For a comedy that came out in 1983 the show is incredibly ahead of its time. Even compared to Cheers and Newhart (not to knock those shows) it feels fresh and unique

Dabney Coleman is great in the title role and plays the part of a unrepentant narcissist brilliantly. The supporting cast is littered with great comedy actors (Charles Robinson. John Fiedler, Max Wright, Geena Davis) too.

Brandon Tartikoff mentioned in his memoir that it cancelling it so early in its run was his biggest regret, and I have to agree it deserved way better.

Any other fans of the show around here? There are some full episodes on Youtube btw

  • Nusm@lemm.ee
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    1 year ago

    Gosh, if they took off every show today that had an unlikeable main character, half of the programing would be gone!