Whit overkill
Maybe this would revive his character.
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Whit overkill
I like Eugene and Tom story arcs (especially Eugene), but many people have said Whit's lost his personality. I think if they made him the star of a whole story arc, this might force his character to shine thru, cuz sometimes (like in the ep about PLEASE/Hand up) he still seems (IMHO) to shine like he used to. Part of the prob could be because he's had so many absences from the show and sometimes so little 2 do when he was on.
Maybe he could go on another (shorter than b4) missions trip, but the story could follow him instead of staying in Odyssey. Or maybe he could do more work for the Dept of Def or Natnl Security Agency. Or (like in The Search For Whit) they could combine the ideas. Or...who knows?
Maybe he could go on another (shorter than b4) missions trip, but the story could follow him instead of staying in Odyssey. Or maybe he could do more work for the Dept of Def or Natnl Security Agency. Or (like in The Search For Whit) they could combine the ideas. Or...who knows?
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I dont think Whit will be on as much. He too was in a LOT during Novacom. Paul H lives in Washington. Plus all the good old men are getting old. He will never be as good as Hal to a lot of us. But we are thankful he has been Whit.
Thats why I dont think AIO should end if he dies. He isnt the central focus a lot anymore.
Thats why I dont think AIO should end if he dies. He isnt the central focus a lot anymore.
He used to laugh. Now he doesn't.
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How about "No Way In" and "No Way Out"? Did Whit shine in those episodes?Kris wrote:I like Eugene and Tom story arcs (especially Eugene), but many people have said Whit's lost his personality. I think if they made him the star of a whole story arc, this might force his character to shine thru, cuz sometimes (like in the ep about PLEASE/Hand up) he still seems (IMHO) to shine like he used to. Part of the prob could be because he's had so many absences from the show and sometimes so little 2 do when he was on.
Maybe he could go on another (shorter than b4) missions trip, but the story could follow him instead of staying in Odyssey. Or maybe he could do more work for the Dept of Def or Natnl Security Agency. Or (like in The Search For Whit) they could combine the ideas. Or...who knows?
I've never had a problem with Paul's action sequences. He seems to handel suspense oriented episodes pretty well, but he simply lacks joy, as has been stated previously.Chandler wrote: How about "No Way In" and "No Way Out"? Did Whit shine in those episodes?
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Yes, and I think Whit does still shine sometimes. In fact, I wrote about "reviving his character" b4 hearing "All Star Witness." In this and several other recent episodes (like "Back to Abnormal"), his character has consistently been better than usual in a long time. More the loving, advice-giving type of guy he used to be. Although he still doesn't seem to laugh nearly as much as when Hal Smith played him. Many of the writers didn't work with AIO back when HS was alive, and I think Whit's character has strayed from what he was back then--partly because HS probably ad libbed some of those laughs, but also because HS isn't around to remind them (by his own personality) what Whit is supposed to be like. But in shows like "Odyssey sings" (somewhat) and the 3 "Eugene Returns" eps, + several other shows (just not often enough, IMO) Whit's done above his average.How about "No Way In" and "No Way Out"? Did Whit shine in those episodes?
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What I find funny, is that in "A Search for Whit", Whit was very much the old Whit.
Anyone remember the first line said in 'Whit-Fashion'?
"Hi Eugene, it's good to see you again!"
Re-listen to that line again if you forget it. That was pretty perfect to the old Whit. I just think that he studied the role so hard in the first few episodes, that he let it go after a while.
Still, I never complain about the New Whit. Just because I'm glad their is one. And so, that finishes my participation in this topic.
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Anyone remember the first line said in 'Whit-Fashion'?
"Hi Eugene, it's good to see you again!"
Re-listen to that line again if you forget it. That was pretty perfect to the old Whit. I just think that he studied the role so hard in the first few episodes, that he let it go after a while.
Still, I never complain about the New Whit. Just because I'm glad their is one. And so, that finishes my participation in this topic.
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I completely disagree; above average for Paul maybe but not Whit. But then, there really isn't that much more to be said...Kris wrote:But in shows like "Odyssey sings" (somewhat) and the 3 "Eugene Returns" eps, + several other shows (just not often enough, IMO) Whit's done above his average.
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I guess I shoulda been clearer. i meant above Whit's recent average. Not above his alltime avg.STRYPER wrote:I completely disagree; above average for Paul maybe but not Whit. But then, there really isn't that much more to be said...Kris wrote:But in shows like "Odyssey sings" (somewhat) and the 3 "Eugene Returns" eps, + several other shows (just not often enough, IMO) Whit's done above his average.
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I'd say Whit's character is starting to improve, but he's still a hit-and-miss character. I think Whit overkill would give him more "hit" and (at least temporarily) less "miss." But I got2 go. I'm between classes @ school, and I need to study.
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