What I liked
Every actor imbues multiple roles with such intention and detail that it’s a bit intoxicating to watch them. The music-as-music is startlingly good (I wish there had been more!), whereas the ongoing music-as-punctuation both organizes and energizes the whirlwind, free-associational dialogue. Seemingly nonsensical characters slowly make sense, and a commentary emerges on the public’s quasi-religious relationship with mass media. Ninety minutes flies by.
What I didn't like
Substantial detail will fly over the heads of those not familiar with 20th century television history.
My overall impression
I had a great time watching this show but trying to summarize it hurts my brain. Imagine if the cards from Trivial Pursuit: 20th Century TV Edition came to life, were imbued with manic intentionality and expert choreography, then did a cabaret slash group therapy session about the imaginary faked death of a beloved TV sidekick while periodically breaking into catchy yet poignant songs and… sorry, my brain is hurting.
