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On January 19, 2010, ABC [[green-light|green-lit]] the [[television pilot|pilot episode]], which was written by David Caspe and directed by [[Anthony Russo (director)|Anthony Russo]] and [[Joe Russo (director)|Joe Russo]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.thefutoncritic.com/news/2010/01/19/development-update-tuesday-january-19/8486/|title=Development Update: Tuesday, January 19|date=January 19, 2010|work=The Futon Critic|accessdate=December 18, 2010}}</ref> The show is from production companies [[Sony Pictures Television]], [[ABC Studios]], and executive producer [[Jamie Tarses]]'s FanFare Productions. |
On January 19, 2010, ABC [[green-light|green-lit]] the [[television pilot|pilot episode]], which was written by David Caspe and directed by [[Anthony Russo (director)|Anthony Russo]] and [[Joe Russo (director)|Joe Russo]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.thefutoncritic.com/news/2010/01/19/development-update-tuesday-january-19/8486/|title=Development Update: Tuesday, January 19|date=January 19, 2010|work=The Futon Critic|accessdate=December 18, 2010}}</ref> The show is from production companies [[Sony Pictures Television]], [[ABC Studios]], and executive producer [[Jamie Tarses]]'s FanFare Productions. |
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Directors for season one include [[Russo brothers|The Russo Brothers]], [[Fred Savage]], [[Troy Miller]], [[Lee Shallat-Chemel]], [[Matt Shakman]] and [[Jay Chandrasekhar]].<ref>[http://www.imdb.com/title/tt1587678/episodes Episode Guide]</ref> Executive produced by Jamie Tarses, |
Directors for season one include [[Russo brothers|The Russo Brothers]], [[Fred Savage]], [[Troy Miller]], [[Lee Shallat-Chemel]], [[Matt Shakman]] and [[Jay Chandrasekhar]].<ref>[http://www.imdb.com/title/tt1587678/episodes Episode Guide]</ref> Executive produced by Jamie Tarses, Jonathan Groff and [[Russo brothers|The Russo Brothers]]. |
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On November 18, 2010, it was reported that comedian [[Damon Wayans]] (the father of series regular [[Damon Wayans Jr.]], who plays Brad) will guest star in an upcoming episode as Brad's uptight father who comes to visit him.<ref>[http://www.tvguide.com/News/Exclusive-Damon-Wayans-1025772.aspx Damon Wayans to Guest-Star on ABC's Happy Endings]</ref> |
On November 18, 2010, it was reported that comedian [[Damon Wayans]] (the father of series regular [[Damon Wayans Jr.]], who plays Brad) will guest star in an upcoming episode as Brad's uptight father who comes to visit him.<ref>[http://www.tvguide.com/News/Exclusive-Damon-Wayans-1025772.aspx Damon Wayans to Guest-Star on ABC's Happy Endings]</ref> |
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| Happy Endings | |
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| Genre | Comedy |
| Created by | David Caspe |
| Starring | Zachary Knighton Elisha Cuthbert Eliza Coupe Adam Pally Casey Wilson Damon Wayans Jr. |
| Country of origin | United States |
| Original language | English |
| No. of seasons | 1 |
| Production | |
| Executive producers | David Caspe Jamie Tarses Jonathan Groff Anthony Russo Joe Russo |
| Camera setup | single-camera |
| Running time | 22 minutes |
| Production companies | Sony Pictures Television ABC Studios FanFare Productions |
| Original release | |
| Network | ABC |
Happy Endings is an upcoming American television series for the ABC network. The single-camera comedy stars Zachary Knighton as Dave and Elisha Cuthbert as Alex. The series is set to air on ABC during the 2010–11 television season as a midseason replacement.[1] The premiere is scheduled for April 13, 2011 at 10:00 pm.[2]
Plot
The series is revolves around the lives of a group of friends whose little group will be rocked when the couple that brought them together, Alex and Dave, break up. This leaves the group in an awkward position of either trying to stay together or choosing sides. Alex and Dave decide to stay friends, but there are many more complications down the road.[3]
Cast
- Zachary Knighton as Dave
- Elisha Cuthbert as Alex
- Eliza Coupe as Jane
- Adam Pally as Max
- Casey Wilson as Penny
- Damon Wayans Jr. as Brad
Production and development
On January 19, 2010, ABC green-lit the pilot episode, which was written by David Caspe and directed by Anthony Russo and Joe Russo.[4] The show is from production companies Sony Pictures Television, ABC Studios, and executive producer Jamie Tarses's FanFare Productions.
Directors for season one include The Russo Brothers, Fred Savage, Troy Miller, Lee Shallat-Chemel, Matt Shakman and Jay Chandrasekhar.[5] Executive produced by Jamie Tarses, Jonathan Groff and The Russo Brothers.
On November 18, 2010, it was reported that comedian Damon Wayans (the father of series regular Damon Wayans Jr., who plays Brad) will guest star in an upcoming episode as Brad's uptight father who comes to visit him.[6]
Other guest stars for season one will include T.J. Miller, Rob Huebel, Ian Roberts, Brett Gelman, Nick Thune and Paul Scheer.[7][8]
References
- ^ Hibberd, James (May 18, 2010). "ABC's new fall schedule". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved May 18, 2010. [dead link]
- ^ Gorman, Bill (December 6, 2010). "ABC's 'Mr. Sunshine' Will Bump 'Cougar Town'; Plus Dates For 'Happy Endings' & 'Off The Map'". TV by the Numbers. Retrieved December 18, 2010.
- ^ http://www.cinemablend.com/television/Happy-Endings-For-ABC-In-2011-24743.html
- ^ "Development Update: Tuesday, January 19". The Futon Critic. January 19, 2010. Retrieved December 18, 2010.
- ^ Episode Guide
- ^ Damon Wayans to Guest-Star on ABC's Happy Endings
- ^ Elisha Cuthbert takes on comedy in Happy Endings
- ^ Why Do All The Networks Have New Romantic Comedies?
External links
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