Raising Hope (2010– )

Jimmy becomes a single parent to an infant after the mother he had a one-night stand with ends up on death row.

Creator:

Gregory Thomas Garcia

Stars:

Lucas Neff, Martha Plimpton, Garret Dillahunt

Nominated for 3 Primetime Emmys. Another 4 wins & 7 nominations.

Cast

Series cast summary:
Lucas Neff	...	Jimmy Chance (66 episodes, 2010-2013)
Martha Plimpton	...	Virginia Chance (66 episodes, 2010-2013)
Garret Dillahunt	...	Burt Chance (66 episodes, 2010-2013)
Shannon Woodward	...	Sabrina (66 episodes, 2010-2013)
Cloris Leachman	...	Maw Maw (61 episodes, 2010-2013)
Baylie Cregut	...	Hope (55 episodes, 2011-2013)
Rylie Cregut	...	Hope (55 episodes, 2011-2013)
Gregg Binkley	...	Barney (50 episodes, 2010-2013)
Todd Giebenhain	...	Frank (31 episodes, 2010-2013)

Storyline

Jimmy becomes a single parent to an infant after the mother he had a one-night stand with ends up on death row.

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Plot Keywords:

one night stand | death row | baby girl | dysfunctional | supermarket | 

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Taglines:

Life's more fun with a little Hope.

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Genres:

Comedy | Drama | Family

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Certificate:

TV-14

Details

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

1 September 2010 (USA)

Also Known As:

Keep Hope Alive

Box Office

Budget:

$10,000,000 (estimated)

Company Credits

Production Co:

Amigos de Garcia Productions, 20th Century Fox Television

Technical Specs

Runtime:

22 min

Sound Mix:

Dolby Digital

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

16:9 HD

Did You Know?

Trivia

Gregory Thomas Garcia originally wanted Zooey Deschanel for the role of Lucy.

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Crazy Credits

'Cloris Leachman' (qv), who reportedly was born in 1926 and made her film debut in 1947, and who easily has the longest career of anyone in the cast, is credited as "and introducing Cloris Leachman as Maw-Maw."

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Connections

Referenced in The Tonight Show with Jay Leno: Episode #20.3 (2011)

User Reviews

Gregory Thomas Garcia ROCKS!

My daddy always told my brother he better never pick up a girl when he was using the van because that was just a recipe for trouble! Jimmy (Lucas Neff) is compelled to give a lift to a young lady who seems to be running for her life from an angry man. She then shows him her gratitude for saving her and goes home to meet the family. The family – I would call this a contemporary 'Clampett Family', even down to the car Jimmy remembers riding in during his formative years with a 'pavement view' in lieu of a sunroof. His mom and dad, even Maw Maw (Cloris Leachman), are very impressed with his new girlfriend, at least for a short time. Many months later, Jimmy is a single parent in a singular environment and this is where the fun begins.

Garret Dillahunt and Martha Plimpton are outstanding as Jimmy's parents, Burt and Virginia. Dillahunt has grossly deviated from his usual bad guy role into comedy and he is hilarious. Martha Plimpton has already proved she can do anything. In this series the baby's potential comes under suspicion with comments regarding her 'hermeditary' evilness, and her species when Maw Maw hollers, "Get that dog off my couch!" At this house, Maw Maw's lucidity is a curse, but don't worry, it only comes in short bursts. This show is an unexpected and riotous treat. 10/06/2010