All About the Andersons:

All About the Andersons: Pilot

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Anthony is a struggling actor and single dad trying to provide a stable environment for his 8-year-old son, Tuga. As soon as Anthony moves back into his parents' home, he immediately remembers why he left in the first place. His mother Flo is always understanding and supportive, but his cantankerous father Joe wants Anthony to abandon his acting hopes and take a "real job" working in the family beauty salon/barber shop.
To complicate things, Anthony's old room is being rented out to a Latina medical student, Lydia, leaving Anthony alone in the garage. Torn between teaching his son about determination and providing for him, Anthony is about to put his dreams on hold. It takes Tuga to remind him that, aside from each other, their dreams are all they have. Add a recap »

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Writers:: Anthony Anderson Adam Glass Marco Pennette

Director:: James Widdoes

Stars:: John Amos (Joe Anderson); Roz Ryan (Flo Anderson); Anthony Anderson (Anthony Anderson); Aimee Garcia (Lydia Serrano); Damani Roberts (Tuga Anderson)

Recurring Role:: Lou Myers (Charlie)

Guest Star:: Kal Penn (Doctor George); Tania Gunadi (Kim)

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The original pilot was taped on March 28, 2003, before being picked up by the network two months later. edit »
In the original pilot the role of George Rush was originally played by stage actor Paul Bartholomew. Due to some concerns the actor was replaced with Kal Penn who now plays him, but only as a guest star in the pilot. edit »
This series is based on Anthony Andersons real-life. edit »
Aimee Garcia previusly starred in the short-lived WB comedy Greetings from Tucson before being cast in All About the Andersons. edit »

Joe (to Flo): This 250 pound boomerang is back for good. edit »
Anthony: Yeah, I have lost a little weight.
Joe: Yeah, well look behind you, you'll find it. edit »
Joe (to Anthony): Don't you go slamming doors in my house! (He then slams the front door.) edit »
Anthony (to Flo about his father, Joe): You better hope he never needs a kidney. edit »
Anthony (to Audtioner): I'm not the damn janitor. I'm here to audition... for the role of the janitor. edit »