Simple, it can be a very entertaining show. Mark Addy who is British plays Chicago Bill Miller. Mark is better known for his performances in The Fully Monty and the British comedy classic, The Thin Blue Line. Mark does a first rate job at making Bill Miller into a blue collar American every man. His co-star Jami Gertz better remembered for her roles in the 1980s films, The Lost Boys, and Sixteen Candles does an equally fantastic job at playing Judy Miller. They were the couple from high school who married and had children. I love watching Sally Struthers play Bill's mom. She's fabulous and under-rated as a performer. She can do more than just play whining Gloria from All in the Family. Anyway the plots don't do the talent justice for the family. It was a surprise hit because I think we just miss family comedies. I think the actors who play the children also do a fantastic job at making us believe in them. Overall, it's a good show but not great. It's writing could be stronger to make this cast shine.
Review of Still Standing
