"Listen Up" (2004)TV series 2004-2005

Writer:

Dan Fybel (story)

Seasons:

1

Release Date:

20 September 2004 (USA)

Genre:

Comedy | Sport

Tagline:

He may be the first word in sports, but his family gets the last word at home.

Plot:

Tiny, O-shaped Tony Kleinman and his mate, former professional jock Bernie Widman, still a popular womanizer...

Plot Keywords:

Sitcom

Awards:

1 nomination

Cast

Will Rothhaar	...	Mickey Kleinman (22 episodes, 2004-2005)
Jason Alexander	...	Tony Kleinman (22 episodes, 2004-2005)
Malcolm-Jamal Warner	...	Bernie Widmer (22 episodes, 2004-2005)
Daniella Monet	...	Megan Kleinman (22 episodes, 2004-2005)
Wendy Makkena	...	Dana Kleinman / ... (18 episodes, 2004-2005)

Also Known As:

Shut Up and Listen (USA) (working title)

Runtime:

30 min (including commercials)

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Color:

Color

Filming Locations:

20th Century Fox Studios - 10201 Pico Blvd., Century City, Los Angeles, California, USA

Company:

Regency Television

Trivia:

Mark Harmon had been in contention for the role of Tony. However, he was deemed "way too good looking" for the role. Tony Kornheiser, whose life was the basis of the show, was asked to read for the role. But the sportswriter turned the offer down stating he did not want to move to Los Angeles.

Quotes:

Tony Kleinman: [meeting former Seinfeld costar Wayne Knight] Boy, you look really farmiliar.Have we met somewhere?
Buddy: I can't imagine where.

This show in FANTASTIC!

Every single episode that I have seen has made me laugh out loud, even when I'm at home alone watching the show. The writing is witty, charming and deals with situations that most people can relate with. The dynamics in Tony's family are well thought out as well- Jason Alexander plays a perfect Tony- who is lovable, funny, charming and a bit of the underdog- we always want to root for him. Malcolm-Jamal Warner is a perfect match for Jason. Malcolm has attitude and humor that keeps me coming back for more as well. I LOVE the flashback scenes! I love getting the insight into the life of Young Tony who seems to have experienced some pretty pathetic situations as a kid. This show is fun, clean and allows our entire family to share some great laughs without us(as parents)feeling nervous about the content that our kids might be seeing.