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Happily Divorced
Common Sense Media says
Some stereotypes in otherwise positive gay-husband comedy.
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What parents need to know
Parents need to know that homosexuality, divorce, and dating are major themes in this comedy series. The language is mild ("hell"), and contains occasional sexual references that might go over the heads of younger viewers. Some of the characters and jokes reflect stereotypes about gay men and about Latinos.
What's the story?
HAPPILY DIVORCED is a comedy starring Fran Drescher as Fran, a Los Angeles florist who learns that her realtor husband of 18 years (John Michael Higgins) is gay. Despite their subsequent divorce they continue to live together and care for each other while re-entering the dating scene. Sometimes the arrangement gets a little crazy, but luckily she has her quirky but loving parents Dori (Rita Moreno) and Glen (Robert Walden), and best friend Judi (Tichina Arnold) to help her through it. Cesar (Valente Rodriguez), Fran’s flower deliverer, also enters the fray.
Is it any good?
The series, which is inspired by Drescher’s life, takes a lighthearted look at how one’s late acknowledgement of his/her sexuality changes the dynamics of a long-standing and close relationship. It also shows how complicated it can get when a formerly married couple holds on to their close friendship while simultaneously attempting to move on with their lives.
The show presents the need to come out and other issues pertaining to homosexuality in a way that is accepting and non-judgmental. Like most comedies of this type, it also relies on a fair share of stereotypes for a quick laugh. But there is a genuine kindness to this show that makes it upbeat and positive, as well as entertaining.
What families can talk about
Families can talk about the way the media portrays gay, lesbian, and transgendered people. What are some of the existing media stereotypes about members of these communities? Where do these stereotypes come from? How has the media changed the way these communities have been portrayed over time?
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I love Fran so-o-o-o-o much. I watch The Nanny every day, have seen every episode, know every line, love it. But, I am so very disappointed in Happily Divorced. It is dull, uninteresting, not funny at all. I can't get used to the new characters, they are not funny at all. The mother and father are boring and the best friend, Judy is sickening and so is Fran's ex on the show. I am so sorry I don't like it, because I love The Nanny so much. Fran, I love you and always will. I just loved every character on The Nanny, it is so funny and entertaining.
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Great for young kids Perfect for older teens
i think this series is awesoem but honestly i dont think kids will really have any interest in this series as i find it interesting i believe it will not really be of any entertainment or interest to yunger viewers.For older people I believe it is amazibng and bringas me back to the nanny days (:
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Fran Drescher + The Nanny + Happily Divorced= BIG HIT!
Fran Drescher was a hit on The Nanny, and is a hit once again with Happily Divorced! This is a very funny show. Warning: If you do NOT like gays then this is not the show for you. However if you dont mind gay people, then this show is just fine. Its just funny, funny, funny. I love it!
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Happily Divorced: Perfect for Teenagers, But They Will Neglect it Anyway
I personally think this series is exellent, I can sort of relate to Fran's position due to my ex girlfriends coming out and now we both are happy and with new people. This show has an overall humor to it I just find appeasing. Fran Drescher is exellent in this along with the whole cast in general. Teens will neglect, but if they'd give it a chance, they'd fall head over heals for it.
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Great great show, kids could handle it.
I think this show is great. I love Fran Drescher, I sad though that I missed The Nanny generation. That's OK, I catch the reruns on Nick at Nite and TV Land. Anyway, kids might not get some sexual innuendos about this show. I think the full review is wrong, Caesar has never talked about Latino workers. Yes, the supporting character is gay, but I think homosexuality should be something kids know about.
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| TV rating: | TV-PG |
| Network: | TV Land |
| Cast: | Fran Drescher, John Michael Higgins, Rita Moreno |
| Genre: | Comedy |
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