Perfect Couples Explained

Genre:Sitcom
Theme Music Composer:A.C. Newman
Composer:Mateo Messina
Country:United States
Language:English
Num Seasons:1
Num Episodes:13 (2 aired online)
Producer:Marc Solakian
Camera:Single-camera[1]
Runtime:30 minutes
Network:NBC

Perfect Couples is an American sitcom television series that was originally broadcast by NBC. The half-hour romantic comedy was co-created by Jon Pollack and Scott Silveri and produced by Universal Media Studios. A sneak preview of the series aired on December 20, 2010,[2] and officially premiered on January 20, 2011,[3] as a mid-season replacement for the 2010–11 television season.[4] The show was filmed in Los Angeles.[5]

On April 14, 2011, the show was replaced in its timeslot with The Paul Reiser Show[6] [7] which was cancelled 11 days later on April 25 after only two episodes.[8] NBC officially canceled Perfect Couples on May 13, 2011.[9]

Plot

Perfect Couples revolves around three couples at various stages in their relationships, yet who face similar problems. Vance and Amy are a couple who fight a lot and have a very active sex life. Rex and Leigh view themselves as relationship experts and therefore a "perfect couple", while Dave and Julia are considered the normal pair to whom everyone can relate.[10] [11] [12]

Cast

Production

Development

In early February 2010, NBC announced that it had green-lighted a pilot script by creators Jon Pollack and Scott Silveri.[13] Olivia Munn was the first actress cast in mid-February.[14] David Walton came on board the project in early March,[15] followed soon by Mary Elizabeth Ellis and Hayes MacArthur.[16] In late March 2010, Christine Woods was cast in what was described as the female lead.[17] [18] Kyle Howard rounded out the main cast in mid-April.[19]

NBC announced a pick up of the series on May 12, 2010,[20] [21] which is currently planned as a midseason replacement.[4]

On June 3, 2010, comedian and writer Jen Kirkman announced she would be leaving late-night show Chelsea Lately to join the writing staff for Perfect Couples.[22]

On July 1, 2010, Deadline.com reported that Kyle Bornheimer had replaced Kyle Howard as Dave due to uncertainty whether the actor would be available due to TBS' decision to see how the fourth season of My Boys performed before deciding whether to renew or cancel the series.[23] TBS cancelled the series less than three months later.[24]

Cancellation

On March 22, 2011, it was announced that The Paul Reiser Show would replace Perfect Couples, even though the show still had two unaired episodes remaining.[25] Mid-April is not a typical time for a prime-time network television show to finish its run, leading many to believe the show may be canceled.[7] [26] [27] [28] [29] [30] However, the premiere of The Paul Reiser Show fared even worse in the ratings, showing even more uncertainty for the timeslot,[31] and was itself canceled after only two episodes.[8] Perfect Couples was officially cancelled on May 13, 2011.

Reception

On December 20, 2010, NBC aired a sneak preview of the series after the season finale of the reality show The Sing-Off. The series received mixed reviews, scoring a 43 out of 100 based on 19 critics on Metacritic.[32] Entertainment Weekly critic Ken Tucker said the show has improved since the first episodes.[33]

The show was the lowest rated scripted series on NBC, with about 3 million viewers on average,[26] until it was replaced by The Paul Reiser Show, which fared even worse.[34]

Notes and References

  1. News: NBC picks up comedy 'Perfect Couples' for next fall. May 12, 2010. Fernandez. Maria Elana. Los Angeles Times. May 15, 2010.
  2. News: NBC to expand 'Sing Off' finale and sneak 'Perfect Couples' next Monday. Schneider. Michael. Variety. December 15, 2010. dead. https://web.archive.org/web/20101220214429/http://weblogs.variety.com/on_the_air/2010/12/nbc-to-expand-sing-off-finale-and-sneak-perfect-couples-next-monday.html. December 20, 2010.
  3. Web site: NBC Announces New Mid-Season Schedule. November 15, 2010. The Futon Critic. November 15, 2010.
  4. News: NBC's fall schedule, upfront revealed. Hibberd. James. May 16, 2010. The Live Feed. The Hollywood Reporter. May 16, 2010.
  5. Web site: Perfect Couples: NBC Official Website . NBC.
  6. http://www.tvline.com/2011/03/nbc-schedule-scoop-paul-reiser-in-perfect-couples-out/ NBC Schedule Scoop: The Paul Reiser Show In, Perfect Couples Out!
  7. Web site: NBC drops the axe on 'Perfect Couples' . Media Life Magazine . March 23, 2011 . October 12, 2013.
  8. https://www.washingtonpost.com/blogs/tv-column/post/nbc_cancels_the_paul_reiser_show_after_two_episodes/2011/04/25/AF7FxzhE_blog.html NBC Cancels "The Paul Reiser Show" After Two Episodes
  9. Web site: Television News, Reviews and TV Show Recaps . Tvsquad.com . October 12, 2013.
  10. Web site: NBC picks up 'Perfect Couples' -- star Olivia Munn gives us the details. May 12, 2010. Reiher. Andrea. ZAP2it.com. Tribune Media Services. May 12, 2010.
  11. News: NBC picks up comedy 'Perfect Couples' for next fall. May 12, 2010. Fernandez. Maria Elena. Los Angeles Times. May 12, 2010.
  12. Web site: Development Update:Wednesday, March 10. March 10, 2010. The Futon Critic. May 12, 2010.
  13. Web site: Development Update: Monday, February 1. February 1, 2010. The Futon Critic. May 12, 2010.
  14. Web site: Development Update: Tuesday, February 23. February 23, 2010. The Futon Critic. May 12, 2010.
  15. Web site: Development Update:Monday, March 1. March 1, 2010. The Futon Critic. May 12, 2010.
  16. News: Judy Greer joins Fox's 'Tax Man'. March 9, 2010. Andreeva. Nellie. The Hollywood Reporter. May 12, 2010.
  17. Web site: Development Update: Monday, March 29. March 29, 2010. The Futon Critic. May 12, 2010.
  18. News: 'FlashForward' actress joins NBC pilot. March 28, 2010. Andreeva. Nellie. The Hollywood Reporter. May 12, 2010.
  19. Web site: Development Update:Tuesday, April 13. April 13, 2010. The Futon Critic. May 12, 2010.
  20. NBC Announces Pickup of New Comedy Series 'Perfect Couples' For 2010-11 Season. May 12, 2010. NBC Universal. May 12, 2010. dead. https://web.archive.org/web/20100514084406/http://www.nbc.com/news/2010/05/12/nbc-announces-pickup-of-new-comedy-series-perfect-couples-for-2010-11-season/. May 14, 2010.
  21. Web site: NBC Announces Pickup of New Comedy Series 'Perfect Couples' For 2010-11 Season. May 12, 2010. The Futon Critic. May 12, 2010.
  22. Web site: Thanks for the well wishes you guys! I'm leaving CL to write on a new NBC sitcom.... Kirkman. Jen. June 3, 2010. Facebook. June 4, 2010. (Friend status with Jen Kirkman required for access)
  23. Web site: Kyle Bornheimer To Star in NBC's 'Couples'. Deadline.com. June 4, 2010.
  24. News: Scoop: TBS cancels 'My Boys' . Ausiello . Michael . Patrick . Andy . The Ausiello Files . . September 14, 2010 . September 14, 2010 . dead . https://archive.today/20130102124814/http://ausiellofiles.ew.com/2010/09/14/my-boys-cancelled/?xid=rss-tv-Ausiello:+'My+Boys'+canceled . January 2, 2013 .
  25. http://www.broadcastingcable.com/article/465656-NBC_s_Paul_Reiser_Show_Replacing_Perfect_Couples_.php NBC's 'Paul Reiser Show' Replacing 'Perfect Couples'
  26. Web site: Perfect Couples canceled? | canceled + renewed TV shows . March 22, 2011 . TV Series Finale . October 12, 2013.
  27. Web site: NBC: After 'Perfect Couples,' What's Next On The Cancellation Bear's Menu? - Ratings | TVbytheNumbers . https://web.archive.org/web/20110210211652/http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/2011/02/08/nbc-after-perfect-couples-whats-next-on-the-cancellation-bears-menu/81826 . dead . February 10, 2011 . Tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com . October 12, 2013.
  28. News: 'Perfect Couples' gets canceled by NBC . The Oregonian . March 22, 2011.
  29. Web site: Busis . Hillary . Paul Reiser's new NBC sitcom to replace 'Perfect Couples' | Inside TV | EW.com . Insidetv.ew.com . March 22, 2011 . October 12, 2013.
  30. Web site: NBC's Perfect Couples Gets Cancelled . FilmWatch . October 12, 2013.
  31. Web site: The Paul Reiser Show Already In Trouble . IsMyShowCancelled.com . April 15, 2011 . October 12, 2013.
  32. Web site: Perfect Couples: Season 1. Metacritic. February 4, 2011.
  33. OK, 'Perfect Couples,' You're Winning Me Over. Entertainment Weekly. Ken. Tucker. February 17, 2011. February 18, 2011.
  34. Web site: Paul Reiser Show canceled | canceled + renewed TV shows . April 23, 2011 . TV Series Finale . October 12, 2013.

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