"What I Like About You" (2002)TV series 2002-2006

Creators:

Wil Calhoun
Dan Schneider

Seasons:

1 | 2 | 3 | 4

Release Date:

20 September 2002 (USA)

Genre:

Comedy | Drama

Tagline:

New York. New Season. New Night. (2nd Season Tagline)

Plot:

When Holly's (Bynes) father is transferred to Japan, she is sent to live with Valerie (Garth), her big sister, in New York City, and turns Valerie's life upside-down.

Plot Keywords:

Teenage Girl | Bakery | Title Based On Song | Music | Friendship

Awards:

9 nominations

US TV Schedule:

Mon. July 21	3:30 PM	CW	Lunar Eclipse of the Heart	#2.16
Mon. July 21	4:00 PM	FAM	The Party	#1.10

Cast

Amanda Bynes	...	Holly Tyler (72 episodes, 2002-2006)
Wesley Jonathan	...	Gary Thorpe (72 episodes, 2002-2006)
Jennie Garth	...	Valerie Tyler / ... (72 episodes, 2002-2006)
Leslie Grossman	...	Lauren (61 episodes, 2003-2006)
Allison Munn	...	Tina Haven / ... (55 episodes, 2003-2006)
Nick Zano	...	Vince / ... (50 episodes, 2003-2006)
Michael McMillian	...	Henry Gibson / ... (33 episodes, 2003-2005)

Runtime:

30 min

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Colour:

Colour

Sound Mix:

Stereo

Certification:

Singapore:PG | Spain:T

Filming Locations:

Los Angeles, California, USA

Company:

Warner Bros. Television

Trivia:

Stars Amanda Bynes and Jennie Garth share a birthday. Jennie Garth was born April 3, 1972 and Amanda Bynes was born April 3, 1986.

Quotes:

Lauren: [everyone else is hugging around her] Come here you!
[grabs the cake and starts eating it]

What DON'T I Like About It?

Great. Show.

Simon Rex does very well as Val's caring, 'frustrated', & kinda dumb boyfriend Jeff. Wesley Jonathan (City Guys) also capably handles his role as Holly's friend Gary.

Then the REAL stars. Jennie Garth was arguably the single most talented cast member of 90210, so it's good to see her in something that's actually watchable now. She does a great job as Val, and is much funnier than most predicted she'd be.

Amanda Bynes. What more can I say? She's (literally) the reason this show was created, she plays the main character Holly perfectly, she's one of the best physical comediennes still living today, she's funny, she's a gifted actress, she's very down-to-earth and normal off-screen, she's smart, she's a great improvisor, and she's beautiful. What more could someone ask for?

My only problem is that they should've used the original song for the opening; otherwise, the show's superb.

This show is well-written, well-acted (of course), well-premised (if that's even a word), and well-casted (duh, it's Amanda). I can't wait for next week's episode, and I encourage all of you to watch.