The Thing About Pam is an intriguing true crime story that takes a dark humor approach to story telling. Check out the details in my parents guide review.
The Thing About Pam aired its first episode on NBC two weeks ago, on March 8th. The series stars Renée Zellweger as Pam Hupp, who was famously convicted of the murder of Betsy Faria in 2011. The strange events surrounding the case made for great entertainment, not only airing the details in a Dateline special, but it was also made into a podcast sharing the same name as the show. Check out all the details in my parents guide review.
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The Thing About Pam Parents Guide
Based on the 2011 murder of Betsy Faria that resulted in her husband, Russ’ conviction, though he insisted he did not kill her. This brutal crime set off a chain of events that would expose a diabolical scheme deeply involving Pam Hupp.
Let’s take a look at what parents need to know before letting their kids watch The Thing About Pam.
Language: The Thing About Pam is airing on the NBC network, so the language will be mild. However, there are some lookout words which includes a**, d*mn, d*ck, and hell.
Mature Content: The series revolved around a famous murder, so discussion of murder and death is heavy in the show. There is a scene in which a dead body with a knife protruding from its neck is shown.
***This review was given after watching two episodes of the series.
Overall Thoughts
The Thing About Pam tells the story of Pam Hupp and the events that occurred surrounding the murder of Betsy Faria. With the strangeness revolving around the case, and the huge headlines it has made over the years, many may already have heard the name Pam Hupp. Along with this, the story has been told across many mediums, including a Dateline special and a podcast with the same name, The Thing About Pam, so anyone interested in knowing about the story has probably heard it many times over. So, creating a series based on these events runs the risk of reinventing the wheel. However, the series does a terrific job of accomplishing a fresh take on the story as well as adding some entertainment value to keep viewers’ interest.
One element added to TheThing About Pam series was the inclusion of narrator Keith Morrison, best known for Dateline. Morrison makes it clear that he is no stranger to the microphone, and adds a calm, clear, and quirky element to the show, as his narration includes asking the broad questions, “Who would think such a nice lady was there to help herself?” as well as witty statements like, “A grieving family is a family in need, and Pam is all helping hands.” Truth be told, the inclusion of this narration may seem a bit campy, but thisauthor welcomes the clever addition to the show.
The Thing About Pam features a stellar cast of A-list actors, including Renée Zellweger, who plays Pam Hupp; Katy Mixon (American Housewife) as Betsy Farai; and Josh Duhamel as defending lawyer Joel Schwartz. From the extra padding to the persed lips, Zellweger, who is also an executive producer of the series, is almost unrecognizable transforming into Pam Hupp. Not only does Zellweger have the look, but she also nails the midwest drawl and demeanor of one who is regularly in the gossip circles. The direction the show takes in the way of being a dark comedy was also unexpected and fully welcomed. At first, it seems quite strange that the showrunners went about it this way, but it totally works with the subject matter and keeps this series from being another serious true-life murder story also ran. It tells the decade old tale most already know, and spins it for pure entertainment. I would welcome others to take note, as this is the kind of thing I could get used to.
Parents need to know that The Thing About Pam is a dramedy based on the Dateline
Dateline
Dateline NBC (also known simply as Dateline) is a weekly American television news magazine reality legal show that is broadcast on NBC. It was previously the network's flagship general interest news magazine, but now focuses mainly on true crime stories with only occasional editions that focus on other topics.
reports and podcast about the 2011 murder case involving Pam Hupp. The series has some violence and descriptions of self-harm, as well as scenes with drinking and drugs.Consumerism involving soft drinks is shown.
The Thing About Pam is an American true crime comedy-drama television miniseries detailing the involvement of Pam Hupp in the 2011 murder of Betsy Faria. It stars Renée Zellweger, Josh Duhamel, Judy Greer, Gideon Adlon, Sean Bridgers, Suanne Spoke, Mac Brandt, Katy Mixon, and Glenn Fleshler.
Yes, it's Keith Morrison. The investigative series' longtime correspondent lent his voice to the true-crime drama, serving as a nod to the show's Dateline connection. The journalist first covered the mystery surrounding the murder of Betsy Faria—and Pam Hupp's involvement—in a 2016 episode of Dateline.
Speaking to TODAY, Zellweger called Arjen Tuiten, the makeup artist who helped her become Pam Hupp, a “genius magician.” Tuiten spent at least 80 minutes of applying prosthetics on her cheek, chin, nose, and neck, before moving on to applying makeup and a wig.
Renée Zellwegers award-worthy performance, shes almost unrecognizable as Pam Hupp--which makes the series watchable. This series is a frustrating and surprisingly boring attempt to cash in on the true crime boom. The thing about Pam, sadly, is that despite her crimes, she's not all that interesting.
Zellweger, however, said she felt that “in the case of telling this story, it was really important to as closely resemble Pam Hupp as we possibly could, because she seems so familiar. She seems like someone that we recognize and we know.”
Yes. The Thing About Pam NBC miniseries is based on the Dateline true story podcast of the same name, in addition to coverage from the Dateline NBC TV show.
Pamela Marie Hupp (née Neumann; born October 10, 1958) is an American murderer serving a life sentence in Missouri's Chillicothe Correctional Center for the 2016 shooting of Louis Gumpenberger in her home in O'Fallon, Missouri.
On Friday, Lincoln County Prosecuting Attorney Mike Wood announced that he refiled murder charges against convicted-killer Pam Hupp, 65 — who is accused of fatally stabbing her friend Betsy Faria more than 50 times in 2011.
In a November 1998 sit-down with Interview magazine, Anderson reflected on the marriage. "Tommy and I started out having a very intense, fun, crazy relationship because we were two kids," said Anderson, who was 27 when she wed Lee, who was 32 at the time.
Toby Flenderson: Toby is an extremely quiet and kind man. As an HR representative, he constantly gets on Michael's nerves. It doesn't help that he's also good at his job. He has an extremely big crush on Pam, that, unfortunately for him, is not reciprocated at all.
She went on to divulge that the couple's "hell" truly began in 1998 when Lee assaulted her. "Tommy ripped Brandon off me and threw me and Dylan into a wall," Anderson shared in the book. The incident led to Lee's arrest followed by a six-month jail sentence and divorce.
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