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==Plot== | ==Plot== | ||
In ''Guys Like Us'' two roommates living in Chicago Sean Barker (Chris Hardwick) and Jared Harris (Bumper Robinson) find themselves taking in Jared's younger brother Maestro (Maestro Harris) as Jared's father takes an overseas freelancing job. This forces the two roommates to end their nights of partying and take care of and guide Maestro as they make ends meet and develop parenting skills.<ref>[https://sharetv.com/shows/guys_like_us Plot for ''Guys Like Us''] Retrieved 30 Jan '19</ref> | In ''Guys Like Us'' two roommates living in Chicago Sean Barker (Chris Hardwick) and Jared Harris (Bumper Robinson) find themselves taking in Jared's younger brother Maestro (Maestro Harris) as Jared's father takes an overseas freelancing job. This forces the two roommates to end their nights of partying and take care of and guide Maestro as they make ends meet and develop parenting skills.<ref>[https://sharetv.com/shows/guys_like_us Plot for ''Guys Like Us''.] Retrieved 30 Jan '19</ref> | ||
==Avalability== | ==Avalability== | ||
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| 1. Pilot | | 1. Pilot | ||
| Maestro's suave, career-minded older brother Jared must break the news of the "arrangement" to his | | Maestro's suave, career-minded older brother Jared must break the news of the "arrangement" to his carefree, aspiring musician roommate Sean. | ||
|<span style="color:red;">''Lost''</span> | |<span style="color:red;">''Lost''</span> | ||
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| 3. Maestro's First Crush | | 3. Maestro's First Crush | ||
| Maestro develops a big crush on his babysitter Katie, a precocious 13-year-old | | Maestro develops a big crush on his babysitter Katie, a precocious 13-year-old | ||
| <span style="color:red;">''Lost''</span> | |<span style="color:red;">''Lost''</span> | ||
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| 4. It's the Great Pumpkin, Maestro Harris | | 4. It's the Great Pumpkin, Maestro Harris | ||
| When Maestro lands the lead role of Peter Pumpkin in his school's annual "parents please participate" |Halloween pageant, he assumes that his big brother Jared will play Papa Pumpkin to his Peter. | | When Maestro lands the lead role of Peter Pumpkin in his school's annual "parents please participate" |Halloween pageant, he assumes that his big brother Jared will play Papa Pumpkin to his Peter. | ||
| <span style="color:red;">''Lost''</span> | |<span style="color:red;">''Lost''</span> | ||
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| 5. Sean's Moving Out | | 5. Sean's Moving Out | ||
| Sean announces he's moving out after his band loses a gig because having to babysit Maestro prevented |them from recording an important demo tape. | | Sean announces he's moving out after his band loses a gig because having to babysit Maestro prevented |them from recording an important demo tape. | ||
| <span style="color:red;">''Lost''</span> | |<span style="color:red;">''Lost''</span> | ||
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| 6. Maestro's Big Break | | 6. Maestro's Big Break | ||
| When Jared agrees to let Maestro star in a new "Daka" national sportswear commercial, Sean volunteers to |supervise Maestro on the job | | When Jared agrees to let Maestro star in a new "Daka" national sportswear commercial, Sean volunteers to |supervise Maestro on the job | ||
| <span style="color:red;">''Lost''</span> | |<span style="color:red;">''Lost''</span> | ||
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| 7. The Lying Down Game | | 7. The Lying Down Game | ||
| When Maestro asks questions about "the birds and the bees," Jared and Sean pour through books on how to |communicate with children | | When Maestro asks questions about "the birds and the bees," Jared and Sean pour through books on how to |communicate with children | ||
| <span style="color:red;">''Lost''</span> | |<span style="color:red;">''Lost''</span> | ||
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| 8. A Turkey Too Far | | 8. A Turkey Too Far | ||
| Jared and Maestro plan to observe Thanksgiving eating pizza and watching football until the kid learns |that his teacher is spending the holiday alone, and invites her to join them. | | Jared and Maestro plan to observe Thanksgiving eating pizza and watching football until the kid learns |that his teacher is spending the holiday alone, and invites her to join them. | ||
| <span style="color:red;">''Lost''</span> | |<span style="color:red;">''Lost''</span> | ||
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| 9. Truth or Consequences | | 9. Truth or Consequences | ||
| To prove to Jared that women love foreign men, Sean does his best Scottish impression for Audrey, a woman |he notices at the bar | | To prove to Jared that women love foreign men, Sean does his best Scottish impression for Audrey, a woman |he notices at the bar | ||
| <span style="color:red;">''Lost''</span> | |<span style="color:red;">''Lost''</span> | ||
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| 10. Maestro's Gold Card | | 10. Maestro's Gold Card | ||
| Maestro and Nikki get into all kinds of trouble when they go on an online shopping spree with a gold |credit card that came in the mail. | | Maestro and Nikki get into all kinds of trouble when they go on an online shopping spree with a gold |credit card that came in the mail. | ||
| <span style="color:red;">''Lost''</span> | |<span style="color:red;">''Lost''</span> | ||
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| 11. Jared's Ex | | 11. Jared's Ex | ||
| Sean and Jared both lose trust in each other when Jared's ex-girlfriend, Jennifer, shows up and begins |dating Sean | | Sean and Jared both lose trust in each other when Jared's ex-girlfriend, Jennifer, shows up and begins |dating Sean | ||
| <span style="color:red;">''Lost''</span> | |<span style="color:red;">''Lost''</span> | ||
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| 12. Gold Old Days | | 12. Gold Old Days | ||
| Jared and Sean are psyched to see their old college buddy, Steve "The Fig" Figgison | | Jared and Sean are psyched to see their old college buddy, Steve "The Fig" Figgison | ||
| <span style="color:red;">''Lost''</span> | |<span style="color:red;">''Lost''</span> | ||
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| 13. Friends and Lovers | | 13. Friends and Lovers | ||
| Unknown, episode never aired. | | Unknown, episode never aired. | ||
| <span style="color:red;">''Lost''</span> | |<span style="color:red;">''Lost''</span> | ||
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<ref>[http://www.tv.com/shows/guys-like-us/episodes/ An episode list for ''Guys Like Us''] Retrieved 30 Jan '19</ref> | <ref>[http://www.tv.com/shows/guys-like-us/episodes/ An episode list for ''Guys Like Us''.] Retrieved 30 Jan '19</ref> | ||
==Post | ==Post Cancellation Fame== | ||
Despite ''Guys Like Us'' receiving very low ratings, loyal fans point to the fact that the show was never put on prime time and instead was forced into a late night slot. At the 2006 Young Artists Awards, Maestro Harrel and Courtney Mun were nominated for the Best Performance in a TV Comedy Series – Supporting Young Actor and Actress for their performances on ''Guys Like Us''. | Despite ''Guys Like Us'' receiving very low ratings, loyal fans point to the fact that the show was never put on prime time and instead was forced into a late night slot. At the 2006 Young Artists Awards, Maestro Harrel and Courtney Mun were nominated for the Best Performance in a TV Comedy Series – Supporting Young Actor and Actress for their performances on ''Guys Like Us''. | ||
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==External Link== | ==External Link== | ||
*[https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0168335/ IMDB page for ''Guys Like Us''] Retrieved 30 Jan '19 | *[https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0168335/ IMDB page for ''Guys Like Us''.] Retrieved 30 Jan '19 | ||
==References== | ==References== |
Revision as of 22:17, 30 January 2019
Guys Like Us was an American sitcom that aired on United Paramount Network (UPN) from October 1998 until January 1999. The show was Dan Schneider's first tv show and he would later go on to create shows such as Drake & Josh and Zoey 101. Guys Like Us revolved around two roommates Sean Barker (Chris Hardwick) and Jared Harris (Bumper Robinson) as they take care of Jared's six-year-old brother while trying to make ends meet. The plot of a younger sibling moving in with an older sibling can be seen in some of Dan Schneider's other works such as Zoey 101 and What I like about you. Guys Like Us ran for twelve episodes before being canceled due to low ratings with a thirteenth episode never airing. The only piece of media that survives is the show's intro.
Plot
In Guys Like Us two roommates living in Chicago Sean Barker (Chris Hardwick) and Jared Harris (Bumper Robinson) find themselves taking in Jared's younger brother Maestro (Maestro Harris) as Jared's father takes an overseas freelancing job. This forces the two roommates to end their nights of partying and take care of and guide Maestro as they make ends meet and develop parenting skills.[1]
Avalability
Due to the show airing on a later timeslot on UPN, it received low ratings and was canceled early. As of the writing of this article, the only piece of media that has emerged is the show's intro.
Cast
- Chris Hardwick as Sean Barker
- Bumper Robinson as Jared Harris
- Maestro Harrell as Maestro Harris
- Courtney Mun as Nikki
- Linda Cardellini as Jude
Episode List
Episode | Synopsis | Status |
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1. Pilot | Maestro's suave, career-minded older brother Jared must break the news of the "arrangement" to his carefree, aspiring musician roommate Sean. | Lost |
2. In & Out | hand in getting her settled. | Lost |
3. Maestro's First Crush | Maestro develops a big crush on his babysitter Katie, a precocious 13-year-old | Lost |
4. It's the Great Pumpkin, Maestro Harris | Halloween pageant, he assumes that his big brother Jared will play Papa Pumpkin to his Peter. | Lost |
5. Sean's Moving Out | them from recording an important demo tape. | Lost |
6. Maestro's Big Break | supervise Maestro on the job | Lost |
7. The Lying Down Game | communicate with children | Lost |
8. A Turkey Too Far | that his teacher is spending the holiday alone, and invites her to join them. | Lost |
9. Truth or Consequences | he notices at the bar | Lost |
10. Maestro's Gold Card | credit card that came in the mail. | Lost |
11. Jared's Ex | dating Sean | Lost |
12. Gold Old Days | Jared and Sean are psyched to see their old college buddy, Steve "The Fig" Figgison | Lost |
13. Friends and Lovers | Unknown, episode never aired. | Lost |
Post Cancellation Fame
Despite Guys Like Us receiving very low ratings, loyal fans point to the fact that the show was never put on prime time and instead was forced into a late night slot. At the 2006 Young Artists Awards, Maestro Harrel and Courtney Mun were nominated for the Best Performance in a TV Comedy Series – Supporting Young Actor and Actress for their performances on Guys Like Us.
Gallery
External Link
- IMDB page for Guys Like Us. Retrieved 30 Jan '19
References
- ↑ Plot for Guys Like Us. Retrieved 30 Jan '19
- ↑ An episode list for Guys Like Us. Retrieved 30 Jan '19