THE CRAZY ONES: What You Need to Know About the New CBS Series

There are approximately one million new shows debuting this season*, and it’s going to get difficult to keep track of them all.

To help you out, for every new show, I’m going to basically create a hub of info on the day of the premiere — pilot photos, my quick take on the pilot (or what I’ve seen so far), what’s been written about it so far, and when you can watch it.

Next up, THE CRAZY ONES…

*Maybe not scientifically correct. But close enough.

CBS’ description: “Academy Award winner Robin Williams returns to series television in THE CRAZY ONES, a single-camera workplace comedy about a larger-than-life advertising genius whose unorthodox methods and unpredictable behavior would get him fired… if he weren’t the boss.  Simon Roberts is the head of a powerful agency with the biggest clients and brands in the world, but even more important to him is having his daughter Sydney by his side. As his partner, Sydney is Simon’s exact opposite – focused, organized and eager to make a name for herself, but also too busy parenting her father, which she’d resent if he wasn’t so brilliant at what he does.  Joining them in the firm are the dashing and talented Zach, art director Andrew, who’s as hard-working as he is neurotic, and the beautiful and deceptively smart assistant Lauren.  With his team and his daughter behind him, Simon continues to set the advertising world on fire, and it looks like they are definitely buying what these crazy ones are selling. ”

My take: Robin Williams is a captivating performer, and that can be either a good thing or a bad thing when it comes to an ensemble piece. I was surprised how well the entire group worked together in the pilot; James Wolk in particular is impressive. Plus, Kelly Clarkson guest-starring in the pilot? Yes, please.

And the links to catch up on:

• THE CRAZY ONES on CBS – First Look
• CBS Releases Key Art for MOM, THE CRAZY ONES, THE MILLERS, and WE ARE MEN
• THE CRAZY ONES: Season 1 Cast Photos
• THE CRAZY ONES at TCA: Live-Blog

THE CRAZY ONES premieres tonight at 9 PM on CBS.

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