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'''''Men of a Certain Age''''' is <!-- NOTE-remains as "is" per Wikipedia convention. See: [[Wikipedia:WikiProject Television/Style guidelines#Lead paragraphs]]--> an American [[comedy-drama]] television series, which premiered on [[TNT (TV channel)|TNT]] on December 7, 2009. The hour-long program stars [[Ray Romano]], [[Andre Braugher]] and [[Scott Bakula]] as three best friends in their late forties dealing with the realities of [[middle age]]. The show ran for two years, ending in 2011. It won a [[Peabody Award]] in 2010.<ref>{{cite news | author=Sofia M. Fernandez| title=Hollywood laments ''Men of a Certain Age'' cancellation | url=http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/news/hollywood-laments-men-a-age-212164 | work=The Hollywood Reporter | date=July 15, 2011 | accessdate=3 February 2012}}</ref> On July 15, 2011, TNT cancelled the series after two seasons.<ref name="canceled" />
'''''Men of a Certain Age''''' is <!-- NOTE-remains as "is" per Wikipedia convention. See: [[Wikipedia:WikiProject Television/Style guidelines#Lead paragraphs]]--> an American [[comedy-drama]] television series, which premiered on [[TNT (TV channel)|TNT]] on December 7, 2009. The hour-long program stars [[Ray Romano]], [[Andre Braugher]] and [[Scott Bakula]] as three best friends in their late forties dealing with the realities of [[middle age]]. The show ran for two years,vertually a total flop since it started ended in 2011. It won a [[Peabody Award]] in 2010.<ref>{{cite news | author=Sofia M. Fernandez| title=Hollywood laments ''Men of a Certain Age'' cancellation | url=http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/news/hollywood-laments-men-a-age-212164 | work=The Hollywood Reporter | date=July 15, 2011 | accessdate=3 February 2012}}</ref> On July 15, 2011, TNT cancelled the series after two seasons.<ref name="canceled" />


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Revision as of 17:40, 12 April 2012

Men of a Certain Age
GenreComedy-drama
Created byMike Royce
Ray Romano
StarringRay Romano
Andre Braugher
Scott Bakula
Lil' JJ
Lisa Gay Hamilton
Richard Gant
Brittany Curran
Braeden Lemasters
Opening theme"When I Grow Up (To Be a Man)" by The Beach Boys
Country of originUnited States
Original languageEnglish
No. of seasons2
No. of episodes22 (list of episodes)
Production
Executive producersCary Hoffman
Ray Romano
Rory Rosegarten
Mike Royce
Scott Winant
Marshall Boone
ProducerVictor Hsu (line producer)
EditorKevin D. Ross
Running time43 minutes
Original release
NetworkTNT
ReleaseDecember 7, 2009 (2009-12-07) –
July 6, 2011 (2011-07-06)

Men of a Certain Age is an American comedy-drama television series, which premiered on TNT on December 7, 2009. The hour-long program stars Ray Romano, Andre Braugher and Scott Bakula as three best friends in their late forties dealing with the realities of middle age. The show ran for two years,vertually a total flop since it started ended in 2011. It won a Peabody Award in 2010.[1] On July 15, 2011, TNT cancelled the series after two seasons.[2]

Plot

The series follows the bonds of friendship among three life-long friends – Joe, Owen and Terry – who are now in their late 40s. (The Joe and Terry characters turn 50 in Season 2.) Joe (Ray Romano) is a slightly neurotic separated father of two (Brittany Curran as Lucy, and Braeden Lemasters as Albert) who had hoped to become a pro golfer but now owns a party supply store, and has a gambling addiction. Owen (Andre Braugher) is an overstressed, diabetic husband and father, who manages a car dealership owned by his father (Richard Gant), a former NBA player. Terry (Scott Bakula) is a struggling actor who sells cars at Owen's dealership to make ends meet. He has never married, and usually dates much younger women.

Episodes

Main article: List of Men of a Certain Age episodes

Cast

Main cast

Recurring cast

Development

In March 2008, TNT announced that it had ordered a pilot based on a script written by Ray Romano and Mike Royce.[3][4] Both men had previously worked together on Everybody Loves Raymond. Andre Braugher and Scott Bakula were announced in June and July, respectively, to also star in the series with Romano.[5][6][7] In January 2009, TNT ordered 10 episodes of Men of a Certain Age.[8][9] It is Bakula's first series as a regular cast member since Star Trek: Enterprise, Braugher's first regular role since Thief ended in 2006, and Romano's first series since Everybody Loves Raymond wrapped in May 2005. Men of a Certain Age premiered on TNT on December 7, 2009.[10] It was given a TV-MA-L rating because of strong language. On January 14, 2010 TNT renewed the show for a second season, which premiered on December 6, 2010. The second season was aired in two batches of six episodes each.

On July 15, 2011, TNT announced that they would not be renewing Men of a Certain Age for a third season.[2]

Awards and Nominations

International broadcasts

In Canada, Men of a Certain Age can be seen on Super Channel. In Latin America, Men of a Certain Age premiered on July 13, 2010 on the prime time block of Warner Channel.

References

  1. ^ Sofia M. Fernandez (July 15, 2011). "Hollywood laments Men of a Certain Age cancellation". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved February 3, 2012.
  2. ^ a b Seidman, Robert (July 15, 2011). "TNT Cancels 'Men of a Certain Age'". TV by the Numbers. Retrieved July 15, 2011.
  3. ^ Becker, Anne (March 31, 2008). "TNT Orders Ray Romano Pilot Men of a Certain Age". Broadcasting & Cable. Retrieved March 29, 2009.
  4. ^ "TNT Orders Pilot for Drama Series Men of a Certain Age, Starring Emmy Winner Ray Romano". April 1, 2008. Retrieved March 29, 2009.
  5. ^ "Andre Braugher joins TNT pilot". The Hollywood Reporter. June 4, 2008. Retrieved January 20, 2009. [dead link]
  6. ^ "Bakula back on TV in Romano pilot". The New York Post. July 11, 2008. Retrieved January 20, 2009. [dead link]
  7. ^ Schneider, Michael (July 10, 2008). "Scott Bakula joins TNT's 'Men'". Variety. Retrieved March 29, 2009.
  8. ^ Frankel, Daniel (January 12, 2009). "TNT greenlights Ray Romano series". Variety. Retrieved March 29, 2009.
  9. ^ "TNT orders Ray Romano's 'Men' to series". The Hollywood Reporter. January 12, 2009. Retrieved January 18, 2009. [dead link]
  10. ^ Lowry, Brian (December 4, 2009). "Men of a Certain Age". Variety. Retrieved December 8, 2009.

External links

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