Tori Spelling in: So NoTORIous

No, this is not another Pearl Harbor epic, though it comes as almost as big a surprise. This is, in fact, the show that I hoped "Fat Actress" and "The Comeback" might be and deserves equal footing with "Entourage." It's often laugh-out-loud funny, mixing sophisticated sarcasm with broad physical comedy. Who knew Tori Spelling could be an accomplished comic actor, with a major gift for impeccable timing and dead-pan delivery (actually, I've seen her do dead-pan delivery before, but never to such great and intentional comic effect). That she can even participate in such a dead-on send up of her industry in general and her self and her family in particular earns her great, noisy props!

Wow. I never knew much about Tori (I'm 19). I only remember her Scary Movie 2 appearance and thinking that there was definitely some comedic talent there - when I saw this show for the first time, I was hooked.

It is so funny! You know it is very rare for celebrities to successfully poke fun at themselves - but with Tori, she just comes off as naive but very lovable. It's very easy to watch and fun to empathize with.

Greatwriting, great producing (By Ms. Spelling herself!), great cast (wow...best supporting cast of a comedy in a LONG TIME!), and of course great acting by Tori! Wonderful! Don't miss it!

I'm not as shocked as other reviewers because I had heard this show was good for a long time before renting it on Netflix.

Tori Spelling sends up Tori Spelling in a hilarious comedy that also stars Zach Quinto in the days when he was Zachary, as her gay friend, Sasan, James Carpinello as her roommate Pete, Loni Anderson as Mrs. Spelling, Brennan Hesser as Janey, and Cleo King as Tori's old nanny.

Spelling dishes herself."I make my own money," she says defensively. Then in a smaller voice, "Acting on my father's TV show." When asked why she doesn't want to be alone, why she's so weird about getting gifts, why this, why that, there is a flashback to little Tori (Ariel Winter) and her ditsy mother which tells the story, then back to Tori in the present, saying off-handedly, "I don't know."

No subject is off-limits. Trying to get out of a stuck limousine, Quinto says, "There are only two inches to get out. Tori, run for help." "You're better looking in person. Have you had more stuff done?"

The best is when she decides to send a video to Steven Soderbergh to be considered as a serious actress and try out for a role as a woman going after a Brazilian gang to save her sister from sex slavery. While in the sex shop buying props, Sasan tells her Shannon Doherty is there, and Tori hits the ground like the place is being bombed.

Ultimately she makes the tape and some of Soderbergh's people give it to him as a birthday gift and laugh out loud. You see Tori in a leather bra and panties with a whip in her hand, acting tough.

Loni Anderson is fabulous as is the rest of the cast, but it's really nice to see her in a good role.

This very funny show was canceled when Spelling's life became more complicated - her father passed away, she became pregnant, and moved on to other projects. It's a shame.

Okay, this show is fantastic. I beg everyone to watch it once and I promise you will be hooked. The chemistry between the cast is fantastic and it shows up on screen. Tori Spelling is perfect playing herself, she is not afraid to make fun of herself. A side-note, her gay best friend, is absolutely fantastic. He is no token gay guy, equipped with killer lines, a hot face, and a great talent for scene stealing. But watch for the character Janey, as she is probably the best in the show. Armed with lines not seen since Karen from Will and Grace, this girl is hands down the reason I watch the show. (but the entire cast is why I love it)

This show deserves to be a hit! It blends the best of reality with the best of comedy. Who knew Tori Spelling had this much talent??? The first time I saw the show, it was just for fun - to see just how bad it was going to be. I was shocked! I laughed out loud at the incredibly well crafted show and Tori's powerful self-deprecating humor. Loni Anderson is a delight, turning in performances that remind us why we fell in love with her years ago in WKRP in Cincinnati.

Tori Spelling is showing far more talent and comic genius than anyone could have suspected. She has certainly won my respect. Though it has been reported they were estranged at the time of his death, I have no doubt her daddy is looking down from heaven and is mighty proud of his little princess. So am I.