“Call Me Kat” has been canceled after three seasons at Fox, Variety has learned.
“We are very proud of ‘Call Me Kat.’ But, unfortunately, the audience response to it was not as strong as we had hoped,” a Fox spokesperson said in a statement. “We are thankful for our partnership with Warner Bros. Television, That’s Wonderful Productions, Sad Clown Productions, BBC Studios, Mayim Bialik, Jim Parsons and the entire cast and crew for their work and dedication to ‘Call Me Kat.'”
The multi-cam comedy was a high-profile get for Fox back in 2019, with the network giving the show a series commitment in a highly-competitive situation before formally ordering it to series in May 2020. Both series star Mayim Bialik and executive producer Jim Parsons were coming fresh off of the 12th and final season of the hit CBS multi-cam “The Big Bang Theory,” with “Call Me Kat” representing their first broadcast project after that show.
“We are very proud of ‘Call Me Kat.’ But, unfortunately, the audience response to it was not as strong as we had hoped,” a Fox spokesperson said in a statement. “We are thankful for our partnership with Warner Bros. Television, That’s Wonderful Productions, Sad Clown Productions, BBC Studios, Mayim Bialik, Jim Parsons and the entire cast and crew for their work and dedication to ‘Call Me Kat.'”
The multi-cam comedy was a high-profile get for Fox back in 2019, with the network giving the show a series commitment in a highly-competitive situation before formally ordering it to series in May 2020. Both series star Mayim Bialik and executive producer Jim Parsons were coming fresh off of the 12th and final season of the hit CBS multi-cam “The Big Bang Theory,” with “Call Me Kat” representing their first broadcast project after that show.
- 5/6/2023
- by Joe Otterson
- Variety Film + TV
Fox is making its renewal and pick up decisions.
The network has canceled comedy series Call Me Kat after three seasons. The show has seen dwindling ratings, particularly in its third season.
On the comedy side, Fox still has Animal Control, which is expected to receive a second season. However, the future of Welcome To Flatch, which is in its second season, is unclear.
Call Me Kat has been paired with Animal Control and the two shows are not considered particularly compatible. Welcome To Flatch comes at an attractive price point, but the cancelation of Call Me Kat is not expected to influence Fox’s decision whether to bring it back for a third season. Finding more comedies is a priority for new head of comedy Cheryl Dolins.
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Call Me Kat stars Mayim Bialik as a 39-year-old single woman named Kat,...
The network has canceled comedy series Call Me Kat after three seasons. The show has seen dwindling ratings, particularly in its third season.
On the comedy side, Fox still has Animal Control, which is expected to receive a second season. However, the future of Welcome To Flatch, which is in its second season, is unclear.
Call Me Kat has been paired with Animal Control and the two shows are not considered particularly compatible. Welcome To Flatch comes at an attractive price point, but the cancelation of Call Me Kat is not expected to influence Fox’s decision whether to bring it back for a third season. Finding more comedies is a priority for new head of comedy Cheryl Dolins.
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- 5/6/2023
- by Peter White
- Deadline Film + TV
The cat cafe is closing its doors.
Fox has canceled its comedy Call Me Kat, starring The Big Bang Theory alum Mayim Bialik, after three seasons. The news comes a day after the show’s season (now series) finale aired on the network.
Call Me Kat stars Bialik as a woman who leaves her job as a college professor to open a cat cafe. The series is based on the BBC comedy Miranda, starring and created by Miranda Hart. The show was a co-production between Warner Bros. TV, BBC Studios America and Fox Entertainment, along with That’s Wonderful Productions — headed by Bialik’s Big Bang co-star Jim Parsons — and Bialik’s Sad Clown Productions.
The comedy joins The Resident and 911 in leaving the network after this season, though the latter is moving to ABC for its seventh season. Both dramas come from Disney’s 20th Television, so 911 will become an...
Fox has canceled its comedy Call Me Kat, starring The Big Bang Theory alum Mayim Bialik, after three seasons. The news comes a day after the show’s season (now series) finale aired on the network.
Call Me Kat stars Bialik as a woman who leaves her job as a college professor to open a cat cafe. The series is based on the BBC comedy Miranda, starring and created by Miranda Hart. The show was a co-production between Warner Bros. TV, BBC Studios America and Fox Entertainment, along with That’s Wonderful Productions — headed by Bialik’s Big Bang co-star Jim Parsons — and Bialik’s Sad Clown Productions.
The comedy joins The Resident and 911 in leaving the network after this season, though the latter is moving to ABC for its seventh season. Both dramas come from Disney’s 20th Television, so 911 will become an...
- 5/6/2023
- by Rick Porter
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Kat’s Cat Café has served its last ca-purr-cino.
Fox has cancelled Call Me Kat after three seasons, TVLine has learned. The news comes less than 24 hours after the Mayim Bialik sitcom aired its last original episode, which earned a TVLine reader grade of “A-.”
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“We are very proud of Call Me Kat,” a Fox rep said in a statement to TVLine. “But, unfortunately,...
Fox has cancelled Call Me Kat after three seasons, TVLine has learned. The news comes less than 24 hours after the Mayim Bialik sitcom aired its last original episode, which earned a TVLine reader grade of “A-.”
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- 5/6/2023
- by Ryan Schwartz
- TVLine.com
Call Me Kat executive producers Maria Ferrari and Jim Patterson have opened up about the tragic passing of Leslie Jordan, whose final episode on the popular Fox sitcom aired last night, Thursday, December 1. Jordan, who died in a car accident on October 24, starred in the hit series as Phil, a newly single gay man who works as the head baker at Kat’s (Mayim Bialik) café. In the currently airing third season, Phil finally finds love as he meets his new boyfriend, Jalen (John Griffin). In Thursday’s episode, which saw Phil and his closest friends celebrate Friendsgiving with a murder mystery-themed party, Phil seemingly pushes Jalen away after accidentally telling him he “loves” him. However, the couple later reunites and patches things up as Jalen admits he is also falling for Phil. The pair end on a happy note, sharing a tender kiss. It was the perfect moment fans had been hoping for.
- 12/2/2022
- TV Insider
Spoiler Alert: The following story reveals details from tonight’s episode of Fox’s Call Me Kat titled “Call Me Fancy Puffenstuff.”
Leslie Jordan made his final appearance in Fox’s Call Me Kat in “Call Me Fancy Puffenstuff,” an episode about chosen family, blossoming new love, and the enduring power of friendship. Jordan died on October 24 in Los Angeles while en route to work; he was 67 years old.
When audiences first met his character Phil, the head baker at Kat’s (Mayim Bialik) cafe, he was a sassy singleton who quickly became the heart and funnybone of the series across three seasons. So it was the cherry on top when Phil finally found someone to share his life with, his new boyfriend Jalen (John Griffin), who made his first appearance in the Season 3 episode “Call Me Uncle Dad” which aired in late October.
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Leslie Jordan made his final appearance in Fox’s Call Me Kat in “Call Me Fancy Puffenstuff,” an episode about chosen family, blossoming new love, and the enduring power of friendship. Jordan died on October 24 in Los Angeles while en route to work; he was 67 years old.
When audiences first met his character Phil, the head baker at Kat’s (Mayim Bialik) cafe, he was a sassy singleton who quickly became the heart and funnybone of the series across three seasons. So it was the cherry on top when Phil finally found someone to share his life with, his new boyfriend Jalen (John Griffin), who made his first appearance in the Season 3 episode “Call Me Uncle Dad” which aired in late October.
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- 12/2/2022
- by Rosy Cordero
- Deadline Film + TV
Exclusive: Emmy Award-winner Vicki Lawrence is set to guest star in an upcoming episode of Fox’s Call Me Kat‘s third season.
Following the death of series regular Leslie Jordan, who Lawrence co-starred alongside in Fox’s The Cool Kids, she will portray his character Phil’s mother Lurlene Crumpler. Lurlene is a no-nonsense woman who fills in as the cafe’s baker while he’s on vacation.
“Leslie’s death absolutely affected the storylines,” series executive producer Maria Ferrari revealed to Deadline. “We can exclusively confirm that Phil’s mother will be featured in an episode that we’re shooting right now. We cast Leslie’s friend Vicki Lawrence in the role.”
Added executive producer Jim Patterson, “The first person we thought of to play his mom— who is a character in and of herself— was Vicki Lawrence. They had that Cool...
Following the death of series regular Leslie Jordan, who Lawrence co-starred alongside in Fox’s The Cool Kids, she will portray his character Phil’s mother Lurlene Crumpler. Lurlene is a no-nonsense woman who fills in as the cafe’s baker while he’s on vacation.
“Leslie’s death absolutely affected the storylines,” series executive producer Maria Ferrari revealed to Deadline. “We can exclusively confirm that Phil’s mother will be featured in an episode that we’re shooting right now. We cast Leslie’s friend Vicki Lawrence in the role.”
Added executive producer Jim Patterson, “The first person we thought of to play his mom— who is a character in and of herself— was Vicki Lawrence. They had that Cool...
- 11/17/2022
- by Rosy Cordero
- Deadline Film + TV
In the wake of the tragic death of Leslie Jordan on Oct. 24, viewers are rallying around his final performances. Fox’s “Call Me Kat” saw a spike in its audience for the first episode to air following series regular Jordan’s fatal car crash with 1.4 million people tuning in to Season 3 Episode 5 on Oct. 27.
That statistic, which comes via Nielsen’s Live + Same Day data, marks a 28 jump in viewership for the Fox comedy. After the third season of “Call Me Kat” premiered with 1.2 million viewers on Sept. 29, the show’s audience steadied, with Episodes 2, 3 and 4 each bringing in 1.1 million.
Additionally, Episode 5 hit a rating of 0.3 in the adults 18-49 demographic after each preceding episode of Season 3 had a 0.2.
Titled “Call Me Uncle Dad,” the Oct. 27 episode of “Call Me Kat” featured Jordan’s character, Phil, meeting his first onscreen love interest, a drag queen named Jalen aka Queen Dicktoria...
That statistic, which comes via Nielsen’s Live + Same Day data, marks a 28 jump in viewership for the Fox comedy. After the third season of “Call Me Kat” premiered with 1.2 million viewers on Sept. 29, the show’s audience steadied, with Episodes 2, 3 and 4 each bringing in 1.1 million.
Additionally, Episode 5 hit a rating of 0.3 in the adults 18-49 demographic after each preceding episode of Season 3 had a 0.2.
Titled “Call Me Uncle Dad,” the Oct. 27 episode of “Call Me Kat” featured Jordan’s character, Phil, meeting his first onscreen love interest, a drag queen named Jalen aka Queen Dicktoria...
- 11/3/2022
- by Selome Hailu
- Variety Film + TV
Production on Season 3 of “Call Me Kat” will pause production following the death of Leslie Jordan, Variety has learned. The actor died on Monday in a car accident age 67.
Season 3 is currently airing on Fox, having premiered on Sept. 29. Since the comedy series debuted in 2021, Jordan has held the series regular role of Phil, the head baker at Kat’s (Mayim Bialik) cafe, who is newly single in Season 1. In Season 3 Episode 7, which is currently set to air on Nov. 10, he gets his first love interest, a man named Jalen played by John Griffin in a guest spot.
Both Fox Entertainment and Warner Bros. Television, which produces “Call Me Kat,” issued statements following Jordan’s death.
“We are shocked and devastated by today’s tragic passing of Leslie Jordan,” the Fox statement reads. “Leslie was far more than an Emmy Award-winning comedic talent with whom we’ve laughed alongside for all these years.
Season 3 is currently airing on Fox, having premiered on Sept. 29. Since the comedy series debuted in 2021, Jordan has held the series regular role of Phil, the head baker at Kat’s (Mayim Bialik) cafe, who is newly single in Season 1. In Season 3 Episode 7, which is currently set to air on Nov. 10, he gets his first love interest, a man named Jalen played by John Griffin in a guest spot.
Both Fox Entertainment and Warner Bros. Television, which produces “Call Me Kat,” issued statements following Jordan’s death.
“We are shocked and devastated by today’s tragic passing of Leslie Jordan,” the Fox statement reads. “Leslie was far more than an Emmy Award-winning comedic talent with whom we’ve laughed alongside for all these years.
- 10/24/2022
- by Selome Hailu
- Variety Film + TV
Bob Hearts Abishola has enlisted United States of Al‘s Adhir Kalyan for an upcoming episode — and we can’t help but feel like we’re partially responsible.
It was four months ago when TVLine published Dream Roles for Stars of Cancelled TV Shows, an annual feature where we pitch new gigs for actors coming off of recently ended series. At the top of our list was onetime Performer of the Week Kalyan, who we suggested would be a terrific fit for BA, as a coworker/potential love interest for Bob’s sister Christina (played by Maribeth Monroe).
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- 10/7/2022
- by Ryan Schwartz
- TVLine.com
Is Call Me Kat‘s titular café proprietor ready to have a litter of her own?
TVLine can exclusively reveal that Parker Young (United States of Al, Imposters) will guest-star in an upcoming episode of the Mayim Bialik comedy as Brian Anderson, a man that Kat becomes infatuated with on her mission to have a child.
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Yes, you read that right. Kat’s contemplating motherhood. “After...
TVLine can exclusively reveal that Parker Young (United States of Al, Imposters) will guest-star in an upcoming episode of the Mayim Bialik comedy as Brian Anderson, a man that Kat becomes infatuated with on her mission to have a child.
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Yes, you read that right. Kat’s contemplating motherhood. “After...
- 9/1/2022
- by Ryan Schwartz
- TVLine.com
Third time’s the charm?
Call Me Kat showrunner Alissa Neubauer is departing the Mayim Bialik comedy after a single season, TVLine has confirmed. She’ll be replaced by United States of Al co-creator Maria Ferrari (who previously worked with Bialik on The Big Bang Theory) and fellow Chuck Lorre vet Jim Patterson, who will co-showrun Season 3.
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Call Me Kat showrunner Alissa Neubauer is departing the Mayim Bialik comedy after a single season, TVLine has confirmed. She’ll be replaced by United States of Al co-creator Maria Ferrari (who previously worked with Bialik on The Big Bang Theory) and fellow Chuck Lorre vet Jim Patterson, who will co-showrun Season 3.
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- 6/9/2022
- by Ryan Schwartz
- TVLine.com
Exclusive: Call Me Kat is changing showrunners again.
Jim Patterson and Maria Ferrari will take over the top spot of the Mayim Bialik comedy for Fox in its third season. They are replacing season 2 showrunner Alissa Neubauer, who decided not to return. She replaced Darlene Hunt, who was showrunner in the comedy’s first season.
Patterson, a veteran of Chuck Lorre shows at Warner Bros TV, joined Call Me Kat in season 2 as a consulting producer. Ferrari came available to co-run the sitcom after CBS canceled United States of Al, which she co-created with David Goetsch.
Ferrari also worked with Bialik on The Big Bang Theory.
On June 6, Fox announced its fall schedule which includes airing Call Me Kat on Thursdays beginning Sept. 29. It will air at 9:30 p.m. Et, behind Hell’s Kitchen and Welcome to Flatch.
Exec produced by Bialik and her Big Bang Theory partner Jim Parsons,...
Jim Patterson and Maria Ferrari will take over the top spot of the Mayim Bialik comedy for Fox in its third season. They are replacing season 2 showrunner Alissa Neubauer, who decided not to return. She replaced Darlene Hunt, who was showrunner in the comedy’s first season.
Patterson, a veteran of Chuck Lorre shows at Warner Bros TV, joined Call Me Kat in season 2 as a consulting producer. Ferrari came available to co-run the sitcom after CBS canceled United States of Al, which she co-created with David Goetsch.
Ferrari also worked with Bialik on The Big Bang Theory.
On June 6, Fox announced its fall schedule which includes airing Call Me Kat on Thursdays beginning Sept. 29. It will air at 9:30 p.m. Et, behind Hell’s Kitchen and Welcome to Flatch.
Exec produced by Bialik and her Big Bang Theory partner Jim Parsons,...
- 6/9/2022
- by Lynette Rice
- Deadline Film + TV
United States of Al had already wrapped production on Season 2 by the time CBS pulled the plug on May 11, so it came as little surprise that Thursday’s finale offered nary an ounce of closure.
Earlier in the day, series star Adhir Kalyan broke his silence regarding Al‘s “incredibly disappointing” cancellation — but before we dive into what he said, let’s recap the series’ swan song:
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Earlier in the day, series star Adhir Kalyan broke his silence regarding Al‘s “incredibly disappointing” cancellation — but before we dive into what he said, let’s recap the series’ swan song:
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- 5/20/2022
- by Ryan Schwartz
- TVLine.com
Network: CBS
Episodes: 33 (half-hour)
Seasons: Two
TV show dates: April 1, 2021 -- May 19, 2022
Series status: Cancelled
Performers include: Adhir Kalyan, Parker Young, Elizabeth Alderfer, Dean Norris, Kelli Goss, and Farrah Mackenzie.
TV show description:
A multi-camera comedy series, the United States of Al TV show comes from executive producer Chuck Lorre and creators/writers David Goetsch and Maria Ferrari.
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Episodes: 33 (half-hour)
Seasons: Two
TV show dates: April 1, 2021 -- May 19, 2022
Series status: Cancelled
Performers include: Adhir Kalyan, Parker Young, Elizabeth Alderfer, Dean Norris, Kelli Goss, and Farrah Mackenzie.
TV show description:
A multi-camera comedy series, the United States of Al TV show comes from executive producer Chuck Lorre and creators/writers David Goetsch and Maria Ferrari.
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- 5/12/2022
- by TVSeriesFinale.com
- TVSeriesFinale.com
It’s the end of the road for the Chuck Lorre-produced United States of Al, as CBS has decided to cancel the comedy series after two seasons. According to Deadline, the eye network made the calls to inform the show’s higher-ups on Wednesday evening. The sophomore sitcom was one of two Lorre-produced comedies on the bubble, alongside B Positive, which has a better chance of renewal in light of Al‘s cancellation. If B Positive is picked up, it will join Lorre’s Young Sheldon and Bob Hearts Abishola on the 2022-23 schedule. United States of Al was created by David Goetsch and Maria Ferrari and revolved around Al (Adhir Kalyan), an interpreter from Afghanistan who moves to Columbus, Ohio, with his friend Riley (Parker Young), a veteran of the United States Marine Corps. The show follows the pair as they readjust to their regular lives in America,...
- 5/12/2022
- TV Insider
The CBS sitcom “United States of Al”, from Chuck Lorre Productions, created by David Goetsch and Maria Ferrari, starring Adhir Kalyan, Parker Young, Elizabeth Alderfer, Kelli Goss, Dean Norris and Farrah Mackenzie, has been canceled after two seasons:
“…’Al’ (Kalyan), an interpreter from Afghanistan moves to Columbus, Ohio, with his friend ‘Riley’ (Young), a veteran of the United States Marine Corps…”
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“…’Al’ (Kalyan), an interpreter from Afghanistan moves to Columbus, Ohio, with his friend ‘Riley’ (Young), a veteran of the United States Marine Corps…”
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- 5/12/2022
- by Unknown
- SneakPeek
CBS has canceled the Chuck Lorre-produced sitcom “United States of Al” after two seasons, Variety has confirmed.
“United States of Al” centers on the relationship between Marine combat veteran Riley (Parker Young) and his Afghan interpreter Awalmir, or “Al” (Adhir Kalyan), who finally lands a visa allowing him passage into the United States. Riley, who has separated from his wife, makes room for Al in his Ohio home, and together they struggle to adjust to their post-combat lives.
Creators David Goetsch and Maria Ferrari, who worked for Lorre on “The Big Bang Theory,” began kicking around the idea for “Al” after seeing stories on the plight of 17,000 Afghan interpreters who have been promised asylum in the United States, but are still waiting to be granted entry. Many of the stories depicted the bond that often developed between veterans and their interpreters.
In Season 1, Goetsch and Ferrari put together a team of seven writers,...
“United States of Al” centers on the relationship between Marine combat veteran Riley (Parker Young) and his Afghan interpreter Awalmir, or “Al” (Adhir Kalyan), who finally lands a visa allowing him passage into the United States. Riley, who has separated from his wife, makes room for Al in his Ohio home, and together they struggle to adjust to their post-combat lives.
Creators David Goetsch and Maria Ferrari, who worked for Lorre on “The Big Bang Theory,” began kicking around the idea for “Al” after seeing stories on the plight of 17,000 Afghan interpreters who have been promised asylum in the United States, but are still waiting to be granted entry. Many of the stories depicted the bond that often developed between veterans and their interpreters.
In Season 1, Goetsch and Ferrari put together a team of seven writers,...
- 5/12/2022
- by Michael Schneider
- Variety Film + TV
Exclusive: The Chuck Lorre-produced sophomore CBS comedy series United States of Al will not return for a third season. I hear the network made the calls to inform the series’ auspices this evening.
For two years in a row, the Chuck Lorre-produced comedies B Positive and United States of Al have been on the bubble. Last year, both of them ultimately got renewed. This time around, as Deadline reported last month, there was talk that only one of the two might join Lorre’s Young Sheldon and Bob Hearts Abishola on the 2022-23 schedule, with B Positive having an edge. In light of United States of Al‘s cancellation, B Positive‘s renewal chances look brighter.
Also remaining on the bubble at CBS are drama Magnum Pi, which had been stuck in renewal conversations with lead studio Universal TV, freshman comedy How We Roll as well as freshman drama Good Sam,...
For two years in a row, the Chuck Lorre-produced comedies B Positive and United States of Al have been on the bubble. Last year, both of them ultimately got renewed. This time around, as Deadline reported last month, there was talk that only one of the two might join Lorre’s Young Sheldon and Bob Hearts Abishola on the 2022-23 schedule, with B Positive having an edge. In light of United States of Al‘s cancellation, B Positive‘s renewal chances look brighter.
Also remaining on the bubble at CBS are drama Magnum Pi, which had been stuck in renewal conversations with lead studio Universal TV, freshman comedy How We Roll as well as freshman drama Good Sam,...
- 5/12/2022
- by Nellie Andreeva
- Deadline Film + TV
As soon as the CBS sitcom, “United States of Al,” premiered on April 1, 2021, it got viewers and critics talking. One of the talking points was that the show has an Afghan immigrant, “Al,” as its central character, which could be an attempt by the producers to give people of color more representation on network TV.
This comedy TV show tells the story of a relationship that blossoms between an American Marine combat veteran, Riley (played by Parker Young), and an Afghan military interpreter who served in the same unit during their time in Afghanistan, Al (played by Adhir Kalyan).
This article discusses all the essential information you need to know about the “United States of Al.”
Where Can You Watch “United States of Al?”
Catch episodes of “United States of Al” on CBS every Thursday at 8:30 p.m. Et.
You can also stream the show when you rent or...
This comedy TV show tells the story of a relationship that blossoms between an American Marine combat veteran, Riley (played by Parker Young), and an Afghan military interpreter who served in the same unit during their time in Afghanistan, Al (played by Adhir Kalyan).
This article discusses all the essential information you need to know about the “United States of Al.”
Where Can You Watch “United States of Al?”
Catch episodes of “United States of Al” on CBS every Thursday at 8:30 p.m. Et.
You can also stream the show when you rent or...
- 5/3/2022
- by Buddy TV
- buddytv.com
United States of Al‘s dramatic Season 2 opener strikes a bittersweet note. While Al’s sister Hassina manages to get on a plane headed for Turkey, his mother and his cousin are still in Kabul at the end of the episode, as the Taliban completes its takeover of Al’s native Afghanistan.
The episode, which follows Al and Riley’s tireless efforts to get Hassina to safety over seven days and seven nights, was inspired by the actual experiences of the Afghan and military veteran writers on the series who worked together to evacuate family members in mid-August. Series creators...
The episode, which follows Al and Riley’s tireless efforts to get Hassina to safety over seven days and seven nights, was inspired by the actual experiences of the Afghan and military veteran writers on the series who worked together to evacuate family members in mid-August. Series creators...
- 10/8/2021
- by Ryan Schwartz
- TVLine.com
They all thought they’d have more time.
It was Thursday, Aug. 12. The producers and writers of United States of Al, the CBS sitcom about Riley, a U.S. combat veteran who has brought his Afghan interpreter Awalmir, aka Al, to live with him in Ohio, were sitting down to discuss plot lines for season two.
Season one of the show premiered April 1, just two weeks before President Joe Biden announced the full withdrawal of U.S troops from Afghanistan. It was clear — to co-creators Maria Ferrari and Dave Goetsch, and to the show’s team of writers, which includes ...
It was Thursday, Aug. 12. The producers and writers of United States of Al, the CBS sitcom about Riley, a U.S. combat veteran who has brought his Afghan interpreter Awalmir, aka Al, to live with him in Ohio, were sitting down to discuss plot lines for season two.
Season one of the show premiered April 1, just two weeks before President Joe Biden announced the full withdrawal of U.S troops from Afghanistan. It was clear — to co-creators Maria Ferrari and Dave Goetsch, and to the show’s team of writers, which includes ...
- 10/7/2021
- The Hollywood Reporter - Film + TV
As soon as the Taliban reclaimed power in Afghanistan this past summer, it became evident to everyone involved with CBS’ United States of Al that they’d have to scrap their previously planned Season 2 premiere and return to the drawing board.
“We had already shot [our premiere],” series co-creator Maria Ferrari tells TVLine. “We had just gotten the first cut, and we were supposed to review it when we said, ‘We have to stick a pin in this one.'”
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“We had already shot [our premiere],” series co-creator Maria Ferrari tells TVLine. “We had just gotten the first cut, and we were supposed to review it when we said, ‘We have to stick a pin in this one.'”
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- 10/6/2021
- by Ryan Schwartz
- TVLine.com
Exclusive: Azita Ghanizada will return for season 2 of United States of Al and has been upped to recurring.
Ghanizada will continue to portray Ariana, a first-generation Afghan-American who shares Al’s (Adhir Kalyan) passion for their homeland, but their divergent worldviews often put them at odds. She is also described as Al’s “fiercely independent” love interest.
The series is about the friendship between Riley, a Marine combat veteran struggling to readjust to civilian life in Ohio, and Al, the Interpreter who served with his unit in Afghanistan and has just arrived to start a new life in America.
Its second season, which began production in August, had shot one and a half episodes when the U.S. announced its withdrawal from Afghanistan.
Executive Producer Maria Ferrari explained during Warner Bros.’ TCA panel last month that the experience shifted the storyline to include a dive into the Afghanistan crisis and its subsequent fallout.
Ghanizada will continue to portray Ariana, a first-generation Afghan-American who shares Al’s (Adhir Kalyan) passion for their homeland, but their divergent worldviews often put them at odds. She is also described as Al’s “fiercely independent” love interest.
The series is about the friendship between Riley, a Marine combat veteran struggling to readjust to civilian life in Ohio, and Al, the Interpreter who served with his unit in Afghanistan and has just arrived to start a new life in America.
Its second season, which began production in August, had shot one and a half episodes when the U.S. announced its withdrawal from Afghanistan.
Executive Producer Maria Ferrari explained during Warner Bros.’ TCA panel last month that the experience shifted the storyline to include a dive into the Afghanistan crisis and its subsequent fallout.
- 10/4/2021
- by Rosy Cordero
- Deadline Film + TV
Wbtv hosted a panel with top women creators as part of its Ctam presentation on Tuesday where they shared insight into their writer’s rooms and how they’re tackling immigration storylines as the real world evolves.
“There’s quite a lot of me in this show,” revealed Gina Yashere, co-executive producer, co-creator, and actor on CBS’ Bob Hearts Abishola. “A lot of this story is based on my parents’ story; both emigrated to England from Nigeria where there was racism, misogyny, and all those kinds of things— which also happens all over the world. It’s just a story about love and their triumphs raising their kids in another country. Bob Hearts Abishola is the coming together of two families from different cultures finding commonality, love, and inclusion.”
For Maria Ferrari, the situation in Afghanistan prompted her and her team to make important changes on CBS’ United States of...
“There’s quite a lot of me in this show,” revealed Gina Yashere, co-executive producer, co-creator, and actor on CBS’ Bob Hearts Abishola. “A lot of this story is based on my parents’ story; both emigrated to England from Nigeria where there was racism, misogyny, and all those kinds of things— which also happens all over the world. It’s just a story about love and their triumphs raising their kids in another country. Bob Hearts Abishola is the coming together of two families from different cultures finding commonality, love, and inclusion.”
For Maria Ferrari, the situation in Afghanistan prompted her and her team to make important changes on CBS’ United States of...
- 9/21/2021
- by Rosy Cordero
- Deadline Film + TV
Earlier this month, CBS chief Kelly Kahl revealed that the upcoming second-season premiere of Chuck Lorre’s comedy “United States of Al” was re-written to address current events in Afghanistan following the recent withdrawal of U.S. troops. This was an instance of life imitating art, “United States of Al” co-creator and executive producer Maria Ferrari told reporters Tuesday, as many of the show’s writers had families in Afghanistan affected by the situation whom they were trying to help evacuate.
“So we had shot one and a half episodes during the week of the fall of Kabul and quickly realized that… we had guessed wrong what was going to happen and that we were going to have to adjust our plans,” Ferrari said on a virtual panel with Warner Bros. TV female producers and writers at the Television Critics Association’s press tour Tuesday. “And, basically, on Aug. 12, when Herat fell,...
“So we had shot one and a half episodes during the week of the fall of Kabul and quickly realized that… we had guessed wrong what was going to happen and that we were going to have to adjust our plans,” Ferrari said on a virtual panel with Warner Bros. TV female producers and writers at the Television Critics Association’s press tour Tuesday. “And, basically, on Aug. 12, when Herat fell,...
- 9/21/2021
- by Jennifer Maas
- The Wrap
When “United States of Al” debuts its second season on CBS on Oct. 7, it will tell a story that mimics its production staff’s experience in scrambling to help those who had loved ones in Afghanistan during the recent Taliban attacks.
“We had shot one and a half episodes during the week of the fall of Kabul and quickly realized that we were going to have to think that we had guessed wrong [about] what was going to happen and that we were going to have to adjust our plans,” executive producer Maria Ferrari said during a WarnerMedia Television Critics Assn. press panel on Tuesday.
“United States of Al” follows Riley (Parker Young), a Marine combat veteran who struggles to readjust to civilian life in Ohio, and Awalmir aka Al (Adhir Kalyan), Riley’s interpreter who served with his unit in Afghanistan and who Riley helped bring to America to start a new life.
“We had shot one and a half episodes during the week of the fall of Kabul and quickly realized that we were going to have to think that we had guessed wrong [about] what was going to happen and that we were going to have to adjust our plans,” executive producer Maria Ferrari said during a WarnerMedia Television Critics Assn. press panel on Tuesday.
“United States of Al” follows Riley (Parker Young), a Marine combat veteran who struggles to readjust to civilian life in Ohio, and Awalmir aka Al (Adhir Kalyan), Riley’s interpreter who served with his unit in Afghanistan and who Riley helped bring to America to start a new life.
- 9/21/2021
- by Danielle Turchiano
- Variety Film + TV
CBS’ comedy United States of Al had filmed an episode and a half of its second season when the United States began pulling its last remaining troops and diplomatic personnel out of Afghanistan. As the Taliban took control of the country, the show’s writers completely reworked their opening episode.
“We guessed wrong and had to adjust our plans” when Kabul fell to the Taliban, co-creator and showrunner Maria Ferrari said Tuesday during Warner Bros. TV’s time at the Television Critics Association press tour. The show, which centers on the friendship between a Marine veteran (Parker Young) and his ...
“We guessed wrong and had to adjust our plans” when Kabul fell to the Taliban, co-creator and showrunner Maria Ferrari said Tuesday during Warner Bros. TV’s time at the Television Critics Association press tour. The show, which centers on the friendship between a Marine veteran (Parker Young) and his ...
- 9/21/2021
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
CBS comedy United States of Al had filmed an episode and a half of its second season when the United States began pulling its last remaining troops and diplomatic personnel out of Afghanistan. As the Taliban took control of the country, the show’s writers completely reworked their opening episode.
“We guessed wrong and had to adjust our plans” when Kabul fell to the Taliban, co-creator and showrunner Maria Ferrari said Tuesday during Warner Bros. TV’s time at the Television Critics Association press tour. The show, which centers on the friendship between a Marine veteran (Parker Young) and his unit’...
“We guessed wrong and had to adjust our plans” when Kabul fell to the Taliban, co-creator and showrunner Maria Ferrari said Tuesday during Warner Bros. TV’s time at the Television Critics Association press tour. The show, which centers on the friendship between a Marine veteran (Parker Young) and his unit’...
- 9/21/2021
- The Hollywood Reporter - Film + TV
CBS comedy United States of Al premiered two weeks before the U.S. announced its withdrawal from Afghanistan.
Its second season, which began production in August, will address the withdrawal and subsequent fallout in its opening episode, according to CBS Entertainment President Kelly Kahl.
The series, is about the friendship between Riley, a Marine combat veteran struggling to readjust to civilian life in Ohio, and Awalmir (Al), the Interpreter who served with his unit in Afghanistan and has just arrived to start a new life in America.
Speaking at his opening address ahead of the network’s virtual TCA press tour, Kahl said, “Chuck Lorre and his gifted team of writers and actors, some of whom are veterans, some natives of Afghanistan, some with deep ties to the country, have been working hard to find the appropriate tone as the show moves forward. The team penned an entirely new first...
Its second season, which began production in August, will address the withdrawal and subsequent fallout in its opening episode, according to CBS Entertainment President Kelly Kahl.
The series, is about the friendship between Riley, a Marine combat veteran struggling to readjust to civilian life in Ohio, and Awalmir (Al), the Interpreter who served with his unit in Afghanistan and has just arrived to start a new life in America.
Speaking at his opening address ahead of the network’s virtual TCA press tour, Kahl said, “Chuck Lorre and his gifted team of writers and actors, some of whom are veterans, some natives of Afghanistan, some with deep ties to the country, have been working hard to find the appropriate tone as the show moves forward. The team penned an entirely new first...
- 9/9/2021
- by Peter White
- Deadline Film + TV
Exclusive: Rachel Bay Jones (Dear Evan Hansen) is set for a recurring role on CBS comedy The United States of Al, starring Adhir Kalyan and Parker Young, from Chuck Lorre, David Goetsch and Maria Ferrari.
Created and written by Goetsch and Ferrari, The United States Of Al is about the friendship between Riley (Young), a Marine combat veteran struggling to readjust to civilian life in Ohio, and Awalmir (Al) (Kalyan), the Interpreter who served with his unit in Afghanistan and has arrived to start a new life in America.
Kelli Goss, Dean Norris and Elizabeth Alderfer also star.
Jones will play Lois, a divorcee who catches Art’s (Norris) eye. Her character will be introduced in Thursday’s episode.
Goetsch & Ferrari, Lorre, Reza Aslan and Mahyad Tousi are executive producers for Warner Bros. Television and Chuck Lorre Productions.
Jones is best known for originating the role of Heidi Hansen in...
Created and written by Goetsch and Ferrari, The United States Of Al is about the friendship between Riley (Young), a Marine combat veteran struggling to readjust to civilian life in Ohio, and Awalmir (Al) (Kalyan), the Interpreter who served with his unit in Afghanistan and has arrived to start a new life in America.
Kelli Goss, Dean Norris and Elizabeth Alderfer also star.
Jones will play Lois, a divorcee who catches Art’s (Norris) eye. Her character will be introduced in Thursday’s episode.
Goetsch & Ferrari, Lorre, Reza Aslan and Mahyad Tousi are executive producers for Warner Bros. Television and Chuck Lorre Productions.
Jones is best known for originating the role of Heidi Hansen in...
- 6/1/2021
- by Denise Petski
- Deadline Film + TV
The United States of Al sitcom was created by David Goetsch and Maria Ferrari and is executive produced by Chuck Lorre (among others). Lorre has a long line of successes when it comes to CBS comedies. Will this be another hit in the ratings? Will United States of Al be cancelled or renewed for season two? Stay tuned. *Status Update Below.
A multi-camera comedy series, the United States of Al TV show stars Adhir Kalyan, Parker Young, Elizabeth Alderfer, Dean Norris, Kelli Goss, and Farrah Mackenzie. The story revolves around the friendship between two men who've been through war together. Riley (Young) is a Marine combat veteran who is struggling to readjust to civilian life in Ohio. Awalmir aka "Al" (Kalyan) is the Interpreter who served with Riley's unit in Afghanistan. After a long struggle to get him a visa to travel to the...
A multi-camera comedy series, the United States of Al TV show stars Adhir Kalyan, Parker Young, Elizabeth Alderfer, Dean Norris, Kelli Goss, and Farrah Mackenzie. The story revolves around the friendship between two men who've been through war together. Riley (Young) is a Marine combat veteran who is struggling to readjust to civilian life in Ohio. Awalmir aka "Al" (Kalyan) is the Interpreter who served with Riley's unit in Afghanistan. After a long struggle to get him a visa to travel to the...
- 5/28/2021
- by TVSeriesFinale.com
- TVSeriesFinale.com
Chuck Lorre’s freshman comedies B Positive and The United States of Al have both been renewed for second seasons.
B Positive, the Thomas Middleditch and Annaleigh Ashford-fronted show was the first new CBS show to debut as part of the 2020/21 broadcast season and was the second new show of the season, after ABC’s Big Sky, to receive a back order.
Both shows are airing as part of CBS’ Thursday comedy slate alongside Young Sheldon and Mom, and while neither show has been a breakout hit, comedy traditionally takes longer to find an audience.
Created by former Mom co-executive producer Marco Pennette inspired by personal experience, B Positive is about a therapist and newly divorced dad (Middleditch) who is faced with finding a kidney donor when he runs into a rough-around-the-edges woman from his past (Ashford) who volunteers her own. Together they form an unlikely bond and begin...
B Positive, the Thomas Middleditch and Annaleigh Ashford-fronted show was the first new CBS show to debut as part of the 2020/21 broadcast season and was the second new show of the season, after ABC’s Big Sky, to receive a back order.
Both shows are airing as part of CBS’ Thursday comedy slate alongside Young Sheldon and Mom, and while neither show has been a breakout hit, comedy traditionally takes longer to find an audience.
Created by former Mom co-executive producer Marco Pennette inspired by personal experience, B Positive is about a therapist and newly divorced dad (Middleditch) who is faced with finding a kidney donor when he runs into a rough-around-the-edges woman from his past (Ashford) who volunteers her own. Together they form an unlikely bond and begin...
- 5/15/2021
- by Peter White
- Deadline Film + TV
The multi-cam comedies “United States of Al” and “B Positive” have been renewed for second seasons at CBS.
Both shows hail from Chuck Lorre Productions, which has three other shows on CBS at present. That includes the Allison Janney led multi-cam “Mom,” which recently ended after eight seasons. The others are “Bob Hearts Abishola” and “Young Sheldon.” The former was renewed in February while the latter scored a three-season pickup in March.
“United States of Al” revolves around Riley (Parker Young), a Marine combat veteran struggling to readjust to civilian life in Ohio, and Awalmir, or Al (Adhir Kalyan), the interpreter who served with Riley’s unit in Afghanistan who has come to start a new life in America.
The series also stars Elizabeth Alderfer as Lizzie, Riley’s sister; Dean Norris as Art, Riley’s father; Kelli Goss as Vanessa, Riley’s ex-wife; and Farrah Mackenzie as Hazel, Riley and Vanessa’s daughter.
Both shows hail from Chuck Lorre Productions, which has three other shows on CBS at present. That includes the Allison Janney led multi-cam “Mom,” which recently ended after eight seasons. The others are “Bob Hearts Abishola” and “Young Sheldon.” The former was renewed in February while the latter scored a three-season pickup in March.
“United States of Al” revolves around Riley (Parker Young), a Marine combat veteran struggling to readjust to civilian life in Ohio, and Awalmir, or Al (Adhir Kalyan), the interpreter who served with Riley’s unit in Afghanistan who has come to start a new life in America.
The series also stars Elizabeth Alderfer as Lizzie, Riley’s sister; Dean Norris as Art, Riley’s father; Kelli Goss as Vanessa, Riley’s ex-wife; and Farrah Mackenzie as Hazel, Riley and Vanessa’s daughter.
- 5/15/2021
- by Joe Otterson
- Variety Film + TV
Exclusive: CBS’ United States of Al has added The Big Bang Theory alum Brian Thomas Smith to its cast in a recurring role.
Created and written by David Goetsch and Maria Ferrari, United States of Al is about the friendship between Riley (Parker Young), a Marine combat veteran struggling to readjust to civilian life in Ohio, and Awalmir, “Al” (Adhir Kalyan), the interpreter who served with his unit in Afghanistan and has just arrived to start a new life in America. Cast members also include Kelli Goss, Dean Norris and Elizabeth Alderfer also star.
Goetsch & Ferrari, Lorre, Reza Aslan, Mahyad Tousi are executive producers for Warner Bros. Television and Chuck Lorre Productions.
Smith will appear as Freddy, the new boyfriend of Riley’s ex, Vanessa (Goss). Freddy is an aggressively friendly guy who rubs Riley the wrong way.
The actor’s credits also include Babysplitters, The Pet Squad Files, The Flip Side,...
Created and written by David Goetsch and Maria Ferrari, United States of Al is about the friendship between Riley (Parker Young), a Marine combat veteran struggling to readjust to civilian life in Ohio, and Awalmir, “Al” (Adhir Kalyan), the interpreter who served with his unit in Afghanistan and has just arrived to start a new life in America. Cast members also include Kelli Goss, Dean Norris and Elizabeth Alderfer also star.
Goetsch & Ferrari, Lorre, Reza Aslan, Mahyad Tousi are executive producers for Warner Bros. Television and Chuck Lorre Productions.
Smith will appear as Freddy, the new boyfriend of Riley’s ex, Vanessa (Goss). Freddy is an aggressively friendly guy who rubs Riley the wrong way.
The actor’s credits also include Babysplitters, The Pet Squad Files, The Flip Side,...
- 5/5/2021
- by Alexandra Del Rosario
- Deadline Film + TV
Here’s a complete list of things we learn about Awalmir, or “Al,” in the first four episodes of the new show ostensibly about him: Al (Adhir Kalyan) is a friendly Afghan translator. Al loves qorma-e-sabzi (an Afghan spinach stew), his mother, sister, countless cousins, and best American friend Riley (Parker Young), a former Marine who retained Al’s services while stationed in Afghanistan. Al is extremely respectful of everyone he meets, though he can also be competitive. A devout Muslim, Al had never seen a woman’s bare legs before meeting his driving test administrator in Ohio. End of list.
“United States of Al,” premiering April 1 on CBS, is the latest sitcom from Chuck Lorre Productions that both seems to anticipate possible criticisms and walk right into the traps that would inspire them. Created by “The Big Bang Theory” alumni David Goetsch and Maria Ferrari, and executive produced by Reza Aslan and Mahyad Tousi,...
“United States of Al,” premiering April 1 on CBS, is the latest sitcom from Chuck Lorre Productions that both seems to anticipate possible criticisms and walk right into the traps that would inspire them. Created by “The Big Bang Theory” alumni David Goetsch and Maria Ferrari, and executive produced by Reza Aslan and Mahyad Tousi,...
- 3/31/2021
- by Caroline Framke
- Variety Film + TV
Young Sheldon will continue to grow up on CBS.
The network has handed the series, which is the most-watched comedy on television, a three-season renewal starting with the 2021-22 broadcast season. The bumper order takes the Chuck Lorre half-hour through to the 2023-24 season.
The deal marks the latest expanded order for The Big Bang Theory spinoff, which in February 2019 was given a two-season renewal.
The show stars Iain Armitage as the titular character, a younger version of the beloved character played by Jim Parsons on The Big Bang Theory. In the fourth season of the show, which debuted in November, Armitage’s Sheldon is 11 years old, graduating from Medford High School before going to college via a summer job at the local train museum, and attempts to ride his bike without training wheels.
The series, which first premiered on CBS in September 2017, also stars Zoe Perry as Sheldon’s mother Mary Cooper,...
The network has handed the series, which is the most-watched comedy on television, a three-season renewal starting with the 2021-22 broadcast season. The bumper order takes the Chuck Lorre half-hour through to the 2023-24 season.
The deal marks the latest expanded order for The Big Bang Theory spinoff, which in February 2019 was given a two-season renewal.
The show stars Iain Armitage as the titular character, a younger version of the beloved character played by Jim Parsons on The Big Bang Theory. In the fourth season of the show, which debuted in November, Armitage’s Sheldon is 11 years old, graduating from Medford High School before going to college via a summer job at the local train museum, and attempts to ride his bike without training wheels.
The series, which first premiered on CBS in September 2017, also stars Zoe Perry as Sheldon’s mother Mary Cooper,...
- 3/30/2021
- by Peter White
- Deadline Film + TV
The producers behind CBS’ new comedy “The United States of Al” say they understand the backlash the show has received online in the weeks leading to its April 1 debut. But they also hope critics will see the makeup of their writers’ room as evidence that they took the creation of the show — and the representation to depict accurate characters — seriously.
“Trust us to have your back and trust us to do the right thing,” said executive producer Mahyad Tousi, who founded BoomGen Studios with Reza Aslan to create stories about the people of the Middle East, the Muslim community and other cultures. “Our people, Afghans, Iranians, Pakistanis, Arabs, the people from this region — Middle East, North Africa, Central South Asia region, we’ve seen our image dragged through the mud by Hollywood for decades. There’s a lot of trauma. Reza and I get it, because we have it. As storytellers and artists of color,...
“Trust us to have your back and trust us to do the right thing,” said executive producer Mahyad Tousi, who founded BoomGen Studios with Reza Aslan to create stories about the people of the Middle East, the Muslim community and other cultures. “Our people, Afghans, Iranians, Pakistanis, Arabs, the people from this region — Middle East, North Africa, Central South Asia region, we’ve seen our image dragged through the mud by Hollywood for decades. There’s a lot of trauma. Reza and I get it, because we have it. As storytellers and artists of color,...
- 3/30/2021
- by Michael Schneider
- Variety Film + TV
Earlier this month, CBS released the first trailer for Chuck Lorre’s upcoming comedy United States of Al, which is set to debut on April 1. What should have been a delightful, fun look at the new sitcom turned into a backlash against the show.
Created by David Goetsch and Maria Ferrari, the series follows a friendship between Riley (Parker Young), a Marine combat veteran struggling to readjust to civilian life in Ohio, and Awalmir (“Al”) (Adhir Kalyan), the interpreter who served with his unit in Afghanistan and has just arrived to start a new life in America. Sounds harmless, right? Well, for many there are some red flags. For one, a non-Afghan actor is playing the titular role and in a time when authentic representation is paramount, it was a spark that started a substantial amount of backlash.
Since the trailer’s release, Twitter was ablaze with criticism against the...
Created by David Goetsch and Maria Ferrari, the series follows a friendship between Riley (Parker Young), a Marine combat veteran struggling to readjust to civilian life in Ohio, and Awalmir (“Al”) (Adhir Kalyan), the interpreter who served with his unit in Afghanistan and has just arrived to start a new life in America. Sounds harmless, right? Well, for many there are some red flags. For one, a non-Afghan actor is playing the titular role and in a time when authentic representation is paramount, it was a spark that started a substantial amount of backlash.
Since the trailer’s release, Twitter was ablaze with criticism against the...
- 3/21/2021
- by Dino-Ray Ramos
- Deadline Film + TV
The arrival of a new Chuck Lorre comedy will force the sitcom giant’s other freshman series to forfeit its cushy time slot.
Beginning April 1, United States of Al, which was originally supposed to debut at 9:30/8:30c, will now follow Young Sheldon, airing Thursdays at 8:30 pm. As a result, B Positive will shift to 9:30 pm for the remainder of Season 1.
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Beginning April 1, United States of Al, which was originally supposed to debut at 9:30/8:30c, will now follow Young Sheldon, airing Thursdays at 8:30 pm. As a result, B Positive will shift to 9:30 pm for the remainder of Season 1.
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- 3/10/2021
- by Ryan Schwartz
- TVLine.com
Chuck Lorre’s new CBS comedy United States of Al is moving to a new time slot on Thursday nights. The series, which premieres April 1, will move to 8:30 pm Et/Pt following Young Sheldon. B Positive, which was previously in the 8:30 pm slot, will shift to 9:30 pm Et/Pt slot following Mom.
With United States of Al being a new series, the network wanted the strongest possible lead-in and decided it made sense for it to follow the top-rated Young Sheldon.
B Positive, starring Thomas Middleditch and Annaleigh Ashford, received a five-episode back order in December, taking its full season to 18 episodes.
All four series in CBS’ two-hour Thursday comedy block come from comedy super-producer Lorre. It’s believed to be the first time a comedy writer-producer has controlled an entire two-hour block of half-hour programming on one network.
United States of Al stars Adhir Kalyan and...
With United States of Al being a new series, the network wanted the strongest possible lead-in and decided it made sense for it to follow the top-rated Young Sheldon.
B Positive, starring Thomas Middleditch and Annaleigh Ashford, received a five-episode back order in December, taking its full season to 18 episodes.
All four series in CBS’ two-hour Thursday comedy block come from comedy super-producer Lorre. It’s believed to be the first time a comedy writer-producer has controlled an entire two-hour block of half-hour programming on one network.
United States of Al stars Adhir Kalyan and...
- 3/10/2021
- by Denise Petski
- Deadline Film + TV
CBS has debuted the trailer for Chuck Lorre’s “United States of Al,” and it’s going to be quite a culture shock for the characters.
The premise of the show sees Awalmir, a.k.a. Al (Adhir Kalyan), arriving in America to begin a new life. He is staying with marine combat veteran Riley (Parker Young) for whom he worked with as an interpreter in Afghanistan.
Hilarity (hopefully) ensues.
In the trailer, when Riley picks his kid’s godfather up from the airport, Al announces that he wants to experience all that America has to offer.
“I want to see everything: Washington, D.C., Las Vegas, and what’s the name of that place that sells peanut butter and brings it to you on a forklift,” Awalmir asks his host.
“Costco,” Riley replies.
Watch the trailer via the video above.
Dean Norris (“Breaking Bad”) also stars on “United States...
The premise of the show sees Awalmir, a.k.a. Al (Adhir Kalyan), arriving in America to begin a new life. He is staying with marine combat veteran Riley (Parker Young) for whom he worked with as an interpreter in Afghanistan.
Hilarity (hopefully) ensues.
In the trailer, when Riley picks his kid’s godfather up from the airport, Al announces that he wants to experience all that America has to offer.
“I want to see everything: Washington, D.C., Las Vegas, and what’s the name of that place that sells peanut butter and brings it to you on a forklift,” Awalmir asks his host.
“Costco,” Riley replies.
Watch the trailer via the video above.
Dean Norris (“Breaking Bad”) also stars on “United States...
- 3/5/2021
- by Tony Maglio
- The Wrap
Does sitcom giant Chuck Lorre have another hit on his hands?
CBS aired the first trailer for United States of Al during Thursday’s Young Sheldon. Hailing from Big Bang Theory vets David Goetsch and Maria Ferrari, the new comedy focuses on the friendship between Riley (Enlisted‘s Parker Young), “a Marine combat veteran struggling to readjust to civilian life in Ohio,” and Awalmir aka “Al” (Rules of Engagement‘s Adhir Kalyan), “the interpreter who served with his unit in Afghanistan and has just arrived to start a new life in America,” according to the official logline.
More from TVLine'Mom':...
CBS aired the first trailer for United States of Al during Thursday’s Young Sheldon. Hailing from Big Bang Theory vets David Goetsch and Maria Ferrari, the new comedy focuses on the friendship between Riley (Enlisted‘s Parker Young), “a Marine combat veteran struggling to readjust to civilian life in Ohio,” and Awalmir aka “Al” (Rules of Engagement‘s Adhir Kalyan), “the interpreter who served with his unit in Afghanistan and has just arrived to start a new life in America,” according to the official logline.
More from TVLine'Mom':...
- 3/5/2021
- by Ryan Schwartz
- TVLine.com
Another Chuck Lorre sitcom is coming to CBS' Thursday night schedule. The Tiffany network has revealed that the new United States of Al series will take over The Unicorn's 9:30 Pm timeslot on April 1st, once season two of the latter series has wrapped.
This will be the first time that a writer-producer has controlled a two-hour time block of comedies on a broadcast network -- Young Sheldon, B Positive, Mom, and United States of Al. Lorre also executive produces Bob ❤ Abishola on Mondays.
Here are some additional details about the upcoming premiere:
CBS Announces New Comedy "United States Of Al," From Award-winning Executive Producer Chuck Lorre, David Goetsch And Maria Ferrari, Will Premiere Thursday, April 1, 9:30 Pm
Series Stars Adhir Kalyan,...
This will be the first time that a writer-producer has controlled a two-hour time block of comedies on a broadcast network -- Young Sheldon, B Positive, Mom, and United States of Al. Lorre also executive produces Bob ❤ Abishola on Mondays.
Here are some additional details about the upcoming premiere:
CBS Announces New Comedy "United States Of Al," From Award-winning Executive Producer Chuck Lorre, David Goetsch And Maria Ferrari, Will Premiere Thursday, April 1, 9:30 Pm
Series Stars Adhir Kalyan,...
- 1/28/2021
- by TVSeriesFinale.com
- TVSeriesFinale.com
In today’s TV news roundup, Netflix announced the premiere date for “Shadow and Bone,” and Amazon Prime Video announced the premiere date for “Tell Me Your Secrets.”
Casting
OWN announced Lyriq Bent, Joseph Callender, Michel Curiel, Lamonica Garrett, Nigel Gibbs, Leonard Harmon, Candace B. Harris, Gray Hawks, Joe Holt, Kelly Jacobs, Khalil Johnson, Braelyn Rankins, Saycon Sengbloh and Amanda Tavarez have joined its upcoming drama series “Delilah” in recurring roles. Additionally, OWN announced directors for the series will include Ayoka Chenzira and Crystle Roberson. The new series hails from Craig Wright and follows its titular character (played by Maahra Hill) after she leaves a prestigious law firm to raise her children. Now, she takes on oft-ignored cases, representing disenfranchised groups and going toe-to-toe with the powerful and privileged. But this time, she’s up against her best friend and fellow attorney Tamara (Jill Marie Jones).
Dates
MTV’s “Ghosted:...
Casting
OWN announced Lyriq Bent, Joseph Callender, Michel Curiel, Lamonica Garrett, Nigel Gibbs, Leonard Harmon, Candace B. Harris, Gray Hawks, Joe Holt, Kelly Jacobs, Khalil Johnson, Braelyn Rankins, Saycon Sengbloh and Amanda Tavarez have joined its upcoming drama series “Delilah” in recurring roles. Additionally, OWN announced directors for the series will include Ayoka Chenzira and Crystle Roberson. The new series hails from Craig Wright and follows its titular character (played by Maahra Hill) after she leaves a prestigious law firm to raise her children. Now, she takes on oft-ignored cases, representing disenfranchised groups and going toe-to-toe with the powerful and privileged. But this time, she’s up against her best friend and fellow attorney Tamara (Jill Marie Jones).
Dates
MTV’s “Ghosted:...
- 1/27/2021
- by Natalie Oganesyan
- Variety Film + TV
With the winter slate of shows upon us you might be needing an injection of humor. Well, series creator Chuck Lorre of “Two and a Half Men” fame has you covered. CBS announced that Lorre’s latest comedy, “United States of Al” will premiere on the network in April.
The series stars Adhir Kalyan and Parker Young in a comedy about the friendship between Riley (Young), a Marine combat veteran struggling to readjust to civilian life in Ohio, and Awalmir (“Al”) (Kalyan), the interpreter who served with his unit in Afghanistan and has just arrived to start a new life in America. Elizabeth Alderfer, Dean Norris, Kelli Goss, and Farrah Mackenzie also star.
Lorre will act as a producer alongside David Goetsch & Maria Ferrari. Reza Aslan, Mahyad Tousi and director Mark Cendrowski are executive producers for Warner Bros. Television and Chuck Lorre Productions, Inc.
Lorre’s sitcoms have been a safe bet for the network.
The series stars Adhir Kalyan and Parker Young in a comedy about the friendship between Riley (Young), a Marine combat veteran struggling to readjust to civilian life in Ohio, and Awalmir (“Al”) (Kalyan), the interpreter who served with his unit in Afghanistan and has just arrived to start a new life in America. Elizabeth Alderfer, Dean Norris, Kelli Goss, and Farrah Mackenzie also star.
Lorre will act as a producer alongside David Goetsch & Maria Ferrari. Reza Aslan, Mahyad Tousi and director Mark Cendrowski are executive producers for Warner Bros. Television and Chuck Lorre Productions, Inc.
Lorre’s sitcoms have been a safe bet for the network.
- 1/27/2021
- by Kristen Lopez
- Indiewire
CBS’ new comedy series United States Of Al, from Chuck Lorre, David Goetsch and Maria Ferrari, will premiere Thursday, April 1 and air in the 9:30 Pm time slot, succeeding The Unicorn after the show completes its 13-episode sophomore run.
With the addition of United States Of Al, all four series in CBS’ two-hour Thursday comedy block come from comedy super-producer Lorre, as the newcomer joins Young Sheldon, fellow freshman B Positive and Mom.
This is believed to be the first time a comedy writer-producer has controlled an entire two-hour block of half-hour programming on one network.
Lorre already set a new high-water mark at CBS when United States of Al was picked up, giving him five series on CBS, including Monday entry Bob❤ Abishola. (His previous record was four series on the network.) Lorre also has the Golden Globe-winning Netflix comedy series The Kominsky Method, bringing his tally to six on-air series.
With the addition of United States Of Al, all four series in CBS’ two-hour Thursday comedy block come from comedy super-producer Lorre, as the newcomer joins Young Sheldon, fellow freshman B Positive and Mom.
This is believed to be the first time a comedy writer-producer has controlled an entire two-hour block of half-hour programming on one network.
Lorre already set a new high-water mark at CBS when United States of Al was picked up, giving him five series on CBS, including Monday entry Bob❤ Abishola. (His previous record was four series on the network.) Lorre also has the Golden Globe-winning Netflix comedy series The Kominsky Method, bringing his tally to six on-air series.
- 1/27/2021
- by Nellie Andreeva
- Deadline Film + TV
Exclusive: Utopia‘s Farrah Mackenzie is set as a series regular opposite Adhir Kalyan and Parker Young in United States of Al, CBS’ multi-camera comedy series from Chuck Lorre, David Goetsch and Maria Ferrari.
Created and written by Goetsch and Ferrari, United States of Al is about the friendship between Riley (Young), a Marine combat veteran struggling to readjust to civilian life in Ohio, and Awalmir, aka Al (Kalyan), the interpreter who served with his unit in Afghanistan and has just arrived to start a new life in America. Kelli Goss, Dean Norris and Elizabeth Alderfer also star.
2020-21 CBS Pilots & Series Orders
Goetsch & Ferrari, Lorre, Reza Aslan, Mahyad Tousi and director Mark Cendrowski (pilot only) are executive producers for Warner Bros. Television and Chuck Lorre Productions.
Mackenzie recently starred as Alice in Amazon’s straight-to-series adaptation of British drama Utopia opposite John Cusack and Rainn Wilson. She also starred...
Created and written by Goetsch and Ferrari, United States of Al is about the friendship between Riley (Young), a Marine combat veteran struggling to readjust to civilian life in Ohio, and Awalmir, aka Al (Kalyan), the interpreter who served with his unit in Afghanistan and has just arrived to start a new life in America. Kelli Goss, Dean Norris and Elizabeth Alderfer also star.
2020-21 CBS Pilots & Series Orders
Goetsch & Ferrari, Lorre, Reza Aslan, Mahyad Tousi and director Mark Cendrowski (pilot only) are executive producers for Warner Bros. Television and Chuck Lorre Productions.
Mackenzie recently starred as Alice in Amazon’s straight-to-series adaptation of British drama Utopia opposite John Cusack and Rainn Wilson. She also starred...
- 1/20/2021
- by Denise Petski
- Deadline Film + TV
CBS has ordered another new comedy series for the current 2020-21 season. The network has given the go-ahead for United States of Al which comes from executive producer Chuck Lorre and creators/writers David Goetsch and Maria Ferrari.
Starring Adhir Kalyan and Parker Young, United States of Al revolves around a Marine veteran and his recently immigrated former interpreter from Afghanistan. Kelli Goss, Dean Norris, and Elizabeth Alderfer also star in the sitcom. The network hasn't revealed a premiere date yet.
Here's the announcement from CBS:
CBS Orders "United States Of Al" To Series, A New Comedy From Award-winning Executive Producer Chuck Lorre, David Goetsch And Maria...
Starring Adhir Kalyan and Parker Young, United States of Al revolves around a Marine veteran and his recently immigrated former interpreter from Afghanistan. Kelli Goss, Dean Norris, and Elizabeth Alderfer also star in the sitcom. The network hasn't revealed a premiere date yet.
Here's the announcement from CBS:
CBS Orders "United States Of Al" To Series, A New Comedy From Award-winning Executive Producer Chuck Lorre, David Goetsch And Maria...
- 11/12/2020
- by TVSeriesFinale.com
- TVSeriesFinale.com
CBS is expanding its relationship with prolific producer Chuck Lorre.
The network has ordered United States of Ak to series, a new comedy from award-winning executive producer Chuck Lorre and creators/writers David Goetsch and Maria Ferrari, for the 2020-2021 broadcast season.
The series stars Adhir Kalyan and Parker Young in a comedy about the friendship between Riley (Young), a Marine combat veteran struggling to readjust to civilian life in Ohio, and Awalmir ("Al") (Kalyan), the interpreter who served with his unit in Afghanistan and has just arrived to start a new life in America.
Kelli Goss, Dean Norris, and Elizabeth Alderfer also star.
David Goetsch & Maria Ferrari, Chuck Lorre, Reza Aslan, Mahyad Tousi and director Mark Cendrowski (pilot only) are executive producers for Warner Bros. Television and Chuck Lorre Productions, Inc.
"Once again, Chuck, his talented writing team of Maria and David, and an amazing cast brings us a...
The network has ordered United States of Ak to series, a new comedy from award-winning executive producer Chuck Lorre and creators/writers David Goetsch and Maria Ferrari, for the 2020-2021 broadcast season.
The series stars Adhir Kalyan and Parker Young in a comedy about the friendship between Riley (Young), a Marine combat veteran struggling to readjust to civilian life in Ohio, and Awalmir ("Al") (Kalyan), the interpreter who served with his unit in Afghanistan and has just arrived to start a new life in America.
Kelli Goss, Dean Norris, and Elizabeth Alderfer also star.
David Goetsch & Maria Ferrari, Chuck Lorre, Reza Aslan, Mahyad Tousi and director Mark Cendrowski (pilot only) are executive producers for Warner Bros. Television and Chuck Lorre Productions, Inc.
"Once again, Chuck, his talented writing team of Maria and David, and an amazing cast brings us a...
- 11/11/2020
- by Paul Dailly
- TVfanatic
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