I was one of the people behind the glass for the focus group of this show. Tested very well across the board with all age groups & occupations. A lot of laughs! Paramount was very pleasantly surprised - CBS thought it might have a surprise hit. So it goes...
I'll watch anything Jason Bateman is in. This guy can ace any role. Having just binged all episodes I really wanted to like it but it was truly awful. Loved all the cast but the writing stunk. Lame tired jokes and just alround cringe.(and not in a good way)
This was actually the version of the episode that aired. The original pilot featured Josette DiCarlo as Connie. The original opening took place in a church with Frankie's parents, and Josette's scenes in the apartment were reshot with Camille along with a few other lines were cut throughout.
I had quite a collection of VHS tapes, both purchased and recorded from TV... this is one show I've been meaning to convert to digital.....Finally had some time the other day to do the pilot. Unfortunately I only have 4 of the 5 aired episodes... I will convert the others and upload them in the next couple of weeks. Not the best quality, but watchable... So glad you enjoyed this... I chuckled when I watched them again this week... So sorry it didn't make the grade.. I thought it was brilliant. IMHO
I really appreciate you taking the time to convert and upload these episodes. I get so frustrated when I can't find a show or a movie like this one online knowing how wide the internet is and after having found rare movies and shows. I almost wish I hadn't fallen in love with this show so that it wouldn't hurt when I wanted more.
David Richards I know what you mean... I've been trying to find an episode of Brooklyn Bridge (TV show with Marion Ross 1991-1992) for years. So upset that it hasn't been released on DVD... I have 8 episodes, maybe I'll upload them in the mean time.... I desperately want the episode when they go the the Catskills enjoy!
Huge props for the producers of this show, and Bateman I suppose, for not having this character act effeminate (unlike gay men on Will & Grace, Modern Family, etc..) I don't remember this show. It's pretty damned funny
I saw this when it aired and I randomly thought of it today. Looked it up and was happily surprised! Thanks for posting! Now that I think of it...many a time I've done the "Hey girl friend!!" to my dog lol
If Identity Thief was your favorite, give The Change-Up , The Switch, Horrible Bosses and Horrible Bosses 2 and lastly Bad Words a shot. He is amazing!! He was so funny in the Change-Up and Bad Words. Let me know!
Thank you for uploading these! I don't know how I missed this series.. the writing is good, and the Vern character as played by Mapa is EXCELLENT! I read on Wikipedia that a couple of episodes never aired originally but may have been shown on Logo... seven in all... does anyone have (or know where I could get episodes 5-6-7?
This is actually pretty good. It's sad that it was cancelled. However, if this show continued Jason most likely would not have gone on to be on Arrested Development.
Richard, thank you! -- but you're missing the opening scene. Writers love when people read the first page. LOL. Let me know if you need my help. Tony V
A younger me would probably enjoy this show. It certainly fits the time period. Unfortunately it's poorly aged by the Will & Grace formula of "straight man plays gay lead with actual gay people in the back". Most of the jokes I found funny came from Alec Mapa who never got the recognition he deserves. I also just don't buy Jason Bateman as gay. He's playing himself which doesn't really work here. He is somehow less convincing than Frankie pretending to be gay.
I was one of the people behind the glass for the focus group of this show. Tested very well across the board with all age groups & occupations. A lot of laughs! Paramount was very pleasantly surprised - CBS thought it might have a surprise hit. So it goes...
Compared to the movie it's based off of its terrible. You can't translate such a fun independent film and bring it to prime time TV with a laughtrack
Love Jason Bateman
I'll watch anything Jason Bateman is in.
This guy can ace any role.
Having just binged all episodes I really wanted to like it but it was truly awful.
Loved all the cast but the writing stunk.
Lame tired jokes and just alround cringe.(and not in a good way)
I've never heard of this show. Binge watched all the episodes tonight. Hilarious. Great cast and acting!
Me too! 🙌
Same with me. 💗🤞🤟
Danny Nucci îs so so so beautiful
I laughed non stop. I can’t believe this is still not on air. So funny!!!
This was never on air
Non stop! Lolol!
Whatda are you
9 yrs old.
Jason Bateman has got the best eyebrow game in the business
This was actually the version of the episode that aired. The original pilot featured Josette DiCarlo as Connie. The original opening took place in a church with Frankie's parents, and Josette's scenes in the apartment were reshot with Camille along with a few other lines were cut throughout.
What a crying SHAME, this show never caught on it was HILARIOUS good writing Alec Mapa CRACKS ME UP!!!!!!!!
How can I get entire season of Some of my Best Friends?
Never heard of this until now. Excellent for a sitcom.
This show had a stellar cast and was so much fun to watch! It's a shame it was years ahead of its time and thus didn't get the audience it deserved.
awwwwwwwww. Danny Nucci is soooo adorable.
I had quite a collection of VHS tapes, both purchased and recorded from TV... this is one show I've been meaning to convert to digital.....Finally had some time the other day to do the pilot. Unfortunately I only have 4 of the 5 aired episodes... I will convert the others and upload them in the next couple of weeks. Not the best quality, but watchable... So glad you enjoyed this... I chuckled when I watched them again this week... So sorry it didn't make the grade.. I thought it was brilliant. IMHO
I really appreciate you taking the time to convert and upload these episodes. I get so frustrated when I can't find a show or a movie like this one online knowing how wide the internet is and after having found rare movies and shows. I almost wish I hadn't fallen in love with this show so that it wouldn't hurt when I wanted more.
David Richards I know what you mean... I've been trying to find an episode of Brooklyn Bridge (TV show with Marion Ross 1991-1992) for years. So upset that it hasn't been released on DVD... I have 8 episodes, maybe I'll upload them in the mean time.... I desperately want the episode when they go the the Catskills
enjoy!
Thank you for all the episodes you uploaded. This is a rare gem.
Huge props for the producers of this show, and Bateman I suppose, for not having this character act effeminate (unlike gay men on Will & Grace, Modern Family, etc..) I don't remember this show. It's pretty damned funny
*“Yes, yes, my neighbor just been robbed(I’m on with 9-1-1, help is in the way)”*
“I wasn’t robbed, Terry left me”
*“9-1-1, we got drama”*
Lmao 🤣
Alec Mapa - always so funny, went on to kill it in Ugly Betty.
I saw this when it aired and I randomly thought of it today. Looked it up and was happily surprised! Thanks for posting!
Now that I think of it...many a time I've done the "Hey girl friend!!" to my dog lol
I can't believe I've never seen this oh mt god I love it
love love LOVE Alec Mapa!!!
Danny nucci is the best they should seriously bring this show back
What a great episode. Hilarious
Nucci is a pretty good actor ! I saw him in the film The Sinatra Club
Okay gay Jason Bateman is my fantasy though
This is based on the movie " Kiss me Guido"
It's kind of like Joey moving in with Chandler
+Muiscfromthealps A gay Chandler.
+David Sukenick Chandler isn't gay?
Herv3 I mean this guy is like Chandler only gay. Chandler originally going to be gay but they changed it when they casted Matthew Perry.
Adam Sukenick Chandler is straight but he does act gay some times or like woman.
Chandler wasn’t gay.
“Clang, clang, clang, went the-“
“Fire truck”
“He’s a breeder”
🤣
It’s a good pilot
Justin is talented. I love that he was a child star turned to movies and he is in so many movie. Right now my favorite movie is Identity Thief.
If Identity Thief was your favorite, give The Change-Up , The Switch, Horrible Bosses and Horrible Bosses 2 and lastly Bad Words a shot. He is amazing!! He was so funny in the Change-Up and Bad Words. Let me know!
jewelandwhat ditch all of that crap and watch Arrested Development
Where did this gem come from??? Never seen it advertised. Thanks 'Richard D' Will def watch the other episodes!
enjoy!
They replaced Frankie's mom before the aired pilot
This is really cute
Thank you for uploading these! I don't know how I missed this series.. the writing is good, and the Vern character as played by Mapa is EXCELLENT! I read on Wikipedia that a couple of episodes never aired originally but may have been shown on Logo... seven in all... does anyone have (or know where I could get episodes 5-6-7?
This is actually pretty good. It's sad that it was cancelled. However, if this show continued Jason most likely would not have gone on to be on Arrested Development.
Danny Nucci is hot :) :)
Movies and shows may change, Jason stays the same.
Watching May 2019. Actually like it. Funny. ☺️📽️🎬📺🌈
Watching. 2020
Watching 2022. 🙌
@@natebeach Also watching again May 2022. 🙄🙂🎞️💻
Watching September 2024.
❤😂🎉 21:4
never laughed harder. been looking everywhere for this show. where did you get this? Upload more episodes please!!
This seires is awsome! Thanks for uploading. Does anybody have any idea about how to get the other episodes of the series?
All episodes are now uploaded on UA-cam :) :)
Richard, thank you! -- but you're missing the opening scene. Writers love when people read the first page. LOL. Let me know if you need my help.
Tony V
OMG!!!
This show is before its' time and better then that silly ass show "Will & Grace"
Peace
where can i watch the other episodes
Heya buddy !! nomination It looks for me like beauymful research
nice!
What channel was this on?
Is this based off of kiss me guiedo
Yes.
So this show is extremely similar to the movie "Kiss Me Guido" (1997). Almost as though it replicated its script from the movie that precedes it.
It was based on that movie. The same director created this show.
This show is pretty good but I'm kinda glad it never went anywhere. Then Arrested Development probably would've never happened.
A hate crime by any definition. The last gasp of the nineties. Its so bad I'm sending it to everyone I know
He's DEF gay !
Watch the movie this is based off
*"KISS ME GUIDO"*
So much better this is terrible
A younger me would probably enjoy this show. It certainly fits the time period. Unfortunately it's poorly aged by the Will & Grace formula of "straight man plays gay lead with actual gay people in the back". Most of the jokes I found funny came from Alec Mapa who never got the recognition he deserves.
I also just don't buy Jason Bateman as gay. He's playing himself which doesn't really work here. He is somehow less convincing than Frankie pretending to be gay.
Here because of Jimmy Kimmel.
jasius me too!! Lol such a great show. So sad it has only 7 episodes!
Stereotypes
Are hilarious
don't remember this show at all.