Each week, we will be taking an in depth look at some of the best sitcoms and comedy shows from both the UK and the USA.

Today we will be looking at a comedy that’s pilot aired on  United Airlines flights, before the regular network television premiere of the series – Grandfathered 

Trailer

 

About the Show

Summary of Plot

A confirmed bachelor discovers he’s a dad–and a grandfather.- IMDb

 

Number of Seasons / Episodes

1 Seasons

 

Characters:

John Stamos – Jimmy Martino
Paget Brewster – Sara
Josh Peck – Gerald
Christina Milian – Vanessa
Ravi Patel – Ravi
Kelly Jenrette – Annelise
Layla Golfieri – Edie
Emelia Golfiere – Edie

 

Trivia

• In an interview, Paget Brewster said that during her audition she treated John Stamos”like a child” and that’s how she got the part of Sara.
• First major television role of Josh Peck outside of Nickelodeon, and is the first time he’s had a major television role since Drake & Josh (2004).
• First episode was featured on United Airlines flights, before the regular network television premiere of the series, at no charge to the passengers.
• Cancelled after one season
• Was Originally titled Grandpa.

 

Clips

Catherine Sanders

 

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