Last week’s boring Broadway infomercial aside, Ugly Betty might be the most consistent sophomore outing this season. Conflicts are being resolved with gracious speed, the camp continues to entertain without crossing the line and our heartstrings keep getting tugged when we least expect it (Ghost-Santos in the season opener? Tear!). Betty is just as much the hour-long treat that she was this time last year.
Well, America’s Beckham-saturation reaches a fever pitch tonight when the female half of the powercouple makes her much hyped cameo on the show. Of course she’ll be playing herself (a role we all know she can handle), and from the looks of the previews, she’ll be treating us to those bizarre, dramatic hand movements that defined her when she was the Spice Girl who didn’t really sing. I’m hoping she’ll have a little bit more to offer though. NBC’s Coming to America special this summer was unexpectedly hilarious and self-deprecating.
Beckham isn’t the only big Betty cameo this season. Eliza Dushku will appear as a cover girl who’s pulled from rehab for a photo shoot in next week’s episode, and Golden Girls vet Betty White (who’s no stranger to the show) will play herself sometime in December. Rumors even surfaced this week that Lindsay Lohan might take on a role later this season. You know, if the rest of the season happens…
Are there any Betty-watchers among you? I’m interested in reactions to the cameo and this season as a whole.
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Absolutely love the show. It’s on the Tivo list (since 30 Rock trumps anything in the time period), but it truly is a fantastic show. And just as you said, who knew Posh was actually such a character? Can’t wait to see how tonight’s episode pans out!
As always, your participation and honesty are appreciated, Garry.