Lee Aronsohn Movies
- 2007
The difficult star (Katey Sagal) of a TV sitcom is murdered while filming an episode in Las Vegas. The investigation reveals plenty of suspects, including her husband, the actress who is her stand-in, and the show's entire staff of writers. ~ Tim Holland, All Movie Guide
- 2003
Charlie Sheen, Jon Cryer, and Angus T. Jones essayed the title roles in the CBS sitcom Two and a Half Men. The swinging-bachelor lifestyle of commercial-jingle composer -- and chronic gambler -- Charlie Harper (Sheen) was sorely disrupted when his Malibu beach house was invaded by his uptight brother, Alan (Cryer), and Alan's ten-year-old son, Jake (Jones). Given the childish hedonism of Charlie and the domestic immaturity of the soon-to-be-divorced Alan, young Jake turned out to be the true "grown-up" in the Harper household. Also seen from time to time were Marin Hinkle as Alan's ex-wife Judith (who may or may not have been gay); Melanie Lynskey as Charlie's erstwhile lover and next-door neighbor Rose; and Holland Taylor (replacing the pilot episode's Blythe Danner) as Charlie and Alan's control-freak mother, Evelyn. Created by Lee Aronsohn and Chuck Lorre, Two and a Half Men opened to excellent ratings on September 22, 2003. ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide
- 1993
When Eldin (Robert Pastorelli) calls in sick, Murphy (Candice Bergen) must bring baby Avery to work. The "FYI" staff is enchanted by the infant, so much so that they agree to babysit while Murphy is out on assignment. As the day wears on, little Avery bears silent witness while each and every one of the staff members pours out his or her innermost thoughts and fears to the youngster! ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide
- 1993
Well, it's only a few months into the Clinton administration, and Murphy (Candice Bergen) has once again gotten herself banned from the White House. In flashback, we learn how this humiliation came to pass. It seems that, in order to wangle an interview with the President, Murphy took her baby Avery to the White House Easter hunt...and... Look for prolific voiceover actress Maggie Roswell (The Simpsons' Maude Flanders) in a supporting role. ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide
- 1992
When Murphy (Candice Bergen) is obliged to fly to Paris, Eldin (Robert Pastorelli) is temporarily left in charge of her baby. Trouble ensues when Murphy begins experiencing pangs of guilt over being separated, even for so short a time, from her son. In this historic episode, Murphy not only picks a name for her baby (at long last), but also brings her tireless search for the perfect nanny to an end. Plus, we are treated to another subtle jab at the "Traditional Family Values" palaver of (now former) Vice President Dan Quayle. ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide
- 1992
Sensing that he's on the verge of the "big break" he's looked for all his professional life, Frank (Joe Regalbuto) accepts an offer to host the network's new overnight news service. Swept up in Frank's euphoria--albeit reluctantly--is Murphy (Candice Bergen), who agrees to co-host. Unfortunately, their first overnight gig may prove to be their last, as both Murphy and Frank, unaccustomed to the "graveyard" shift and not quite attuned to the broadcast's serious tone, begin to get a little slap-happy! ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide
