The show received mixed reviews from American critics ahead of its premiere, with the New York Daily News declaring it "neither daring or funny".
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The show opened to poor reviews on 29 November and will have had 27 previews and 44 performances when it closes.
In the U.S. recently, all five hosts of "The Talk, " the successful daytime TV show, garnered appreciative reviews when they appeared makeup free (even Sharon Osborne).
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So far, the show is getting good reviews.
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Speaking backstage after collecting his award, the show's writer and star Brendan O'Carroll dismissed negative reviews critics have given his show in the past.
Reviews for the show have been excellent, with raves for each of the Matildas.
The show drew mainly five-star reviews from critics, with The Guardian's Alexis Petridis praising the group's "utterly captivating" performance.
Despite mixed reviews from the critics the show was watched by 11.2 million viewers, with strong support among the key 18- to 49-year-old demographic.
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If you want the general take on the quality and focus of the show you can read any variety of reviews here, here or here.
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"This past summer, CBS edited into a show that had to go through multiple reviews, by multiple people in the organization, the F-word, " said Tim Winter, who heads the Parents Television Council, and is supporting the FCC's efforts.
Vionnet held its first official runway show earlier this month in Paris to warm reviews.
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Despite the lackluster reviews, MTV recently renewed the show for a second season.
And despite mixed reviews, the Elle Macpherson-hosted show manages an innovative feel by borrowing bits and pieces from existing series.
That could be a result of Microsoft having a reduced presence at the show, but it also might be that mixed reviews of Windows 8 systems have led some companies to go back to the drawing board and retool whatever it was they had in the pipeline.
It also has received harsh reviews, with many critics saying that the impressive visual aspects of the show cannot make up for its lack of a cohesive and compelling storyline and memorable music (I mean, this is a musical).
Gervais was one of the regular guest commentators on Channel 4's The 11 O'Clock Show, probably best remembered for creating Ali G, for which Gervais did not win particularly fond reviews.
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