Parenthood (2010 TV series)
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| Genre | Family drama Comedy-drama |
| Created by | Ron Howard |
| Developed by | Jason Katims |
| Starring | Peter Krause Lauren Graham Dax Shepard Monica Potter Erika Christensen Sam Jaeger Savannah Paige Rae Sarah Ramos Max Burkholder Joy Bryant Tyree Brown Miles Heizer Mae Whitman Bonnie Bedelia Craig T. Nelson |
| Opening theme | "Forever Young" by Bob Dylan "When We Were Young" by Lucy Schwartz (international version) |
| Composer(s) | Jon Ehrlich |
| Country of origin | United States |
| Language(s) | English |
| No. of seasons | 3 |
| No. of episodes | 53 (List of episodes) |
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| Executive producer(s) | Ron Howard Brian Grazer Jason Katims Thomas Schlamme |
| Producer(s) | Dylan Massin |
| Location(s) | Roseville, California |
| Running time | 43 minutes |
| Production company(s) | True Jack Productions Universal Television Imagine Television |
| Distributor | NBCUniversal Television Distribution |
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| Original channel | NBC |
| Picture format | 1080i;[1] HDTV |
| Original run | March 2, 2010 – present |
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Parenthood is an American comedy-drama television series developed by Jason Katims and produced by Imagine Television and Universal Television. The first season premiered on March 2, 2010 on NBC. Loosely based on the 1989 film of the same title, Parenthood is the second adaptation of the film to air on television preceded by the 1990–91 television series.
Following on the heels of the critically acclaimed TV series, Friday Night Lights, Jason Katims approached Ron Howard and Brian Grazer with the idea of creating an updated, modern adaptation of the 1989 film and bringing it to television.[2] Production began in 2009 with Jason as the head writer, showrunner, and executive producer.
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[edit] Overview
The show revolves around the Braverman family, which has expanded to three generations, featuring patriarch Zeek Braverman and matriarch Camille Braverman, their oldest son Adam, his wife and three children, their daughter Sarah and her two children, their second son Crosby, his ex-girlfriend and now current wife Jasmine and their young son Jabbar, and finally their daughter Julia, her husband, her adopted son Victor and young daughter Sydney.
The series is set in Berkeley, California and the San Francisco Bay Area, but is filmed primarily in Southern California.
[edit] Cast
- Craig T. Nelson as Zeek Braverman, the patriarch of the Braverman family, Camille's husband and the father of Adam, Sarah, Crosby, and Julia.
- Bonnie Bedelia as Camille Braverman, the matriarch of the family and Zeek's wife.
- Peter Krause as Adam Braverman, Kristina's husband and Max's, Nora's and Haddie's father. He is the oldest Braverman child and all of his siblings and parents consult him in times of crisis.
- Monica Potter as Kristina Braverman, Adam's wife, and a source of stability and support for anyone who needs it. She is the mother to Haddie, Max and Nora.
- Sarah Ramos as Haddie Braverman, Adam's and Kristina's 17-year-old daughter. She is a straight-A student who plays soccer and has several friends; she aspires to be the quintessential "good girl" in order to compensate for her brother's behavioral problems.
- Max Burkholder as Max Braverman, Adam's and Kristina's 11-year-old son, who was diagnosed with Asperger syndrome. He is also incredibly gifted academically.
- Lauren Graham as Sarah Tracey Braverman, the second child and oldest daughter. She and her two children (Amber and Drew) have moved back into her parents' house because of her financial situation.
- Mae Whitman as Amber Holt, Sarah's rebellious, willful, and not very studious daughter who is seeking direction in life.
- Miles Heizer as Drew Holt, Sarah's sensitive son, who longs for a male role model.
- Dax Shepard as Crosby Braverman, is 32 years old and unmarried. He works as a small-time record producer. His former lover now wife, Jasmine, introduced Crosby to his five-year-old son, Jabbar, after five years.
- Joy Bryant as Jasmine Trussell, a dancer, Crosby's wife, and mother of Crosby's son Jabbar.
- Tyree Brown as Jabbar Trussell, Jasmine & Crosby's son.
- Erika Christensen as Julia Braverman-Graham, Sydney's mother and the youngest of the four Braverman children. She is a lawyer at a top corporate firm while her husband, Joel, supports her ambitions by serving as a stay-at-home dad to their daughter.
- Sam Jaeger as Joel Graham, Julia's husband and Sydney's father. He is a stay-at-home father, and is popular among the stay-at-home mothers in their social circle at Sydney's school, a fact which sometimes puts strains on his marriage.
- Savannah Paige Rae as Sydney Graham, Julia and Joel's 7-year-old daughter.
- Jason Ritter as Mark Cyr, was Amber's 10th grade English teacher. Now in a relationship with Sarah Braverman.
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[edit] Series background and premiere
The series premiered on March 2, 2010, at 10:00 p.m. on NBC following The Biggest Loser.[3] The series was originally scheduled to premiere on NBC on September 23, 2009. However, on July 10, 2009, it was announced that Parenthood would be pushed back to midseason due to actress Maura Tierney's breast cancer.[4][5] On September 10, 2009, a spokesperson for Tierney announced that she was leaving the show because of conflicts with her treatment schedule.[6] Tierney's already-filmed scenes were deleted.[7] On October 9, 2009, it was reported that Lauren Graham would replace Tierney in the upcoming series. Helen Hunt had been approached, but she and NBC could not come to a financial deal.[8] The premiere date was then set for March 1, 2010 at 9:00 p.m. but was moved again to the following day at 10:00 p.m. after the The Jay Leno Show was cancelled.
Parenthood's pilot episode was filmed in Northern California, using local crews, while the rest of the series continues to be filmed in Los Angeles.[9] The series premiere was dedicated to the memory of Nora O'Brien, a Vice President at NBC, who died on the set of Parenthood on April 29, 2009 after collapsing from an aneurysm.[4] Two other shows, Warehouse 13 and Sanctuary, are also dedicated to her memory.[10]
On April 20, 2010, Parenthood was renewed for a second season by NBC, as reported by Variety.[11] The second season premiered September 14, 2010. Later that year on November 15, it was announced that Parenthood would be moving to Mondays at 10/9c beginning March 7. However, due to an overhaul of NBC's Law & Order: Los Angeles putting the show on an indefinite hiatus, the network announced on January 18, 2011 that Parenthood would remain in the Tuesday 10/9c time slot.
On May 12, 2011, Parenthood was renewed for a third season and premiered at 10:00 p.m. on September 13.[12]
[edit] Soundtrack
On August 31, 2010, Arrival Records/Scion Music Group released a soundtrack for the first season of Parenthood. The soundtrack consists of 10 songs including the theme song for Parenthood, "Forever Young" by Bob Dylan, and the international theme, "When We Were Young" by Lucy Schwartz. The soundtrack also includes a cover of "Forever Young" performed by John Doe and Lucy Schwartz.
Andrew McMahon, of the band Jack's Mannequin, revealed in speaking about the band's album, People and Things, that the song "Casting Lines" was written after he was contacted by producers of the show as a possible theme song for the series. After recording the song and sending it to producers, he was told they appreciated his efforts but they had selected "Forever Young" as the show's theme song. The song does appear on Jack's Mannequin's third album, People and Things.
[edit] Reception
Parenthood itself received mostly positive to mixed reviews, scoring a 61 out of 100 on Metacritic.[13] Newark Star Ledger's Alan Sepinwall wrote that "Like the movie that inspired it, Parenthood isn’t an instant classic, but it’s smart and warm and knowing, and it casts its net so wide that at least part of it should connect with you."[14] While Ken Tucker of Entertainment Weekly wrote, "Parenthood isn't better than Modern Family, but it's different—it's its own creation, thanks to the deft touch and careful characterizations developed by executive producer Jason Katims and his writers."[15] Sheri Levine of The Vancouver Sun wrote, "The cast moves effortlessly from providing serious, thoughtful answers to cracking jokes and allowing the funny moments to shine through. It's almost as though art is imitating life, or life imitating art."[16]. Already in its third season, the show received a glowing review in The New Yorker, where Emily Nussbaum wrote "it’s one of only two great dramas on network television. (The other is “The Good Wife.”)...If it gets cancelled, I may never recover. The show has become stronger with each season"[17]
[edit] Accolades
| Year | Awards Group | Category | Recipient | Result |
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| 2010 | Casting Society of America[18] | Outstanding Achievement in Casting - Television Pilot - Drama | Carrie Audino, Laura Schiff and Nina Henninger | Nominated |
| Teen Choice Awards[19] | Choice TV: Female Breakout Star | Mae Whitman | Nominated | |
| Choice TV: Parental Unit | Lauren Graham | Nominated | ||
| Television Critics Association Awards[20] | Outstanding New Program | Nominated | ||
| 2011 | ALMA Awards[21] | Favorite TV Actress - Supporting Role | Sarah Ramos | Nominated |
| 2012 | NAACP Image Award[22] | Outstanding Directing in a Dramatic Series | Ken Whittingham | Pending |
[edit] Episodes
| Season | Episodes | Timeslot (EST) | Original Airing | Rank | Viewers (in millions) |
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| 1 | 13 | Tuesday 10:00 PM | March 2, 2010 | May 25, 2010 | 2009–10 | #71 | 6.39[23] | 3.3/8[24] | #36[24] |
| 2 | 22 | September 14, 2010 | April 19, 2011 | 2010–11 | #77 | 6.87[25] | 2.8[26] | #51[27] | |
| 3 | 18[28] | September 13, 2011 | February 28, 2012 | 2011–12 | TBA | TBA | TBA | TBA | |
[edit] DVD release
| DVD Name | Region 1 Release Date | Region 2 Release Date | Region 4 Release Date | Ep # | Discs | Additional Information |
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| Season 1 | August 31, 2010[29] | July 11, 2011[30] | December 1, 2010[31] | 13 | 3 | Deleted scenes, Extended episodes, Episode commentary with Executive Producer Jason Katims and "Get To Know Your Parents" featurette. |
| Season 2 | August 30, 2011[32] | TBA | September 7, 2011[33] | 22 | 6 | TBA |
[edit] Notes
- ^ "NBC.com > HDTV". NBC Universal. http://www.nbc.com/Footer/HDTV/. Retrieved 2010-09-15.
- ^ Wayland, Sara (08 February 2010). "Ron Howard Interview NBC’s PARENTHOOD". Collider.com. http://collider.com/ron-howard-interview-nbc-parenthood/16048/. Retrieved 30 November 2011.
- ^ Hibberd, James (January 14, 2010). "NBC's post-'Leno' schedule revealed". The Hollywood Reporter. http://www.thrfeed.com/2010/01/nbcs-postleno-schedule-revealed.html. Retrieved March 6, 2010.
- ^ a b Andreeva, Nellie (July 10, 2009). "Maura Tierney illness delays 'Parenthood'; NBC drama postpones production, moves to midseason". The Hollywood Reporter. http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/hr/content_display/television/news/e3i4c5798b5271bede4baf7bb7bd584cb02. Retrieved March 6, 2010.[dead link]
- ^ Mitovich, Matt (June 25, 2009). "Fall TV: NBC Announces Premiere Dates". TV Guide. http://www.tvguide.com/News/FallTV-NBC-premieres-1007251.aspx. Retrieved March 6, 2010.
- ^ Abrams, Natalie (September 10, 2009). "Maura Tierney Leaves Parenthood to Accommodate Cancer Treatment". TV Guide. http://www.tvguide.com/News/Maura-Tierney-Leaves-1009605.aspx. Retrieved March 6, 2010.
- ^ "'Parenthood' (2010) - Episodes cast". http://www.imdb.com/title/tt1416765/epcast. Retrieved 2011-02-23.
- ^ Abrams, Natalie (October 9, 2009). "Gilmore Girls' Lauren Graham Takes Starring Role in Parenthood". TV Guide. http://www.tvguide.com/News/Lauren-Graham-Parenthood-1010693.aspx. Retrieved March 6, 2010.
- ^ . March 3, 2010. http://www.dailycal.org/article/108506/berkeley_stars_in_premier_of_nbc_s_parenthood_. Retrieved May 29, 2010.
- ^ "Biography for Nora O'Brien". http://www.imdb.com/name/nm0639749/bio. Retrieved January, 10 2011.
- ^ . April 20, 2010. http://tvbythenumbers.com/2010/04/20/parenthood-renewed-for-second-season-by-nbc/49188. Retrieved April 20, 2010.
- ^ Andreeva, Nellie (May 12, 2011). "UPDATE: NBC Renews 'Parenthood' & 'Harry's Law'". Deadline. Mail.com Media Corp.. http://www.deadline.com/2011/05/nbc-renews-parenthood/. Retrieved May 12, 2011.
- ^ "Parenthood - Season 1 Reviews, Ratings, Credits, and More at Metacritic". Metacritic.com. 2010-03-02. http://www.metacritic.com/tv/shows/parenthood?q=Parenthood. Retrieved 2011-02-23.
- ^ "'Parenthood' review: Sepinwall on TV". NJ.com. http://www.nj.com/entertainment/tv/index.ssf/2010/03/parenthood_review_sepinwall_on.html. Retrieved 2011-02-23.
- ^ Reviewed by Ken Tucker (2010-03-03). "Parenthood | TV". EW.com. http://www.ew.com/ew/article/0,,20348272,00.html. Retrieved 2011-02-23.
- ^ Levine, Sheri (December 6, 2011). "The ups and downs of Parenthood". The Vancouver Sun. http://www.vancouversun.com/entertainment/downs+Parenthood/5817055/story.html. Retrieved January 2, 2012.
- ^ "Warming Trend. The sentimental smarts of 'Parenthood'". The New Yorker. 2012-01-02. http://www.newyorker.com/arts/critics/television/2012/01/02/120102crte_television_nussbaum. Retrieved 2012-01-12.
- ^ "2010 Artios Award Nominations for Outstanding Achievement in Casting". Casting Society of America. 2010. http://www.castingsociety.com/component/content/article/42-artios-awards/169-2010-artios-award-nominees-and-winners. Retrieved January 19, 2012.
- ^ Milet, Sandrine (June 28, 2010). "Teen Choice Awards 2010: Second (Giant) Wave Of Nominees Announced!". MTV. http://hollywoodcrush.mtv.com/2010/06/28/teen-choice-2010-nominees. Retrieved January 19, 2012.
- ^ "The Television Critics Association Announces 2010 TCA Awards Nominees". Television Critics Association. June 4, 2010. http://tvcritics.org/2010/06/04/the-television-critics-association-announces-2010-tca-awards-nominees/. Retrieved January 19, 2012.
- ^ Brittany, Talarico (July 28, 2011). "Selena Gomez Ties Christina Aguilera for Most Alma Award Noms". OK! Magazine. http://www.okmagazine.com/2011/07/selena-gomez-ties-christina-aguilera-for-most-alma-award-noms/. Retrieved January 19, 2012.
- ^ Orzeck, Kurt (January 19, 2012). "'The Help' Tops NAACP Image Award Nominations". The Wrap. Reuters. http://www.reuters.com/article/2012/01/19/idUS273291362320120119. Retrieved January 19, 2012.
- ^ Gorman, Bill (2010-06-16). "Final 2009-10 Broadcast Primetime Show Average Viewership". Tvbythenumbers.com. http://tvbythenumbers.com/2010/06/16/final-2009-10-broadcast-primetime-show-average-viewership/54336. Retrieved 2011-02-23.
- ^ a b Andreeva, Nellie (2010-05-27). "Full Series Rankings For The 2009-10 Broadcast Season". Deadline.com. http://www.deadline.com/2010/05/full-series-rankings-for-the-2009-10-broadcast-season/. Retrieved 2011-02-23.
- ^ http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/2011/06/01/2010-11-season-broadcast-primetime-show-viewership-averages/94407/
- ^ http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/2011/06/01/2010-11-season-broadcast-primetime-show-18-49-ratings-averages/94402/
- ^ http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/2011/06/01/2010-11-season-broadcast-primetime-show-18-49-ratings-averages/94402/
- ^ Ausiello, Michael (September 29, 2011). "NBC Increases Parenthood's Season 3 Order". TVLine. http://www.tvline.com/2011/09/nbc-increases-parenthoods-season-3-order/. Retrieved September 29, 2011.
- ^ "Parenthood: Season 1 (2010)". Amazon.com. http://www.amazon.com/dp/B003QZSWRY/. Retrieved August 1, 2010.
- ^ http://www.play.com/DVD/DVD/-/2622/1889/-/19494978/Parenthood-Season-1/Product.html?searchtype=genre
- ^ http://www.ezydvd.com.au/item.zml/816650
- ^ Lambert, David (May 23, 2011). "Parenthood - 'Season 2' Set Announced for DVD: Date, Cost, and Specs". TV Shows on DVD. http://www.tvshowsondvd.com/news/Parenthood-Season-2/15427. Retrieved May 25, 2011.
- ^ "Parenthood (2010) - Season 2 (6 Disc Set)". EzyDVD. http://www.ezydvd.com.au/item.zml/819693. Retrieved May 6, 2011.
[edit] External links
- Parenthood at the Internet Movie Database
- Parenthood at TV.com
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