"My Boys" (2006) TV series 2006-????

Creator:

Betsy Thomas

Seasons:

1 | 2 | 3

Genre:

Comedy

Tagline:

Sometimes the line between love and friendship is a little blurred.

Plot:

A female sports columnist in Chicago deals with the men in her life including her brother, her ex-boyfriend, her best friend and a sportswriter for a rival publication.

Awards:

1 win

US TV Schedule:

Wed. Nov. 18	12:00 AM	TBS	The Boyfriend Hat	#3.3
Wed. Nov. 18	12:30 AM	TBS	Decathlon: Part Deux	#3.4

Cast

Jordana Spiro	...	P.J. Franklin / ... (38 episodes, 2006-2009)
Kyle Howard	...	Bobby Newman / ... (38 episodes, 2006-2009)
Reid Scott	...	Brendan Dorff / ... (38 episodes, 2006-2009)
Michael Bunin	...	Kenny Morittori / ... (37 episodes, 2006-2009)
Jamie Kaler	...	Mike Callahan / ... (35 episodes, 2006-2009)
Jim Gaffigan	...	Andy Franklin (35 episodes, 2006-2009)
Kellee Stewart	...	Stephanie / ... (33 episodes, 2006-2009)

Runtime:

USA:30 min

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.78 : 1

Company:

Sony Pictures Television

Quotes:

Stephanie: [about P.J. dating Bobby's brother] Listen, you have to run it by Bobby. Brothers tend not to like this kind of thing. Unless they do... and that's weird.

Movie Connections:

Referenced in "Late Night with Conan O'Brien: (2007-07-20)" (2007)

OK, I am LOVING this show

It's official. I'm addicted. Yeah yeah, some people may say they don't understand why other people find this show to be funny, but I don't understand how anyone wouldn't. I suppose humor is a very personal thing, and everyone has his/her own style, but this show hits me square on the funny bone. And hard.

I've seen every episode (thanks to my DVD-R), and I have laughed out loud, several times during each. I love the concept of this show. Maybe it's because I have always been a gal with many guy friends, and I can somehow relate, but I love the relationships PJ has with "her boys". The dialogue between them is extremely witty and smart. Each "boy" in the group has a very distinct personality, and the actors play them all very well. The facial reactions, body language, and tone and timing of responses are all spot-on. The guy who shows up in some episodes, to play "Trouty" is so fabulously, irritatingly obnoxious -- he plays the character SO perfectly. Man, he makes me laugh. PJ's lone girl friend is fun too, and even the "guest" characters are great. Watching everyone give each other "advice" on dating and whatnot cracks me up, because none of them seems to be content in their being single (or married, in Andy's case). Even the ringtones used for each person's phone add to the understanding of the characters. Jordana Spiro comes across as a "real" girl -- approachable, likable, fun and smart. I think she was a perfect choice for this role. She's adorable.

I have to say I am very impressed with TBS for putting this show on. It is the type of show I would generally expect to see on one of the major networks -- I typically look to TBS for fun movies and such, but I don't think of them when it comes to sitcoms. This show's tempo seems much like "Sex and the City" to me (I know everyone says that, but there's a reason) -- although it was all women, and this is almost all men, the ensemble works really well together: the banter is quick and sharp, the relationships solid and distinct. It's a truly fun show to watch -- it makes me feel like if they were real, I'd want to hang out with them at Crowley's, or on poker night.. or even at (come on, whisper it...) Streeeissssand.

The *only* thing I don't like about this show? The match.com plugs. Having them write in a scene where they have to mention they are on match.com just breaks up the otherwise fun flow, plus, it's just kind of annoying. Hey, if you want match.com to sponsor the show, great -- just have 'em double-up on advertising time -- during the *commercials*. Not cool, man. It detracts from the show.

In summary, "My Boys" is "my" new favorite show. I am really hoping this gets picked up for years to come, because it is a smart, funny, light show that makes me laugh, and I look forward to watching every new episode. KEEP UP THE GOOD WORK, gang! Much success to everyone involved in its production!