September 1995 - January 1997
FOX | 46 episodes (11 unaired) | Sitcom
WHO'S IN IT? Debra Messing, Thomas Haden Church, Greg Germann
SYNOPSIS: He wants a promotion. She wants a new place to live. She hates his self-righteous attitude. He doesn't like her re-decorating his living room. Will their fake marriage actually result in love?
VERDICT: ★★★☆☆
Ned and Stacey are two people that, on the surface, absolutely despise each other. He's an unscrupulous ad executive and she's a liberal journalist. They come together to advance each others goals - he wants the promotion, she wants to get out of her parents house. Cue constant bickering and already it's like a real marriage! Debra Messing is very Grace, like the character she later played in Will & Grace. Thomas Haden Church is well...I don't know, as I'm not sure what I've seen him in. His acting style is a bit off. Maybe that is his style?
CANCELLED TOO SOON? On it's original broadcast, the first season ran for 24 episodes, and although not a "hit" even for FOX, the show was renewed for a second season. Only 11 episodes were aired before it was cancelled.
I've seen the show in its entirety and I'd say yes, cancelled too soon but maybe it wasn't quite the right fit for FOX - more of an NBC kind of show. However, had it not been cancelled we may not have ended up with Debra Messing starring in Will & Grace. Every cloud!
You can buy the full series on DVD.
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