Kelsey Grammer and Martin Lawrence's “Partners”: How did this get on FX? - Sitcoms Online Message Boards

TMC · 08-04-2014, 09:38 PM

http://www.theguardian.com/culture/2...awrence-sitcom

That’s what Brian Moylan is asking: "You know how in the 90s (or in 2014 on CBS) they used to make sitcoms with big stars, laugh tracks, hokey premises and jokes that even borscht-belt comedians thought were old? Well, FX, one of the hippest channels on the dial (oh my god, remember dials?!) just made one of those.” PLUS: It’s vexing like an out-of-tune guitar, and it’s a cynical, feckless money-grab by veteran talents who should know better.
Read more at http://www.hitfix.com/tv-tattle#LJecy3CxRQtlji8B.99

Mr. Television · 08-04-2014, 10:40 PM

I wasn't going to watch it but after reading those reviews I changed my mind. It sounds like a show I would like. lol

Duster76 · 08-06-2014, 12:20 AM

This show was a mess out of the box. From the laugh track lifted from a Disney Channel sitcom to less than energetic performances of the two lead stars no mistake was left unexplored. Lawrence and Grammer were executive producer and director respectively so the combo need to take more than their share of the blame for this fiasco. The writing from the TV veteran staff failed develop even one comedy line and Lawrence performance was substandard by any stretch of the imagination. It's hard to think of a situation where FX would renew this series.

TVFactFan · 08-06-2014, 01:22 AM

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Originally Posted by Stuck In The '70's

I wasn't going to watch it but after reading those reviews I changed my mind. It sounds like a show I would like. lol

I missed it and forgot to set my reminder

king of comedy · 08-06-2014, 06:28 AM

Thanks for reminding me not to see it.

Mace Dolex · 08-06-2014, 04:06 PM

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Originally Posted by Duster76

It's hard to think of a situation where FX would renew this series.

If FX can keep garbage like Charlie Sheen's Anger Management on the air then there's hope for people who like to watch crap.

comedyfreak · 08-07-2014, 05:44 AM

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Originally Posted by TVFactFan

I missed it and forgot to set my reminder

Same here, yesterday I went through the menu and set my DVR for this weeks episode.

James28 · 08-07-2014, 02:49 PM

Honestly, these 10/90 series deals are just stupid.

comedyfreak · 08-09-2014, 05:01 AM

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Originally Posted by TVFactFan

I missed it and forgot to set my reminder

I seen the first episode it was pretty good actually, and Telma Hopkins is also in the show playing Martin's mother. I think the show will be a hit.

Chocolate Moose · 08-15-2014, 01:37 PM

I kind of like it! The first episode wasn't laugh out loud funny, but the next few episodes were cute.

08-04-2014, 09:38 PM	#1
TMC Member Forum Idol Join Date: Jan 09, 2001 Posts: 125,524	Kelsey Grammer and Martin Lawrence's “Partners”: How did this get on FX? http://www.theguardian.com/culture/2...awrence-sitcom That’s what Brian Moylan is asking: "You know how in the 90s (or in 2014 on CBS) they used to make sitcoms with big stars, laugh tracks, hokey premises and jokes that even borscht-belt comedians thought were old? Well, FX, one of the hippest channels on the dial (oh my god, remember dials?!) just made one of those.” PLUS: It’s vexing like an out-of-tune guitar, and it’s a cynical, feckless money-grab by veteran talents who should know better. Read more at http://www.hitfix.com/tv-tattle#LJecy3CxRQtlji8B.99

08-04-2014, 10:40 PM	#2
Mr. Television 23 Years at Sitcoms Online Forum Icon Join Date: Jun 06, 2003 Location: Somewhere you're Not Posts: 62,132	I wasn't going to watch it but after reading those reviews I changed my mind. It sounds like a show I would like. lol
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08-07-2014, 02:49 PM	#8
James28 Member Forum 3000 Club Member Join Date: Apr 14, 2007 Posts: 3,976	Honestly, these 10/90 series deals are just stupid.
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08-15-2014, 01:37 PM	#10
Chocolate Moose Member Forum 4000 Club Member Join Date: Jan 21, 2007 Location: Brooklyn, NY Posts: 4,888	I kind of like it! The first episode wasn't laugh out loud funny, but the next few episodes were cute.
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08-06-2014, 12:20 AM	#3
Duster76 Member Senior Member Join Date: Mar 01, 2008 Location: New jersey Posts: 1,644	This show was a mess out of the box. From the laugh track lifted from a Disney Channel sitcom to less than energetic performances of the two lead stars no mistake was left unexplored. Lawrence and Grammer were executive producer and director respectively so the combo need to take more than their share of the blame for this fiasco. The writing from the TV veteran staff failed develop even one comedy line and Lawrence performance was substandard by any stretch of the imagination. It's hard to think of a situation where FX would renew this series.

08-06-2014, 06:28 AM	#5
king of comedy Member Forum Veteran Join Date: Aug 31, 2012 Location: New Jersey Posts: 5,140	Thanks for reminding me not to see it.