"Center of the Universe" (2004) TV series 2004-2005

User Rating:

4.1/10   

Creators:

Nat Bernstein
Mitchel Katlin

Seasons:

1

Release Date:

27 October 2004 (USA)

Genre:

Comedy

Tagline:

The world doesn't revolve around John...but his family does.

Cast

John Goodman	...	John Barnett (12 episodes, 2004-2005)
Jean Smart	...	Kate Barnett (12 episodes, 2004-2005)
Spencer Breslin	...	Miles Barnett (12 episodes, 2004-2005)
Olympia Dukakis	...	Marge Barnett (12 episodes, 2004-2005)
Edward Asner	...	Art Barnett (12 episodes, 2004-2005)
Diedrich Bader	...	Tommy Barnett (12 episodes, 2004-2005)
Melinda McGraw	...	Lily Barnett (11 episodes, 2004-2005)

Runtime:

30 min (including commercials)

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Color:

Color

Sound Mix:

Stereo

Company:

Columbia Broadcasting System (CBS)

Trivia:

The original last name of the family when the show was announced was Pressman.

This show is GREAT!!!

The cast is perfect, and it is very refreshing to see decent comedy again. Jean Smart and John Goodman are always topnotch in whatever they do, but the surrounding ensemble makes the show even better. The topic matter has been very appropriate and the writing is excellent. I would rate this show in the same category as All in the Family (although not so heavy on social issues and more light hearted), Designing Women, and Golden Girls. Bader's character as the brother adds the perfect touch and it is great to see Asner play the father. I highly recommend this sitcom and I hope it airs for a long time.