My Boys
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| My Boys | |
|---|---|
| Format | Comedy |
| Created by | Betsy Thomas |
| Starring | Jordana Spiro Kyle Howard Reid Scott Michael Bunin Jamie Kaler Jim Gaffigan Kellee Stewart |
| Country of origin |  United States |
| No. of seasons | 1 |
| No. of episodes | 23 (List of episodes) |
| Production | |
| Executive producer(s) |
Betsy Thomas Gavin Polone Jamie Tarses |
| Running time | 22 minutes |
| Broadcast | |
| Original channel | TBS |
| Original run | November 28, 2006 – present |
| External links | |
| Official website | |
| IMDb profile | |
| TV.com summary | |
My Boys is a United States television sitcom that debuted on November 28, 2006, on TBS. The show deals with a female sports columnist in Chicago and the men in her life including her brother, her ex-boyfriend, her best friend, and a sportswriter for a rival publication.
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[edit] Summary
PJ Franklin (Jordana Spiro) is a twenty-something professional sportswriter looking for love within her world, which is dominated by her group of male friends. At first glance, she’s a typical young single woman--smart, attractive, outgoing, personable. Her boys are her family, which sometimes hinders PJ's dating life, as the men she tries to date don't know how to react to her unconventional interests and the all-important men in her life.
Her tomboyish, no-nonsense approach to relationships tends to freak out potential suitors which leads her only female friend to advise her to dress and act more feminine. Being "one of the guys" can mean a lot of great things: poker games, pick-up softball games, watching sports or just hanging out at a favorite bar. But for PJ being a girl who’s one of the guys can be challenging.
During the first season, many of the episodes involved some of the characters going to match.com, a sponsor of the show, that is often referenced in conversation on the show.[1] The show has been picked up for a second season with eight episodes.[2]
Season 2 will premiere on Thursday June 12, 2008 at 9:30pm.
[edit] Main Characters
- Penelope Jane (AKA PJ) Franklin (Jordana Spiro) - A 27-year-old sportswriter for the Chicago Sun-Times, first-person narrator and the core of the group.
- Andy Franklin (Jim Gaffigan) - PJ's brother, whose wife was thought by the gang to keep him on a short leash; however, after she throws him a fabulous birthday party they realize she is a fun woman. Andy admits he likes using his wife as an excuse to go home because sometimes he feels tired and likes to act like an old man.
- Brendan Dorff (Reid Scott) - A hard-rock radio DJ and former roomate of PJ, whose on-again, off-again relationship with his girlfriend often leaves him crashing at PJ's apartment. He is usually seen in a band T-Shirt.
- Mike Callahan (Jamie Kaler) - A commitment-challenged ladies man, who worked for the Chicago Cubs.
- Kenny Moritorri (Michael Bunin) - A sports memorabilia store owner, who hasn't mastered the art of dating.
- Bobby Newman (Kyle Howard) - A sportswriter for the Chicago Tribune, the rival newspaper in Chicago, and a former love interest of PJ.
- Stephanie Layne (Kellee Stewart) - PJ's best friend, who gives her advice on men and dating from a more female point of view.
[edit] Secondary Characters
- Trouty (Johnny Galecki) - A friend of Kenny's who was brought over to play poker one night. He also got the gang into an exclusive nightclub. At first he comes off as quite annoying, but it is revealed he is a good guy who tries too hard. He constantly wears a hands-free phone piece in his ear.
- Hank (Eddie McClintock) - One of PJ's old boyfriends. They broke up because Hank didn't fit in with her friends, which was unacceptable to PJ.
- Thorn (Jeremy Sisto) - PJ's summer fling from college. Their relationship was left open-ended, until he comes back from the Middle East to possibly rekindle a relationship with PJ. Until he tells PJ that he is engaged.
- Matt Dougan (Travis Schuldt) - The new Cubs pitcher, who persistently pursues PJ. They briefly date, but PJ breaks it off when she considers it would be unethical. The relationship opens up again when Matt reveals he is not a Cub anymore.
- Evan (Michael Landes) - A botanist PJ meets at Andy's barbecue in the suburbs, who quickly becomes a love interest.
[edit] Episodes
[edit] Location
The series takes place in Chicago and makes references to many real-life Chicago locations. These include Wrigley Field, Billy Goat Tavern, Metro, Churrascaria, and various bars and streets. Despite frequent second unit establishing shots of Chicago, almost all of the principal filming is done in Los Angeles.[3]
[edit] DVD Release
| DVD name | Release date | Ep # | Additional information |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Complete First Season | June 10, 2008 | 22 | Behind the Scenes featurette, Sports Quiz, Gag Reel, Deleted Scenes. |
[edit] References
- ^ Elliott, Stewart. "Old-School Sponsorship From a Digital-Era Company", The New York Times, 2006-11-28. Retrieved on 2007-07-15.
- ^ Variety.com. "TBS renews 'My Boys'", Variety.com, 2007-09-11. Retrieved on 2007-09-19.
- ^ Elfman, Doug (2007-11-19). Oh, 'Boys'. Chicago Sun-Times. Retrieved on 2008-06-06.
