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MEN BEHAVING BADLY

Air Date/Released Wednesday, September 18, 1996
Station/Studio NBC / Carsey-Werner Co.

U.S. adaptation of a popular British sitcom, it features two immature roommates and the patient, frequently annoyed girlfriend of one. The American version ran less than two seasons, with its final broadcast on 12/17/97 (and 7 unaired episodes). Two of the series leads (Ron Eldard, Justine Bateman) were replaced with new characters after season 1, following repeated clashes between the actors and producers.

The opening credit sequence featured a series of clips taken from classic comedy films, primarily silent-era, with women slapping, punching, etc., men. BRIDELESS GROOM's sequence of Christine McIntyre slapping Shemp wrapped up the credits.


Shortly after the series premiere, Comedy III threatened litigation aginst the producers and NBC for use of the Stooges clip. The resolution of the complaint is unknown, but the Stooge bit remained thru the show's 2nd season.

Cast: Ron Eldard (Kevin Murphy), Justine Bateman (Sarah Stretten), Rob Schneider (Jamie Coleman), Dina Waters (Brenda Mikowski), Ken Marino (Steve, season 2), Jenica Bergere (Katie, season 2)

Crew: Matthew Carlson (Creator, Executive Producer), Marcy Carsey, Tom Werner, Caryn Mandabach, Tom Brady, Harvey Hyman (Executive Producers), Patrick Kienlen, Linda Nieber, Bill Freiberger (Producers)
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