The McCarthys (CBS) - Series Thread
10-30-14, 07:08 AM
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The McCarthys (CBS) - Series Thread
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(from CBS's press release, May 2014) THE McCARTHYS is a multi-camera comedy about a loud, sports-crazed Boston family whose somewhat athletically challenged son, Ronny (Tyler Ritter), is chosen by his father to be his assistant high school basketball coach, much to the surprise of his more qualified siblings. Ronny wants nothing more than to move away, join the singles scene and find a partner. His distraught mother, Marjorie (Laurie Metcalf), is not upset that her favorite son is gay, but that he wants to leave Boston and his family. Ronny's plans change, however, when his politically incorrect and outspoken father, Arthur (Jack McGee), stuns everyone with his choice for an assistant. Touched by his father's offer, Ronny embarks on a completely different future - and he can be sure that his loving, tight-knit family is going to have a very vocal opinion about it. Jimmy Dunn, Joey McIntyre and Kelen Coleman also star. Brian Gallivan, Mike Sikowitz, Will Gluck and Andy Ackerman are the executive producers for Sony Pictures Television in association with CBS Television Studios. Emmy Award winner Andy Ackerman directed the pilot.
PRINCIPAL CAST INFORMATION:
· Jack McGee as Arthur
· Jimmy Dunn as Sean
· Joey McIntyre as Gerard
· Kelen Coleman as Jackie
· Laurie Metcalf as Marjorie
· Tyler Ritter as Ronny
CREW INFORMATION:
· Andy Ackerman as DIR (Pilot)
· Brian Gallivan as CRTR/EP
· Mike Sikowitz as EP
· Richie Schwartz as CO-EP
· Will Gluck as EP
(from CBS's press release, May 2014) THE McCARTHYS is a multi-camera comedy about a loud, sports-crazed Boston family whose somewhat athletically challenged son, Ronny (Tyler Ritter), is chosen by his father to be his assistant high school basketball coach, much to the surprise of his more qualified siblings. Ronny wants nothing more than to move away, join the singles scene and find a partner. His distraught mother, Marjorie (Laurie Metcalf), is not upset that her favorite son is gay, but that he wants to leave Boston and his family. Ronny's plans change, however, when his politically incorrect and outspoken father, Arthur (Jack McGee), stuns everyone with his choice for an assistant. Touched by his father's offer, Ronny embarks on a completely different future - and he can be sure that his loving, tight-knit family is going to have a very vocal opinion about it. Jimmy Dunn, Joey McIntyre and Kelen Coleman also star. Brian Gallivan, Mike Sikowitz, Will Gluck and Andy Ackerman are the executive producers for Sony Pictures Television in association with CBS Television Studios. Emmy Award winner Andy Ackerman directed the pilot.
PRINCIPAL CAST INFORMATION:
· Jack McGee as Arthur
· Jimmy Dunn as Sean
· Joey McIntyre as Gerard
· Kelen Coleman as Jackie
· Laurie Metcalf as Marjorie
· Tyler Ritter as Ronny
CREW INFORMATION:
· Andy Ackerman as DIR (Pilot)
· Brian Gallivan as CRTR/EP
· Mike Sikowitz as EP
· Richie Schwartz as CO-EP
· Will Gluck as EP
Read more: Listings - MCCARTHYS, THE on CBS | TheFutonCritic.com http://www.thefutoncritic.com/listin...#ixzz3Hd4wzD9v
10-30-14, 02:44 PM
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It's a multi camera sitcom with a studio audience/laugh track. Of course everyone here will hate it.
10-30-14, 03:29 PM
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I actually would prefer more traditional sitcoms, this one just wasn't my cup of tea. Well, Laurie Metcalf was sort of enjoyable, but I was counting on that. I think my biggest problem is with the lead and the very predictable comedy borne out of his situation. It's not even that I mind predictable, but this felt uninspired.
10-30-14, 03:55 PM
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Is Jimmy Dunn a ghost playing a part in this series lol?
According to Directv he died in 1967.
According to Directv he died in 1967.
10-31-14, 01:18 PM
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10-31-14, 03:36 PM
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This is the show I saw a test-screening of in Las Vegas. The intro was pretty good but then it just got stupid, and in my feedback I said it was close to un-airable but the person there said it was already slated to air anyways.
10-31-14, 06:28 PM
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11-03-14, 02:36 PM
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Until I read your comment I didn't even think about the fact that his father became a star from a show that relied heavily on the notion that homosexuality is itself funny.
