Ed (2000–2004)

Ed Stevens is a contracts lawyer at a high-profile New York City firm. Around the same time he splits with his wife (she slept with a mailman), he makes a single error in punctuation when ... See full summary »

Creators:

Jon Beckerman, Rob Burnett

Stars:

Tom Cavanagh, Julie Bowen, Jana Marie Hupp

Nominated for 1 Golden Globe. Another 5 wins & 11 nominations.

Cast

Complete series cast summary:
Tom Cavanagh	...	Ed Stevens (83 episodes, 2000-2004)
Julie Bowen	...	Carol Vessey (83 episodes, 2000-2004)
Jana Marie Hupp	...	Nancy Burton (83 episodes, 2000-2004)
Josh Randall	...	Mike Burton (83 episodes, 2000-2004)
Lesley Boone	...	Molly Hudson (83 episodes, 2000-2004)
Michael Ian Black	...	Phil Stubbs (83 episodes, 2000-2004)
Rachel Cronin	...	Shirley Pifko (83 episodes, 2000-2004)
Justin Long	...	Warren Cheswick (83 episodes, 2000-2004)
Michael Genadry	...	Mark Vanacore (58 episodes, 2001-2004)
Mike Starr	...	Kenny Sandusky (45 episodes, 2000-2002)
Daryl Mitchell	...	Eli Goggins (39 episodes, 2002-2004)

Storyline

Ed Stevens is a contracts lawyer at a high-profile New York City firm. Around the same time he splits with his wife (she slept with a mailman), he makes a single error in punctuation when going over a contract; and because of the resulting financial loss to the firm, he's fired. Despondent, he heads back to his (small) hometown of Stuckeyville -- 'Anytown', USA. There he realises he's been missed by a lot of friends whom he's missed; and he sees Carol, the girl he'd adored in high school. Swept up in roiling emotions, Ed buys the local bowling alley on a whim, moves to Stuckeyville, and determines to win Carol's heart. His horizons broaden as he settles once more in Stuckeyville, and the series itself settles into a charming, funny, often serious slice-of-life series focused not solely on Ed but on the lovable ensemble cast of people who live and work with him in Stuckeyville.

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Plot Keywords:

bowling alley | bowling | high school | law | medical | 

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Genres:

Comedy | Drama

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Details

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

8 October 2000 (USA)

Also Known As:

Ed - Der Bowling-Anwalt

Filming Locations:

Closter, New Jersey, USA

Company Credits

Production Co:

Worldwide Pants, NBC Studios, Viacom Productions

Technical Specs

Runtime:

60 min

Sound Mix:

Stereo

Color:

Color

Did You Know?

Trivia

Many of the scenes of the main characters walking on the streets of Stuckeyville were shot in the town of Westfield, NJ. Shots include the Rialto, and restaurants such as LIME and the Elm Street Cafe.

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Quotes

Dr. Walter Jerome: What a marvelous piece of craftsmanship! Whoever forged this diploma must really take pride in his work. I mean, it looks just like the real thing!

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Connections

Referenced in Changing Lanes (2002)

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Soundtracks

"Moment In The Sun"
(theme song)
Written by Eef Barzelay
Performed by Clem Snide

User Reviews

All the possibilities in the world!

With all of the predictable and formulaic sitcoms on TV, what a refreshing joy it was to see something that dared to be different, to set its own course, to go its own way.

"Ed" is the charming account of a man's search for personal redemption by not looking where everyone's head says to go, but where his heart says. Ed Stevens has the day of his life when he is fired from his job as an NYC contract attorney and finds his wife with another man. He uses this as the opportunity to overcome his fears and pursue his dreams.

Returning to his home town of Stuckyville, he pursues his highschool crush, buys the local bowling alley and practices small town law.

A delight for dreamers and romantics of all ages and genders!