Brian Damage
09-06-2007, 09:31 AM
Each TV season brings a new batch of sitcoms done wrong, with only a few worthy of a second look. So when one comes along that's done absolutely right, by people who know what they're doing, it's difficult not to notice. That's what you get in "Back to You" (debuts Sept. 19), which stars Kelsey Grammer and Patricia Heaton as local news anchors in Pittsburgh. The dynamic comedy duo's chemistry is undeniable and their performances, particularly when viewed around other new entries in the genre, illustrate the divide between sitcom poseurs and the real thing. Co-stars including the venerable Fred Willard, Ty Burrell ("Out of Practice") and newcomer Josh Gad hold their own quite well. "Back to You" isn't as groundbreaking and hip as, say, "The Office"and "30 Rock" -- although a YouTube-infused bit within the first minute is borderline genius. It's just a strong, traditional sitcom that should keep viewers coming back.
-Victor Balta
http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/20586279/
-Victor Balta
http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/20586279/