Listen Up! is a CBS network sitcom series created by Jeff Martin which aired from September 20, 2004 to April 25, 2005, lasting for one season & 22 episodes.
It was produced by Regency Television, CBS Productions and Fox Television Studios.
Plot[]
The series centered on Tony Kleinman, a columnist and sports TV host who doesn't think before he speaks and frequently uses his home life as fodder for his column, much to the chagrin of his family.
Cast[]
- Jason Alexander as Tony Kleinman
- Wendy Makkena as Dana Kleinman
- Malcolm-Jamal Warner as Bernie Widmer
- Will Rothhaar as Mickey Kleinman
- Daniella Monet as Megan Kleinman
Critical Reception[]
The reception for "Listen Up!" was largely negative.
USA Today's Robert Bianco wrote that the show makes the "mistake of trying to build a star vehicle around a second banana."
A New York Times review called it "a rickety vehicle for Jason Alexander."
Critics also disagreed on the supporting cast. USA Today said: "When 'Listen Up' focuses on its supporting cast, the show works." The New York Times referred to a "stiff supporting cast."
Matt Rouse of TV Guide wrote: "Forget about the 'Seinfeld' curse, this is just mediocre material and bad casting."