Series cast summary: | |||
Natalie Morales | ... | Abby 10 episodes, 2019 | |
Nelson Franklin | ... | Bill 10 episodes, 2019 | |
Jessica Chaffin | ... | Beth 10 episodes, 2019 | |
Leonard Ouzts | ... | James 10 episodes, 2019 | |
Kimia Behpoornia | ... | Rosie 10 episodes, 2019 | |
Neil Flynn | ... | Fred 10 episodes, 2019 | |
Patrick Gorman | ... | Skip 7 episodes, 2019 | |
As the oddball cast of characters that hangs out at Abby's will tell you, everyone needs a bar to call home. Theirs just happens to be an unlicensed watering hole in Abby's backyard, where the drinks are cheap and the laughs abound. But what really makes this place so special is Abby. She's a tough cookie with no time for nonsense. She doesn't allow cell phones, earning a seat at the bar takes time, and losing a challenge means drinking a limey, sugary, non-beer cocktail -- and her regulars wouldn't have it any other way. Written by NBC
A fill-in show for the mid-season, from Josh Malmuth, known for New Girl and Superstore, and not much else.
The lead, Natalie Morales, has been on a number of shows and movies, some comedy, some dramas. I remember her most from the twelve episode run she had on White Collar.
It is slightly confusing, since there is another Natalie Morales, who is best known as one of the co-anchors of the Today show, and a co-host of Access Hollywood
Unfortunately, there is not a lot of humor here. They waste the talents of Neil Flynn, who deserves a show of his own.
As someone else noticed, the laugh-track is very annoying. It has the effect of underscoring that the jokes aren't that funny.
'The Orville' is a repeat again next week, so I may give the show another try.
A generous 5, hoping they will improve.
They appear to have already shot all thirteen episodes. It will be interesting if they all make it to air in this time-slot.