Growing Up Fisher (NBC) -- S: Elfman, Simmons, Bateman
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Growing Up Fisher (NBC) -- S: Elfman, Simmons, Bateman
IT'S NOT EVERY FAMILY THAT'S BROUGHT CLOSER TOGETHER BY DIVORCE, BUT THE FISHER FAMILY IS ANYTHING BUT TYPICAL
11-year old Henry (Eli Baker) met the most amazing person he'll ever meet in his life when he was four-and-a-half minutes old, his dad, Mel Fisher (J.K. Simmons). Mel's an incredible father and successful lawyer...who happens to be blind. Ever since he can remember, Henry has always been his dad's eyes and wingman, so when his parents decide to separate, he's less than thrilled that his job has been outsourced to Mel's new guide dog, Elvis. Meanwhile, his mother, Joyce (Jenna Elfman), begins a quest to find herself, essentially becoming a teenager in her forties. This is an unfortunate turn for the family's actual teenage daughter, Katie (Ave Deluca-Verley), who finds herself reluctantly taking on the maternal role in the family. Lance Lim also stars as Henry's best friend, Runyen. Voice-over by Jason Bateman. Harold Perrineau, Matthew Glave, Bill Fagerbakke, Isabela Moner, Carla Jimenez and Sam Pancake guest star. The pilot was directed by David Schwimmer. TV-PG
Jason Bateman is a Producer and Narrator on this show.
The Pilot was directed by David Schwimmer
Jenna Elfman actually replaced Parker Posey who was in the original Pilot.
This premieres tonight at 10:36pm ET/PT on both coasts after the closing ceremonies.
Preview:
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This actually looks like it could be funny. Set the DVR to check this out.
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Re: Growing Up Fisher (NBC) -- S: Elfman, Simmons, Bateman
I've seen commercials for this all through the Olympics and it looks like a Saturday Night Live sitcom parody skit. I can hear the theme music: "He's blind, he can't see, oh the shennanigans he'll get in! He bumbles into stuff, because he's blind, and we'll make witty puns based off his lack of sight!"
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how was this greenlit? Seriously NBC, the premise is beyond ridiculous probably as bad as the inconceivable show they had a while back.
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Doesn't look to promising. Bateman's involvement and narration can only be a good thing though, so I may record it.
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I liked it but don't expect it too last long. Elfman seems to be a better fit for the flighty mom character than Posey since it seems to be very much like an older Dharma.
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Not bad. I'll watch it again on Tuesday. Had more sweet moments than funny, but then again, I've seen the promos way too many times.
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I had no idea Elfman was in this, as the previews had been pretty much all centered around Simmons. I liked this a bit more than About A Boy.
The weird part was that this show is based on a true story, is told as a flashback through the narrator, but they decided not to make it a period show. It's an odd choice, but I guess with the blind gimmick they didn't want to make it an 80s or 90s show as well.
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Really? Had no idea it was based on a true story. The part where he hid his blindness can't be true, can it?
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I actually liked this. The relationship between Henry and Mel really made this work. A lot of nice moments between them. Eli Baker was surprisingly really charming and he had good chemistry with Simmons.
I liked the last scene where Henry met the cute neighbor. I'm glad they stayed away from making him nervous and shy and made him confident taking to her.
Chowderhead and Malichai were being way too judgmental without actually seeing the show.
I think its kind it neat that this was based on the creator of the show's experiences with his Dad.
I liked Jason Bateman's narration. I think it worked here.
I liked the last scene where Henry met the cute neighbor. I'm glad they stayed away from making him nervous and shy and made him confident taking to her.
Chowderhead and Malichai were being way too judgmental without actually seeing the show.
I think its kind it neat that this was based on the creator of the show's experiences with his Dad.
I liked Jason Bateman's narration. I think it worked here.
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Yeah because older men dating/marrying hot younger women never happens
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So you're comparing JK Simmons' looks to THESE guys... and you're comparing the character on this show who happens to be a blind lawyer to international movie stars? Good job.
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You weren't referencing looks or occupation. Sounded like mainly had a problem with Simmons character being 59 and his ex wife being almost 20 years ago.
I'm not saying comparing those characters to movie stars is a really fair comparison, but plenty of older men marry much younger women.
I'm not saying comparing those characters to movie stars is a really fair comparison, but plenty of older men marry much younger women.
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You weren't referencing looks or occupation. Sounded like mainly had a problem with Simmons character being 59 and his ex wife being almost 20 years ago.
I'm not saying comparing those characters to movie stars is a really fair comparison, but plenty of older men marry much younger women.
I'm not saying comparing those characters to movie stars is a really fair comparison, but plenty of older men marry much younger women.
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It is based on a true story.
The weird part was that this show is based on a true story, is told as a flashback through the narrator, but they decided not to make it a period show. It's an odd choice, but I guess with the blind gimmick they didn't want to make it an 80s or 90s show as well.
The weird part was that this show is based on a true story, is told as a flashback through the narrator, but they decided not to make it a period show. It's an odd choice, but I guess with the blind gimmick they didn't want to make it an 80s or 90s show as well.
And all that's before we get to a lawyer who works in a firm and hides his blindness. Do all legal documents and law books come with braille printing? Because if not, I find that concept a little difficult to swallow.
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Liked last night's episode. I actually liked it a little more than the Pilot.
Henry acting like a blind kid to impress the older girl with glasses was cute. I'm sure a lot of us have done stupid shit like that pre-puberty.
Mel pretending that he could see for their client at the dinner was amusing, especially when the check caught on fire and then when he whacked his car with the cane.
The strongest points for me are Mel and Henry's relationship.
Although, Jenna Elfman was really annoying. I can't stand older women trying to act young to fit in with a younger crowd. She was acting like a total ditz, which I found really annoying.
Henry acting like a blind kid to impress the older girl with glasses was cute. I'm sure a lot of us have done stupid shit like that pre-puberty.
Mel pretending that he could see for their client at the dinner was amusing, especially when the check caught on fire and then when he whacked his car with the cane.
The strongest points for me are Mel and Henry's relationship.
Although, Jenna Elfman was really annoying. I can't stand older women trying to act young to fit in with a younger crowd. She was acting like a total ditz, which I found really annoying.
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Really enjoying this as well as About A Boy, so since AA B got a bump, I think that a bump is due for this as well.
Not sure if it has always been there, but I like the picture of the father and son that it is based on in the credits.
Not sure if it has always been there, but I like the picture of the father and son that it is based on in the credits.