"The War at Home" (2005) TV series 2005-2007

User Rating:

7.4/10   

Creator:

Rob Lotterstein

Seasons:

1 | 2

Release Date:

11 SZEPTEMBER 2005 (USA)

Genre:

Comedy

Plot:

Parents struggle to raise their teens.

Plot Keywords:

Teenager | Parent Child Relationship | Husband Wife Relationship | Interracial Relationship | Mother Daughter Relationship

Awards:

8 nominations

Cast

Michael Rapaport	...	Dave Gold (44 episodes, 2005-2007)
Anita Barone	...	Vicky Gold (44 episodes, 2005-2007)
Kaylee DeFer	...	Hillary Gold (44 episodes, 2005-2007)
Kyle Sullivan	...	Larry Gold (44 episodes, 2005-2007)
Dean Collins	...	Mike Gold (44 episodes, 2005-2007)
Rami Malek	...	Kenny (21 episodes, 2005-2007)

Runtime:

30 min (including commercials)

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Color:

Color

Certification:

USA:TV-14 | Netherlands:6

Filming Locations:

Warner Brothers Burbank Studios - 4000 Warner Boulevard, Burbank, California, USA

Company:

Acme Productions

Trivia:

Three cast members have consecutive birthdays: Kaylee DeFer (September 23), Kyle Sullivan (September 24), Anita Barone (September 25).

Quotes:

Keith: Don't worry, I'll give Hillary the respect she deserves.
Dave: Oh, you better give her more than that!

The War At Home: A modern day Married... With Children

This show is verging on brilliant. It's a modern day Married...with Children. The scripts are witty, as they are sprinkled with clever sarcasm. They are also realistic, dealing with issues that face many parents of teenagers today. As well as the on going burden that you might not be the worlds greatest parent, and how is the best way to deal with this? However, at the same time, it manages to remain light hearted and fun. Which, with all the drama and action on television these days, is a very pleasant and welcome change. It is something you can sit down in front of for 30 minutes and relax, laugh and relate to. It isn't the world's most hilarious comedy. yet will make you laugh at least a handful of times an episode. Michael Rapaport is brilliant in the lead as Dave. He fills the big shoes that the heavily sarcastic script requires and then some. He and Anita Barone (Vikki) have fantastic chemistry and bounce off one another very well. This show has a strong future if it is marketed at the correct target audience, and put in the right time slot. Also, if Fox release it on DVD, the following will be stronger and larger. (As is a classic example with Scrubs.)