Live blogging WWHL

[a***@gmail.com]

Live blogging 'Watch What Happens Live' with guest Miss Suzanne Somers.

Full disclosure: live blogging the DVR as I was asleep during last night's broadcast. When I saw that she was the guest, I immediately hit record because I love her and also I worked yesterday so there was no way in hell I'd still be awake at 11PM.

Miss Suzanne Somers! I know she is regarded by some (and by "some" I mean a bunch of people ^here^) as controversial, but I like her very much. My admiration for her stems primarily from the fact that she constantly explores and writes about her journey as far as health and aging is concerned. She has a new book out which I'm sure is why she's currently doing the talk show circuit.

Like Miss Somers, I've had some problems in the past with my lady parts and experienced the impact this can have on one's outlook and overall well being.

I love that Miss Somers is intelligent and well spoken, believes in herself, and advocates for women insofar as promoting the basic truth that aging well takes work, especially if you've hit some bumps in the road along the way.

So it's safe to say Annie be buying her book.


Not gonna lie, also watching for any reference to Mr Barry Manilow, as Miss Somers often slips us a bit of info on our guy during her many tv appearances.

So let's hit "play" and jump right in. Watch What Happens Live-on-DVR:

Jennifer Coolidge is also a guest. I don't know who that is.

Miss Somers looks fantastic. In her '70s! She's probs had work done, but she looks great and not at all plastic surgery-y. Andy's showing a nude photo of Miss Somers on her 73rd birthday. Taken by her husband. A tasteful pic.

Clip from the episode of Below Deck that I slept through. Didn't miss much, evidently.

Clips of Jennifer Coolidge's work, who I still have no idea who she is although she's done a lot of stuff, movies and tv, over the past 20 years. Have I lived under a rock or something?

Miss Somers dishing on how she looks so great. Works out every other day and does Yoga. Stars - they're just like us! Except I only do Yoga twice a week, AT MOST, and which is probs why Suzanne Somers looks like Suzanne Somers and I look like Annie. Moving on...….

She uses liquid oxygen on her face and some kind of fancy ass serum.
She denies face lifts. Fillers ten years ago, none since. Lots of sex contributes to good skin and by "lots" she means TWO TIMES A DAY. Again, explains why Suzanne looks like Suzanne whilst Annie...…..…well...
But seriously, TWO TIMES A DAY? Some of us have jobs, girl!

Now we're into some weird shit with Jennifer Coolidge and Suzanne about random guys they would like to bang.


Preview of next week's Below Deck, which most likely I will sleep through.

Call in questions from the viewing audience. Miss Somers has a good sense of humor. Joking about getting fired from Three's Company after asking for pay equality with costar John Ritter.


OK KIDS! HERE! WE! GO!

Some guy named Chuck calling in to ask Suzanne about BARRY MANILOW!

Specifically, was Barry Manilow upset when Suzanne confirmed his wedding indeed took place?

Miss Somers dishes that "the husband" "got very mad" at her. Barry was chill with it though. Miss Somers reiterates they've been friends for decades.

But wait here's an interesting bit: The hubs may still be pissed at her!

Whoaa! it's been, like, 5 years, right? STILL pissed?

She fails to mention the handsomest one by name; refers to him only as "the husband", and this probably means something. She dares not speak his name!
Oh Mr Kief, what you inspire in us women! Fear! Lust!

Anywaaaaay, they move on to discussion of the ThighMaster, and nope that wasn't a further reference of Mr Kief.


And, that's it. I watched 30 minutes of WWHL to see a 15 second reference to Mr M, with bonus mention of the handsomest one.

Day off. Not a lot going on. Worth it.

Best,
Annie

[D]

And not a single word about the ever-vivacious Debra Byrd? I'm just crushed...

[g***@gmail.com]

WWHL is one of my fav things - I'll have to go look it up on YouTube. What does Debra Byrd have to do with it, dcsharon?0

[dcsharon]

Sorry - author "D" isn't me.

I try to sign everything "(DC) Sharon" so I have no idea who the DByrd fan might be.

(DC) Sharon

[g***@gmail.com]

Oh I am sorry. Wrong D.

[Carmen]

D—

Were you serious about wanting “Where are they now?” (NO pun based on Barry’s song of the same name intended). This is what I’ve heard:

1. She’s vocal coaching on The Voice; at least she was through the end of Season 13. Addison Agen, a very talented teenager from my hometown, competed on the show starting on Team Miley & ending on Team Adam during Season 13. Addison finished in 2nd Place. I’m pretty sure I remember her mentioning “Byrd” (Debra) in the “What was this experience like, & what are your future plans?” interview she did with our NBC affiliate after the season ended. So Addison apparently worked with her some while on the show.

2. She’s Vocal Department Chair at The Musicians Institute in LA. I’ve heard of it, & think I also heard it’s a pretty prestigious music school. As of today, Debra’s still on the “Meet the Academic Team” page of their website (https://www.mi.edu/about-us/meet-the-academic-team/), Debra’s the 5th person down. so I assume she’s still there. But the information about her gives her most recent performance credit as being in 2015, so I can’t verify she’s still there or not. Maybe the Musicians Institute is just bad at updating their website content. Anyway, the info about Debra there says she’s also the Artist-in-Residence at The Berklee School of Music, another prestigious music school.

[D]

Post by Carmen
D—
1. She’s vocal coaching on The Voice; at least she was through the end of Season 13. Addison Agen, a very talented teenager from my hometown, competed on the show starting on Team Miley & ending on Team Adam during Season 13. Addison finished in 2nd Place. I’m pretty sure I remember her mentioning “Byrd” (Debra) in the “What was this experience like, & what are your future plans?” interview she did with our NBC affiliate after the season ended. So Addison apparently worked with her some while on the show.
2. She’s Vocal Department Chair at The Musicians Institute in LA. I’ve heard of it, & think I also heard it’s a pretty prestigious music school. As of today, Debra’s still on the “Meet the Academic Team” page of their website (https://www.mi.edu/about-us/meet-the-academic-team/), Debra’s the 5th person down. so I assume she’s still there. But the information about her gives her most recent performance credit as being in 2015, so I can’t verify she’s still there or not. Maybe the Musicians Institute is just bad at updating their website content. Anyway, the info about Debra there says she’s also the Artist-in-Residence at The Berklee School of Music, another prestigious music school.

Actually, Carmen...

Yes, it's nice to hear that Ms. Byrd is doing well "post-Barry," so thank you for the information. But as for my original post...

It's known that Annie has... shall we say... a "fixation" on GCK. Apparently some people think it's funny, or it's a joke, and I should just get over it.
So... every time she posts about GCK... how handsome he is, how she's willing to bang him for whatever reason (yes, she used that wording in one of her posts) I'm going to start posting about wanting to do the same to Debra.
Because an unhealthy obsession with someone is a funny joke that you're all going to get over, right?

[Carmen]

D—

Oh, OK. Sorry I misunderstood. Sometimes it’s easy to on the internet.

[D]

Post by Carmen
D—
Oh, OK. Sorry I misunderstood. Sometimes it’s easy to on the internet.

No problem! It really *IS* good to hear that Debra is doing well.
Have a good weekend!

[g***@gmail.com]

D,

Annie is funny and insightful - a real fan. Not following the animosity in your post.

[q***@gmail.com]

I second that sentiment. Nothing but love for Annie.

[s***@gmail.com]

^This.

[D]

Post by g***@gmail.com
D,
Annie is funny and insightful - a real fan. Not following the animosity in your post.

MOST of the time, I have no problems with Annie.
But I already posted my piece on the subject.

Having a fixation about continually wanting to bang someone (to use her word) and more is apparently just a joke, totally fine, something we should all get over.
So if it's all just woo-hoo. ha-ha, deal with it, people... then I can post the exact same things about Debra Byrd (or any other woman in the Barryverse) and it's all just too way cool for words.

...right?

[s***@gmail.com]

Personally, I find the "handsome hubs" to be repugnant. So when I see Annie's posts, I just assume she's worked one too many 12 hour shifts at the hospital, and cut her some slack for being delirious.
But yes, if you wanna post about your lust for Debra Byrd, have at it. I'll take it as the flight of fancy that it is.

[q***@gmail.com]

Yes, D. Yes you can. There are no censors here. You could also forego that route and, instead of discussing Debra in that way, remain critical of Annie's doing so of Garry.

Its that easy.

Because you seem contemptuous of Annie's comments of Garry, which is OK and understandable, I doubt trying to duplicate it in comments about Debra (for the purpose really only of proving a point) will bring you much joy.

But have at it either way.

[Brenda M]

D —-

Right!

And I’m already laughing! Hilarious!

So then ... is it okay for me to post about my physical obsession with Nikolaj Coster-Waldeau? He has nothing to do with Manilow, true, but there’s so much irrelevant shit on her anymore, would anyone care?

B

[a***@gmail.com]

Post by Brenda M
D —-
Right!
And I’m already laughing! Hilarious!
So then ... is it okay for me to post about my physical obsession with Nikolaj Coster-Waldeau? He has nothing to do with Manilow, true, but there’s so much irrelevant shit on her anymore, would anyone care?
B

B,

Yeah, so I googled this guy and while he's not bad, you know - he's definitely bang-able - he's no Mr Garry Kief.

OOPS I DID IT AGAIN!

Best,
Annie

[Brenda M]

True ... he is no Garry ... Nikolaj is a lot younger and straighter.

But hey, in our fantasies, reality doesn’t matter much anyway. :-)

B

[a***@gmail.com]

Post by Brenda M
True ... he is no Garry ... Nikolaj is a lot younger and straighter.
But hey, in our fantasies, reality doesn’t matter much anyway. :-)
B

EXACTLY! THANK YOU!!

Annie

[Brenda M]

Except Garry reads this newsgroup, Annie.

That what makes your pornographic ramblings creepy.

B

[D]

Post by Brenda M
Except Garry reads this newsgroup, Annie.
That what makes your pornographic ramblings creepy.
B

^^ This.

Oh, BTW Brenda... my guess is, I'd probably stand a better chance with Garry than Annie would. Can't imagine why that might be... *wink wink*

[Brenda M]

Nudge nudge ... say no more ... say no more...

(My inner Monty Python is active this week ... I’m in mourning)

B

[a***@gmail.com]

Post by a***@gmail.com
Live blogging 'Watch What Happens Live' with guest Miss Suzanne Somers.
Full disclosure: live blogging the DVR as I was asleep during last night's broadcast. When I saw that she was the guest, I immediately hit record because I love her and also I worked yesterday so there was no way in hell I'd still be awake at 11PM.
Miss Suzanne Somers! I know she is regarded by some (and by "some" I mean a bunch of people ^here^) as controversial, but I like her very much. My admiration for her stems primarily from the fact that she constantly explores and writes about her journey as far as health and aging is concerned. She has a new book out which I'm sure is why she's currently doing the talk show circuit.
Like Miss Somers, I've had some problems in the past with my lady parts and experienced the impact this can have on one's outlook and overall well being.
I love that Miss Somers is intelligent and well spoken, believes in herself, and advocates for women insofar as promoting the basic truth that aging well takes work, especially if you've hit some bumps in the road along the way.
So it's safe to say Annie be buying her book.
Not gonna lie, also watching for any reference to Mr Barry Manilow, as Miss Somers often slips us a bit of info on our guy during her many tv appearances.
Jennifer Coolidge is also a guest. I don't know who that is.
Miss Somers looks fantastic. In her '70s! She's probs had work done, but she looks great and not at all plastic surgery-y. Andy's showing a nude photo of Miss Somers on her 73rd birthday. Taken by her husband. A tasteful pic.
Clip from the episode of Below Deck that I slept through. Didn't miss much, evidently.
Clips of Jennifer Coolidge's work, who I still have no idea who she is although she's done a lot of stuff, movies and tv, over the past 20 years. Have I lived under a rock or something?
Miss Somers dishing on how she looks so great. Works out every other day and does Yoga. Stars - they're just like us! Except I only do Yoga twice a week, AT MOST, and which is probs why Suzanne Somers looks like Suzanne Somers and I look like Annie. Moving on...….
She uses liquid oxygen on her face and some kind of fancy ass serum.
She denies face lifts. Fillers ten years ago, none since. Lots of sex contributes to good skin and by "lots" she means TWO TIMES A DAY. Again, explains why Suzanne looks like Suzanne whilst Annie...…..…well...
But seriously, TWO TIMES A DAY? Some of us have jobs, girl!
Now we're into some weird shit with Jennifer Coolidge and Suzanne about random guys they would like to bang.
Preview of next week's Below Deck, which most likely I will sleep through.
Call in questions from the viewing audience. Miss Somers has a good sense of humor. Joking about getting fired from Three's Company after asking for pay equality with costar John Ritter.
OK KIDS! HERE! WE! GO!
Some guy named Chuck calling in to ask Suzanne about BARRY MANILOW!
Specifically, was Barry Manilow upset when Suzanne confirmed his wedding indeed took place?
Miss Somers dishes that "the husband" "got very mad" at her. Barry was chill with it though. Miss Somers reiterates they've been friends for decades.
But wait here's an interesting bit: The hubs may still be pissed at her!
Whoaa! it's been, like, 5 years, right? STILL pissed?
She fails to mention the handsomest one by name; refers to him only as "the husband", and this probably means something. She dares not speak his name!
Oh Mr Kief, what you inspire in us women! Fear! Lust!
Anywaaaaay, they move on to discussion of the ThighMaster, and nope that wasn't a further reference of Mr Kief.
And, that's it. I watched 30 minutes of WWHL to see a 15 second reference to Mr M, with bonus mention of the handsomest one.
Day off. Not a lot going on. Worth it.
Best,
Annie

Wow. I guess you never know what is going to catch fire here.


Thanks for the love, guys. Good to know my inane ramblings are enjoyed by some.


So, D, I'm not clear why my crush on the handsome Mr Kief gets under your skin to the extent it does. With all due respect, though, this falls under "your problem, not mine".

At one time another poster named "KittenMommy" (true story, you can't make this shit up) went off on me about this subject. I was puzzled about the magnitude of her response as well. Because, who cares?


That said, I do apologize if my use of the euphemism "to bang" provokes pearl clutching amongst your Lutheran Ladies Club, which evidently it does based on your repeated calling me out for it.


And while I thank you for your concern about my mental health, I just don't think you should be worrying about it.


My crush on Mr Kief entertains me, so I probs won't stop posting about it anytime soon.


Sorry not sorry.

But! At the end of the day, who cares? Seriously, this is only a ^fan group^ for Barry Manilow. Anything we talk about here has no impact IRL. It's weird and it's fun and it's pretty meaningless in the larger scheme of things.

You need to calm down.

Best,
Annie

[Maria M]

Thanks for letting us know about this Annie. I too like Suzanne. I like her attitude towards life and aging and the fact that she and Alan are so happy. It’s obvious they adore each other.

I watched the Barry question clip. I think it’s understandable that Garry would be upset about it. It wasn’t her place to out them. That would be their choice- even though it was no secret. I am glad they ended up embracing it and letting fans finally show how happy they are for them. But, being in the spotlight never appeared to be Garry’s thing so the flood of media was sure to be overwhelming.

I enjoy your stories Annie. Some of your anecdotes are priceless.

Maria

[crystal]

Post by Maria M
Thanks for letting us know about this Annie. I too like Suzanne. I like her attitude towards life and aging and the fact that she and Alan are so happy. It’s obvious they adore each other.
I watched the Barry question clip. I think it’s understandable that Garry would be upset about it. It wasn’t her place to out them. That would be their choice- even though it was no secret. I am glad they ended up embracing it and letting fans finally show how happy they are for them. But, being in the spotlight never appeared to be Garry’s thing so the flood of media was sure to be overwhelming.
I enjoy your stories Annie. Some of your anecdotes are priceless.
Maria

Suzanne is a Trump supporter so any liking I had for went up in a puff of smoke when she admitted that in an interview.

Crystal

[Kristen Cladek]

Post by crystal

Post by Maria M
Thanks for letting us know about this Annie. I too like Suzanne. I like her attitude towards life and aging and the fact that she and Alan are so happy. It’s obvious they adore each other.
I watched the Barry question clip. I think it’s understandable that Garry would be upset about it. It wasn’t her place to out them. That would be their choice- even though it was no secret. I am glad they ended up embracing it and letting fans finally show how happy they are for them. But, being in the spotlight never appeared to be Garry’s thing so the flood of media was sure to be overwhelming.
I enjoy your stories Annie. Some of your anecdotes are priceless.
Maria

Suzanne is a Trump supporter so any liking I had for went up in a puff of smoke when she admitted that in an interview.
Crystal

I was very unpleasantly surprised to see that she's throwing so much support towards Trump. I wonder if it's had any impact on her relationship with Barry and Garry. I know for sure, Garry is not a fan.

I try not to let my political believes bias me now a days, but goodness it is HARD! I can only imagine what it's like when you're part of one of the groups that he has oh so little respect for.


Also, I just watched an interview Garry did regarding him being honored at the Steve Chase Awards and he seemed incredibly nervous throughout. (It was kind of cute, but I felt his pain!) He relaxed a bit towards the end, but he even admitted how nervous he was and how he's a behind the scenes guy. I can only imagine how scary it must have been to have someone that's considered a very close friend (close enough to be invited to your PRIVATE and EXCLUSIVE wedding) to blow up you and your husband's spot on national television. I would be pissed too!

-Kristen
(I hope that all makes sense, today was my first day back to work after a wonderful vacation and my brain is a little fried!)

[Brenda M]

Kristen,

We live in a culture that makes it nearly impossible to be apolitical.

I’m impressed that Barry has publicly managed to stay away from politics.

But if he believes in anything, it’s his personal privacy. In the end, I think Suzanne’s political leanings were nothing compared to her loose lips. You just can’t maintain a friendship with these people if you can’t stop shooting off your mouth about their relationship.

Truthfully, while I think many fans are relieved B/G are finally out of the closet, I think the happy couple were probably happier being in it.

As always, this is just my uninformed opinion. :-)

Bren