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December 20, 2006

“My Boys” – TBS’ new (and first) original comedy, received such excellent praise for it’s first few episodes that the cable network has extended a full order to 22 episodes.

Said Michael Wright, head of original programming at TBS, "It's understood that comedy is one of the most difficult forms of entertainment to do well, so it's a great feeling to know that our first attempt at creating an original scripted comedy series has been so well-received. We're very proud to continue our relationship with 'My Boys'' outstanding cast and gifted production team, and we look forward to following this very funny show."

Criticism of the show has been mixed, with some reviewers calling it a direct rip-off of “Sex And the City” except that the main character surrounds herself with straight men. Others have said that the show is an accurate portrayal of a woman who finds herself in a man's job. (She's a Chicago Sportswriter.)

This is actually exciting news for a veariety of cable networks who have been struggling to expand their original content. In the past, USA’s “Monk” and Sci-Fi’s “Battlestar Galactica” have garnered both high ratings and critical appraise.

Comments

lindsay wrote:

i love this show!!! i hope to see it go on and on. the cast is amazing and i love the story lines

posted at December 20, 2006 11:33 PM

ICG wrote:

Okay... Local cable (the cheapy version) doesn't carry TBS.. oh well... BUT... For a network that is THIS OLD to have an "original" comedy after HOW MANY YEARS... and it's a hit... well... Then I guess that's a GOOD thing that they waited so long, huh? Kudos, guys/girls!!!!

posted at December 24, 2006 08:36 PM

Migle wrote:

I kinda like this show. The cast has a great mix.

posted at December 26, 2006 02:27 PM

kdg10 wrote:

SO thrilled to find this article and learn the show's not being canceled, it's brilliant -- funny, charming characters (including great chemistry b/w the actors), it's really fresh -- the only show I appointment-view!

posted at December 26, 2006 08:20 PM

Bridget wrote:

I absolutely love this show. I'm soooo glad it's not being cancelled.

posted at December 27, 2006 10:42 AM

Leena wrote:

This is an amazing show!! great cast... great humor.... they should have more shows like this... its different and not everyone is sleeping with everyone like in many other "hit" shows now

posted at December 27, 2006 03:50 PM

emma wrote:

I love this show. My male roommate and I DVR every episode. Its for boys AND girls!!!

posted at December 30, 2006 01:45 PM

sarah wrote:

I absolutely adore this show. Fantastic cast and scripting and very 'real life' characters. I think I'm mostly drawn to it as it seems to mirror my own life. Working in the construction field and spending every weekend with the 4 best guy friends in the world drinking pitchers and watching hockey...I love it! Proves we can be pretty and girly and tough as hell!

posted at April 9, 2007 07:09 PM

Whit wrote:

If you want to find people that really hate this show, just find a woman sports writer. None of the ones I know think the script team have any clue about what they do (the only show less realistic about sports writers is Everybody Loves Raymond, which seems to be predicated around the idea that Ray can be a columnist who never reads and never actually goes to a game, attends any press conferences, or knows any athletes.)

posted at April 10, 2007 09:49 AM

Katie wrote:

This show blows, it should have been cancelled after one episode. It's boring and never made me laugh, weird for a comedy. This fell way short of my expectations. Too bad it's still going to run.

posted at April 24, 2007 01:00 PM

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