Pilot Previews: Yay or Nay to ABC's Set?
ABC is following up the success of its reality shows, quirky family hits, and time-and-space-defying classics with... eight new, completely middle-of-the-road shows. In these trailers for the network's fall programming, we have Matthew Perry's newest comeback attempt, a starring role for Elisha Cuthbert, and Shonda Rhimes' latest offering, and Movieline's giving their potential the yay-or-nay treatment. NBC's upcoming crop fared well with us and Fox performed even better this morning -- let's see if ABC's new octet can outclass the minds at Murdoch Manor.
Mr. Sunshine
Banking on notable names never guarantees success, but Matthew Perry and Allison Janney share a certain flair for fast-paced cynicism. Their chemistry works for now, but I want Perry to give us more than his reliable "Slightly-More-Downtrodden Chandler Bing" routine.
Verdict: Yay
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