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Pavan · 09-04-2006, 06:15 PM

The Knights of Prosperity

(Wednesdays from 9:00-9:30 p.m., ET - premieres Wednesday, January 3, 2007)

Eugene Gurkin's (Donal Logue) dreams always have exceeded his means. In fact his dead end job on the late, late janitorial shift won't even fund a bottle of premium booze. In a serendipitous moment, he catches an episode of an entertainment news show and his passion is ignited. Soon Eugene excitedly recruits a group of "average joes" into his "gang" - the Knights of Prosperity -- for a heist to finance all of their long-held, heart-felt dreams. The target: Rock icon Mick Jagger's super-luxe Central Park West apartment.

Society might disregard the Knights and give them short shrift, but this group of upstarts refuses to be ignored: Beauty bombshell Esperanza Villalobos (Sofía Vergara), a diner waitress in Queens, is more than just a pretty face. The only female member of the gang, she sees the celebrity heist as an opportunity to control her own fate - something men have normally done for her.

Working as a janitor alongside Eugene on the overnight shift, Francis "Squatch" Squacieri (Lenny Venito) relates to Eugene's desire for more out of life than mopping up after millionaire executives. The one married Knight, his motivation is to provide a better life for his wife and children.

Back home in India, Gourishankar "Gary" Subramaniam (Maz Jobrani) was a superstar lawyer, but here in New York City he drives a cab to make ends meet. Reluctant to join the group at first, Gary has a change in heart when Eugene reminds him that, although he was a winner at home, here he chauffeurs old ladies to Broadway matinees.

Warehouse security guard Rockefeller Butts (Kevin Michael Richardson), a mountainous, cigar-chewing man, has one simple request in order to join the Knights -- cookies.

A college Communications student, ultra-nerdy Louis Plunk (Josh Grisetti) finds himself at rock bottom after being rejected for an internship by the Montel Williams show. A chance ride in Gary's taxi turns into an offer for Louis to serve an "internship" on a movie. When he discovers the truth about his golden opportunity, he still decides to stay.

Working together, this band of affable, new-age Robin Hoods, who have never even shoplifted a candy bar, are soon casing the joint and prepping for their crime. Their scheme is to steal from the rich and give to the poor - namely, themselves. What they don't realize is that there's a much richer target for them... the chance to find hope, self-esteem and self-confidence.

"The Knights of Prosperity" stars Donal Logue as Eugene Gurkin, Sofía Vergara as Esperanza Villalobos, Lenny Venito as Francis "Squatch" Squacieri, Maz Jobrani as Gourishankar Gary Subramaniam, Kevin Michael Richardson as Rockefeller Butts and Josh Grisetti as Louis Plunk.

Rob Burnett and Jon Beckerman, producers of "Late Show with David Letterman" and creators of "Ed," are the co-creators and executive producers of "The Knights of Prosperity." David Letterman, Mick Jagger -- who will appear in a cameo -- and Victoria Pearman are also executive producers. Merrill Karpf, Steve Tompkins and Eric Horsted are co-executive producers. "The Knights of Prosperity," a single-camera comedy, is a production of Touchstone Television.

Look for our review of the pilot closer to the premiere date.

puertaazul · 09-06-2006, 03:31 PM

Before getting to see the pilot, I thought the premise of the show was a little out there, but after seeing it I thought the show was hysterical!! Honestly, all the characters grow on you so quickly it's crazy! My favorite one is Gary the Indian cab driver!! Too funny!!

puertaazul · 10-03-2006, 04:41 PM

Bump.
I found these funny clips of the show, and I couldn't help but post the site!!

Check them out, they really are hysterical!

Pavan · 10-03-2006, 07:50 PM

This clearly is the best new sitcom this season. I laughed out loud a lot in the pilot. So, my review of course will be very positive.

Pavan · 10-04-2006, 12:14 AM

Premiere has been delayed. It is for the good, though. Now more promotion time. ABC is very good at that.
http://www.sitcomsonline.com/blog/20...rosperity.html

puertaazul · 10-06-2006, 08:05 AM

Yeah, I think that this is good news also!! Even though that means we are going to have to wait more time to watch the show, but at least now more people will know about it!

Pavan · 12-05-2006, 09:43 PM

Mark those calendars! Premieres Wed., January, 3 at 9 p.m.:
http://www.sitcomsonline.com/blog/20...new-minor.html

puertaazul · 12-19-2006, 05:04 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by pavanbadal

Mark those calendars! Premieres Wed., January, 3 at 9 p.m.:
http://www.sitcomsonline.com/blog/20...new-minor.html

Finally! I am excited to see this show coming back...plus, I have been hearing that they have kind of changed up the diea a bit, making Mick a big part of the show in the first few episodes, but then also moving on to other celebrities that they think about robbing. I have heard of Ray Romano & Sally Jesse Raphael guest starring...should be funny.

TJ · 01-01-2007, 02:39 AM

Read our review of the pilot and second episode here:
http://www.sitcomsonline.com/theknig...lotreview.html

09-04-2006, 06:15 PM	#1
Pavan SO News/Reviews Director Administrator Forum Superstar Join Date: Feb 17, 2000 Location: Linden, NJ (Where Hal Linden got his last name from!) Posts: 26,815	'The Knights of Prosperity' Premieres Wed, Jan. 3, 2007 at 9 p.m. e/p on ABC! The Knights of Prosperity (Wednesdays from 9:00-9:30 p.m., ET - premieres Wednesday, January 3, 2007) Eugene Gurkin's (Donal Logue) dreams always have exceeded his means. In fact his dead end job on the late, late janitorial shift won't even fund a bottle of premium booze. In a serendipitous moment, he catches an episode of an entertainment news show and his passion is ignited. Soon Eugene excitedly recruits a group of "average joes" into his "gang" - the Knights of Prosperity -- for a heist to finance all of their long-held, heart-felt dreams. The target: Rock icon Mick Jagger's super-luxe Central Park West apartment. Society might disregard the Knights and give them short shrift, but this group of upstarts refuses to be ignored: Beauty bombshell Esperanza Villalobos (Sofía Vergara), a diner waitress in Queens, is more than just a pretty face. The only female member of the gang, she sees the celebrity heist as an opportunity to control her own fate - something men have normally done for her. Working as a janitor alongside Eugene on the overnight shift, Francis "Squatch" Squacieri (Lenny Venito) relates to Eugene's desire for more out of life than mopping up after millionaire executives. The one married Knight, his motivation is to provide a better life for his wife and children. Back home in India, Gourishankar "Gary" Subramaniam (Maz Jobrani) was a superstar lawyer, but here in New York City he drives a cab to make ends meet. Reluctant to join the group at first, Gary has a change in heart when Eugene reminds him that, although he was a winner at home, here he chauffeurs old ladies to Broadway matinees. Warehouse security guard Rockefeller Butts (Kevin Michael Richardson), a mountainous, cigar-chewing man, has one simple request in order to join the Knights -- cookies. A college Communications student, ultra-nerdy Louis Plunk (Josh Grisetti) finds himself at rock bottom after being rejected for an internship by the Montel Williams show. A chance ride in Gary's taxi turns into an offer for Louis to serve an "internship" on a movie. When he discovers the truth about his golden opportunity, he still decides to stay. Working together, this band of affable, new-age Robin Hoods, who have never even shoplifted a candy bar, are soon casing the joint and prepping for their crime. Their scheme is to steal from the rich and give to the poor - namely, themselves. What they don't realize is that there's a much richer target for them... the chance to find hope, self-esteem and self-confidence. "The Knights of Prosperity" stars Donal Logue as Eugene Gurkin, Sofía Vergara as Esperanza Villalobos, Lenny Venito as Francis "Squatch" Squacieri, Maz Jobrani as Gourishankar Gary Subramaniam, Kevin Michael Richardson as Rockefeller Butts and Josh Grisetti as Louis Plunk. Rob Burnett and Jon Beckerman, producers of "Late Show with David Letterman" and creators of "Ed," are the co-creators and executive producers of "The Knights of Prosperity." David Letterman, Mick Jagger -- who will appear in a cameo -- and Victoria Pearman are also executive producers. Merrill Karpf, Steve Tompkins and Eric Horsted are co-executive producers. "The Knights of Prosperity," a single-camera comedy, is a production of Touchstone Television. Look for our review of the pilot closer to the premiere date.
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09-06-2006, 03:31 PM	#2
puertaazul Member Frequent Poster Join Date: Aug 18, 2006 Location: Washington, DC Posts: 264	Before getting to see the pilot, I thought the premise of the show was a little out there, but after seeing it I thought the show was hysterical!! Honestly, all the characters grow on you so quickly it's crazy! My favorite one is Gary the Indian cab driver!! Too funny!!

10-03-2006, 04:41 PM	#3
puertaazul Member Frequent Poster Join Date: Aug 18, 2006 Location: Washington, DC Posts: 264	Bump. I found these funny clips of the show, and I couldn't help but post the site!! Check them out, they really are hysterical!

10-03-2006, 07:50 PM	#4
Pavan SO News/Reviews Director Administrator Forum Superstar Join Date: Feb 17, 2000 Location: Linden, NJ (Where Hal Linden got his last name from!) Posts: 26,815	This clearly is the best new sitcom this season. I laughed out loud a lot in the pilot. So, my review of course will be very positive.

10-04-2006, 12:14 AM	#5
Pavan SO News/Reviews Director Administrator Forum Superstar Join Date: Feb 17, 2000 Location: Linden, NJ (Where Hal Linden got his last name from!) Posts: 26,815	Premiere has been delayed. It is for the good, though. Now more promotion time. ABC is very good at that. http://www.sitcomsonline.com/blog/20...rosperity.html

10-06-2006, 08:05 AM	#6
puertaazul Member Frequent Poster Join Date: Aug 18, 2006 Location: Washington, DC Posts: 264	Yeah, I think that this is good news also!! Even though that means we are going to have to wait more time to watch the show, but at least now more people will know about it!

12-05-2006, 09:43 PM	#7
Pavan SO News/Reviews Director Administrator Forum Superstar Join Date: Feb 17, 2000 Location: Linden, NJ (Where Hal Linden got his last name from!) Posts: 26,815	Mark those calendars! Premieres Wed., January, 3 at 9 p.m.: http://www.sitcomsonline.com/blog/20...new-minor.html

01-01-2007, 02:39 AM	#9
TJ Site Owner Administrator Forum Star Join Date: Feb 03, 2000 Location: Marietta, GA Posts: 10,664	Read our review of the pilot and second episode here: http://www.sitcomsonline.com/theknig...lotreview.html