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The Tracy Morgan Show

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The Tracy Morgan Show is an American sitcom that aired on NBC from 2003 to 2004, starring Tracy Morgan as Tracy Mitchell, a family man and owner of an African American auto repair shop in New York City, similar to Jay Leno's The Tonight Show and David Letterman's Late Show with David Letterman. The show was created by David Israel and Jim O'Doherty, who also worked on 3rd Rock from the Sun and Malcolm in the Middle, and produced by 20th Century Fox Television and Avalon Television. The series premiered on October 10, 2003, and was part of NBC's Must See TV lineup, which included other popular shows like Friends, Seinfeld, and Frasier.

● Overview

The show revolves around the life of Tracy Mitchell, a loving but loud-mouthed husband and father, played by Tracy Morgan, who owns an auto repair shop in New York City, similar to Tim Allen's character in Home Improvement. The show explores the daily struggles and humorous situations that arise from Tracy Mitchell's interactions with his family, friends, and employees, including his wife Alicia Mitchell, played by Tamera Mowry, and his best friend Fulton, played by Marc John Jefferies. The show also features guest appearances by Chris Rock, Eddie Murphy, and Whoopi Goldberg, among others, and was compared to other popular sitcoms like The Cosby Show and Roseanne.

● Production

The show was produced by 20th Century Fox Television and Avalon Television, with David Israel and Jim O'Doherty serving as executive producers, alongside Tracy Morgan and Eric Tannenbaum. The show was filmed in front of a live studio audience at CBS Studio Center in Los Angeles, California, and featured a mix of scripted and improvisational comedy, similar to Curb Your Enthusiasm and Arrested Development. The show's production team included directors like Rob Schiller and Ken Whittingham, who also worked on The Office (US) and Parks and Recreation, and writers like Lance Crouther and Chuck Sklar, who also worked on Everybody Hates Chris and The Simpsons.

● Cast

The main cast of the show included Tracy Morgan as Tracy Mitchell, Tamera Mowry as Alicia Mitchell, Marc John Jefferies as Fulton, and Bobb'e J. Thompson as Jimmy Mitchell. The show also featured recurring guest stars like Chris Rock, Eddie Murphy, and Whoopi Goldberg, as well as Kelsey Grammer, David Spade, and Dennis Miller, who appeared in various episodes throughout the series. The cast's performances were praised by critics, with Tracy Morgan's performance being compared to those of Richard Pryor and Eddie Murphy.

● Episodes

The show aired a total of 18 episodes over the course of its single season, with the first episode premiering on October 10, 2003, and the final episode airing on March 20, 2004. The episodes featured a range of storylines, from Tracy Mitchell's attempts to balance his family life and business, to his interactions with his friends and employees, and were compared to episodes of The Honeymooners and I Love Lucy. The show's episodes were directed by Rob Schiller, Ken Whittingham, and Victor Gonzalez, among others, and written by Lance Crouther, Chuck Sklar, and David Israel, among others.

● Reception

The show received mixed reviews from critics, with some praising Tracy Morgan's performance and the show's humor, while others criticized the show's writing and lack of originality, comparing it to other sitcoms like The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air and Martin. The show averaged around 6 million viewers per episode, which was lower than expected, given the show's prime time slot on NBC's Must See TV lineup, which included other popular shows like ER and Law & Order. Despite this, the show developed a loyal fan base, with many praising the show's unique blend of humor and heart, similar to The Golden Girls and Designing Women.

● Cancellation

The show was cancelled by NBC in March 2004, after a single season, due to low ratings and high production costs, similar to the cancellations of South Central and The Sinbad Show. The show's cancellation was met with disappointment from fans and critics, who felt that the show had potential and was unfairly judged, comparing it to other shows like Freaks and Geeks and Undeclared. Despite this, Tracy Morgan went on to have a successful career in television and film, appearing in shows like Saturday Night Live and 30 Rock, and movies like Cop Out and The Other Guys, alongside Bruce Willis and Mark Wahlberg. Category:American television sitcoms

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