This is one of those rare sitcoms where the wife and husband don't hate each other and lie to each other all the time. They save that for the kids. I can't believe it wasn't more popular.
57 Reviews
A great sitcom.
13Funbags25 August 2019
More than a knockoff .. a very comfy comedy...
A_Different_Drummer1 December 2013
Warning: Spoilers
Detractors of the series say it was "merely" a knockoff of Married With Children (which is like criticizing a sci-fi film for being similar to Star Wars) but a 4-year run is not bad for any comedy in this era. I felt that Addy and Gertz had both chemistry and comic timing. He could take prime steak and make it seem like hamburger. And she could do the exact opposite. In other words, perfectly matched, counterpointed, and making for a comfy little comedy where you looked at the characters like an extended family. The best episode was the one where the ignored and under-appreciated daughter played by Renee Olstead imagines herself on a nightclub stage bashing out a blues tune -- and does a fantastic job because she is a singer in real life -- and then gets completely ignored by the rest of the family ... again! Under-rated. Fun.
Hilariously funny!
sumana-m215 March 2009
What most people here who have written bad reviews about this show forget that this is after all JUST A SHOW!! It's meant to entertain and if you start comparing it to real life, you're being too biased. There are parents out there who are more concerned about their own lives, who act a little immature and in fact there is a child in each one of us. This show does take it to the extreme at times but doing it with humor makes it hilariously funny. I never get bored watching this show!! And you won't either. Judy and Bill have excellent chemistry on screen. And they really do not in any way build a bad impression on the viewers. Enjoy it!
Cracks me up every week.
avigon28 July 2004
I love this show. I think it is funny and realistic.
I think that some sitcoms try to sugarcoat everything, but this isn't one of them. Roseanne tried to show "real" family life, but it ended up going too far. I think that Still Standing hits it right on the money.
The parents do dumb stuff at times, but you know in the end that they love their kids...even if we hardly ever see little Tina. lol
The characters are hysterical and Jami Gertz is just too funny. I love her accent. Every week it has me cracking up. I don't watch too many TV shows, but this is one that I always try to make sure I get to see.
I think that some sitcoms try to sugarcoat everything, but this isn't one of them. Roseanne tried to show "real" family life, but it ended up going too far. I think that Still Standing hits it right on the money.
The parents do dumb stuff at times, but you know in the end that they love their kids...even if we hardly ever see little Tina. lol
The characters are hysterical and Jami Gertz is just too funny. I love her accent. Every week it has me cracking up. I don't watch too many TV shows, but this is one that I always try to make sure I get to see.
Great show that deserved a longer run
doubleb5822 December 2013
Still Standing is one of the better sitcoms of its time. It has many laughs, good characters (except one, which I'll get to in a minute), good stories, and good heart. It needed at least ten seasons, there are many more adventures that could have been told.
The only part I don't like about this show is Judy's worthless, annoying sister Linda. She's a character that's not needed, but the writers must have felt they needed three adults in the main cast so they wrote her in. Linda is a terrible character, always whining, sad, alone, bitching about men or what not. The only good part about her is she is usually the butt of Bill's jokes.
This is a show with role reversal between parents and their kids. Lauren and Brian seem to have their act together, and their parents get to learn more from them than vice versa.
This is probably one of the most underrated shows out there. It's not available commercially on DVD, but I found one online that a private seller recorded off the TV. Glad to have it in my collection.
The only part I don't like about this show is Judy's worthless, annoying sister Linda. She's a character that's not needed, but the writers must have felt they needed three adults in the main cast so they wrote her in. Linda is a terrible character, always whining, sad, alone, bitching about men or what not. The only good part about her is she is usually the butt of Bill's jokes.
This is a show with role reversal between parents and their kids. Lauren and Brian seem to have their act together, and their parents get to learn more from them than vice versa.
This is probably one of the most underrated shows out there. It's not available commercially on DVD, but I found one online that a private seller recorded off the TV. Glad to have it in my collection.
One of the funniest shows on TV.
alexpeychev15 January 2021
I too discovered this show after production ended. Its hard to find a good sitcom these days, and this show seemed to be like all the rest, a husband and wife with kids. It's been done so many times, but this show by far is the best. I never knew Jamie Gertz could be so funny. The entire cast comes together well, and the show is hilarious. I find myself laughing out loud multiple times during every episode.
I love this show!
lemonhead13511 January 2007
I had no idea this show even existed until about 4 months ago. I happened to stumble across it, and couldn't believe how awesome it is! My boyfriend and I watch it together all the time and joke around about how we will be Bill and Judy and get to be mean to our kids when we get older! I tell all my friends about it and they agree. Plus I think that Tina is a great character....I love how she messes with everyone and she totally flies under the radar. I don't know who first started airing this show, but I feel it should definitely get more publicity because I think they are more like a regular family, as opposed to all these "perfect" families on TV when we all know that everyone families are dysfunctional!
Love the show
nyyanks00626 March 2008
I too discovered this show after production ended. Its hard to find a good sitcom these days, and this show seemed to be like all the rest, a husband and wife with kids. It's been done so many times, but this show by far is the best. I never knew Jamie Gertz could be so funny. Never heard of Mark Addy, but he is hysterical. The entire cast comes together well, and the show is hilarious. I find myself laughing out loud multiple times during every episode.
I think if you're a fan of Roseanne, Home Improvement, King of Queens, Raymond, etc., you will love this one. I think it beats all those hands down.
I think if you're a fan of Roseanne, Home Improvement, King of Queens, Raymond, etc., you will love this one. I think it beats all those hands down.
Interesting mix of funny and not-so-funny
klemmerj5 May 2008
I also happened on this show while randomly cruising the channels. Initially I watched it because I've always had a crush on Jami Gertz, but the show has some very different humor that makes it rally worth watching. One of the interesting aspects of this show is how the humor is often uniquely funny yet occasionally horrid. Insult humor is, for me, about as unfunny as anything can get. So when the "jokes" lean towards portraying unconscionable behavior it rankles me deeply. Thankfully the majority of the time is spent on the honestly funny side of funny. I would recommend that everyone give it a viewing if possible. You might, like myself, find a little diamond in the rough.
Funny series - should still be making new episodes
frank-phillips7 July 2007
We watch this show on reruns every afternoon. It should still be in production, making new episodes. A feature length movie would be possible -- delving into Bill and Judy's earlier years. I think there is much to be mined about their youth -- neither had a great childhood -- their alcohol consumption in future years. All with lots of humor. I am compiling a list about the show, e.g. -- "What the hell?" -- Judy's 3 little words words before she let Bill kiss her the first time. I would love to see a reunion show on TV -- seriously! It could go into Brian saving his parents from losing their home after Bill loses his job. Lauren could become a famous singer. Whatever happened to Tina? She seemed to be most like her Dad. Brian and Bill must have a great deal in common. Bill's dad didn't understand him, called him a sissy, just like Brian's dad calls him a sissy and girlie. In retrospect -- was Judy really the bad girl in school Bill seems to think she was? Maybe, maybe not. Was she really out of his league or did she just play him as she does in every episode?
Moderately Amusing/Sunk by Jami Gertz
RiffRaffMcKinley17 August 2007
This TV show would be a lot better if someone were playing Judy who knew how to act!
Mark Addy ("A Knight's Tale") is another generic TV dad in another generic TV family replete with an estranged grandmother, a no-nonsense wife (the shudder-inducing Jami Gertz), and children who are more than happy to one-up their parents. Few things about this series distinguishes it in the annals of TV. However, those things that actually do are things that really make a difference.
First of all, there's Addy. He's interesting in any role from Fred Flinstone to a cockney peasant and even to this generic TV dad. His work goes by with only a few cringes. Secondly, there's the occasional guest spots by the great Sally Struthers (Gloria from "All in the Family" and the voice of Charlene Sinclair in "Dinosaurs") as the aforementioned estranged grandmother.
Sadly, though, usually when I end up watching this, it's because I've turned the TV on a few minutes early for "Everybody Loves Raymond." But it wasn't bad, and it ran for four years. In TV World, that's almost a hundred.
Mark Addy ("A Knight's Tale") is another generic TV dad in another generic TV family replete with an estranged grandmother, a no-nonsense wife (the shudder-inducing Jami Gertz), and children who are more than happy to one-up their parents. Few things about this series distinguishes it in the annals of TV. However, those things that actually do are things that really make a difference.
First of all, there's Addy. He's interesting in any role from Fred Flinstone to a cockney peasant and even to this generic TV dad. His work goes by with only a few cringes. Secondly, there's the occasional guest spots by the great Sally Struthers (Gloria from "All in the Family" and the voice of Charlene Sinclair in "Dinosaurs") as the aforementioned estranged grandmother.
Sadly, though, usually when I end up watching this, it's because I've turned the TV on a few minutes early for "Everybody Loves Raymond." But it wasn't bad, and it ran for four years. In TV World, that's almost a hundred.
Worth watching
realmusicman29 March 2004
The entire sitcom premise has run its course as of late without a lot of originality or true humour. However, I have found this sitcom to be the happy exception to the rule.
"Still Standing" is one of those shows that I found solely by accident. As one who intentionally avoids television most of the time, I stumbled on this program while engaging in the rare activity of channel surfing. The show exhibits a fresh sense of humour and while somewhat cliché in character development, the writers have managed to create some new ideas and humour within this formula.
While not destined to become the top sitcom of all time, "Still Standing" is innovative and humorous and perhaps deserves a look.
"Still Standing" is one of those shows that I found solely by accident. As one who intentionally avoids television most of the time, I stumbled on this program while engaging in the rare activity of channel surfing. The show exhibits a fresh sense of humour and while somewhat cliché in character development, the writers have managed to create some new ideas and humour within this formula.
While not destined to become the top sitcom of all time, "Still Standing" is innovative and humorous and perhaps deserves a look.
Good Show to Watch...But awful Cast
MovieandMusicManic17 June 2008
If this is on the TV then I would watch it, if there was nothing else on. It does make me laugh at some points, but when The Father (Mark Addy) or the Daughter (Jennifer Irwin) talk I just wish to cover my ears. Mark Addy's attempt at an American accent is horrible, some words that come out of his mouth he is clearly English. Still, even though Mark Addy's accent is the worst I've heard his still does make me laugh.
But Jennifer Irwin...URGH. She is a terrible actress, her facial expressions never show emotion, and her voice...I know she doesn't have a lisp, so why does she sound like she has one? Asides from the cast all in all I'd say the show is funny, I laugh a lot. How ever would I miss The Office for Still standing? - NO.
But Jennifer Irwin...URGH. She is a terrible actress, her facial expressions never show emotion, and her voice...I know she doesn't have a lisp, so why does she sound like she has one? Asides from the cast all in all I'd say the show is funny, I laugh a lot. How ever would I miss The Office for Still standing? - NO.
This is funny?
laurakay7610 March 2007
Warning: Spoilers
This is easily one of the worst shows I've ever watched. It's absolutely stupid. The parents are frighteningly irresponsible; for example, in one episode they accompanied their son Brian on visits to prospective colleges. While Brian actually went on the college tours and was interested in what the schools had to offer, his parents were more concerned about the local bars and potential party life -- not for his welfare, but for their own enjoyment! They appear to be trapped in a teenaged mentality and it's a wonder that the kids are anywhere close to normal. I don't find it at all realistic that the parents are so incredibly messed up; I'm really not surprised this travesty was canceled and I can't understand why the Lifetime network picked it up. Leave it in the trash where it belongs.
Irresistible rebels
newnanj5 December 2003
I could not disagree with the previous commenter more. I loved "Roseanne" (for the first few years), I love "The King of Queens", I've grown to like "Yes, Dear", and I also *love* "Still Standing". There is plenty of room for more stories about societal rebels who grow up, have kids, and are still rebels. I find Mark Addy and Jaimie Gertz irresistible in terms of their comic timing as well as endearing because of the character they bring to the well-written parts.
One of the wildest sitcoms ever produced
brendanchenowith19 February 2008
This show bowls me over in every way. Jami Gertz successfully played 1,000 miles against type and Mark Addy was the perfect American dad. Renee Olstead, Taylor Ball and Soleil Borda were hilarious as "THE THREE KIDS". Nothing about this series was formulaic. Sure the parents, kids, annoying in-laws were all there, but this was not your typical series in that vein.
As a matter of fact, might I suggest that this was a parody of those blue collar hot chick marries a fat blue collar slob and has three snotty kids genre? The other blue-collar series, while amusing, was nowhere near as funny as this one. Reba comes a very close second to this, so you can imagine I must be in hog-heaven with two hours of the Millers and Harts every night on Lifetime. I realize Lifetime began airing this masterpiece on the strength of the long-suffering beautiful wife, but she can also be as idiotic as her husband, who is also smart and who does care for his children despite his jokes about them.
Sure, the Lifetime programmers may have thought they had another series which shrieked, "women are better - men are lazy, slovenly pigs - women save the family - men are mentally ill and hideous", but this is not the case. I think this series belongs on Comedy Central, but more crucially, on DVD.
Final accolade - this is a series in which it was evident the entire cast had a great time playing these characters. I ought to know - I'm having a great time watching them. I'm very sorry I missed this in production. It sounded too much like King of Queens and Everybody Love Raymond (two series I don't care for and I've always loathed Roseanne) Little did I know. This is even better than "The Nanny" and that's WAY hard to beat.
As a matter of fact, might I suggest that this was a parody of those blue collar hot chick marries a fat blue collar slob and has three snotty kids genre? The other blue-collar series, while amusing, was nowhere near as funny as this one. Reba comes a very close second to this, so you can imagine I must be in hog-heaven with two hours of the Millers and Harts every night on Lifetime. I realize Lifetime began airing this masterpiece on the strength of the long-suffering beautiful wife, but she can also be as idiotic as her husband, who is also smart and who does care for his children despite his jokes about them.
Sure, the Lifetime programmers may have thought they had another series which shrieked, "women are better - men are lazy, slovenly pigs - women save the family - men are mentally ill and hideous", but this is not the case. I think this series belongs on Comedy Central, but more crucially, on DVD.
Final accolade - this is a series in which it was evident the entire cast had a great time playing these characters. I ought to know - I'm having a great time watching them. I'm very sorry I missed this in production. It sounded too much like King of Queens and Everybody Love Raymond (two series I don't care for and I've always loathed Roseanne) Little did I know. This is even better than "The Nanny" and that's WAY hard to beat.
Still funny
jwtrox0870627 July 2007
Warning: Spoilers
This is one of the funniest family sitcoms I've ever seen. It reminds me a little of Grounded for Life (another funny family sitcom), only a little less mature, so it's more family friendly, but the content is real enough to make this a credible show. It's a shame it's out of production after only four seasons. Yeah, it wasn't M*A*S*H or Full House, but it is certainly a breath of fresh air on television, and it certainly brightens my day to join the Millers in another misadventure of their everyday lives. I like Jami Gertz better in this show than any other movie or show she's done, but I don't know how I can say that because other than this show, I've only seen her in Twister, and I wasn't a big fan of Dr. Melissa Reeves, but I did empathize with her after the drive-in movie scene. Anyway, I also like Mark Addy's character as well. Bill & Judy Miller are parents that I almost wish I had. The comedy is great in this show. The lines never stop coming sometimes, and I find myself having to catch my breath from laughing so hard; it's almost like watching Robin Williams do stand-up...not really. But it's great. If it comes out on DVD, I'm totally buying it.
Hilarious!
jermar-050923 December 2020
Late Comer
andrealknapp14 November 2007
I had held off ever watching this show for just one reason. Mark Addy is English. After seeing him in The Full Monty, watching him try to 'do' an American accent was just too painful.
Then, drunk one night, I watched this show and kicked myself. This show is hilarious and the timing of the main characters is spot-on. They are just like most people which is why I think I like the show. They are just like me and my husband.
I have my DVR set to tape the show WHENEVER it is on!
Excellent show and once I've finished writing this, I am going to Amazon to see if there are DVD collections of the show.
Then, drunk one night, I watched this show and kicked myself. This show is hilarious and the timing of the main characters is spot-on. They are just like most people which is why I think I like the show. They are just like me and my husband.
I have my DVR set to tape the show WHENEVER it is on!
Excellent show and once I've finished writing this, I am going to Amazon to see if there are DVD collections of the show.
A mistake to Cancel it!
RacinRobinW1 October 2006
This was one funny show. There is so much reality crap on TV. All the good sitcoms went away. This should not be. We need good sitcoms like "Still Standing" to we can relax after our long day of "Reality."
The CBS network made ANOTHER huge mistake.
This series was right up there with Everybody loves Raymond,Friends, Sex and the City, Frasier.
What has happened to the TV sitcom? What has happened to TV as a hole. It is as if the Networks don't want to pay actors any more so they put on Reality shows. Yuck!!!!!!
Get with it Networks!
The CBS network made ANOTHER huge mistake.
This series was right up there with Everybody loves Raymond,Friends, Sex and the City, Frasier.
What has happened to the TV sitcom? What has happened to TV as a hole. It is as if the Networks don't want to pay actors any more so they put on Reality shows. Yuck!!!!!!
Get with it Networks!
Who watches this crap?!
toucansam39 January 2008
This basically sums up this show: "An English guy, using a bad American accent, rips off Archie Bunker as he, along with his family, have conversations which consist of a series of bad punchlines from other sitcoms that didn't work, but they had to use them somewhere." This show is unbearably bad and stinks of every other generic sitcom that ever existed. There are no original ideas, no original plots or jokes, and why does Mark Addy use an American accent? It would be funnier (if not slightly more original) if he was an Englishman and they used that as an on-going gag, but that might actually differentiate it from every other cheeseball show. This show is so embarrassingly bad, you are shocked to see you're not watching Public Access or a college-TV show, but in fact are watching a major television network. The punchlines are all forced and the writing is awful. This show is for people who don't get "Seinfeld" or "The Simpsons" and need to be spoon-fed their comedy in order to get a joke. This show makes "Who's the Boss?" seem genius by comparison, even Tony Danza would think this show is lame. This is the show "Family Guy" is a parody of. Somebody has naked pictures of the President of CBS, that's the only way this thing could have gotten picked up.
"Still Standing"- I hope it's still on for a long, long time.
stoogedude15 January 2005
I look forward to every Monday night to see Still Standing. It is a funny show, with good actors and a lot of talent. Mark Addy is the typical football loving, remote control addict father. He is very funny as Bill. Jami Gertz is a fun loving mother, who loves her kids, but doesn't care what they do. It's almost similar to Married..with Children, but not as dysfunctional. Brian is a brainiac who can't believe he actually lives in a family like he does. Lauren just tries to live a normal life with her friends, but can't escape the embarrassment her parents put on her. And Tina is witty girl who is unpredictable all the time. I fail to see how people can say they hate this show, because I enjoyed it from day 1. This is in no way a rip off of Everybody Loves Raymond. This is it's own show by itself. CBS has a hit on it's hands.
Great Show
hlfmoonbay18 January 2007
This show came on to Lifetime recently, and at first I thought it was another yawner...until we sat down and really watched it. It's HYSTERICAL!!! It apparently must have taken the place of The Nanny, which we also found out years later, was really funny. CBS has some pretty funny sitcoms in the early evening when no one is watching...pretty cutting edge in some ways, and irreverent. I was shocked to see that Mark Addy is British and was schooled in The Royal Theatre, or something like that. Guess we have another 'House' on our hands, a Brit crossing the pond and doing an amazing American accent. On The Nanny, Niles played a Brit almost flawlessly, and HE is from Arkansas or Tenn. or Kentucky, one of those. Anyway, the show is a blast, and it is fun to discover a new show that we totally missed in primetime...I have been finding others who like it too, of all ages...sorry it was canceled.
Still Awesome!
reynosa9925 April 2009
I know some of you think that this show is just another dumb sitcom and the writing is juvenile and sophomoric. Well what did you expect geenius?.I mean they do have 3 kids on the show and 1 of them IS in the 10th grade. DUH! But some of you have even gone so far as to compare the show to Roseanne and Everybody Likes Raymond. What are you, on drugs? That's like comparing Laverne & Shirley to Lonesome Dove! I would have to say its more similar to a dysfunctional Family Ties, with the 60's mom & dad replaced with an 80's model. Now some of you folks have even complained about Mark Addy's English accent. Now your just pissin' me off. That's like complaining that Judy's dress is too tight and lowcut. To quote Bill "Son, sometimes you gotta go after that hot slut a little harder then your regular girl,and that hot slut was your mom and I did or you kids would be a whole lot uglier than you are today"
Very funny show
rmill506 October 2006
This is a very funny show with great actors who are probably not all that well known but very talented. It was treated badly I think by the network since it seemed to just disappear without any explanation. And it was moved around to different time slots quite a bit. I found it very amusing and a much better comedy series than most of the fluff you see on network TV these days. The three young kids were very funny and Judy's single sister provided a lot of very funny moments on the show. Jamie Gertz was great as the less than perfect mom and Mark Addy did a very credible job portraying an American dad (he is from Britain). Over all a well written, well acted sitcom that will be missed.
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