"Like Family" (2003)TV series 2003-2004

Creator:

Dan Fogelman

Seasons:

1

Release Date:

19 September 2003 (USA)

Genre:

Comedy | Drama | Family

Plot:

Two families -- one black, one white -- who share the same house work together to overcome their differences to create a home.

Plot Keywords:

Sitcom

Awards:

1 nomination

Cast

Holly Robinson Peete	...	Tanya Ward (23 episodes, 2003-2004)
J. Mack Slaughter	...	Keith (23 episodes, 2003-2004)
Diane Farr	...	Maddie Hudson (23 episodes, 2003-2004)
Kevin Michael Richardson	...	Ed Ward (23 episodes, 2003-2004)
Megalyn Echikunwoke	...	Danika Ward (23 episodes, 2003-2004)
B.J. Mitchell	...	Bobby Ward (23 episodes, 2003-2004)
J. Anthony Brown	...	Pop (23 episodes, 2003-2004)

Also Known As:

Family Friends (USA) (working title)

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Colour:

Colour

Filming Locations:

Los Angeles, California, USA

Company:

3 Hounds Productions

Nothing special

This is the kind of show you watch out of inertia. It has some laughs, including a few good ones, and it's unlikely to offend many to the extent they would change the channel unless something they really love is on another network. On the other hand, it's not terribly likely to attract anyone on its own. The leads are fine, though J. Mack Slaughter as (ostensibly) the main character could use some time to "find his sea legs" as a TV actor. He's not bad, just not quite at ease. The adults on the show are more natural; unfortunately, they're largely wasted so far.