TV's Underrated stars of 2009: Zap2it's Year in Review
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Kristen Schaal, 'Flight of the Conchords'
You know her as: Mel, the quirky, obsessed fangirl
Why we like her: Though she’s pretty much the band’s only real admirer, her complete devotion to all things Bret and Jemaine equals that of a thousand normal fans. A groupie to the nth degree, Mel’s enthusiasm should be annoying – maybe even frightening – but Schaal manages to maintain likability while pulling off pathetic and crazy too.
Where else you've seen her: In guest roles on shows like "Ugly Betty," "Mad Men," "Law & Order: CI" and "How I Met Your Mother," and as an occasional "Daily Show" contributor
-- Korbi Ghosh, Zap2it
Why we like her: Though she’s pretty much the band’s only real admirer, her complete devotion to all things Bret and Jemaine equals that of a thousand normal fans. A groupie to the nth degree, Mel’s enthusiasm should be annoying – maybe even frightening – but Schaal manages to maintain likability while pulling off pathetic and crazy too.
Where else you've seen her: In guest roles on shows like "Ugly Betty," "Mad Men," "Law & Order: CI" and "How I Met Your Mother," and as an occasional "Daily Show" contributor
-- Korbi Ghosh, Zap2it
