How to Live with Your Parents (For the Rest of Your Life) explained

Italic Title:no
Genre:Sitcom
Creator:Claudia Lonow
Narrated:Sarah Chalke
Composer:Josh Kramon
Country:United States
Language:English
Num Seasons:1
Num Episodes:13
Producer:Ken Ornstein
Camera:single-camera
Runtime:21–23 minutes
Network:ABC

How to Live with Your Parents (For the Rest of Your Life) is an American single-camera sitcom created by Accidentally on Purpose creator Claudia Lonow that aired on ABC from April 3 to June 26, 2013. The series was produced by 20th Century Fox Television and stars Sarah Chalke[1] as Polly who – along with her daughter – ends up moving into her parents' house because of the financial crisis and her divorce. On May 10, 2013, How to Live with Your Parents (For the Rest of Your Life) was canceled by ABC after one season.[2]

Premise

The series follows a single and very uptight divorced mother, Polly (Chalke) who finds herself moving back in with her parents, Elaine and Max (Elizabeth Perkins and Brad Garrett), upon leaving her husband and due to the economic downturn. Polly's parents are laid back and relaxed, but the return is not as smooth and transitional as she thinks while having to deal with not only her parents and their lifestyle, but also with a best friend whom she almost dated and an ex-husband who wants her back.

Cast and characters

Development and production

In January 2012, ABC placed a pilot order for How to Live with Your Parents (For the Rest of Your Life).[3] Claudia Lonow wrote the pilot episode, and serves as showrunner and head writer. Lonow also executive produces the series alongside Brian Grazer and Francie Calfo, under their production company Imagine Entertainment.[4]

Casting announcements began in February 2012, with Sarah Chalke first cast in the lead role of Polly, the recently divorced mother who moves back in with her parents.[5] Jon Dore then joined the series in the role of Julian, Polly's ex-husband.[6] Following Dore, Elizabeth Perkins signed on to play the role of Elaine, Polly's optimistic and outspoken mother.[7] Next to board the series was Rachel Eggleston as Natalie, Polly and Julian's six-year-old daughter.[8] Brad Garrett then joined the series as Max, Polly's stepfather, who owns a successful chain of nightclubs.[9] Rebecca Delgado Smith boarded the series in the role of Jenn, Polly's co-worker who occasionally helps Polly with her dating problems.[10] Orlando Jones completed the main cast in the series when he signed on to play the role of Gregg, Polly's married best friend and co-worker.[11]

On May 11, 2012, ABC placed a series order for the comedy.[4] Shortly after the series order was placed, Rebecca Delgado Smith and Orlando Jones were dropped from the cast. Smith's role was subsequently recast with Stephanie Hunt.[12] The series went into production early and the first season was completed by November 2012.[13]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: ABC Announces Midseason Premiere Dates for 'Body of Proof', 'Dancing With the Stars' + New Series 'Red Widow', 'Family Tools', 'The Taste' & More. https://web.archive.org/web/20121207080347/http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/2012/12/04/abc-announces-midseason-premiere-dates-for-body-of-proof-dancing-with-the-stars-new-series-red-widow-family-tools-the-taste-celebrity-diving-more/160341/. dead. December 7, 2012. Kondolojy. Amanda. TV By the Numbers. December 4, 2012. December 7, 2012.
  2. Web site: 'Happy Endings', 'Family Tools', 'How to Live With Your Parents' & 'Malibu Country' Canceled by ABC. https://web.archive.org/web/20130607114059/http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/2013/05/10/happy-endings-canceled-by-abc/182139/. dead. June 7, 2013. Kondolojy. Amanda. TV by the Numbers. May 10, 2013. May 12, 2013.
  3. Web site: Development Update: Friday, January 27. The Futon Critic. January 27, 2012. May 8, 2013.
  4. Web site: ABC Picks Up Comedies 'The Neighbors' and 'The Family Tools' and Dramas 'Nashville,' 'Red Widow' and 'Zero Hour' + More. https://web.archive.org/web/20120514003313/http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/2012/05/11/abc-picks-up-comedies-the-neighbors-and-comeback-jack-and-dramas-nashville-red-window-and-zero-hour/133721/. dead. May 14, 2012. Seidman. Robert. TV by the Numbers. May 11, 2012. May 11, 2012.
  5. Web site: Sarah Chalke To Star In ABC's 'How To Live With Your Parents' Comedy Pilot. Andreeva. Nellie. Deadline Hollywood. February 6, 2012. May 8, 2013.
  6. Web site: Development Update: Thursday, February 23. The Futon Critic. February 23, 2012. May 8, 2013.
  7. Web site: Scoop: Elizabeth Perkins Cast as Sarah Chalke's Mom in ABC Comedy Pilot. Ausiello. Michael. TV Line. February 29, 2012. May 8, 2013.
  8. Web site: TV pilot casting eyes finish line. Weisman. Jon. Variety. March 5, 2012. May 8, 2013.
  9. Web site: Scoop: Brad Garrett to Play Sarah Chalke's Dad in ABC Comedy Pilot How to Live With Your Parents. Ausiello. Michael. TV Line. March 9, 2012. May 8, 2013.
  10. Web site: Development Update: Monday, March 12 . The Futon Critic . March 12, 2012 . May 8, 2013.
  11. Web site: Delta Burke To Star In 'Counter Culture', 'How To Live' & 'Mistresses' Add To Casts. Andreeva. Nellie. Deadline Hollywood. March 23, 2012. May 8, 2013.
  12. Web site: 'Friday Night Lights' Alum Boards ABC's 'How to Live With Your Parents' (Exclusive). Goldberg. Lesley. The Hollywood Reporter. July 27, 2012. July 28, 2012.
  13. Web site: Order For ABC's Midseason Comedy 'Family Tools' Cut To 10 Episodes. Andreeva. Nellie. Deadline Hollywood. November 10, 2012. May 12, 2013.

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