I missed last night’s Emmy Awards ceremony because I was at Chorus rehearsal.
Thank God.
I’ve heard and read such awful things about the broadcast that I’m not sure I’ll be anticipating next year’s ceremony with any sort of excitement. Honestly, after that painful writers’ strike of last year, you’d think these guys and gals would come up with something that would have given us, the viewers, something to relish and appreciate. Instead, we got train wrecks like this:
(WARNING: Please do not watch if you have recently eaten a meal. You may involuntarily purge)
Clip courtesy of Best Week Ever
Rick's Launching Pad 
Re: bad. Yeah. Reviews said it was not just the worse Emmy but worse show on television.
I had no idea that there were words to the M*A*S*H Theme….granted this was a huge mashup, but imagine how much pratice that took to make all of those transitions…..that alone makes it great “technical” piece….but it was a train wreck, but it made me want to watch it….just call me a Geek now!
Aw, I thought it was fun! Definitely one of the few highlights of an otherwise crappy telecast.
Oh this is too hilarious! I did a Google search and have been reading the endless responses to blog and article postings regarding the performance.
Michael – Yes the M*A*S*H theme does have lyrics. I never liked the song because the lyrics are somewhat depressing.
ha ha…so loooooooongggg *tuggin at mah ear*
Craig Ferguson just ripped it apart on his show. He had me laughing so hard I could barely breathe.
If I recall correctly, the actual title of the M*A*S*H theme is “Suicide is Painless.” It was not used on the TV show because it was felt the lyrics were too controversial for broadcast television but was used in the movie.
Yup it was used in the original Movie with the lyrics. It really is a lovely song — but when backed by Vegas showgirls, it's just plain tacky.
Here are the lyrics:
Through early morning fog I see
visions of the things to be
the pains that are withheld for me
I realize and I can see…
CHORUS
(That) suicide is painless
It brings on many changes
and I can take or leave it if I please.
I try to find a way to make
all our little joys relate
without that ever-present hate
but now I know that it's too late, and…
The game of life is hard to play
I'm gonna lose it anyway
The losing card I'll someday lay
so this is all I have to say.
The only way to win is cheat
And lay it down before I'm beat
and to another give my seat
for that's the only painless feat.
The sword of time will pierce our skins
It doesn't hurt when it begins
But as it works its way on in
The pain grows stronger…watch it grin, but…
A brave man once requested me
to answer questions that are key
is it to be or not to be
and I replied 'oh why ask me?'
'Cause suicide is painless
it brings on many changes
and I can take or leave it if I please.
…and you can do the same thing if you please.
Yea, singing about suicide with showgirls is just bad taste.
LOL. It was wierd but I was glued to the TV. It was like I was transferred to another dimension and that there existed a different version of Josh Groban. However, this clip is a keeper! 🙂