dolls" received mixed reviews from television critics. According to the
Plot
Following her divorce, Karen (Megan Mullally) decides that she would like to spend time with "real people" and after seeing a roommate needed ad, she decides to be someone's roommate. She visits Liz (Madonna), a peculiar office worker and the individual who put up the ad. At meeting Liz, Karen becomes intrigued and decides to be her roommate. The two go to a bar, in search for men. While there, Karen and Liz discover they both like the same man, which prompts the two to fight over him. As a result, they are no longer welcomed back to the bar. The two go home with Liz no longer wanting to be roommates with Karen. Karen tries to change Liz's mind, but to no avail. Liz tells Karen to write a check to the landlord, Walker Property Management, for her side of the rent. Unbeknownst to Liz, Karen owns the apartment building, and decides she does not want Liz as a tenant in her building.
Meanwhile, when
Production
"Dolls and Dolls" was written by Kari Lizer and directed by series producer James Burrows.[1] It originally aired on NBC in the United States on April 24, 2003. Will & Grace was one of several sitcoms to have a "super-sized" episode, which NBC employed as a sweeps stunt, and to initiate a mostly comedy lineup. Instead of the usual 30-minute episodes, "Dolls and Dolls" was increased to 40 minutes.[2]
NBC Entertainment President Jeff Zucker announced at the annual Television Critics Association news tour in January 2003, that singer Madonna would be appearing in an episode of Will & Grace.[3][4] On March 18, Madonna taped her appearance.[5] While taping "Dolls and Dolls", Madonna recalled the first time she made her way on the set, the studio audience "cheered so hard" that she had to make her entrance all over again. "I had to wait too long to say my first line, so we had to do it over."[6] Madonna's role in the show made it her episodic television series debut.[7][8] In an interview with the entertainment news program Access Hollywood, the singer revealed that her manager gave her tapes of the show to watch. She liked the show and called it "hysterical" with "really good writing".[9] She most enjoyed actress Megan Mullally's character Karen, and said she would do the show if her scenes were with her.[9]
Executive producer Tim Kaiser told TV Guide that he sent Madonna arrangements of English roses with an invitation to make an appearance on the show, as he was informed that she did not own a television set, and had no idea what Will & Grace was until tapes of the show—with past guest stars—were sent to her. He noted that she agreed to do the appearance, as long as she did not have to play herself. Kaiser admitted that Madonna "had a few nerves" but was a real professional on set.[10] In the episode, she played the character Liz, and according to Entertainment Weekly, a nod to her long-time publicist Liz Rosenberg.[11]
It was reported that Madonna's appearance on the show was to promote her album
Reception
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References
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- The Hartford Courant: D7.
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- ^ Murray, Steve (January 18, 2003). "Unintentional laughs at NBC". The Atlanta Journal-Constitution: C3.
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- ^ de Moraes, Lisa (April 25, 2003). "Jackson Opens Up, Really, But Fewer Seem to Care". The Washington Post. p. C1. Retrieved February 17, 2010.
- ^ Bentley, Rick (May 1, 2003). "Young singer lands on local TV show". The Fresno Bee: E3.
- ^ a b Kissell, Rick (April 30, 2003). "Fox on fire thanks to 'Idol' trio". Variety.
- ^ Brown, Joel (April 30, 2003). "Arts & TV in Brief — Madonna no help in ratings race". Boston Herald.
- ^ "Nielsen Ratings". St. Louis Post-Dispatch: E8. May 2, 2003.
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- ^ Pennington, Gail (April 24, 2003). "Critic's Picks". St. Louis Post-Dispatch: F6.
- ^ Buckman, Adam (April 25, 2003). "Belching Madonna's 'Will' Stint Was Hardly Graceful". New York Post: 145.
- Whittier Daily News.
- ^ McDonough, Kevin (April 24, 2003). "May sweeps will be time to party like it's 1984, Michael Jackson, Madonna are part of this nostalgic trip". Charleston Daily Mail: 3C.
- ^ Perigard, Mark A. (May 4, 2003). "Sweeping surprises keep viewers tuned in". Boston Herald.
- ^ Verrico, Lisa (April 19, 2003). "Television choice — Friday 25 April". The Times: Play 59.
- ^ Justin, Neal (April 24, 2003). "Critic's Choice". Star Tribune: 12E.
- ^ "Monday". Sunday Independent. April 20, 2003.
- The Hartford Courant: D10.
- Worcester Telegram & Gazette: C2.
- ^ Robinson, Jeffrey (September 7, 2006). "Will & Grace — Season Five". DVD Talk. Retrieved February 18, 2010.
- ^ Susman, Gary (March 29, 2006). "'Will' Power". Entertainment Weekly. Retrieved February 18, 2010.
External links
- "Dolls and Dolls" at IMDb