I have written before that I often struggle to fall asleep. For this reason, I end each of my days by attempting to transition from awake to unconscious, with a smile and a laugh. I have been through pretty much every decent sit-com by now, and am always on the hunt for a great new comedy. I recently finally started watching Difficult People, and can't wait to jump into bed each night Billy Eichner.
It was a surprise to learn Amy Poehler is the shows executive producer, but I hadn't known too much about Billy's co-star Julie Klausner. Klauser is incredible, not just a the the show's star, but also as creator and writer of the Hulu comedy. There is so much written today about political correctness in comedy, but Klauser is hilariously defiant in her writing, taking on subjects, and people, most other writers and comedians wouldn't go near to. I have loved every episode that I quickly binged through, with Italian Piñata, being a hilarious favorite! I only wish there were more episodes to enjoy!
Both Klausner and Eichner are hilarious, but the talented comedians graciously share the show's laughs with an impressive line of actors. Andrea Martin is finally again getting material worthy of her talent, and I love the supporting cast including; James Urbaniak, Cole Escola, Gabourey Sidibe and Shakina Nayfack (although the 911 schtick is getting old).
The show also has a lot of great guest stars, but also one of the most hilarious and talented group of recurring characters and actors. Christina Gausas, Tracee Chimo, Amy Sedaris and Fred Armisen all get a chance to shine, the brightest for me, actress Jackie Hoffman whose character Rucchel is the 'Pet Cemetery' version of Mamacita, the character she played on last season Feud. Loved that Hoffman seemed to have pulled a bit of a 'Ruccel' at last night EMMY's.
Billy with Leslie Grossman in American Horror Story: Cult
Difficult People is not without it's hunk quota. If talent is attractive, consider my lust level for Eichner off the scale. I always thought he was hilarious, but on Difficult People, he has never been more sexy. The show has also given Billy a few hot boyfriends, including Nyle DiMarco (whose interpreter Mickey we have all been at one time or another...) and Seth Myers, who one time mutual masturbation session behind the dog park, didn't end well. They have also brought in the ultra hot John Cho this season giving Billy his first 'long' term boyfriend. There's also been a few flashed of nudity, most notably from Australian actor Sean Martin Hingston who flashed his butt, while flashing his front to Billy and Julie, demonstrating one of his best Puppetry of the Penis moves.
Using shaving cream to get the blood off while filming Cult.
Eichner, whose celebrated his birthday yesterday, is finally getting the well deserved attention he deserves, and seems to be everywhere these days, from Billy On The Street, through Difficult People and his current turn on American Horror Story: Cult. I couldn't help but wonder if AHS's Ryan Murphy was a fan of Difficult People as he and his shows has been the butt of more than a few jokes the first few seasons. Maybe Murphy should return the favor, and write a butt scene for Eichner on Cult.
Below from Billy's tumblr
Sean Martin Hingston
Nyle-DiMarco by Taylor Miller
John Cho
Cho in Harold And Kumar Escape From Guantanamo Bay
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