Oliver Beene (2003–2004)
Another underdog family tale...
9 March 2003
First off, this show cannot be compared to "That 70s (or 80s) Show." If comparisons are in order, it can only be called "Malcolm in the Middle" meets "The Wonder Years." It looks like this will be another tale of an underdog family in their surrounding "hostile" world (1960s in Queens, NY) as seen through the eyes of one of the children (Oliver). It is narrated by the youngest boy (earlier referred to as "chubby" for whatever reason (What, is everyone required to be anorexic in every TV show?). The older, hormonally unstable doofus of a brother (played well by Andrew Lawrence) obsesses over his yet to arrive "first time."

At any rate, it's a rather enjoyable tale. I suspect that it will grow old and lose its appeal as the kids get older and the jokes run out, but enjoy it for now.
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