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Calvin’s young son, Marty The cast shuffling meant the pi- TV Media (Marcel Spears, “The Mayor”), is lot had to be reshot, and luckily the happy to see Dave, his wife, Gem- cast and crew had an industry vet- t the end of the day, it’s nice to ma (Beth Behrs, “2 Broke Girls”), eran at the helm. Legendary televi- Akick back and enjoy a few and their young son, Grover (Hank sion director James Burrows, best laughs. Watching a TV comedy is a Greenspan, “13 Reasons Why”). known for co-creating the TV classic great way to unwind, but some sit- Meanwhile, Calvin’s older unem- “Cheers,” directed both pilots for coms are more than just a string of ployed son, Malcolm (Sheaun McK- “The Neighborhood.” A Hollywood snappy one-liners. A new series inney, “Great News”), finds it enter- icon, he’s directed more than 50 takes a humorous look at a serious taining to watch his frustrated fa- television pilots, and he reached a issue as it tackles racism in America. ther interact with their new neigh- significant milestone when he di- Max Greenfield (“New Girl”) bors. rected his 1,000th TV episode in stars as Dave Johnson, a friendly Despite his efforts, Dave just 2016 with an installment of NBC’s can’t seem to ingratiate himself to conflict negotiator from the Mid- “Crowded.” Calvin, who is convinced that the west who cheerily moves his family It’s clear the network has high white family’s presence will disrupt to a primarily black neighborhood hopes for “The Neighborhood.” the culture of their beloved neigh- CBS gave the show a series order in L.A. when his wife gets a new job borhood. While “The Neighbor- as a school principal in “The Neigh- back in May, and it was featured at hood” could easily rely on the odd- the 12th annual PaleyFest Fall Tele- borhood,” premiering Monday, Oct. couple banter between Calvin and 1, on CBS. Unfortunately, his new vision Previews event in September. Dave for predictable laughs and In addition to Reynolds and series neighbor Calvin, played by comedy gags, series creator and showrun- legend Cedric the Entertainer (“The star Cedric the Entertainer, the ner Jim Reynolds (“The Big Bang show’s executive producers include Steve Harvey Show”), isn’t happy Theory”) has said the series has a to see a white family move in next Sheaun McKinney stars in “The Neighborhood” Aaron Kaplan (“The Chi”), Dana deeper message. During this year’s Honor (“Me, Myself and I”), Wendi door. Television Critics Association sum- fortable and welcoming vehicle to two men reverberates through the son (“House of Lies”), who was Trilling (“9JKL”) and Eric Rhone Luckily for Dave, not everyone mer press tour, he explained that he bring people into a safe space and show as the stories are told from originally cast in the role of Dave (“The Honeymooners,” 2005). shares Calvin’s point of view. Cal- hoped the sitcom would open a dia- then talk about some difficult is- the perspectives of both the black back in March. Then, in June, re- Just like Calvin’s precious neigh- vin’s gracious wife, Tina (Tichina Ar- logue about race relations. sues.” and the white families. In a July in- ports surfaced that Behrs would borhood, Monday nights may never nold, “Everybody Hates Chris”), “This is a traditional sitcom,” Loosely based on Reynolds’ own terview with Variety, the creator take over the role of Gemma John- welcomes the Johnsons to the com- Reynolds went on to say, “a com- be the same as the Johnson family experience moving his family to a said he welcomed the comedian’s son for Dreama Walker (“Don’t settles in and adjusts to a new life historically black neighborhood in input. Trust the B—— in Apartment 23”), in the big city. Dave may never win Karen Gibson School of Dance Pasadena, Calif., “The Neighbor- “He gave us the benefit of hav- who had been originally cast in Calvin over, but it should be enter- hood” chronicles Dave’s efforts to ing an authentic African-American Announces April. No definitive reason was giv- taining to watch him try. Don’t miss break through Calvin’s gruff exteri- point of view,” Reynolds said. He en for the recastings other than the the premiere of “The Neighbor- or to become his friend. Dave may later added: “Cedric and my rela- Registration of Fall Dance Classes fact that CBS wanted to work with hood,” airing Monday, Oct. 1, on be the friendliest guy in the Mid- tionship is kind of a metaphor for CBS. For More Information or to Register west, but Calvin is having none of the show. He’s been instrumental to Greenfield. it. Similar to Norman Lear’s ground- it.” Call Karen Gibson Jenkins 276-2756 or 276-4631 breaking TV classic “All in the Fami- With a huge star and a noble ob- ly,” the new comedy isn’t afraid to jective, the comedy shows a lot of Classes Begin After Labor Day explore hot button issues such as promise, but there have been some Register EARLY Before Classes Are Full! racism and reverse racism. bumps on the road to prime time. Family Rates • Well-Qualified Teachers Cedric the Entertainer has had a After undergoing a few title chang- OVER 50 YEARS EXPERIENCE huge influence on the show’s direc- es from “Here Comes the Neighbor- tion since signing on to the project hood” to “Welcome to the Neigh- Dancewear fittings on in March, and Reynolds has given borhood” to its current incarnation, him a lot of credit and praise for his the cast was changed up. In May, it Monday August 27th at 105 Main Street 3-6 p.m. contributions to the show’s devel- was announced that Greenfield re- opment. 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