Parenthood: the show

[estherhead]

OK, I do not normally start (or participate in) tv show threads but I've watched both episodes and cried a bit. PLEASE watch this show so it will stay on. I know this drama type show is being pushed out by reality & Office type sitcoms but seriously, this is a pretty good show. If you liked Gilmore Girls this is a clear choice & if you have a kid with Autism or Asperger's it is also great.

 

[zalansky]

I really like this show too, we haven't watched last nights episode yet but will tonight. All of the shows we like, similar to this one, get cancelled. So I am trying not to get too attached!

 

[MosMom]

Parenthood is one of my favorite movies so I was excited for the show to come out and I really really like it. I hope it is able to stick around.

 

[antmaril]

I am a big fan of this new show. I hope it catches on -- it's a winner.

 

[Octoberbride03]

Saw the first show and I immediately recognized the the boy was in the Autism spectrum. None of the characters including his parents seemed to though. But I'm sorry, the whole rest of the show was a complete turn off for me. I won't be turning it on again. But I don't have a neilson box anyway so i doubt NBC will notice.

 

[lillygator]

I really like this show too, I taped it byut watched it after The Forgotten last night, which I LOVE! Hopefully they both stay on.

 

[CJK]

I am a HUGE fan of the movie with Steve Martin. It was so emotional and touching, yet humourous at the same time. I had really high hopes for this new TV show. That said.........I found it to be such a downer. I did record last night's show and will watch it, but the premier was so depressing. It needs to add more light/funny moments to the show to balance out the negative. Remember how funny Steve Martin was in the movie? I still laugh when I think about his little boy Justin getting his head caught in the chair or when I hear the phrase, "he made me play first base". haha Unless they add some light moments to the show, I may have to take the show off my DVR list.

 

[Luvmy4boys]

I was disappointed with the premiere also. Didn't even bother to record the second episode. To each his own.

 

[Denine]

We watched the first episode last night and taped the 2nd. I was not overly impressed and I was looking foward to this show. It was very disjointed, too many families to keep track of and remember.
I will watch the 2nd episode and then decide if I will watch it again.

 

[lillygator]

was it billed as being a comedy? I guess I thought it was supposed to be a drama from the get go....and didn't realize it was directly off the movie.

 

[testifyoncruises]

DP and I watch this because we both think that Lauren Graham is strikingly yummy!

 

[lacrosse_lady72]

I really wanted to like the show and I really liked a lot of the cast. But I didn't even finish the first episode and I tried the second episode which was better but it still didn't work for me.

 

[bicker]

Word on the street is that show turns around after Episode 3.

 

[RadioNate]

I loved it and hoping it stays on.

Of course people these days seem to be into disgusting shows like The Bachelor so I don't have high hopes.

For once I'd like an interesting character driven show to make it.

 

[pansmermaidzlagoon]

Word on the street is that show turns around after Episode 3.

that's good news! I like it, but want to love it....KWIM!? Just get the feeling it has that potential. I will be giving it a few more episodes!!!

 

[bicker]

For once I'd like an interesting character driven show to make it.

Well Parenthood faces two challenges: First, getting enough viewers to care enough about the show to watch it loyally. Second, justifying the price-tag.
Bonnie Bedelia $$$
Craig T. Nelson $$$
Erika Christensen $$$
Lauren Graham $$$
Monica Potter $$$
Peter Krause $$$

But that's not all:
Brian Grazer (Executive Producer) $$$
Jason Katims (Executive Producer) $$$
Ron Howard (Executive Producer) $$$

That's not to mention the writers and directors that they're getting. It's not enough to simply be a good show, with some fans. With high-priced talent like that, it's got to be a blockbuster.

 

[brockash]

I had no plans to watch this show, but I started watching after Biggest Loser last week and really liked it. I liked last nights show as well, so I'll probably start planning on watching it.

 

[Metsfan520]

It's up against "The Good Wife" which I really love, so I haven't watched this yet. Does anyone else remember the other "Parenthood" show? It was also based on the movie, and it didn't last long.

 

[bicker]

It's up against "The Good Wife"

It is also going to be on up against "V", and since we like both The Good Wife and "V" I think Parenthood is probably going to get relegated to summer, if it lasts that long.

 

[Kirby]

I just wish it was on an hour earlier. While I like the show, I find myself drifting off. It's not because the show's a snoozer for me, I'm just tired by 9:00. Don't have a DVR to tape it.