Fox Adds More Family Guys

Tonight on Fox you can see Rob Lowe as a returning brother on The Grinder or John Stamos as a returning father/grandfather on Grandfathered. Of course, there are other differences as well, such as Lowe's career as a pretend lawyer and Stomos's career as a restaurateur.  But it seems a little odd to pitch two returning family man shows on the same night and same network?

I have not seen Stamos in a while, but I enjoyed Lowe's last television foray on Parks and Recreation where he played a compulsive yet lovable city manager. His long career in television surpasses his movie credits in my opinion.  I think he is ready to be the main character in his new show, not that the experienced yet long-absent Fred Savage is unable to hold up his end of the show. 

With all the cops and thugs on TV these days, a few regular guy comedies are welcome.  I plan to tune in.

Update:  I enjoyed the pilots of both shows, though maybe The Grinder a little more due to Lowe's very lost yet likable character.  Stamos also put on a good show and the pilot threw out a few hints of what's to come, keeping it all the more interesting.  

Second Update: Fox has requested additional scripts for both shows, which is a very positive sign and surprising in this cut-throat environment. Both shows have earned the extra interest.