Aliens in America Could be an interesting sitcom? - Sitcoms Online Message Boards

Corolla · 08-11-2007, 10:00 AM

Who thinks this will be a good show? (First post in the forum, w00t)

From TV.com:

A Wisconsin mom arranges to host a foreign exchange student, believing the visitor will help her shy son become more popular. When the student turns out to be a Muslim teenager from Pakistan, her plans go awry--and everyone is likely to learn a little lesson about life.

Justin Tolchuck (Dan Byrd, "The Hills Have Eyes") is a lanky, sensitive 16 year old trying to make it through high school in Medora, Wisconsin with help from his aspiring-entrepreneur Dad (Scott Patterson, "Gilmore Girls"), his popular sister Claire (Lindsey Shaw, "Ned's Declassified School Survival Guide"), and his loving mom, Franny (Amy Pietz, "Caroline in the City"). Franny signs up for the school's international exchange student program, and expects an athletic, brilliant Nordic teen to help her outsider son become cool, but instead, she receives a 16-year-old Pakistani Muslim student when he arrives. Despite their cultural differences Justin and Raja quickly befriend one another. The unlikely friendship may help the two navigate the minefield that is high school. It is going to be an interesting year for Raja, Justin, his family and the entire population of Medora.

"Aliens in America" is from CBS Paramount Network Television Inc. and Warner Bros. Television with executive producers Moses Port ("Just Shoot Me", "Mad About You") and David Guarascio ("Just Shoot Me", "Mad About You"). Luke Greenfield directed the pilot.

Brian Damage · 08-11-2007, 10:02 AM

Who's in it?

Corolla · 08-11-2007, 10:16 AM

http://www.tv.com/aliens-in-america/...3/summary.html

Adhir Kalyan - Raja Musharaff
Dan Byrd - Justin Tolchuck
Lindsey Shaw - Claire Tolchuck
Amy Pietz - Franny Tolchuck
Scott Patterson - Gary Tolchuck

Brian Damage · 08-11-2007, 10:26 AM

I'll give it a shot.

Corolla · 08-11-2007, 01:11 PM

Who changed the thread title?

Brian Damage · 08-11-2007, 01:14 PM

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Originally Posted by MusicAddict911

Who changed the thread title?

What was the title?

Mr. Television · 08-11-2007, 01:16 PM

This actually looks like it could be pretty good.

Scoobiedoo30 · 08-11-2007, 02:31 PM

I belive that This will be the #1 Sitcom of The Fall Line up

Pavan · 08-11-2007, 02:35 PM

#1? No way. It will be #6, lol, because it is on The CW. Samantha Who, Back to You or Cavemen will probably be #1. Carpoolers and Big Bang Theory will do decent too.. And there you have it, all the new sitcoms this fall. Just 6.

Scoobiedoo30 · 08-11-2007, 02:41 PM

How bad is #6

Brian Damage · 08-11-2007, 02:47 PM

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Originally Posted by Scoobiedoo30

How bad is #6

Pretty bad

Mr. Television · 08-11-2007, 03:01 PM

yea but the CW has different expectations. It could be #6 and still last awhile while one of the others is higher rated and get's canceled.

Corolla · 08-11-2007, 03:43 PM

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Originally Posted by Brian Damage

What was the title?

Could be an interesting sitcom?

I don't get why Aliens in America would be required in front of it because it's already in the Aliens in America forum.

Buffyboy323 · 09-14-2007, 06:35 AM

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Originally Posted by Walking Tall

This actually looks like it could be pretty good.

The CW had some sort of backstage show on the other night, where they were showing previews for all their shows. They made about a 2 minute video for "Aliens In America", and I must say, it looked REALLY good. I actually laughed out loud TWICE. It also seems like there will be a few heartfelt moments. I can't wait to check the show out.

08-11-2007, 10:00 AM	#1
Corolla Member Senior Member Join Date: Dec 21, 2006 Location: Owen Sound, ON Posts: 2,376	Aliens in America Could be an interesting sitcom? Who thinks this will be a good show? (First post in the forum, w00t) From TV.com: A Wisconsin mom arranges to host a foreign exchange student, believing the visitor will help her shy son become more popular. When the student turns out to be a Muslim teenager from Pakistan, her plans go awry--and everyone is likely to learn a little lesson about life. Justin Tolchuck (Dan Byrd, "The Hills Have Eyes") is a lanky, sensitive 16 year old trying to make it through high school in Medora, Wisconsin with help from his aspiring-entrepreneur Dad (Scott Patterson, "Gilmore Girls"), his popular sister Claire (Lindsey Shaw, "Ned's Declassified School Survival Guide"), and his loving mom, Franny (Amy Pietz, "Caroline in the City"). Franny signs up for the school's international exchange student program, and expects an athletic, brilliant Nordic teen to help her outsider son become cool, but instead, she receives a 16-year-old Pakistani Muslim student when he arrives. Despite their cultural differences Justin and Raja quickly befriend one another. The unlikely friendship may help the two navigate the minefield that is high school. It is going to be an interesting year for Raja, Justin, his family and the entire population of Medora. "Aliens in America" is from CBS Paramount Network Television Inc. and Warner Bros. Television with executive producers Moses Port ("Just Shoot Me", "Mad About You") and David Guarascio ("Just Shoot Me", "Mad About You"). Luke Greenfield directed the pilot.
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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: 26,814	#1? No way. It will be #6, lol, because it is on The CW. Samantha Who, Back to You or Cavemen will probably be #1. Carpoolers and Big Bang Theory will do decent too.. And there you have it, all the new sitcoms this fall. Just 6.
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08-11-2007, 10:16 AM	#3
Corolla Member Senior Member Join Date: Dec 21, 2006 Location: Owen Sound, ON Posts: 2,376	http://www.tv.com/aliens-in-america/...3/summary.html Adhir Kalyan - Raja Musharaff Dan Byrd - Justin Tolchuck Lindsey Shaw - Claire Tolchuck Amy Pietz - Franny Tolchuck Scott Patterson - Gary Tolchuck

08-11-2007, 10:26 AM	#4
Brian Damage I'm Rich Bitch Forum Icon Join Date: Feb 03, 2002 Location: What Ain't No Country I Ever Heard Of...They Speak English in What? Posts: 63,108	I'll give it a shot.

08-11-2007, 01:11 PM	#5
Corolla Member Senior Member Join Date: Dec 21, 2006 Location: Owen Sound, ON Posts: 2,376	Who changed the thread title?

08-11-2007, 02:41 PM	#10
Scoobiedoo30 Member Forum Superstar Join Date: Jun 27, 2002 Location: KENNER, LOUISIANA Posts: 27,654	How bad is #6

08-11-2007, 03:01 PM	#12
Mr. Television 22 Years at Sitcoms Online Forum Icon Join Date: Jun 06, 2003 Location: Somewhere you're Not Posts: 62,125	yea but the CW has different expectations. It could be #6 and still last awhile while one of the others is higher rated and get's canceled.