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Out of Practice

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In this times where everytime we change the channel on our TV's we get more reality shows than we can really take, it's refreshing to see a show like Out of Practice. Starred by an amazing Stockard Channing as Dr. Lydia Barnes and Henry Winkler as his ex-husband Dr. Stewart Barnes we have a show that combines the life of a complete Medical Practice family, being as functional as dysfunctional as only they can be. The rest of the family is formed by Ty Burrel as Dr. Oliver Barnes, Christopher Gorham as Dr. Benjamin Barnes and Paula Marshall as Dr. Regina Barnes, who also happens to be a lesbian. To finally complete the story we have Jenniffer Tilly as Crystal, Dr. Stewart's girlfriend. So mix, this great characters, with their own unique personalities, with the gossips and rumors passing by in the hospital they work, their acquaintances, their co-workers and fiends and we get an odd mix to a very funny, refreshing and witty comedy.

I hope this show is made to DVD, but furthermore, that it goes for subsequent seasons because shows like these sometimes go by unnoticed and when they finally get the attention they deserved they get cancelled.

It's a real shame that this show was cancelled and the way it happened was pretty bad (getting taken off the air for a few months and then abruptly moved to another day). Out Of Practice was funnier than any other comedy on television right now but CBS screwed it over. Thanks a lot you stupid network.

The creators/writers of this show also did Frasier, and it shows in their sharp-witted, sophisticated scripts. This show is a future classic; the cast has great chemistry, and the writing is top-notch. CBS inexplicably seems determined to kill it, but here's hoping it gets the chance it deserves, back on its original night. Regardless, I'll be first in line to buy any DVD of the series.

I have never felt so strongly about a television show as I do about "Out of Practice." I'm so angry with CBS for not giving this brillant show a chance that I stopped watching the CBS Network. I sent so many emails to CBS to give the show a fair chance with no avail. From the first show, I was hooked. I couldn't wait to see what was next. I told CBS that I wouldn't watch their network until they have the show a change and if that meant never watching CBS again so be it. And you know . . . I meant it and I haven't watch CBS since. I wish one of the other networks could show it but I don't know if that is possible.

"Out of Practice" will go down in TV history for its truly original scripts and for the exceptional timing of a brilliant cast.

You know what they say, "The show must go on". I think that saying totally applies here. Out of Practice is like one of the few good sitcoms left out there, and all of the sudden CBS tries to take it away, my day was all good until I looked at the TV guide and saw that OoP had been pulled. Out of Practice has a great mix of characters, my fav. would have to be Dr. Lydia Barnes, and Dr. Regina Barnes, both incredibly funny. I love this show, you would too if you gave it a shot.

I am beginning to think that Sumner Redstone (the owner of CBS and Viacom) lost a bet with (FOX's) Rupert Murdoch! How else would you explain cancelling a CBS owned show and leaving on the mediocre at best Fox owned "How I met your Mother"?


"Out of Practice" was a witty well-acted gem that if given a chance to find an audience would have garnered a slew of emmys. I'm also mad at the cancellation of "The Class". Guys, CSI and it's offspring are not going to be able to hold the fort down forever. You better develop a backbone and nurture these new shows if you want to build a solid foundation for the future. If "The Big Bang Theory" gets cancelled I'm going to boycott the network!

I am (my family) is disappointed that this series was discarded by CBS. I am a cousin to one of the actors, and will not disclose which one, but regardless thought this series had legs.
The writing was brilliant and the acting was superb by the entire cast.
It was original, current and although not cutting edge, had substance and an undeniably entertaining theme. Family interaction and conflict at it's best.
I am truly sad to see it go. And cannot wait for it to be released on DVD.
In the meantime we have yet another series to review and contemplate. 'Back to You' is going to succeed, mark my words, and both the writing and acting are going to be recognized as universal hits. I would go as far as an Emmy contender! This is after only 2 episodes!
(I hope I'm invited) ciao.

I was so disappointed when "Out of Practice" was cancelled. It was one of the funniest shows that I have seen on TV in many years. The cast was superbly talented and had incredible chemistry. I am dying to have the DVD of the complete series. Also, I am praying that somehow this show could be resumed. I know that Paula Marshall has another show she is on now, but this show was unbelievable. I cannot understand why the networks keep airing idiotic, brainless shows that are just contributing to the dumbing down of America. This show was incomparably funny and intelligently written. I was looking forward to seeing this show on TV for six or seven seasons easily. Let me finish by saying that I fell in love with the talent of Stockard Channing. Her lines and the delivery of them were hysterical. Please bring back this treasure!

Please bring this out on DVD soon, and include the shows that never aired. This was one of the best comedy shows in the past 5 years.