The Blanks

Infobox musical artist |
Name = The Blanks


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Img_capt = From left to right: Sam Lloyd, Paul F. Perry, George Miserlis and Philip McNiven.
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Genre = A cappella
Label = CD Baby
Associated_acts = Scrubs
URL = [http://www.theblankswebsite.com/ www.theblankswebsite.com]

The Blanks are an a cappella group. Most notably, they continue to appear in the TV series "Scrubs" in a recurring guest role, under various names such as Ted's Band and The Worthless Peons. They have released an album, "Riding the Wave", which is sold through CD Baby. The group maintains that all of their tracks feature only their four voices, and they do not use any traditional musical instruments (except for, as their pledge states, "talking toys, hand claps, finger snaps and thigh slaps"). However, in the "Scrubs" episode "My Best Friend's Wedding", the members appear to take up instruments to play the Beatles song "Eight Days a Week", also, in "My Way Home", Paul F. Perry plays a ukulele while the group sings "Over The Rainbow".

Members

* Philip McNiven - countertenor
* Sam Lloyd - tenor (lead)
* George Miserlis - baritone
* Paul F. Perry - bass

History

Sam Lloyd and George Miserlis met Paul Perry while studying at Syracuse University. Some time later they met Philip McNiven while living in Los Angeles and formed the group.

Scrubs

The band began to appear in "Scrubs" after performing at the show's Christmas party (actor Sam Lloyd already had a recurring role on the show), impressing the show's producer, Bill Lawrence, who decided to write them into the show.

They have appeared as the singing group in the following episodes:
* Episode 1.23, My Hero: cartoon theme songs: "Speed Racer" and "Underdog"
* Episode 2.02, My Nightingale: prime time theme songs: "The Facts of Life", "The Six Million Dollar Man", and "Charles in Charge"
* Episode 2.14, My Brother, My Keeper: "Hello! Ma Baby"
* Episode 2.19, My Kingdom: commercial jingles for Folgers Coffee, Mennen, and McDonald's
* Episode 3.22, My Best Friend's Wedding: "Hava Nagila", "Bridal Chorus" and "Eight Days a Week"
* Episode 4.13, My Ocardial Infarction: "No, Not Much" Sung in an a cappella battle with Janitor's band, "Hibbleton" (who sang Barbara Ann).
* Episode 5.07, My Way Home: songs from classic movies: "Maniac" from Flashdance, "We're Off to See the Wizard" and "Over the Rainbow" from "The Wizard of Oz"; the version they sang is a cover by Israel Kamakawiwo'ole
* Episode 5.21, My Fallen Idol: "Blue Skies are Gonna clear up,"
* Episode 5.24, My Transition: "Baby Back Ribs", (the Chili's jingle) which was sung at Carla's baby show used as torturing device by repeating Baby Back over and over without ever saying "ribs."
* Episode 6.04, My House: they sing the chorus of "Lollipop" when Elliot is trying to tempt Kelso into speaking to her
* Episode 6.06, My Musical: they appear with what appears to be most of the hospital, to sing to Carla.
* Episode 6.16, My Words of Wisdom: they appear at Nurse Laverne Roberts' funeral, but do not sing. Ted just compares his band to the choir singing.
* Episode 7.04, My Identity Crisis: they sing The Who's Who Are You in preparation for an a cappella competition

Though their names are not mentioned in any episodes, their characters' names are listed in the credits of certain episodes as Crispin (Miserlis), Randall (Perry), and Roy (McNiven).

Additionally, The Blanks did a cover of the show's theme song, Superman.

External links

* [http://www.theblankswebsite.com/ The Blanks' official website]
* [http://cdbaby.com/cd/blanks The Blanks at CD Baby]