Life on a Stick (2005– )

Two teenage slackers try to make a living at a fast-food place at a local shopping mall while one deals with his dysfunctional family.

Creator:

Victor Fresco

Stars:

Zachary Knighton, Charlie Finn, Rachelle Lefevre

Cast

Series cast summary:
Zachary Knighton	...	Laz Lackerson (13 episodes, 2005)
Charlie Finn	...	Fred (13 episodes, 2005)
Rachelle Lefevre	...	Lily (13 episodes, 2005)
Saige Thompson	...	Molly Callahan (13 episodes, 2005)
Matthew Glave	...	Rick Lackerson (13 episodes, 2005)
Amy Yasbeck	...	Michelle Lackerson (13 episodes, 2005)
Maz Jobrani	...	Mr. Hut (12 episodes, 2005)
Ryan Belleville	...	Jasper (11 episodes, 2005)
Frankie Ryan Manriquez	...	Gus Lackerson (8 episodes, 2005)
Chuck Carter	...	Leonard (6 episodes, 2005)

Storyline

Laz and Fred are two best friends/slackers trying to get by working at a greasy fast-food place at the local mall. Laz not only deals with the mean-spirited manager, but the attractive co-worker Lily, while he also has a troubled home life of dealing with his father, stepmother, and rebellious stepsister Molly.

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Plot Keywords:

fast food | mall | dysfunctional family | stepsister | stepbrother

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Taglines:

Today the food court, tomorrow the world!

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Genres:

Comedy

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Certificate:

TV-14

Details

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

24 March 2005 (USA)

Also Known As:

Related by Family

Filming Locations:

Paramount Studios - 5555 Melrose Avenue, Hollywood, Los Angeles, California, USA

Company Credits

Production Co:

Paramount Network Television

Technical Specs

Runtime:

30 min 30 min

Color:

Color

Did You Know?

Trivia

13 Episodes were made but only 5 episodes got to air.

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Quotes

Fred: Ahhh, crabs the ferrets of the sea.

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Connections

Referenced in Family Guy: Family Gay (2009)

User Reviews

Superb

I loathe- absolutely cannot endure- teen 'comedy' crass. I actually cringe when I change the channel and something like That 70's Show, According to Jim, or My Wife and Kids comes up. It has always shocked me that one genre can be so absolutely void of creativity, wit and intellect. Honestly, they are so predictable and weak it's a wonder they thrive the way they do.

So when my inability to go to sleep at a respectable time has me surfing late night television- though my expectations aren't high- I shudder when I land on what I immediately identify as teen crass. The well lit, obviously-a-set set, attractive young adults, and slight overacting; it's all there. I linger to hear and gauge the next punchline, to see whether it's worth my late night infomercial time.

I only had to wait a minute before realising that this show *actually* incredibly funny and intelligent; the responses to situations were so creative. The plot progressions were interesting, mature and quirky-- things only a week ago I would have died before associating with teen sitcoms.

This was the most original show of it's kind, and actually accessible to common youths. This is why I was appalled to see it get a pathetic 4.5 on this site-- oh my god, are you all insane? THAT 70'S SHOW HAS 8.4. That's EIGHT POINT FOUR. There is no way its stupid, bland humor can compare to the wit and intelligence of Life on a Stick. (Just for perspective, The Matrix has a rating of 8.6!) I know I couldn't write with the creativity and freshness of LoaS, and that's why I like it- it's a new experience.

The show was amazing, but it is more what it represented that had me so excited. A slap in the face to the commercial media that every day underestimates its audiences with the unintelligible crap it spews forth.

I can't believe it was axed. Cheap formulas. Unprovoking. Unchanging. Stagnation. I weep for our youth.