Three New Comedies: Weird Young Hollywood

If you are too busy to catch up on the new comedies, I will give you a quick summary of what you missed.  I viewed three comedies that premiered in the last month and enjoyed all three for different reasons. 

First, Big Time in Hollywood, FL on Comedy Central (premiered March 25th) is a wild ride with two brothers and their friend Del who just want to make movies.  But mom and dad have other ideas, and the two brothers come up with a ruse to remain at home involving Ben Stiller that spins out of control and now involves drugs, kidnapping, murder, and more.  Think of it as It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia set in the suburbs (with real deaths).  I am hoping this one gets renewed.  That is, if the brothers can remain alive that long.

Second, Weird Loners on Fox (premiered March 31st) is about four friends show come together in the first episode and then stick around to see what will happen in large part because nothing else is happening in their lives.

You may recognize Zachary Knighton from another friend series Happy Endings.  He is just as clueless in this series, yet just as likeable.  All the characters have their quirks as well as something that draws you in.  My favorite part in the first episode was the four of them trying to read lips at a wedding taking place across the park.  It told you everything you needed to know about the characters mindset (and reason they are alone) without any of them being aware of this reveal.  My TV calendar is booked, but I may find time for this one. 

Finally, Younger on  TV Land (premiered March 31st) is what you might expect to be a droll story about a woman facing a mid-life crisis at 40.   The main character is finding that all the jobs are going to younger women, so after she changes her wardrobe and hair she returns to the corporate world in her mid-20s.  From this simple premise, you find yourself liking Liza (played by Sutton Foster) as she attempts to adjust to the lingo and preferences of a younger generation.  Her confusion with Twitter and other technologies reminded me of Kimmy in The Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt who lived hidden underground for 15 years.  The show has already been renewed for a second season. If you are looking for a light comedy, this is for you.