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'''''The New Normal''''' is an American television comedy series created by [[Ryan Murphy (writer)|Ryan Murphy]] and [[Ali Adler]] for [[NBC]]. The network placed a series order in May 2012.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.deadline.com/2012/05/save-me-picked-up-to-series-as-nbc-starts-new-series-pickup/ |title=2ND UPDATE: '1600 Penn', 'Animal Practice', 'New Normal', 'Revolution' & 'Save Me' Picked Up To Series At NBC |date=May 7, 2012 |last=Andreeva |first=Nellie |work=[[Deadline.com]]|accessdate=May 8, 2012 }}</ref> The pilot episode had an early release on NBC.com, before the series' premiere on television.<ref>[http://www.nbc.com/the-new-normal/video/pilot/1415027 The New Normal - Pilot - Video - NBC.com]</ref> The series premiered on September 10, 2012, before moving to its regular time slot on September 11, 2012.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/2012/06/14/nbc-announces-fall-premiere-dates-for-grimm-revolution-the-voice-animal-practice-more/138202|title=NBC Announces Fall 2012 Premiere Dates for 'Grimm', 'Revolution', 'The Voice,' 'Animal Practice' & More|last=Bibel|first=Sara|work=TV By the Numbers|date=June 14, 2012|accessdate=June 19, 2012}}</ref> It airs Tuesdays at 9:30 pm Eastern/8:30 pm Central after the new comedy series ''[[Go On (TV series)|Go On]]'', as part of the 2012–13 television season.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.thefutoncritic.com/news/2012/05/13/nbc-reveals-its-2012-13-primetime-schedule-505412/20120513nbc01|title=NBC Reveals Its 2012-13 Primetime Schedule|date=May 13, 2012|work=The Futon Critic|accessdate=May 16, 2012}}</ref>
'''''The New Normal''''' is an American television comedy series created by [[Ryan Murphy (writer)|Ryan Murphy]] and [[Ali Adler]] for [[NBC]]. The network placed a series order in May 2012.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.deadline.com/2012/05/save-me-picked-up-to-series-as-nbc-starts-new-series-pickup/ |title=2ND UPDATE: '1600 Penn', 'Animal Practice', 'New Normal', 'Revolution' & 'Save Me' Picked Up To Series At NBC |date=May 7, 2012 |last=Andreeva |first=Nellie |work=[[Deadline.com]]|accessdate=May 8, 2012 }}</ref> The pilot episode had an early release on NBC.com, before the series' premiere on television.<ref>[http://www.nbc.com/the-new-normal/video/pilot/1415027 The New Normal - Pilot - Video - NBC.com]</ref> The series premiered on September 10, 2012, before moving to its regular time slot on September 11, 2012.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/2012/06/14/nbc-announces-fall-premiere-dates-for-grimm-revolution-the-voice-animal-practice-more/138202|title=NBC Announces Fall 2012 Premiere Dates for 'Grimm', 'Revolution', 'The Voice,' 'Animal Practice' & More|last=Bibel|first=Sara|work=TV By the Numbers|date=June 14, 2012|accessdate=June 19, 2012}}</ref> It airs Tuesdays at 9:30 pm Eastern/8:30 pm Central after the new comedy series ''[[Go On (TV series)|Go On]]'', as part of the 2012–13 television season.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.thefutoncritic.com/news/2012/05/13/nbc-reveals-its-2012-13-primetime-schedule-505412/20120513nbc01|title=NBC Reveals Its 2012-13 Primetime Schedule|date=May 13, 2012|work=The Futon Critic|accessdate=May 16, 2012}}</ref>


On October 2, 2012, NBC ordered a full season of ''The New Normal''.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/2012/10/02/nbc-orders-full-seasons-of-revolution-go-on-the-new-normal/151252|title=NBC Orders Full Seasons of 'Revolution', 'Go On' & 'The New Normal'|last=Bibel|first=Sara|work=TV By the Numbers|date=October 2, 2012|accessdate=October 2, 2012}}</ref> <ref name=CTpickup>{{cite news|last=Levine|first=Stuart|title='Revolution,' 'Go On, 'New Normal' given full-season orders: NBC off to strong start in fall|url=http://www.chicagotribune.com/entertainment/sns-201210021659reedbusivarietynvr1118060181-20121002,0,4899689.story|accessdate=4 October 2012|newspaper=[[Chicago Tribune]]|date=October 3, 2012}}</ref>
On October 2, 2012, NBC ordered a full season of ''The New Normal''.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/2012/10/02/nbc-orders-full-seasons-of-revolution-go-on-the-new-normal/151252|title=NBC Orders Full Seasons of 'Revolution', 'Go On' & 'The New Normal'|last=Bibel|first=Sara|work=TV By the Numbers|date=October 2, 2012|accessdate=October 2, 2012}}</ref><ref name=CTpickup>{{cite news|last=Levine|first=Stuart|title='Revolution,' 'Go On, 'New Normal' given full-season orders: NBC off to strong start in fall|url=http://www.chicagotribune.com/entertainment/sns-201210021659reedbusivarietynvr1118060181-20121002,0,4899689.story|accessdate=4 October 2012|newspaper=[[Chicago Tribune]]|date=October 3, 2012}}</ref>


==Premise==
==Premise==

Revision as of 04:40, 4 October 2012

The New Normal
GenreSitcom
Created by
Starring
Country of originUnited States
Original languageEnglish
No. of seasons1
No. of episodes5
Production
Executive producers
Camera setupSingle camera
Running time22 minutes
Production companies
Original release
NetworkNBC
ReleaseSeptember 10, 2012 (2012-09-10) –
present
Promotional image featuring the cast: (left to right) Justin Bartha, Andrew Rannells, Georgia King, Bebe Wood, Ellen Barkin, and NeNe Leakes.

The New Normal is an American television comedy series created by Ryan Murphy and Ali Adler for NBC. The network placed a series order in May 2012.[1] The pilot episode had an early release on NBC.com, before the series' premiere on television.[2] The series premiered on September 10, 2012, before moving to its regular time slot on September 11, 2012.[3] It airs Tuesdays at 9:30 pm Eastern/8:30 pm Central after the new comedy series Go On, as part of the 2012–13 television season.[4]

On October 2, 2012, NBC ordered a full season of The New Normal.[5][6]

Premise

Bryan (Andrew Rannells) and David (Justin Bartha) are a happy Los Angeles gay couple, with successful careers. The only thing missing in their relationship is a baby. They meet Goldie (Georgia King), a single mother and waitress from Ohio, who has moved to L.A. with her eight-year-old daughter Shania (Bebe Wood) to escape their former life and start anew. Jane (Ellen Barkin), Goldie's conservative and bigoted grandmother, follows her family to the city against her grandaughter's wishes. Goldie decides to become Bryan and David's surrogate, and naturally, her family gets involved.[7]

Cast

  • Justin Bartha as David Murray, a gynecologist.
  • Andrew Rannells as Bryan Collins, a television producer.
  • Georgia King as Goldie Clemmons, David and Bryan's surrogate.
  • Bebe Wood as Shania Clemmons, Goldie's daughter.
  • NeNe Leakes as Rocky, Bryan's personal assistant.
  • Jayson Blair as Clay Clemmons,[8] Goldie's estranged husband and Shania's father.
  • Ellen Barkin as Jane Forrest, Goldie's grandmother.

Episodes

No. Title Directed by Written by Original air date Production
code 		U.S. viewers
(million)
1"Pilot"Ryan MurphyRyan Murphy & Ali AdlerSeptember 10, 2012 (2012-09-10)1AVS796.88[9]
2"Sofa's Choice"Ryan MurphyRyan Murphy & Ali AdlerSeptember 11, 2012 (2012-09-11)1AVS016.96[10]
3"Baby Clothes"Ryan MurphyRyan MurphySeptember 18, 2012 (2012-09-18)1AVS026.08[11]
4"Obama Mama"Scott EllisAli AdlerSeptember 25, 2012 (2012-09-25)1AVS035.09[12]
5"Nanagasm"Miguel ArtetaAdam BarrOctober 2, 2012 (2012-10-02)TBA4.50[13]
6"Bryanzilla"[14]UnknownUnknownOctober 9, 2012 (2012-10-09)[15]TBAN/A
7TBAUnknownUnknownOctober 23, 2012 (2012-10-23)[15]TBAN/A

Production

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The pilot episode was co-written by co-creators/executive producers Ryan Murphy and Ali Adler, while being directed by Murphy.[7]

On January 27, 2012, NBC officially ordered the project to pilot.[7] On May 7, 2012, the show was picked up to series.[16] It premiered on September 11, 2012.[17]

Marketing

On August 29, 2012, NBC released the pilot episode online as a "preview", prior to the official premiere on September 11, 2012. A similar marketing strategy was made with The New Normal's time-slot companion Go On, which aired its first episode on August 8, 2012, post the 2012 Summer Olympics.[18]

Critical reception

The New Normal received a 66 out of 100 aggregate score, based on 31 critics' responses, indicating "generally favorable" reception at Metacritic.[19] Robert Bianco of USA Today called it a "surprisingly touching comedy," adding "For the most part, Normal plays like a lovely, small movie, mixing humorous moments with sweet, gentle grace notes. At its best, it plays like a Woody Allen film, something you may notice most when secondary characters stop and explain themselves to the camera."[20] Linda Stasi of the New York Post thought the series was "pretty darned good," adding "The New Normal finds its game when it's funny without trying so hard and sweet when it should be. At times Normal is so touching you might pull out a tissue, or maybe a diaper."[21] Ken Tucker of Entertainment Weekly gave the series a B grade, saying it contains "a mixture of sarcasm and sentimentality that isn't remotely realistic, but can be funny."[22] David Hinckley of the New York Daily News called the series "a bumpy ride," adding "The New Normal wants what Modern Family is having. But if we're going to catapult from South Park to a Hallmark movie, we need a smoother ride."[23]

Refusal to broadcast

On August 24, 2012, representatives from Mormon-owned KSL-TV, the NBC affiliate in Salt Lake City, Utah, announced they would not broadcast The New Normal because of the show revolving around a gay couple. KUCW, the state's CW affiliate picked up the series and currently airs it on weekends.[24]

International broadcast

References

  1. ^ Andreeva, Nellie (May 7, 2012). "2ND UPDATE: '1600 Penn', 'Animal Practice', 'New Normal', 'Revolution' & 'Save Me' Picked Up To Series At NBC". Deadline.com. Retrieved May 8, 2012.
  2. ^ The New Normal - Pilot - Video - NBC.com
  3. ^ Bibel, Sara (June 14, 2012). "NBC Announces Fall 2012 Premiere Dates for 'Grimm', 'Revolution', 'The Voice,' 'Animal Practice' & More". TV By the Numbers. Retrieved June 19, 2012.
  4. ^ "NBC Reveals Its 2012-13 Primetime Schedule". The Futon Critic. May 13, 2012. Retrieved May 16, 2012.
  5. ^ Bibel, Sara (October 2, 2012). "NBC Orders Full Seasons of 'Revolution', 'Go On' & 'The New Normal'". TV By the Numbers. Retrieved October 2, 2012.
  6. ^ Levine, Stuart (October 3, 2012). "'Revolution,' 'Go On, 'New Normal' given full-season orders: NBC off to strong start in fall". Chicago Tribune. Retrieved 4 October 2012.
  7. ^ a b c Andreeva, Nellie (January 27, 2012). "NBC Picks Up 'New Normal' Family Comedy Pilot From Ryan Murphy And Allison Adler; Is Network Done With Half-Hour Orders?". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved 2012-08-13.
  8. ^ Andreeva, Nellie (August 20, 2012). "Jayson Blair Upped To Regular On New NBC Comedy 'The New Normal'". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved August 20, 2012.
  9. ^ Kondolojy, Amanda (September 11, 2012). "Monday Final Ratings: 'The Voice' Adjusted Up + Unscrambled CBS Ratings". TV by the Numbers. Retrieved September 12, 2012.
  10. ^ Kondolojy, Amanda (September 12, 2012). "Tuesday Final Ratings: 'The Voice' Adjusted Up". TV by the Numbers. Retrieved September 12, 2012.
  11. ^ Bibel, Sara (September 19, 2012). "Tuesday Final Ratings: 'The Voice' and 'Go On' Adjusted Up". TV by the Numbers. Retrieved September 19, 2012.
  12. ^ Kondolojy, Amanda (September 26, 2012). "Tuesday Final Ratings: 'The Voice', 'New Girl', 'Dancing With the Stars', & 'Ben & Kate' Adjusted Up". TV by the Numbers. Retrieved September 27, 2012.
  13. ^ Bibel, Sara (October 3, 2012). "Tuesday Final Ratings: 'NCIS', 'The Voice', & 'Dancing With the Stars' Special Adjusted Up; 'Go On', 'Vegas' & 'Parenthood' Adjusted Down". TV by the Numbers. Retrieved October 4, 2012.
  14. ^ "The New Normal : Bryanzilla". Zap2It. Retrieved September 18, 2012.
  15. ^ a b "NEW NORMAL, THE (NBC)". The Futon Critic. Retrieved 2012-08-16.
  16. ^ "'The New Normal': NBC Orders Ryan Murphy Comedy And J.J. Abrams Drama To Series". The Huffington Post. May 7, 2012. Retrieved 2012-08-11.
  17. ^ Goldman, Eric (June 14, 2012). "NBC Sets Fall Premiere Dates: Community, The Office and More". IGN.com. Retrieved 2012-08-11.
  18. ^ Rice, Lynette (August 29, 2012). "NBC's 'The New Normal' pilot available online". Entertainment Weekly. Retrieved August 30, 2012.
  19. ^ "The New Normal - Season 1 Reviews, Ratings, Credits and More". Metacritic. September 10, 2012. Retrieved September 12, 2012.
  20. ^ Bianco, Robert (September 10, 2012). "NBC finds a 'New Normal': Good comedy". USA Today. Retrieved September 12, 2012.
  21. ^ Stasi, Linda (September 11, 2012). "Best part of 'New Normal' is the cast". New York Post. Retrieved September 12, 2012.
  22. ^ Tucker, Ken (August 29, 2012). "TV Review: The New Normal (2012)". Entertainment Weekly. Retrieved September 12, 2012.
  23. ^ Hinckley, David (September 10, 2012). "The New Normal' is a bumpy ride". New York Daily News. Retrieved September 12, 2012.
  24. ^ The Salt lake Tribune, "KSL won’t air gay-themed NBC sitcom ‘New Normal’", August 24, 2012.
  25. ^ A DECADE IN THE MAKING: CTV UNVEILS 2012/2013 PRIMETIME SCHEDULES # # # FOUR NEW SERIES JOIN CTV THIS FALL; CTV TWO ADDS THREE NEW SERIES
  26. ^ Sperling, Daniel (July 26, 2012). "'Glee' creator Ryan Murphy's 'The New Normal' to air on E4". Digital Spy. Retrieved July 26, 2012.

External links

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