Did anyone here watch the special and, if so, what did you think of it? Has anyone here ever had the chance to see the original show, or any rehearsals, in person?
I didn't see the special when it first aired as I watched it later
online. To those that did see it, I was a little disappointed on how the show was put together from the very start. I was expecting to learn more about the original cast and how the show got it's start. While those topics were touched very briefly, it seemed to be more of a talk show format with guest stars and highlights of special clips and memorable moments from the show.
At the beginning of the special, Carol asked to "bump up the lights" only to take obviously scripted questions from three members of the audience. It appeared that additional seating was brought into the studio as people were seated at the very front on each side of the stairs. But during tighter shots of certain audience members during breaks for applause I saw a few empty seats scattered around. I wonder how the seating arrangements were done for show?
More comments later to those who reply or to those who did watch the show and care share their thoughts.
