greatest american dog

‘Greatest American Dog,’ Or Greatest Judges’ Reaction Shots?

4:50AM Defamer Hollywood | There are a lot of places to start with this clip from last night’s episode of Greatest American Dog: for example, though the on-screen chyron gives the dog’s name as “Galaxy,” we’re pretty sure that owner JD variously calls for “Gutsy,” “Curtsy,” and “Koyaanisqatsi.” More entertaining, though, than JD’s strange names or his hip-hop/breakdancing routine with a nonplussed Galaxy are the reaction shots from the judges, which run the gamut from open-mouthed incredulity to a suspenseful, physical performance of, “Should I applaud? Yes? Both hands? No, just the one. How will I clap, then? Why, I’ll just hit the table in a few sharp strokes like I’m a bad nanny.” [CBS] More »

Cat Attack Sidelines ‘Greatest American Dog’ Contestant, Reality-Show Tears Ensue

4:05AM Defamer Hollywood | Last night CBS unleashed its second episode of Greatest American Dog on the American public, which promptly reached for its pepper spray before realizing the cutthroat canine competition is perhaps just the kind of gentle, slobbering reality friend we need in the summer of Denise Richards. To a point, anyhow; we wouldn’t necessarily trust any of these freaks with our dogs, and we still can’t be sure if Thursday’s sedated-pooch pathos was touching, eerie or simply the most garishly dramatic reality-show tear-shedding of the year. Watch for yourself, tell us your choice and, in any case, wish poor Star a speedy recovery. Eleven percent of America is pulling for you, puppy! [CBS] More »