Abbott Elementary is a warm-hearted, sharply written mockumentary comedy set in a chronically underfunded Philadelphia public school, following an idealistic second-grade teacher named Janine Teagues and her eccentric colleagues as they navigate the daily chaos of American public education. Created by and starring Quinta Brunson, the show became an instant cultural phenomenon upon its 2021 premiere, earning comparisons to the early seasons of The Office while carving out a deeply distinct identity of its own.
The ensemble — which includes Tyler James Williams, Janelle James, Lisa Ann Walter, Sheryl Lee Ralph, and William Stanford Davis — works with near-perfect comic chemistry, generating both absurdist workplace humor and genuine emotional warmth. The show never condescends to its characters or their circumstances, treating the struggle to educate children in a broken system with equal parts comedy and deep respect.
Abbott Elementary has become one of broadcast television’s biggest critical and commercial hits in years, winning multiple Emmy Awards including Outstanding Comedy Series. Quinta Brunson’s Emmy win for Outstanding Writing made her only the third Black woman to win in that category, a milestone that resonated far beyond the television industry.
The CBS lineup on Monday nights is HOT! Putting on a new television sit-com can be an "iffy" prospect and many have failed due to the competition involved. But 2 Broke Girls seems to have all the right stuff! It has talent and chemistry and it has timing. Timing involves where it premieres which is right after Two and a Half Men (now starring Aston Kutcher instead of the controversial Charlie Sheen), then moving into its regular slot an hour earlier following How I Met Your Mother. The chemistry involves a stellar cast and great writing, making 2 Broke Girls a refreshing alternative to comedy on our TVs. The talent comes in the form of some new refreshing faces like Kat Dennings (The Forty Year Old Virgin, Charlie Bartlett) as Max Black, the gal from a working class, perpetually poor family. She knows her way around however, and hopes to fulfill her dreams. Beth Behrs (Serial Buddies, Size Zero Heroes) is the wealthy Caroline who learns her family is broke due to her father being caught using a Ponzi scheme and faces the prospect of going away to prison. She is "book smart" while Max is the one who has "street smarts". Together they might succeed. Life as a waitress is stressful and they must deal with the cook who likes to sexually harass them and a boss who more resembles a Kung Fu competitor than a Brooklyn diner owner. From the folks who brought us Sex in the City how can it go wrong?
few months. Babies may sleep 18 hours a day but the time they are awake is never when you want it to be. They are demanding little demons who don't want to see their parents slumber when they awaken starving or with wet diapers. So they do what comes naturally to them"¦ they scream and carry on until someone comes to their aid. New parents must know they cannot win, at least not for a few years. Emily Spivey (Parks & Recreation, Saturday Night Live) created Up All Night and she apparently knows all about the problems caused by newborns in the house. Christina Applegate (Married With Children, Don't Tell Mom The Babysitter's Dead) and her husband Will Arnett (Arrested Development, Blades of Glory) are Reagan and Chris, two new parents without a clue! They bring their sweet little bundle home from the hospital and the fun begins. Also starring Maya Rudolph (Saturday Night Live) as Reagan's best friend Ava and Nick Cannon (America's Got Talent, The Nick Cannon Show) as Calvin.
The National Terrorism Strike Force: San Diego: Sport Utility Vehicle is now in force so we can feel much safer"¦ right? Well maybe. This clandestine team includes government agents who are working to protect California's San Diego from all those threatening terrorists who want to destroy that great little peaceful sea side town. Evil countries such as Mexico, Guam, and even Canada are plotting against the U.S. according to the NTSF: SD: SUV. And even though this highly trained team of operatives is determined to save our fannies from death and destruction from the "up to no good" terrorists, we the people of San Diego doubt the group can live up to the hype. This hilarious comedy, filled with yelling, action, suspense, drama, cliffhangers, more yelling, and plenty of suspense was created by and stars Paul Scheer (Children's Hospital, Happy Endings) as Trent Hauser, Brandon Johnson (Children's Hospital, Conan) as Alphonse, and Kate Mulgrew (The Black Donnellys, Admiral Janeway from various Star Trek series). Guest stars include Jeff Goldblum, Moon Bloodgood, Adam Scott, Jerry O'Connell, and JK Simmons. They go about their business using a fleet of SUV's, absolute gas guzzlers
An Australian TV mockumentary, Angry Boys has what it takes to make reality television fun to watch. Take a set of teenage twin brothers from Australia, a rapper from Los Angeles, California, a young Japanese boy who wants to become a champion surfer, and an assortment of other characters who drift in and out of the weekly shows and you have a strange combination that somehow works in the "reality TV" format. It's about the typical issues faced by young males in this, the 21st century. The peer pressures, the hopes and dreams all young people have to begin with. Some see their dreams come true, some simply go another route to find happiness. Twins Nathan and Daniel live with their mother and step dad and lead average lives but Nathan happens to be almost entirely deaf. His brother, Daniel decides to give him a great going away present (before Nathan goes off to a school for the deaf) and invite a few of their heroes to attend. Those include a rap artist from LA, S mouse, a surf pro, Tim Okazaki, and a bikini clad model named Emily Chase. Some unusual character combinations make this fun and interesting viewing.
So does that make this a reality show or a TV sitcom with a personal touch? Louis C.K. is well known in comedy circles as an award winning comedian, writer, and producer and that's what he does on his own self titled show, Louie. The show has been named on numerous top ten television show lists for 2010 and garnered Louis C.K. a nomination for Outstanding Lead Actor in a Comedy Series on the Primetime Emmy Awards. Somewhat loosely based on Louis C.K.'s real life as standup comedian, Louie plays father to two girls and has occasional girl friends (referred to as playdate friends) like Pamela who keep life interesting for the world weary Louie. Look for some stand up comedy skits as well as conversations between Louie and his therapist. Not one to be bashful when it comes to treating sensitive material gingerly Louie covers a wide variety of subjects including Catholic guilt, sexual orientation, sex, depression, as well as divorce (which he is very familiar with). A comedian's life is never boring or without complications.
YouTube sensation Affion Crockett has plenty to offer in the way of comedy and uses a lot of ideas "borrowed" from Saturday Night Live as well as In Living Color to make the laughs flow. Impersonations of such notables as Dave Chappelle, Tiger Woods, and even President Barack Obama are considered spot on and they come to us weekly as the sketch comedy format that brings the laughs on quick and frequent. Guests like Damon Wayans, Jr., Russell Simmons, and Samuel L Jackson provide additional ammo to the shows format and the laughs just keep on coming! Crockett got his first notice through the media now popularly used known as YouTube and with plenty of exposure on there he now presents his brand of humor to us on television. With Jamie Foxx as producer and help from Arrested Development creator Mitch Hurwitz along with Kim and Eric Tannenbaum from Two and a Half Men there may be no stopping In the Flow with Affion Crockett now.
My Life as Liz star Liz Lee is a breath of fresh air to reality TV As with all reality based programming today My Life as Liz goes for the dramatized lifestyle and follows along in daily routines. Liz finds life tough at the Pratt Institute where she attends college classes with television cameras following her every move. My Life as Liz cannot simply be called a sitcom because it's not. It also cannot fit the "dramatic" shoes of others like Survivor or America's Got Talent because there is no actual competition involved here. Liz Lee finds life in college a challenge whenever she is around others her age like classmates but when she's alone the show gets "stylized" and down to the details of a young woman's lifestyle. Music from Faded Paper Figures is often in the spotlight, particularly at the ending credits and within various episodes. Burleson, Texas is home to Liz and it's her conservative suburban home that she feels most at home. Liz is a "geek" who's proud to be one and her friends actually like her for that. Tori Langley and Taylor Terry are her best friends, Cori Cooper is her arch nemesis and a young man named Bryson Gilreath is her main love (at this point) in her life.
