FOX’s new one-hour musical comedy “Glee” premiered tonight, the story of spanish teacher Will Schuester as he attempts to return the less-than-spectacular remnants of the McKinley High School glee club to its former glory – a glory in which he once took part.
Cast includes Matthew Morrison as Will, Jayma Mays as germaphobic fellow teacher Emma Pillsbury, Chris Colfer as the fashionista soprano Kurt, Amber Riley as the diva Mercedes, Kevin McHale as the handycapable guitarist Arty, Jenna Ushkowitz as the awkward punky Tina, Lea Michele as the powerhouse lead female Rachel, and Cory Montheith as the cliche reluctant yet talented football player Finn. Jane Lynch also stars as the hardcore cheerleading coach Sue Sylvester – who’s out to undermine the whole endeavor in the name of preserving the caste system and securing her team’s place in the national spotlight.
With smashing performances of Amy Winehouse’s “Rehab” and Journey’s “Don’t Stop Believing”, the first episode swept this blogger off his feet. Unfortunately, FOX has decided that this episode will be a mere teaser, with regular episodes returning in the Fall.
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