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Rob Lowe | ... |
Dean Sanderson
(22 episodes, 2015-2016)
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Fred Savage | ... |
Stewart Sanderson
(22 episodes, 2015-2016)
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Mary Elizabeth Ellis | ... |
Debbie Sanderson
(22 episodes, 2015-2016)
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Hana Hayes | ... |
Lizzie Sanderson
(22 episodes, 2015-2016)
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Connor Kalopsis | ... |
Ethan Sanderson
(22 episodes, 2015-2016)
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William Devane | ... |
Dean Sanderson Sr.
(22 episodes, 2015-2016)
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Natalie Morales | ... |
Claire Lacoste
(21 episodes, 2015-2016)
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Steve Little | ... |
Todd
(20 episodes, 2015-2016)
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Follows the life of a former hit TV series actor by the name of Dean Sanderson (Rob Lowe). Dean has returned to his hometown of Boise, Idaho,after years of portraying a lawyer on the fictitious television show THE GRINDER in Hollywood. His years of portraying a lawyer on television has somehow given him the idea he is actually qualified to work in and perhaps run his family's real-life law firm. Written by DeAlan Wilson - www.ComedyE.com
There seems to be a trend at the moment for comedy shows (particularly those from out cousins across the pond) to show situations that are painfully embarrassing for the protagonist, and then dragging those moments out far too long to remain interesting or even amusing - they're just painful and sad.
This show is different. Sure, there're similar moments, but they remain funny by not being overly laboured and they're mixed in with other types of humour - I have a smile on my face throughout, and genuinely laugh out loud frequently - that's not typical for me; I'm really enjoying this show.
The basic premise is, of course, utterly ridiculous, and is both ridiculed and legitimised by other characters in the show. It's predictable, but in the most delightful way, doesn't demand too much of the viewer, but still doesn't come across as dumb, or that it expects the viewer lacks the intelligence for more sophisticated humour. It just works, and after watching an episode I feel entertained, happier, more upbeat; it does everything a comedy show should, and I can't wait for the show's return in the new year.