Entourage’s case of the missing boxers continues, and Aaron Sorkin guests

Yes, I am a week behind on the boxers front — just the recap, not the episodes — but, nevertheless, it is necessary for us to recount the happenings these last few weeks in order to fully grasp what’s going on with our boys right now.

Vince (and Turtle’s) boxers were stolen out of the laundry room in their house, and, after a foolhardy attempt at gun ownership, they have engaged Ari’s security guy to beef up their defenses.

Eric started working for Murray Berensen (George Segal), and has already butted heads with co-worker Scott Lavin (Scott Caan) over landing big-fish Bob Saget (who, incidentally, is about to have a memoir-worthy sex romp on Murray’s couch). Plus, after ducking Sloan for a week, he’s finally ended things with her. And gotten back with super-crazy Ashley (Alexis Dziena), who will likely eat him in his sleep.

Turtle’s Turtle, and Drama was on the verge of getting written off of his show by producer Dan Coakley (some work for Eli Stone’s Matt Letscher), until a little begging saved his character. What punishment lies ahead? We shall have to wait and see.

All set on story? Here’s the cool, and un-, from last night’s episode:

• A tip for big working-man Eric: talking to people on speakerphone, when you’re sitting alone in your office, sucks. I used to work with a bunch of guys who did it, and I wanted to smash the receiver over their heads each and every time.
• Lloyd is looking smoking in his argyle sweater-vests, bow-ties, and slicked-back hairdo. I shudder at the normalcy that a promotion might bring him.
• Ari spends an inordinate amount of his time dealing with Andrew Klein (Gary Cole). Quite frankly, he hasn’t been worth it. Until now. Why’s that? He landed Mr. West Wing himself, Aaron Sorkin, as a client for Miller Gold … while sitting in jail and meeting with him during visitation hours … through a bullet-proof glass window. Sure, they worked together before (Sorkin was still around then, right?), but I offer that Klein is more pathetic a man than Bingo Bob ever was. Sorkin was awesome on the episode, too. Much better than his “Man in Crowd” during the 2006 West Wing episode, “Tomorrow.” (I think Ivey may be the only person alive who can picture that in his head).
• Apparently Ari was right. Vince’s stalker is a pale guy, by the name of Curtis Tucker. Native of Madison, Wisconsin, at least according to the drivers license that he lost in Vince’s couch. Actually, he looks a little like The Sherminator from American Pie. Not a good comparison to have in mind if you’re Vince.
• Did anyone notice the bedroom footage on the monitor as Vince and Eric were watching the security detail run drills? Turtle, who was playing the part of one of Vince’s over-night lady friends, was lifted off of the bed and pinned to the ground, while Drama, playing Vince, was once again rushed from the room and tossed into the bathtub. Is that really what’s going to happen to the next topless girl in Vince’s bed? I know Vince is the primary, but does she not matter but at all?

Now that you’re all caught up, let me tell you something: this season has just been fantastic. And, while I’m not wild about how far a field Eric’s been traveling lately (he’s doing a ton of solo work), and I think that Ari’s expanding role has required him to chew some crappy material, this show just keeps on getting better and better.

I know that some might disagree, but as long as they keep on renewing Entourage for new seasons, I’m all good.

Clacked by Aryeh S.
on Aug 31, 2009 @ 12:00 EST5EDT