My daddy always told my brother he better never pick up a girl when he
was using the van because that was just a recipe for trouble! Jimmy
(Lucas Neff) is compelled to give a lift to a young lady who seems to
be running for her life from an angry man. She then shows him her
gratitude for saving her and goes home to meet the family. The family –
I would call this a contemporary 'Clampett Family', even down to the
car Jimmy remembers riding in during his formative years with a
'pavement view' in lieu of a sunroof. His mom and dad, even Maw Maw
(Cloris Leachman), are very impressed with his new girlfriend, at least
for a short time. Many months later, Jimmy is a single parent in a
singular environment and this is where the fun begins.
Garret Dillahunt and Martha Plimpton are outstanding as Jimmy's parents, Burt and Virginia. Dillahunt has grossly deviated from his usual bad guy role into comedy and he is hilarious. Martha Plimpton has already proved she can do anything. In this series the baby's potential comes under suspicion with comments regarding her 'hermeditary' evilness, and her species when Maw Maw hollers, "Get that dog off my couch!" At this house, Maw Maw's lucidity is a curse, but don't worry, it only comes in short bursts. This show is an unexpected and riotous treat. 10/06/2010
The first episode was very very funny. The show is about a young guy who lives with his parents, his great grand-mother, and a cousin who lives in a tent. After a one-night stand that results in a baby, the young man decides to keep the baby after the mother is executed. What i love about this show is that it is a great example that even though your family may be dysfunctional, deep down they all really care for each other and stick out during the bad times. Very funny and believable acting. It has a very natural feel to it, as opposed to a "sitcom" feel. Martha Plimpton is fantastic as the mother. Everything from how she delivers her dialogue to her body language and facial expressions are spot-on. Garrett Dillahunt (who plays her husband) is also very funny. He is hilarious throughout, especially the scene where he is explaining his job: "I got pH's to balance..that's science!". Very very funny. I really hope this show stays on the air. It is a very believable look at an everyday family who are just trying to get by with the help of each other, and even though they take jabs at each other all day long, at the end of the day, they love each other. Great new show. I will be a faithful viewer....
Garret Dillahunt and Martha Plimpton are outstanding as Jimmy's parents, Burt and Virginia. Dillahunt has grossly deviated from his usual bad guy role into comedy and he is hilarious. Martha Plimpton has already proved she can do anything. In this series the baby's potential comes under suspicion with comments regarding her 'hermeditary' evilness, and her species when Maw Maw hollers, "Get that dog off my couch!" At this house, Maw Maw's lucidity is a curse, but don't worry, it only comes in short bursts. This show is an unexpected and riotous treat. 10/06/2010
The first episode was very very funny. The show is about a young guy who lives with his parents, his great grand-mother, and a cousin who lives in a tent. After a one-night stand that results in a baby, the young man decides to keep the baby after the mother is executed. What i love about this show is that it is a great example that even though your family may be dysfunctional, deep down they all really care for each other and stick out during the bad times. Very funny and believable acting. It has a very natural feel to it, as opposed to a "sitcom" feel. Martha Plimpton is fantastic as the mother. Everything from how she delivers her dialogue to her body language and facial expressions are spot-on. Garrett Dillahunt (who plays her husband) is also very funny. He is hilarious throughout, especially the scene where he is explaining his job: "I got pH's to balance..that's science!". Very very funny. I really hope this show stays on the air. It is a very believable look at an everyday family who are just trying to get by with the help of each other, and even though they take jabs at each other all day long, at the end of the day, they love each other. Great new show. I will be a faithful viewer....
