"Leap of Faith" (2002) TV series

Directors:

Adam Bernstein
Alex Graves

Writers:

Jenny Bicks (writer)
Becky Hartman-Edwards (writer)

Seasons:

1

Release Date:

28 February 2002 (USA)

Genre:

Comedy

Awards:

1 win

Cast

Sarah Paulson	...	Faith Wardwell (6 episodes, 2002)
Lisa Edelstein	...	Patty (6 episodes, 2002)
Regina King	...	Cynthia (6 episodes, 2002)
Ken Marino	...	Andy (6 episodes, 2002)
Jill Clayburgh	...	Cricket Wardwell (6 episodes, 2002)
Brad Rowe	...	Dan Murphy (6 episodes, 2002)
Tim Meadows	...	Lucas (6 episodes, 2002)

Runtime:

30 min | USA:30 min (6 episodes)

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Color:

Color

Sound Mix:

Stereo

Filming Locations:

Los Angeles, California, USA

Company:

NBC Studios

Trivia:

Canceled after three episodes aired.

Promising...

Compared to other shows that have inhabited this doomed slot, "Leap" is already miles ahead.

On the good side- a diverse cast that takes diversity for granted; it is refreshing to see a sitcom with black and white cast members where the black woman isn't the sassy sista'! Additionally, the dialogue is getting better- but if you want "Golden Girls" this simply ain't aimed at you. This is, however, aimed at me, and I like the banter- this is how my group of friends sounds, or at least how we would like to sound.

On the not so good side- the storylines still need work, but are also getting steadily better. They seem to be playing down the over-the-top Ally-neurosis of Faith. Thank God. There's a reason no one watches Ally anymore. I also believe the anti-marriage bits were a phase. I simply took the digs as the kind of things we say, but only half mean. I gave it all a knowing laugh.

If the writers do want to look to a classic sitcom for guidance, maybe they should check out "Designing Women." They could take the smart women, smart talk, happily single, happily married elements; leave the annoying stereotypes and shoulder pads behind; and add a dash of 21st century wit and worldliness. Of course, every sitcom must make it through the minefield of sitcom stereotypes. "Leap" is trying, and doing better than most.

Give this a chance, it actually has potential, unlike "Inside Schwartz," "Stark Raving Mad," "Cursed," etc, etc. Of course, I realize that's not saying much.