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The Marriage Ref

  • TV Series
  • 2010–2011
  • 43m
IMDb RATING
5.0/10
769
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The Marriage Ref (2010)
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Couple marriage problems are discussed by a celebrity panel to come to a conclusion.Couple marriage problems are discussed by a celebrity panel to come to a conclusion.Couple marriage problems are discussed by a celebrity panel to come to a conclusion.

  • Creators
    • Ellen Rakieten
    • Jerry Seinfeld
    • Jessica Seinfeld
  • Stars
    • Tom Papa
    • Marv Albert
    • Natalie Morales
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  • IMDb RATING
    5.0/10
    769
    YOUR RATING
    • Creators
      • Ellen Rakieten
      • Jerry Seinfeld
      • Jessica Seinfeld
    • Stars
      • Tom Papa
      • Marv Albert
      • Natalie Morales
    • 7User reviews
    • 3Critic reviews
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    Tom Papa
    Tom Papa
    • Self - Host
    • 2010–2011
    Marv Albert
    Marv Albert
    • Self - Announcer
    • 2010
    Natalie Morales
    Natalie Morales
    • Self - Just the Facts Ma'am
    • 2010
    Jerry Seinfeld
    Jerry Seinfeld
    • Self - Panelist…
    • 2010–2011
    Kelly Ripa
    Kelly Ripa
    • Self - Panelist
    • 2010
    Ricky Gervais
    Ricky Gervais
    • Self - Panelist
    • 2010–2011
    Kathy Griffin
    Kathy Griffin
    • Self - Panelist
    • 2010–2011
    Alec Baldwin
    Alec Baldwin
    • Self - Panelist
    • 2010
    Tracy Morgan
    Tracy Morgan
    • Self
    • 2010–2011
    Jim Breuer
    Jim Breuer
    • Self - Panelist
    • 2010–2011
    Cedric The Entertainer
    Cedric The Entertainer
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    • 2010–2011
    Alexandra Wentworth
    Alexandra Wentworth
    • Self - Panelist
    • 2011
    Mary J. Blige
    Mary J. Blige
    • Self - Guest…
    • 2011
    Maria Menounos
    Maria Menounos
    • Self - Just the Facts Ma'am
    • 2010
    Tina Fey
    Tina Fey
    • Self - Panelist
    • 2010
    Matthew Broderick
    Matthew Broderick
    • Self - Panelist
    • 2010
    Kirstie Alley
    Kirstie Alley
    • Self - Panelist
    • 2010
    Jason Alexander
    Jason Alexander
    • Self - Panelist
    • 2010
    • Creators
      • Ellen Rakieten
      • Jerry Seinfeld
      • Jessica Seinfeld
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    8gsantonas

    Just let yourself have fun

    I love this show. It reminds me of all of those silly and funny game shows of the 70s. Yes, not crazy about the host but he may get better with time. This show does not pretend to be anything else. I like the idea of different panels. Again its like Match Game or one of those. They need to have Betty White on it, she was queen of those shows. I grew up on those shows and they were always fun to me with their "Whoopie" comments and innuendos. These other reviewers take themselves way too seriously. It is just meant to be silly fun. I do think they will run out of people but then again everyone in America seems to love airing their dirty laundry.
    prtfvr

    Shaky start but the second half got better...

    Who's the sound person? The canned laughter is louder than the commentary. Several times I couldn't hear the joke. It might have been funny, who knows.

    And who's in charge of the editing? Some of the conversation was actually going somewhere and all of a sudden it was just over, queue the host. Huh?

    Also, two many couples. The results definitely felt forced. Just when everyone hit their timing they were on to the next couple. Maybe three but more than that? Send it to Short Attention Span Theater.

    It has potential and seems like the hosts are giving their real opinions not what they think the "popular" answer should be. Not to mention that Seinfeld is bringing in A-list guests. Where would you see Larry David, Ricky Gervais, and Madonna discussing relationships? I want to see that.

    First things first: fix the sound and editing and try again. It might be actually be a good show if you can hear it and potentially funny parts aren't edited out.

    UPDATE 3/16/10: Saw the Larry David, Ricky Gervais and Madonna episode and laughed my butt off! What a great combination of people. And I could hear what they were saying besides which really helps.

    I think that the guests will make or break the show. Put the the three above together and they've struck gold.

    Now I'm waiting for the third show because that's a potential tie-breaker. Right now though? Love it.
    7BirdsDoThus

    A solid, simple show.

    Not understanding the negative reviews, this show is great! Papa is a perfect host, always hysterical and on top of things. Seeing how different panelists interact is probably the best thing about this show, and occasionally the arguing couples themselves are quirky and memorable.

    It's a simple show and highly enjoyable. Some people just are sourpuses.

    (I'm also interesting to find out what age demographics don't enjoy it. I'm 20 and love the show. Perhaps it's not hitting home with older individuals?)
    2Asteri-Atypical

    The loud canned laugh track can't hide how dreadful this is!

    Like many, I saw the ads during the Olympics. I also saw Seinfeld was attached to it, which, IMHO, gave me hope. So I decided to tune in. I thought I would like it, at least a little. A "guilty pleasure", if nothing else. It seemed a concept which had potential.

    When I heard the cacophonous canned laughter which roared at every line, I felt myself tense up a little. Usually, the louder the canned laughter, the weaker the material. As I heard the script, the knot in my stomach only got worse.

    The lines were insincere and contrived. The humor and jokes hackneyed. The situations unbelievable and ridiculous.

    I honestly don't know what Jerry Seinfeld was thinking. While he contributed a scant bit of amusing banter in the pilot episode, it wasn't nearly enough to rescue what was otherwise a train wreck.

    I wasn't expecting too much. As I wrote; I expected it to be cheap thrills and "guilty pleasure" material. That shouldn't have been too hard to achieve. Yet it failed to rise to even this level.

    Maybe if they didn't try so hard, it would be better. This show seemed too desperate to scream "LAUGH AT US! PLEEEEAAASSE"! It's a sad waste of a concept with good potential and a waste of what could have been a good idea.

    I guess it COULD get better with time, if it's completely re-vamped. But I'm not holding my breath.
    huladog55

    Totally awesome!

    I caught the premiere of "The Marriage Ref" after the Closing Ceremony of the Vancouver Games, and I am hooked. Not your typical reality dreck at all. Fast paced, funny and real. Great to see Jerry Seinfeld back on TV, but it's not all about him. The burden will be on the producers to find ammunition for the panel in the form of squabbling couples, and I don't think it's a problem. I'm sure there are no shortage of them, and plenty of stars who will be pleased to appear on this fresh, fun show. Pretty harmless, but deadly funny!

    Unlike typical reality schlock, this show is quick, entertaining and to the point. One half of the show is devoted to each of two couples resolving issues, like, one partner wanting a recently deceased dog stuffed and placed in the home and the other partner disagreeing. Awesome! Tom Papa is a great host/referee. If they can keep the momentum going, this might make it. Great idea, great show.

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      Featured in The Tonight Show with Jay Leno: Episode #18.19 (2010)

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    • Release date
      • February 28, 2010 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Aviotuomari
    • Production companies
      • Columbus 81 Productions
      • Ellen Rakieten Entertainment
      • Shed Media US
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