Was "Mad About You" a launching ground for "Spin City"? - Sitcoms Online Message Boards

TMC · 01-16-2015, 05:36 AM

While both shows shared the same kind of urban sensibility, the biggest connection between Mad About You and Spin City is the presence of Richard Kind in a comedic supporting role. The premise of Spin City though -- the story of the New York mayoral administration that runs city hall -- is actually introduced in MAY, a season before Spin City debuted. Of course, these aren't the same characters mind you. However, it is more or less, the same dynamic, as Jamie is hired as a P.R. rep for politician Lance Brockwell. (The actor who originally plays Brockwell is Alan Ruck, who also starred in Spin City as Stuart.) A season later, as a parallel to Spin City's first season, Jamie runs Brockwell's mayoral campaign. Interesting, around that same time, James Carville -- the other head honcho along with George Stephanopolous (for whom Michael J. Fox's character on Spin City is loosely based on) from the Bill Clinton campaign -- was on an episode of Mad About You.

Heenan Fan · 09-05-2020, 12:42 AM

Except Spin City was a cool show, while Mad About You sucked. Anything starring that cheesy geek Paul Reiser sucks.

So I say no.

Chocolate Moose · 09-07-2020, 12:16 PM

It might have created a spark but nothing more

01-16-2015, 05:36 AM	#1
TMC Member Forum Idol Join Date: Jan 09, 2001 Posts: 124,789	Was "Mad About You" a launching ground for "Spin City"? While both shows shared the same kind of urban sensibility, the biggest connection between Mad About You and Spin City is the presence of Richard Kind in a comedic supporting role. The premise of Spin City though -- the story of the New York mayoral administration that runs city hall -- is actually introduced in MAY, a season before Spin City debuted. Of course, these aren't the same characters mind you. However, it is more or less, the same dynamic, as Jamie is hired as a P.R. rep for politician Lance Brockwell. (The actor who originally plays Brockwell is Alan Ruck, who also starred in Spin City as Stuart.) A season later, as a parallel to Spin City's first season, Jamie runs Brockwell's mayoral campaign. Interesting, around that same time, James Carville -- the other head honcho along with George Stephanopolous (for whom Michael J. Fox's character on Spin City is loosely based on) from the Bill Clinton campaign -- was on an episode of Mad About You.
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09-07-2020, 12:16 PM	#3
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09-05-2020, 12:42 AM	#2
Heenan Fan Member Forum Veteran Join Date: Oct 19, 2016 Posts: 6,001	Except Spin City was a cool show, while Mad About You sucked. Anything starring that cheesy geek Paul Reiser sucks. So I say no.