Fox has given a full-season order to “The Grinder,” its freshman comedy starring Rob Lowe as an actor famous for playing a lawyer on TV and Fred Savage as his younger brother, who actually is an attorney.
The news comes a couple of weeks after the 20th Century Fox Television comedy received an order for six additional scripts.
“‘The Grinder’ is the perfect combination of razor-sharp wit and relatable family dynamics — two hallmarks of successful comedies,” said Fox Broadcasting Company entertainment president David Madden. “The critics have embraced this original, fresh and funny show, and the talented cast — led by Rob Lowe and Fred Savage — have done such an incredible job infusing it with biting humor and heartfelt moments. We are so excited about the storylines that these fantastic producers have planned for the rest of the season.”
“The Grinder” is created and written by Andrew Mogel and Jarrad Paul (“The D Train,
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The news comes a couple of weeks after the 20th Century Fox Television comedy received an order for six additional scripts.
“‘The Grinder’ is the perfect combination of razor-sharp wit and relatable family dynamics — two hallmarks of successful comedies,” said Fox Broadcasting Company entertainment president David Madden. “The critics have embraced this original, fresh and funny show, and the talented cast — led by Rob Lowe and Fred Savage — have done such an incredible job infusing it with biting humor and heartfelt moments. We are so excited about the storylines that these fantastic producers have planned for the rest of the season.”
“The Grinder” is created and written by Andrew Mogel and Jarrad Paul (“The D Train,