| Friend Me | |
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| Genre | Sitcom |
| Created by |
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| Directed by | Pamela Fryman |
| Starring | |
| Country of origin | United States |
| Original language | English |
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| Camera setup | Multi-camera |
| Running time | 30 minutes |
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| Original release | |
| Network | CBS |
Friend Me is an unaired American television comedy series about the real-life deal-of-the-day website coupon service company Groupon. The series, created by writers Alan Kirschenbaum and Ajay Sahgal, was to have been produced by CBS Television Studios but subsequently never aired after Kirschenbaum's suicide.[1] It was confirmed as canceled on July 29, 2013, and remains unaired as of 2023[update].[2][3] The pilot was uploaded to YouTube in 2023.
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Plot
The series follows two men in their 20s who move to Los Angeles to start their new lives working at Google. While one is determined to recreate himself in the new city, the other clings to their old group of friends in Bloomington, Indiana.
Cast
- Christopher Mintz-Plasse[4] as Evan
- Nicholas Braun[5] as Rob
- Amanda Lund[6] as Amanda
- Tim Robinson[7] as Sully
- Haysha Deitsch[8] as Steve
- Dan Ahdoot[5] as Farhad
- Parvesh Cheena[9] as Mike
Production
CBS placed a series order in May 2012.[10] The series was expected to premiere as a midseason entry during the 2012–13 television season.[11] However, on December 6, 2012, CBS revealed that its midseason schedule did not include the series.[12] The series would be the last project for co-creator Alan Kirschenbaum, who died of suicide on October 26, 2012.[13]
References
- ^ "CBS at TCA: We Want an 11th Season of "Two and a Half Men"". The Futon Critic. Retrieved January 12, 2013.
- ^ "Shows A-Z - friend me on cbs". The Futon Critic. Retrieved July 30, 2013.
- ^ Sullivan, Brian (July 29, 2013). "CBS at TCA: Old Broadcast Model Still Works But Open to New Ones". The Futon Critic. Retrieved July 30, 2013.
- ^ Andreeva, Nellie (April 3, 2012). "Chris Mintz-Plasse To Star In CBS Comedy Pilot 'Friend Me'". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved June 22, 2013.
- ^ a b Andreeva, Nellie (April 2, 2012). "Fox's 'In Living Color', CBS' 'Friend Me' & Martin Lawrence Project Add To Casts". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved June 22, 2013.
- ^ Andreeva, Nellie (September 18, 2012). "Amanda Lund To Co-Star In Midseason CBS Comedy 'Friend Me'". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved June 22, 2013.
- ^ Weisman, Jon (March 8, 2012). "Network pilots land Edwards, Barrowman". Variety. Retrieved June 22, 2013.
- ^ "Haysha Deitsch - Trakt.tv". Trakt.tv. Retrieved 15 February 2017.
- ^ Tsering, Lisa (March 6, 2012). "Parvesh Cheena in 'Friend Me' Comedy Pilot". India West. Retrieved June 22, 2013.
- ^ Andreeva, Nellie (May 13, 2012). "CBS Picks Up Four New Drama Series & Two Comedies: Is A 'CSI' Spinoff Going Away?". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved May 13, 2012.
- ^ Owen, Rob. "'Two and a Half Men' on the move in CBS fall schedule". Pittsburgh Post-Gazette. Archived from the original on May 20, 2012. Retrieved May 16, 2012.
- ^ O'Connell, Michael (December 6, 2012). "CBS Midseason Schedule Samples 'Golden Boy' in 'Vegas' Spot Before Friday Move". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved December 6, 2012.
- ^ "Alan Kirschenbaum, Co-Creator of Yes, Dear and Friend Me, Dead at 51". TV Guide. October 28, 2012.
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