February 24, 2009
"Square Pegs": Jami Gertz as Muffy Tepperman
I had forgotten how funny she is in this. She's funny in every line, every gesture. It is over-the-top old-movie-star Gloria Swanson behavior, all gesture and eyeball action, and it's hilarious.
For instance, in the pilot (you know, starring Ben Marley), The Waitresses show up to play for the freshman dance. Because, you know, that's how things happen at Weemawee High. Muffy Tepperman, as head of the social club, introduces The Waitresses with much ridiculous self-important fanfare. She says that The Waitresses will be "bigger than the Eagles".
They start to play "I Know What Boys Like" ... and please ... first of all, just look at Jami Gertz in the background. It's hilarious. And then watch how she dances. Muffy, please!
I think this is one of the shows IMDb has full episodes available online. It's one of those things I've been promising myself to spend some quality time getting re-acquainted with. You know, do chores, pay bills, make time for charity, put aside a special time to watch "Square Pegs."
Posted by: Emily at February 24, 2009 9:18 AMOh my god she is HILARIOUS! I forgot just how good she was in Square pegs- its been a long time since I've seen it. I loved that show
Posted by: mered at February 24, 2009 4:34 PMI love how the guitar player in the second to last photo is like ... uhm ... excuse me?
He's trying so hard not to laugh.
Posted by: red at February 24, 2009 4:53 PMNext time I come home, Mere, I can bring my Square Pegs DVDs for you to watch. It's weird how much came back to me!!
Posted by: red at February 24, 2009 4:55 PMYES! I would love to watch them!! the belt and tie are killing me
Posted by: mere at February 24, 2009 6:07 PMMuffy looks like Eva Peron out on the balcony in that first picture.
Posted by: Kristen at February 25, 2009 7:00 PMDon't cry for me, Weemawee
Posted by: red at February 25, 2009 11:10 PM