I can’t say how many times I’ve watched one of Martha Stewart’s TV shows in complete awe and disgust. Cries of “What the hell is she doing now?” and “Right, like anyone is going to do that!” issue from my mouth at least once during every segment, whether it’s cooking, crafting, gardening, or organizing. I know I’m not alone in these sentiments, but my husband refuses to commiserate with me and instead just says, “Why do you watch it then?” Which totally isn’t the point. So I sit gape-jawed and commenting to the TV alone.
Then I saw Whatever, Martha! on the Fine Living channel. The title alone suggests that it must be about the one and only Martha, as in Madonna or Cher. The show is a half-hour bitch-fest hosted by Jennifer Koppelman Hutt and none other than Martha’s own daughter, Alexis Stewart. Who better equipped than family to take on M Diddy (her prison nickname)?
The premise is brilliant: They sit in a living-room style set with a television, watch vintage segments of Martha Stewart Living and comment about the impossibility of Martha’s perfection. Together they give voice to everything we’ve always wanted to say about the absurdity of Martha’s projects, while Alexis tosses in a few personal tidbits on life growing up as Martha’s daughter: Is she OCD or just insane? Finally someone who understands.
I love this show. Glad they’re making new episodes finally.
Nice premise (which they admitted borrowing from Mystery Science Theatre), but flawed delivery. This could and should be a lot funnier, but Alexis has the demeanor of someone who is undergoing a proctology exam. Subtract points for spots running constantly for this which have Alexis shouting in her whiny, nasal-New York accent “Who needs people when you have a big BAWL OF TWINE!!!”
Um, hasn’t this show been on the air for months now?
It has been on the air for a few months, but I’m so glad to finally see that other people are watching it. I think it’s hilarious, especially when they try to follow her craft or food instructions! That segment has me giggling every time! I love Martha Stewart and it’s like watching it with two friends (none of my own friends like Martha). It’s a great show!