I have valuable insights into middle-aged men
and plan on writing jokes about said insights for the
purpose of generating laughter.
At least one network still loves Raymond. TNT is fattening up its original programming slate by green lighting the new Ray Romano vehicle Men of a Certain Age, reports Variety. The move follows the pick ups of a pair of drama projects last week, The Line and Time Heals.
While Men of a Certain Age will definitely have some dramatic elements, it will stick out as being much lighter than TNT's other programs, which largely fall under the heavy drama category. Mike Royce, who will serve as showrunner, says Men of a Certain Age "isn't ever going to be weighty tome. We're really just trying to write out of our own experience and make the show relatable."
The dramedy will follow a trio of former college buddies, now well into adulthood, whose lives haven't exactly panned out how they dreamed they would. Co-starring with Romano will be Andre Braugher (Homicide: Life on the Street) and Scott Bakula (Quantum Leap).
TNT has requested a 10-episode order with a target of an early 2010 premiere.
Comments (10)
Anything with Andre Braugher is worth watching. He is a fantastic actor. I was very unhappy that "Thief" didn't get more than a 6 episode run on FX in '06.
sounds interesting
With these actors, this sounds like a winner.
With these three ~ I'll definitely give it a shot.
Yea dude Sam Becket is back!
I do like Ray & haven't seen him much since Everybody Loves Raymond. And yeah, Andre & Scott are pretty good. The dramedy aspect -- that could work, but hopefully it won't be too campy.
sounds interesting
May be alright. I'll try and see the premiere.
Have to say, the show sounds kinda good. Definitaly worth a shot right?
That's great news! I love Ray and think the premise sounds promising. Hope to see it sooner than 2010, though.