I was shocked when I came here to see the bad reviews and wondered if we had watched the same show.
As others have said typical Irish-Catholic Boston family, if not a bit red-neck with a slight twist of All in the Family's Archie Bunker. That is the charm of the show.
Laurie Metcalf is Brilliant as per usual. I kind of recognized the rest of the family but came in IMDb to get more information on the show and actors. I have seen Jack McGee in other television shows which I have enjoyed. I recognized Joey McIntyre's name from NKOTB; however, I didn't know he was an actor as well. I was pleasantly surprised seeing John Ritter's son, Tyler Ritter in this show. I like so many other John Ritter fans were saddened and heart broken by his unexpected death. So now it feels like we have a little piece of him back. Kelen Coleman, I've seen on Men at Work (another great comedy I thought) and The Newsroom.
To me this looks like a great cast, great writing and lots of laughs. What more do we need for a successful comedy?
New television shows typically get better each episode as we get to know the characters more. I am really looking forward to more episodes and I hope they continue with the same formula they are using now for the show.
My favourite scene is the ending when the mom is sending off each child with a plate of food, while quietly telling them that each of them is her favourite. Until she is saying good bye to her daughter and doesn't tell her that she is her favourite but reminds her not to forget to bring the plate back.
As others have said typical Irish-Catholic Boston family, if not a bit red-neck with a slight twist of All in the Family's Archie Bunker. That is the charm of the show.
Laurie Metcalf is Brilliant as per usual. I kind of recognized the rest of the family but came in IMDb to get more information on the show and actors. I have seen Jack McGee in other television shows which I have enjoyed. I recognized Joey McIntyre's name from NKOTB; however, I didn't know he was an actor as well. I was pleasantly surprised seeing John Ritter's son, Tyler Ritter in this show. I like so many other John Ritter fans were saddened and heart broken by his unexpected death. So now it feels like we have a little piece of him back. Kelen Coleman, I've seen on Men at Work (another great comedy I thought) and The Newsroom.
To me this looks like a great cast, great writing and lots of laughs. What more do we need for a successful comedy?
New television shows typically get better each episode as we get to know the characters more. I am really looking forward to more episodes and I hope they continue with the same formula they are using now for the show.
My favourite scene is the ending when the mom is sending off each child with a plate of food, while quietly telling them that each of them is her favourite. Until she is saying good bye to her daughter and doesn't tell her that she is her favourite but reminds her not to forget to bring the plate back.