"The War at Home" (2005) TV series 2005-2007

User Rating:

7.4/10   

Creator:

Rob Lotterstein

Seasons:

1 | 2

Release Date:

11 September 2005 (USA)

Genre:

Comedy

Plot:

Parents struggle to raise their teens.

Plot Keywords:

Teenager | Mother Son Relationship | Rebellious Daughter | Dysfunctional Family | Father Daughter Relationship

Awards:

8 nominations

Cast

Michael Rapaport	...	Dave Gold (44 episodes, 2005-2007)
Anita Barone	...	Vicky Gold (44 episodes, 2005-2007)
Kaylee DeFer	...	Hillary Gold (44 episodes, 2005-2007)
Kyle Sullivan	...	Larry Gold (44 episodes, 2005-2007)
Dean Collins	...	Mike Gold (44 episodes, 2005-2007)
Rami Malek	...	Kenny (21 episodes, 2005-2007)

Runtime:

30 min (including commercials)

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Color:

Color

Certification:

USA:TV-14 | Netherlands:6

Filming Locations:

Warner Brothers Burbank Studios - 4000 Warner Boulevard, Burbank, California, USA

Company:

Acme Productions

Trivia:

Three cast members have consecutive birthdays: Kaylee DeFer (September 23), Kyle Sullivan (September 24), Anita Barone (September 25).

Quotes:

Dave: Look, I think we might need to take him to a professional.
Vicky: What? I thought you didn't believe in therapy.
Dave: What therapy? I meant a hooker.

Incredibly Funny Show!!

I have been waiting for the premiere of this show for weeks, and I am more than pleased. I was highly entertained. While it is very true that the "dysfunctional family" premise has been done before, it is still a highly entertaining premise, which is why it has been successful for so very long and never gone stale. The "cutaways" are very reminiscent of Titus, the comedic timing is excellent, the cast is wonderful. I have never been a huge Michael Rapaport fan, but I have always respected his talent as an actor. But I never knew he was funny. I have no complaints, I was 100% impressed and entertained. I can't wait for the next episode. This show has enormous potential, and I am excited to see what is done with it. Hopefully Fox will realize what they have and not add it to the graveyard of so many other shows they canceled way before their time.