Episode 1.12 Publicity Talkin Smash!

Episode 112 Publicity

Guys, it’s the episode with the Bollywood number! We also discuss Dev’s growing resentment of Karen having a life, how good Ellis looks, and we Kent Test everyone’s favorite stage manager-Linda, played by Ann Harada! You can follow Ann Harada on Twitter at @annharada

Scarf Count: 32! A new record!

Publicity

Directed by Michael Mayer

Written by Therea Rebeck

NBC.com Synopsis: Karen finds herself seduced by the glamorous life of new BFF Rebecca Duvall… but can Rebecca be trusted?

Pop Culture References: Bollywood, Steven Spielberg, Marilyn Monroe, Broadway, Joe DiMaggio, Tony Yazbeck, Julie Klausner

The Kent Test: Linda scored a 5. The highest score for a woman of color yet!

The Kent Test was created by Clarkisha Kent. You can find her and the test on https://clarkishakent.com.

Smashlash:

Hillary Busis for Entertainment Weekly: https://www.google.com/amp/s/ew.com/recap/smasn-season-1-episode-12/%3famp=true

Noel Murray for AV Club: https://www.google.com/amp/s/tv.avclub.com/smash-publicity-1798172527/amp

Under 5 of the Week: Erin Wyatt as Lindsey Mullins IG: @wyattgram

Least Problematic Man of the Week: Tom!

Musical Numbers:

“Run” by Snow Patrol

“Secondhand White Baby Grand” by Marc Shaiman & Scott Wittman

“A Thousand and One Nights” by Marc Shaiman & Scott Wittman

Smash was created by Theresa Rebeck

Tina is @nice_white_lady

Ruth is @yellow_fairy19

We are @talkinsmash

www.talkinsmash.com

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