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Oct 5, 2017 · In CBS's new sitcom "9JKL," members of the same family live in three adjacent apartments in New York City. The premise of the show, which premiered Monday, may initially seem over the top, but it's actually not so unrealistic. In fact, the show is based on a true story.
The show is loosely based on Feuerstein's experiences while shooting the USA Network series Royal Pains; in real life, however, Feuerstein lived with his wife, 9JKL executive producer Dana Klein, while living next to his own family.
No.TitleDirected ByWritten By1"Pilot"Dana Klein & Mark Feuerstein2"Relationship Guy"Pamela FrymanAustin Winsberg3"Cool Friend Luke"Jim Reynolds4"High Steaks"Pamela Fryman- The Show Is Very Close to The Couple’S Heart
- The Parents Are as Close to Feuerstein’s Real Parents as Possible
- Yes, The Family Is ‘Supposed’ to Be Jewish
- There Is Ample Opportunity For Family Insanity
- A Married Couple Working Together 24/7 Helps The Authenticity
Shot on the same soundstage as Roseanne and The Mary Tyler Moore Show, Feuerstein and Klein hope some of the luck rubs off on their show. Inspired by real-life events and his real-life family, 9JKLis full of hilarious incidents that can only befall a bunch of relatives in close quarters. “This is a very personal show for Dana and for me,” said Feue...
Played by Gould and Linda Lavin, Josh’s parents keep the jokes coming a mile a minute. In the first episode, there is a bounty of testicle jokes, with each parent delivering at least one humdinger. Interestingly, Lavin played Feuerstein’s mother previously in 1998 comedy Conrad Bloom, so this is old news for her. Gould and Lavin met Feuerstein’s re...
In times past, some executive producers had fears of putting Jewish characters on TV, especially in times of societal strife. With an air of volatility in the U.S., some critics wondered if putting a family of Jewish people on TV, faults and all, could possibly stoke or fan flames of hatred. Feuerstein says that the Roberts family is most definitel...
As you probably guessed, the half-hour comedy is jam-packed with insane family situations. Since Josh is unable to escape the watchful eyes of his parents, they consistently meddle in his personal affairs, even popping up on the neighbouring balcony while Josh is on a date. The number of awkward scenarios this plot can generate is anybody’s guess. ...
You’d think that a husband-and-wife team working together all day long and then going home together could spell disaster for the show (they also have three kids to take care of!). Klein, as executive producer, is de facto showrunner, while Feuerstein plays the lead andis co-executive producing. In the case of this dedicated couple, sharing a worksp...
Oct 9, 2017 · To an extent, 9JKL is based on Mark Feuerstein’s real life experiences when he was making Royal Pains. As a result, it should come as no surprise to learn that Feuerstein is playing the...
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Aug 2, 2017 · Pic: CBS. New CBS sitcom 9JKL is a family show — literally. The series is produced by a husband and wife team, writer Dana Klein and star Mark Feuerstein, and is inspired by Feuerstein’s...
As they literally come at him from both sides, he realizes he desperately needs to establish some ground rules, because his loving family is always going to be there for him. "9JKL" is based on...
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Aug 1, 2017 · The show is based on Mark's real time living next door to his parents and his brother in New York while filming his USA hit Royal Pains. 9 JKL showcases Josh, Mark's fictional...
