TMC
03-26-2023, 03:26 AM
https://www.looper.com/1235317/forgotten-cbs-sitcoms-that-deserve-your-attention/
Cybill
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In the 1980s, Cybill Shepherd starred in "Moonlighting" with Bruce Willis, which ended as the decade closed out. Shepherd returned to lead another series in 1995's, the self-titled "Cybill." This CBS sitcom centers on Cybill Sheridan, a fictionalized version of the actor. Sheridan is a middle-aged actor frustrated by the lack of good roles being sent her way. Her struggles are compounded by the ennui of her best friend, fellow divorcee Maryann (Christine Baranski of "The Good Wife" fame).
"Cybill" isn't just about an actor's waning career, it's also about how her choices impact her family life as a single mother to two daughters, Zoey (Alicia Witt) and Rachel (Dedee Pfeiffer). Meanwhile, her two ex-husbands are also in the mix, causing problems for her and her career. What made the show unique was its meta humor, as it also included interstitials and cold opens that took place within a fictional TV show starring Sheridan, played by Shepherd.
Delightfully self-aware, "Cybill" was a rare show in the '90s to center on a woman facing middle age, with a refreshing frankness about how Hollywood views mature women. Running for four seasons, "Cybill" was an above-average show, and if you're looking for an underrated '90s sitcom, look no further.
Cybill
https://www.looper.com/img/gallery/forgotten-cbs-sitcoms-that-deserve-your-attention/cybill-1679472407.webp
In the 1980s, Cybill Shepherd starred in "Moonlighting" with Bruce Willis, which ended as the decade closed out. Shepherd returned to lead another series in 1995's, the self-titled "Cybill." This CBS sitcom centers on Cybill Sheridan, a fictionalized version of the actor. Sheridan is a middle-aged actor frustrated by the lack of good roles being sent her way. Her struggles are compounded by the ennui of her best friend, fellow divorcee Maryann (Christine Baranski of "The Good Wife" fame).
"Cybill" isn't just about an actor's waning career, it's also about how her choices impact her family life as a single mother to two daughters, Zoey (Alicia Witt) and Rachel (Dedee Pfeiffer). Meanwhile, her two ex-husbands are also in the mix, causing problems for her and her career. What made the show unique was its meta humor, as it also included interstitials and cold opens that took place within a fictional TV show starring Sheridan, played by Shepherd.
Delightfully self-aware, "Cybill" was a rare show in the '90s to center on a woman facing middle age, with a refreshing frankness about how Hollywood views mature women. Running for four seasons, "Cybill" was an above-average show, and if you're looking for an underrated '90s sitcom, look no further.