October 11, 09:20 PM

Addressing the Subject Matter

Well, the beauty of having actors like John Lithgow and Jeffrey Tambor is we can essentially do anything we want. We just shot an episode in which the two men went spelunking - cave exploring - and we built an elaborate sci-fi kind of set which was great fun. But we also shot a show recently where the entire scene was the two of them playing chess and trying to cheat. And that was the whole scene; it was very small and contained, and to me that was more exciting then some of the broader stuff. With the exception of Kelsey Grammer and David Hyde Pierce, I can't think of actors on TV today who have that perfect sort of Laurel and Hardy timing with each other.

I've been on TV shows in the past where writers have to spend a lot of time and energy saying, "well, it seems like a funny scene but are we sure the actors can do it?" and that's a question we never ask on the show. I never worry if John or Jeffrey can do something. I worry whether or not what I'm doing is worthy of their talents.

COMMENTS

I loved the show! I am looking forward to future episodes. I am sixty-five myself. It seems like most of the sitcoms are written for and cater to the younger generation. There are probably alot more of us watching than them, if you think about it! Keep up the good work and thanks.

Will TIM RUSS make future appearances? Will he sing in the show?

Will you lose the distracting studio laughter?

I'm just not feeling Tambor's character. I can see where he is trying to go with it, however it just doesnt feel like he is worthy to be in Lithgow's presence.

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