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'Happily Divorced': What did you think of Fran Drescher's new show?
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Inspired by her real-life experience, Fran Drescher's "Happily Divorced" is about a woman (named Fran!) whose husband of 18 years, Peter, discovers that he's gay. Naturally, they get divorced, but because of their financial situation, they continue to live together in their house. Drescher and her ex-husband, Peter Marc Jacobson, are the executive producers. After their 1999 divorce and his subsequent coming out, Drescher and Jacobson remained close and continued to work together to further equal rights for the LGBT community.
"This show is inspired by our story, because Peter is now living as an openly gay man, but Peter and I split up before he came out," she says. "That wasn't the reason why we split up, and I was the one who ended the marriage, and he didn't want it to end. It was only after that, and The Nanny ended, and he moved 3,000 miles away and went into therapy that he started to connect with his true orientation."
The show will chronicle Fran's dating life as her husband becomes her roommate. Also starring John Michael Higgins, "Happily Divorced" currently has a 10-episode order on TV Land.
Jacobson and Drescher, who have known each other since high school, also worked together on "The Nanny," but now that their personal relationship has changed, their professional relationship is healthier. "Now the show is based lightly on our relationship but I think we work better now than we did then," Jacobson told the Windy City Times. "It has definitely changed. When I wasn't dealing with who I was I would get angry and work could be frustrating. It's a much easier ride this time."
Did you enjoy the premiere of the show? Will you be tuning in to the second episode next Wednesday at 10:30? Drop a line in the comments below and let us know!
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So far so good! So much worthier of following Hot In Cleveland then retired at 35 was. Fran's timing is great. Love her reactions. The restaurant scene was great looking forward to more!!
This was ALOT better then Retired At 35!
Ofcourse it's no The Nanny , but The Lucy Show or Here's Lucy where no I Love Lucy either.
It will hopefully fit alot better with Hot In Cleveland then Retired At 35 did because I would like to see this last beyond just one season.
And this coming from a guy who is not that thrilled with Fran's voice.
My husband and I absolutely LOVED it! Can't wait for next week's episode, We're hoping one of the big three networks will pick it up...
I thought is was very funny. I read some bad reviews, but I also remember bad reviews about Hot In Cleveland when it first premiered. I'm looking forward to HD every week, just like I did with The Nanny!
Awful. I could hardly wait until it was over. I like Fran, and she sort of retained some of her Nanny character, but this show is out of date, just ridiculous....She got heavier. Awful. It won't last much longer.
I'm thrilled to see Fran back on screen. The "my husband's gay" issue is one I'm sure most can relate too. Great show... Very funny! I hope to see Nanny cast members make guest appearances!
Hoping the hubby/roommate gets some action with a future, guest stud.
AWFUL! I will not watch this show any more. I LOVE Fran D. but this show was terrible. I really wanted to see this show and I was so disappointed. I know that I am repeating myself but it was Bad!
@Scott: not liking the show is your choice (I haven't seen it), but what does her weight have to do with anything? She's still a talented and beautiful woman.
good show cbs buy the show can look good on CBS