Something For The Weekend [Archive]

lorenzoduke

12 Apr 2010, 18:04

I mentioned this in another thread briefly but wanted to elaborate if I may.

So, Tim Lovejoy who presents Something For The Weekend was asked a few months ago on the same show (which for reasons I cannot fathom, I happened to be watching...its on Sunday mornings so I'm going to assume I had a hangover,) 'who has been the worst person you've interviewed'. He immediately said 'Meat Loaf' and went on to say about how he can't stand him because he's so 'in your face' and 'just wants to take over the whole show'. I gather Tim had previously interviewed Meat on his radio program.

First of all, Something For The Weekend NEEDS someone to take over it. It's beyond crap, and one of the most obvious examples of schedule-filler I've ever seen. Basically Tim mugs at the camera and laughs at his own jokes, he and his overshadowed co-hosts cook for a bit, then they show some old TV clips. Not exactly 'must-see'.

Second of all, Meat's appearance falls on Sunday the 18th - one day before the album's UK release. If this isn't a golden opportunity to make some headlines, I don't know what is. :twisted:

Here's hoping Meat has something special planned...

meat_loaf2008

12 Apr 2010, 18:05

Hehehehehe :twisted:

allrevvedup

12 Apr 2010, 18:53

no i think Tim Lovejoy is referring to Meat's appearance on Soccer Am a few years ago.

It was mentioned about him supporting Hartlepool so they called up Mike Newell (manager at the time) who appeared to be a bit bemused as to why they were calling him up, but if I remember it was at Meat's request.

The whole thing didn't come off very well, with the exception of Meat's football coach type speech to the Newcastle fans (the team had just been thrashed the previous week by Man Utd if i remember correctly)

I read in an interview subsequently that Lovejoy said that he felt Meat got the wrong impression of the show thinking it would just be zany

carole

12 Apr 2010, 22:19

I mentioned this in another thread briefly but wanted to elaborate if I may.

So, Tim Lovejoy who presents Something For The Weekend was asked a few months ago on the same show (which for reasons I cannot fathom, I happened to be watching...its on Sunday mornings so I'm going to assume I had a hangover,) 'who has been the worst person you've interviewed'. He immediately said 'Meat Loaf' and went on to say about how he can't stand him because he's so 'in your face' and 'just wants to take over the whole show'. I gather Tim had previously interviewed Meat on his radio program.

First of all, Something For The Weekend NEEDS someone to take over it. It's beyond crap, and one of the most obvious examples of schedule-filler I've ever seen. Basically Tim mugs at the camera and laughs at his own jokes, he and his overshadowed co-hosts cook for a bit, then they show some old TV clips. Not exactly 'must-see'.

Second of all, Meat's appearance falls on Sunday the 18th - one day before the album's UK release. If this isn't a golden opportunity to make some headlines, I don't know what is. :twisted:

Here's hoping Meat has something special planned...

well I think just for that, Meat should be even more over the top than he usually is. That's what we love about him and what makes his interviews interesting. You can never accuse him of being boring to interview.

Carole

PanicLord

12 Apr 2010, 22:36

well I think just for that, Meat should be even more over the top than he usually is. That's what we love about him and what makes his interviews interesting. You can never accuse him of being boring to interview.

Carole

Absolutely right... although I have to say I am loving the interviews recently posted, especially some of the Australian ones, where they are quite laid back chats. Still, can't wait for him to get back on UK TV and cause some chaos :)

CarylB

12 Apr 2010, 23:12

I hope Meat talks engagingly and passionately about the new album. I watch this show pretty regularly and my view is that the interviews are relaxed and the guests given plenty of time to talk. No need for anyone to cause chaos.

It's a useful vehicle for Meat to promote the album and I'm sure he'll take advantage of that. Wonder what he'll be cooking :)

Caryl

olblueeyes

12 Apr 2010, 23:25

Still, can't wait for him to get back on UK TV and cause some chaos :)

Too right. No-one causes chaos on TV like Meat. I'm thinking back to when he did just that on Live And Kicking. Anyone remember his hilarious outburst at Trevor and Simon in the 'record store' because they never give the guests anything funny to say. He even nailed it by stealing their catchphrase as he led the other guests out saying "and one more thing - you don't do discs". Their feeble "He'll do anything for love but he won't stick to a script" response fell flat by comparison as everyone was still pissing themselves at Meat's rant.

lorenzoduke

13 Apr 2010, 00:27

The silent treatment would be another way to go.

"Yes Tim....*glare*...No Tim....I'm not taking over the show too much, am I Tim?" :P

One of my favourites was some show hosted by Patrick Kielty (I think around CHSIB time) and Lorraine Kelly was one of the other guests. She'd mentioned she'd ran in to Meat on the plane over and 'fancied him'. Patrick said 'Really?!'

Meat came out guns blazing and demanded to know what he meant by that. :P

I don't care what program format he tears apart in the process, Meat always makes an impression one way or another. I'll be hoping for nothing less.

Evil One

13 Apr 2010, 00:32

Too right. No-one causes chaos on TV like Meat. I'm thinking back to when he did just that on Live And Kicking. Anyone remember his hilarious outburst at Trevor and Simon in the 'record store' because they never give the guests anything funny to say. He even nailed it by stealing their catchphrase as he led the other guests out saying "and one more thing - you don't do discs". Their feeble "He'll do anything for love but he won't stick to a script" response fell flat by comparison as everyone was still pissing themselves at Meat's rant.
Trevor and Simon should have broken through into adult tv. They could have been Ant and Dec 10 years earlier. "We don't do duvets!"

lorenzoduke

13 Apr 2010, 00:49

Trevor and Simon should have broken through into adult tv. They could have been Ant and Dec 10 years earlier. "We don't do duvets!"

I thought they were kind of a low-rent Lee & Herring, back when they were still together.

Cherry.Loaf

13 Apr 2010, 12:23

Wow what a dick; very un-professional! He was absolutely hillarious when he was on loose women a few months back I love the fact he causes chaos

Vickip

22 Apr 2010, 23:29

With a HUGE thanks again to Anji, you can download the video of the show here :
http://rapidshare.com/files/378934065/something_for_the_weekend.mp4

Netty

23 Apr 2010, 11:22

part 1
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hA1UY-Ypj7k

part 2
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MzUWHaL0QI8

part 3
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QObxHnZUxW4

Vickip

23 Apr 2010, 14:55

part 1
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hA1UY-Ypj7k

part 2
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MzUWHaL0QI8

part 3
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QObxHnZUxW4

Thank you Netty !!

suzieq

23 Apr 2010, 18:29

Thank you to Anji and Netty for the links.

Noteworthy laughter from me....esp. with the onion bit and tomato incident. ROFL!

Noteworthy awe moment for me: when he said he can do no better than this album and looking into his eye(s) (from my vantage point it was one eye from the side view; thanx camera guy!) when he said he was in love with his album.

Suzieq

Megan

25 Apr 2010, 02:21

great videos... thanks!!!

Meat is always fun to watch in interviews.... he makes them interesting and funny!

Vickip

25 Apr 2010, 03:31

Thank you to Anji and Netty for the links.

Noteworthy laughter from me....esp. with the onion bit and tomato incident. ROFL!

Noteworthy awe moment for me: when he said he can do no better than this album and looking into his eye(s) (from my vantage point it was one eye from the side view; thanx camera guy!) when he said he was in love with his album.

Suzieq

Oops .. I haven't watched this one yet. Something to look forward to tomorrow :))

Vicki

suzieq

25 Apr 2010, 03:33

Oops .. I haven't watched this one yet. Something to look forward to tomorrow :))

Vicki

Sorry for the spoiler for you Vicki.....
Suz.

Vickip

25 Apr 2010, 03:57

Sorry for the spoiler for you Vicki.....
Suz.

That's ok Suz ... no problem at all :-)
I just can't believe I've had the clip sitting here on my computer and forgot to watch it :shock:

LisaT

25 Apr 2010, 18:14

That's ok Suz ... no problem at all :-)
I just can't believe I've had the clip sitting here on my computer and forgot to watch it :shock:

Call yourself a fan Vicki? LOL ;)