Flight of the Conchords – The Third Conchord

TELEVISION I've realized, and I'm not sure why, I don't watch a lot of sitcoms. Those I will check out are The Office, Curb Your Enthusiasm, Entourage, plus repeats of Coupling, Arrested Development and Sex and the City. What's the connection with them and newest fave Flight of the Conchords?

Besides the quirky and humorous songs, Bret and Jemaine who make up the duo have subtly nuanced responses that can be absurd and somewhat dimwitted but are always sincere. Band manager Murray is always trying to keep things together, even when he inadvertently creates tension by introducing Todd as a third bongo-playing member to the group, as he does in this first-season finale. But it’s Mel, the one and only obsessed fan who adds a loopiness that makes everyone else seem quite normal (whatever normal is.) Check out my TV Guide recap then watch the video below to see Mel’s reaction when she meets Todd, the third Conchord, for the first time.

Also, I thought that Bret's solo dance in the second video below had flashes of Jennifer Beals in Flashdance, but it was pointed out to me that it's more like Footloose. Compare.