"Suddenly Susan" (1996) TV series 1996-2000

User Rating:

5.5/10   

Creator:

Clyde Phillips

Seasons:

1 | 2 | 3 | 4

Release Date:

19 September 1996 (USA)

Genre:

Comedy

Plot:

Jack owns a magazine and is the former brother-in-law of Susan. After she runs out on her fiancé on their wedding day...

Plot Keywords:

Sitcom | Character Name In Title

Awards:

Nominated for 2 Golden Globes. Another 8 wins & 11 nominations

Cast

Brooke Shields	...	Susan Keane (93 episodes, 1996-2000)
Nestor Carbonell	...	Luis Rivera (93 episodes, 1996-2000)
Kathy Griffin	...	Vicki Groener / ... (93 episodes, 1996-2000)
Barbara Barrie	...	Helen "Nana" Keane / ... (92 episodes, 1996-2000)
Judd Nelson	...	Jack Richmond (71 episodes, 1996-1999)
David Strickland	...	Todd Styles (71 episodes, 1996-1999)
Andrea Bendewald	...	Maddy Piper (59 episodes, 1997-1999)

Runtime:

30 min (93 episodes) | Argentina:30 min

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.33 : 1

Certification:

Australia:PG | Netherlands:6 | Argentina:Atp

Company:

Warner Bros. Television

Trivia:

Craig Ferguson, who is Scottish, auditioned for the role of Luis. According to Ferguson, everyone in the casting office laughed at his attempt at a Latino accent but it got him noticed at Warner Bros. He was cast in "The Drew Carey Show" (1995) as a result.

Quotes:

Oliver: Why did you say you agreed if you weren't going to listen to what I said?
Susan: Because usually, you think what I think. That's what couples do. That's what we did. Until you invited half of San Francisco for six pieces of fish!

Movie Connections:

Referenced in Austin Powers: International Man of Mystery Special (1997) (TV)

prior to David Strickland's death

This show and its ensemble of characters was one of the funniest and creative shows on television. The comedy's center was the workplace with each character finding his/her own niche, completely separate and different from the others. Brooke Shields was excellent as the foil to many pranks/quips relating to her relationship with her cohorts, especially after the addition of Maddie. Unfortunately the shows strengths diminished after the death of David Stickland and the departure of Jack and Maddie. The whole show's premise and hilarity was lost with the addition of Eric Idol and the change to the magazine as well. Bring back the origin of this sitcom. David Strickland must have never known how he affected so many in his life. It is a shame, God rest and bless his soul.