Listen Up (2004-2005)
Jason Alexander stars in this comedy about a well-regarded sports talk show host and columnist who struggles to get the respect and admiration from his family that he gets from his fans. Based on the writings of real-life sports commentator and columnist Tony Kornheiser, Tony Kleinman is an irreverent sports show host who banters about all things sports with his witty sidekick, Bernie Widmer, a former football player turned sports show host, on their television talk show, Listen Up. Tony has also begun writing a humorous syndicated newspaper column that includes commentary on his family who are less than thrilled to have their trials and tribulations made public. Tony's wife, Dana works as a fundraiser. While not a sports fan, she is always supportive of her paranoid and obsessive-but-loving husband. Megan is the Kleinmans' 14-year-old know-it-all, soccer-playing daughter. Mickey is their 15-year-old golf prodigy son. While Tony's inability to self-edit before broadcasting his thoughts is what makes him most endearing to his fans, it keeps his friends and family on their toes as everything could be fodder for his column.
Recent Episodes
Episode | Name | Airdate |
---|---|---|
S01E22 | Last Vegas | Apr 25, 2005 |
S01E21 | Ebony and Irony | Apr 18, 2005 |
S01E20 | Check Mates | Apr 11, 2005 |
S01E19 | Waiting for Kleinman | Mar 21, 2005 |
S01E18 | Couch Potato | Mar 7, 2005 |
Cast
Wendy Makkena
Will Rothhaar
Jason Alexander
Malcolm-Jamal Warner
Daniella Monet
Characters
Dana Kleinman
Mickey Kleinman
Tony Kleinman
Bernie Widmer
Megan Kleinman
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