There was no way we couldn’t include this after Bryan Cranston’s performance in Breaking Bad which could be the greatest television show in history. In a 2003 episode, Hal (Cranston) and his African American Poker buddies form a folk style band where they play the Elk Lodge. We don’t remember why it occurred, but it was humorous which was what you would expect from a Hal plotline on Malcolm in the Middle. The Bullet Points: TV Show Appeared: Malcolm in the Middle (2003) Actors: Bryan Cranston (Hal) We don’t know who else Songs you might remember: None Why you should vote for them: Only for the Breaking Bad reason. Why you should not vote for them: They were not good. {youtube}
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Appearing multiple times over a two year stretch on Saturday Night Live Gemini’s Twin was a humorous play off then popular act, Destiny’s Child. Played by two of the funniest females in SNL history (Ana Gasteyer and Maya Rudolph), most of their sketches showcased their “third member” who seemed to differ depending on who the guest host was. Considering the lineup and that it lasted two years, this isn’t a bad SNL candidate, though we admit there are stronger choices from the show. The Bullet Points: TV Show Appeared: Gemini’s Twin (2000-02) Actors: Ana Gasteyer (Joanette) Maya Rudolph (Brittanica) People who have played the “third member” Charlize Theron Lucy Liu Jennifer Lopez Beyonce Knowles Gwyneth Paltrow Britney Spears Songs you might remember: Planet of Mens Why you should vote for them: Gasteyer (who should have become a bigger star) and Rudolph were great, and Maya really has a set of pipes on her. Why you should not vote for them: They had a seven sketch run, but was this really a breakout act? {youtube}
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We almost completely forgot that Captain Janeway was on Dallas as a dolled up Patsy Cline type who was engaged to Ray Krebs. Well, she was engaged to him until she slept with J.R. Ewing, who always had a way with the ladies. Must be the cowboy hat.
In a 1994 episode of the Simpsons, young Lisa Simpson develops a crisis of confidence when a new kid in school seems to be able to one up her in everything. In a brief dream sequence she imagines herself in concert with other famous second bananas, Art Garfunkel, Jim Messina and John Oates and asking why they came just to boo. Yeah, we know it was brief, but it made us laugh so here it is on the ballot. The Bullet Points: TV Show Appeared: The Simpsons (1994) Actors: Yeardley Smith Songs you might remember: None Why you should vote for them: John Oates needs a break. Why you should not vote for them: Not only did they not perform, they got booed.
