Listen Up!
Listen Up! is an American situation comedy that aired on CBS from September 20, 2004 until April 25, 2005. The sitcom was based loosely on the life and exploits of the popular sportswriter and sports-media personality Tony Kornheiser. Its principal executive producer was Jason Alexander, who was also the lead actor. Despite decent-to-good ratings, the show was canceled by CBS on May 18, 2005; "rising production costs" was the major reason officially given for the cancellation.
Overview
Listen Up! is an American situation comedy that aired on CBS from September 20, 2004 until April 25, 2005. The sitcom was based loosely on the life and exploits of the popular sportswriter and sports-media personality Tony Kornheiser. Its principal executive producer was Jason Alexander, who was also the lead actor. Despite decent-to-good ratings, the show was canceled by CBS on May 18, 2005; "rising production costs" was the major reason officially given for the cancellation.
Jeff Martin
Creator / EP
Episodes
1. Pilot
Tony tries to relate to his teenage daughter, who is embarrassed by his exuberance and out-of-date clothes.
2. Hammer Time
When Megan breaks her curfew, Tony's reprimand goes practically unnoticed so he decides to take advice from Bernie, who suggests using ""tough love"" with his daughter. However, when Tony grounds Megan, she fights back by ""terrorizing"" the family with her outrageous behavior. Meanwhile, Tony's show works on a new opening that he awkwardly struggles to get right.
3. Grandmaster of the Wolfhunt
Bernie proves to be more popular than Tony when they are both asked to speak at Megan and Mickey's school assembly.
Cast & Crew
Jason Alexander
Tony Kleinman
Malcolm-Jamal Warner
Bernie Widmer
Wendy Makkena
Dana Kleinman
Daniella Monet
Megan Kleinman
Will Rothhaar
Mickey Kleinman
