Television Review: Out of Practice
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What Parents Should Know
Parents need to know that the majority of the adult
characters are dealing with romantic relationships, from dating
to divorce, and there are mild sexual innuendos sprinkled
throughout. What's more, the show's writers have created
somewhat jaded, sarcastic characters, which results in rude
comments directed toward family members.
Families can talk about how to treat family members with
respect. Is it OK to talk to your parents the same way you talk
to your siblings? Why or why n ot? Why is it important to love
and value family members? Are these characters modeling good or
bad family relationships?
>CBS's sitcom OUT OF PRACTICE tells the story of a family of doctors whose only commonality is their profession. Henry Winkler stars as Stewart Barnes, a gastroenterologist going through an ugly divorce with Lydia ( Stockard Channing), a cardiologist. He's dating his assistant, Crystal ( Jennifer Tilly), a vacuous but well-meaning woman who is a patient of Oliver (Ty Burrell), Stewart's handsome, confident plastic surgeon son. Rounding out the family are Ben Barnes (Christopher Gorham), a couples' counselor navigating his own romantic labyrinth, and his sister, Regina (Paula Marshall), who works in an emergency room.
Out of Practice has all the hallmarks of the classic sitcom: goofy hi-jinks, major misunderstandings, and sharp writing. It's no Friends , but it's sure to satisfy the viewer looking for a few laughs. But it's important to note that since the cast is made up primarily of adults, the series features mature storylines involving sex and drinking and themes such as finding love in middle age.
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